I wonder how she's getting so much more access...


- MattStrat

Probably the glare off that big ass forehead. Disorients whoever she’s interviewing and they leak info on accident.

Whats this based on? his superstitious game day habits?

Just feel there's been an awful lot of Penguins roster change ups the past 18 years for this to be a thing...regarding players, anyway. Also, Im not so sure he'd want to roll with the roster that didnt get them in for the first time in 16 seasons.
- MattStrat

All the beat guys say it constantly when they're on the radio. TIFWIW.

Probably the glare off that big ass forehead. Disorients whoever she’s interviewing and they leak info on accident.
- Feds91Stammer

Meh.. It's not that big... Certainly wouldn't be close to a deal breaker for me hahah

Probably the glare off that big ass forehead. Disorients whoever she’s interviewing and they leak info on accident.
- Feds91Stammer

Lmao. Jesus. Feds from the top rope.

Can someone summarize the yohe article that just came out about Hextall? I’d like a reason to be angry this AM.
- Brownsoldier

Amazing the "CTL A" trick still works for a site like The Athletic. Here are the details:

-FSG instructed Burke/Hextall to prioritize resigning Malkin/Letang. Hextall insulted Malkin with a low ball offer and it was Crosby/Sullivan who worked to bring Malkin back to the negotiating table.

-Hextall got daily questions from FSG on why Malkin hadnt been resigned, pretty much everyone involved in the Penguins organization was coming after Burke made comments about how the negotiations were going badly and when reports said Malkin would test free agency.

-Sounds like Malkin was in a bad spot mentality before he signed the new deal. Hextall bragged to his associates that he had gotten Malkin down to his terms.

-Hextall complained to Chris Pryor how he had been brought in to do a rebuild and how FSG didnt know hockey, and how Sullivan/FSG were so tight. Sullivan worked out a new contract directly with FSG, ignoring Hextall. Hextall and Sully dont talk, but Sully asked Hextall to go out and get Chychrun. Sullivan mentioned him specifically.

-Hextall said Sullivan was holding Kapanen back. Sullivan didnt like the Ruuta signing and bringing Kapanen back. Crosby was upset at how Blueger was traded. Blueger learned of the trade via social media while the team was at a steakhouse on their dad's trip.

All the beat guys say it constantly when they're on the radio. TIFWIW.
- madmike71

Oh right on...thats the first I ever heard tell of something like that regarding Sid and the rosters over the years. You Pittsburgh natives are privy to all the radio and TV coverage and analysis. When I was in Pittsburgh I was just on cloud 9 with the abundance or Penguins stuff in my face, eyes and ears. It was amazing.

Probably the glare off that big ass forehead. Disorients whoever she’s interviewing and they leak info on accident.
- Feds91Stammer

Damn, you and Matt need jesus. Tough crowd.

If the Penguins hire Dubas, does anyone think the reason why we kept Hextall this year is because Dubas was always FSG's target but knew they couldnt hire him until this summer?

If the Penguins hire Dubas, does anyone think the reason why we kept Hextall this year is because Dubas was always FSG's target but knew they couldnt hire him until this summer?
- SuperHenderson13

Nah, I think it's because they were new to hockey and had to educate themselves before making a truly informed decision.

Oh right on...thats the first I ever heard tell of something like that regarding Sid and the rosters over the years. You Pittsburgh natives are privy to all the radio and TV coverage and analysis. When I was in Pittsburgh I was just on cloud 9 with the abundance or Penguins stuff in my face, eyes and ears. It was amazing.
- MattStrat

It's really not that revelatory. These guys become family after several years together.

Back to the Hextall.... Madden said he was told that Burke wanted Hextall fired so he could take over. Pretty comical how dysfunctional management became in such short time. That's how you miss the playoffs lol.

It's really not that revelatory. These guys become family after several years together.

Back to the Hextall article.... Madden said he was told that Burke wanted Hextall fired so he could take over. Pretty comical how dysfunctional management became in such short time. That's how you miss the playoffs lol.
- madmike71

Yeah but how many times do you hear players talking about how they understand its all part of the business and what not? They've been having changes of teammates since they were 5 years old.

hahaha thats funny about Burke. Thankfully that didnt happen.

Probably the glare off that big ass forehead. Disorients whoever she’s interviewing and they leak info on accident.
- Feds91Stammer

Well that was unkind.

Amazing the "CTL A" trick still works for a site like The Athletic. Here are the details:

-FSG instructed Burke/Hextall to prioritize resigning Malkin/Letang. Hextall insulted Malkin with a low ball offer and it was Crosby/Sullivan who worked to bring Malkin back to the negotiating table.

