Well... This is a really thought out article about the Bolts acquiring Smith hahah


https://lastwordonsports....HtxF5duMUeaT1IpWlTd6go0Yk
- MattStrat

I can see Tampa Bay acquiring Smith. I also believe Smith is on the trading block.

Two things I don't agree with in the article, one, Smith has played left wing in Pittsburgh all season. He also played the left side for Vegas last year. If the Bolts are looking for a right wing, I'm not sure he'd be at the top of the list.

Two, we've had Conor Sheary here twice. We need to get new blood in, not the same old, same old. Unless it's Jagr.

And yet if they had an average PP they'd easily be in a playoff spot. A good PP would have them near the top of the division. It shouldn't be going this badly. If there's a failing from Dubas, I'd say he's not taken decisive action on fixing it. Fire Reardon or hire a PP consultant. Do something different, because there's more than enough evidence, this collective of coach and players isn't working.
- madmike71

The pp is comprised of future hofers. I’m not sure you can coach it to success. It’s a personnel issue….maybe age as well.

It also points to a bigger issue with the league which is the pp being such a huge factor. The product itself just isnt that good.

The pp is comprised of future hofers. I’m not sure you can coach it to success. It’s a personnel issue….maybe age as well.

It also points to a bigger issue with the league which is the pp being such a huge factor. The product itself just isnt that good.
- sammy87

Because you're not an actual hockey fan, man. I dont even think you're an actual Pens fan, either. Strictly speaking about the Pens there's been so many entertaining games this season, yes some had sh!tty endings but just as many didn't, really. I've checked out other team's games as well, as usual, and have enjoyed the viewings like many, many others I know in real life that are an actual fan of the sport, as well.

Also, once again you show that you dont know what you're talking about. Special teams (PP's) have always been a huge factor hahaha. The most PPs per game on average occurred in the 2005/2006 season. That season had on average of 5.85 PPs per game. The next highest season was 1987/1988 at 5.46 and 3rd is the 1992/1993 season at 5.28. There hasn't been a season with an average of over 3.5 penalties per game since the 2010/2011 season.

https://www.hockey-refere...ce.com/leagues/stats.html