-Hextall got daily questions from FSG on why Malkin hadnt been resigned, pretty much everyone involved in the Penguins organization was coming after Burke made comments about how the negotiations were going badly and when reports said Malkin would test free agency.

-Sounds like Malkin was in a bad spot mentality before he signed the new deal. Hextall bragged to his associates that he had gotten Malkin down to his terms.

-Hextall complained to Chris Pryor how he had been brought in to do a rebuild and how FSG didnt know hockey, and how Sullivan/FSG were so tight. Sullivan worked out a new contract directly with FSG, ignoring Hextall. Hextall and Sully dont talk, but Sully asked Hextall to go out and get Chychrun. Sullivan mentioned him specifically.

-Hextall said Sullivan was holding Kapanen back. Sullivan didnt like the Ruuta signing and bringing Kapanen back. Crosby was upset at how Blueger was traded. Blueger learned of the trade via social media while the team was at a steakhouse on their dad's trip.
- SuperHenderson13

Wow. Hextall is a POS but this is certainly a complicated mess. Glad a reset button was hit.

Wow. Hextall is a POS but this is certainly a complicated mess. Glad a reset button was hit.
- Brownsoldier

Thanks by the way. I do the ctr A trick but I’m on the road for my weekly DC commute (fml)

If the Penguins hire Dubas, does anyone think the reason why we kept Hextall this year is because Dubas was always FSG's target but knew they couldnt hire him until this summer?
- SuperHenderson13

No it’s just fortuitous timing. The GM market was stacked this off-season. I’m a bit let down we didn’t go Tulsky but if Dubas is the guy I’m happy with that.

Wow. Hextall is a POS but this is certainly a complicated mess. Glad a reset button was hit.
- Brownsoldier

Also Morehouse wanted to bring in a GM who specifically would break up Sid, Geno and Letang and Hextall was the only GM who would accept the job but when new ownership came in they demanded he be resigned.

Sully's extension wasn't even signed by Hextall, it was signed by FSG behind Hextall's back.

Sid, Letang, FSG and Sully all wanted Geno back.

Edit: Some of that was in the post you quoted, I skimmed it and missed some, mah bad for repeating poop.

Wow. Hextall is a POS but this is certainly a complicated mess. Glad a reset button was hit.
- Brownsoldier

Yeah holy poop. I thought he was just a bum, didn’t know he was a complete ass. No wonder Yohe has not even pretended to not absolutely hate this guy.

Don’t love the FSG-Sully straight line thing but I’m hoping that fixes itself when FSG gets their guy in the GM seat and a more normal chain of command is established.

Yeah holy poop. I thought he was just a numb, didn’t know he was a complete ass. No wonder Yohe has not even pretended to not absolutely hate this guy.

Don’t love the FSG-Sully straight line thing but I’m hoping that fixes itself when FSG gets their guy in the GM seat and a more normal chain of command is established.
- Victoro311

The one thing I do appreciate is Sully wanted Hextall to make trades and improve the team. At least his mind was in the right place.

Wild that they didn't even talk.

Holy sh!t! Control A! It works.

Thanks.

Well that was unkind.
- Victoro311

Sure but it’s not weird like simping over a 6 on the internet and insinuating her looks is how she gets access.

The one thing I do appreciate is Sully wanted Hextall to make trades and improve the team. At least his mind was in the right place.

Wild that they didn't even talk.
- j.boyd919

It would have been a really good move too. The Chychrun trade was so reasonable and would have been a solid course correct from trading Marino, although the missed opportunity to pair Chychrun and Marino will haunt me. Their games would complement each other so well.

Sure but it’s not weird like simping over a 6 on the internet and insinuating her looks is how she gets access.
- Feds91Stammer

hahaha she's a 7, man....but in the field of sports writers?...probably an 8....strictly in Pittsburgh? 9

hahaha shes a 7, man....but in the field of sports writers?...probably an 8....strictly in Pittsburgh? 9
- MattStrat

I think you'd be surprised at the chicks in Pittsburgh lol. There are some good looking girls there.. inside the city. Outiside? Not so much. Decked out in RealTree and knock off pink Stillers jerseys.

hahaha she's a 7, man....but in the field of sports writers?...probably an 8....strictly in Pittsburgh? 9
- MattStrat

I don’t grade on a curve.

It would have been a really good move too. The Chychrun trade was so reasonable and would have been a solid course correct from trading Marino, although the missed opportunity to pair Chychrun and Marino will haunt me. Their games would complement each other so well.
- Victoro311

Chychrun. Bertuzzi. Vrana. Deals were reasonable everywhere.