Ryan Wilson: No excuses for rested Penguins No excuses for rested Penguins

Great improvement. That third line with Bjug and Horny was one of the few bright spots last year, causing havoc every shift.

Having a second functional D pair is gonna help a lot. Also agree that third pair is not playing unfortunately. Sullivan pulled this several times last year aswell, rotating JJ during practice but come game time he was always there with Schultz. Im just hoping that if he plays he's at least not on the second pair.

All eyes will be on Pens tonight. Win and all is forgiven. Lose and be prepared for the ensuing meltdown.

Playing a back to back on the second game of the season isn’t a big deal. It could actually be a plus.

Considering the first game, why is Hornqvist getting moved off PP1? Jake did nothing in the first game (5v5 nor PP), and at least Hornqvist played a crucial role the only goal of the game that was scored. I love Jake! But Horny's value on the PP is immense. It's like Dino Ciccarelli or Holmstrom, and I honestly believe that Hornqvist is still better than the latter (Ciccarelli had better hands IMO).

What’s your perspective on Kahun so far? I see he’s playing on the 4th line tonight.

What’s your perspective on Kahun so far? I see he’s playing on the 4th line tonight.
- Chief4Feathers

He sucks lol give us Maatta back.

He sucks lol give us Maatta back.
- j.boyd919

Nope! We need every competent defenseman we can get our hands on.

Nope! We need every competent defenseman we can get our hands on.
- Chief4Feathers

Let me tell you about this little known player named Jack Johnson, he'd surely be a help and we'd be will to listen to trade offers for him. He may be benched today, but it's not because of his play, I know why though. It's no worry to the Hawks. /s

Let me tell you about this little known player named Jack Johnson, he'd surely be a help and we'd be will to listen to trade offers for him. He may be benched today, but it's not because of his play, I know why though. It's no worry to the Hawks. /s
- mw630

Hmmm... you throw in a bag of magic beans and we got a deal.

But, if we do take JJ off your hands - then what becomes of this blog? Every good drama needs a conflict.

What’s your perspective on Kahun so far? I see he’s playing on the 4th line tonight.
- Chief4Feathers

Disappointing, has been invisible. Was he just getting lucky pointwise or should we expect him to start using his speed to create something eventually?

Zach Werenski... not Alex.

Hmmm... you throw in a bag of magic beans and we got a deal.

But, if we do take JJ off your hands - then what becomes of this blog? Every good drama needs a conflict.
- Chief4Feathers

How about a bag of magic mushrooms instead?...much more achievable.

In Napa for my bday. I’ll be expecting thorough notes from tonight’s game.

In Napa for my bday. I’ll be expecting thorough notes from tonight’s game.
- Rinosaur

Happy Birthday!

https://twitter.com/chart.../1180531775652732929?s=21

Sean does good work. Pens at 60% chance to win

Disappointing, has been invisible. Was he just getting lucky pointwise or should we expect him to start using his speed to create something eventually?
- Tojo.

I don’t think he was getting lucky last year, he worked pretty hard and always seemed to be bird-dogging. He can be separated from the puck easily, but never seemed to back down.

Maybe he’s still trying to fit into his role? Has he been used exclusively on the 4th line or has he been deployed elsewhere?

How about a bag of magic mushrooms instead?...much more achievable.
- MattStrat

Deal.

Bjorkvist breaking Penguins records

https://twitter.com/taylo.../1147842700063825923?s=21

Bjorkvist breaking Penguins records

https://twitter.com/taylo.../1147842700063825923?s=21
- WSCTeton17

Remember when Drew Doughty sucked because he couldn't even do 1 pull-up (or was it a chin-up)?

I don’t think he was getting lucky last year, he worked pretty hard and always seemed to be bird-dogging. He can be separated from the puck easily, but never seemed to back down.

Maybe he’s still trying to fit into his role? Has he been used exclusively on the 4th line or has he been deployed elsewhere?
- Chief4Feathers

He was used all over the place in camp starting on the top line. 1st game he played 3rd line. So far, we've seen nothing hard working about his game which is surprising.

Maybe he just isn't comfortable, but he's not even noticable.

Remember when Drew Doughty sucked because he couldn't even do 1 pull-up (or was it a chin-up)?
- jmatchett383

I thought that was Sam Bennett. Maybe both.

He was used all over the place in camp starting on the top line. 1st game he played 3rd line. So far, we've seen nothing hard working about his game which is surprising.

Maybe he just isn't comfortable, but he's not even noticable.
- Tojo.

I've been disappointed in his skating, but I hate to bury him so soon.

I'm OK for giving Simon a try. Why not?

like most of us already guessed, JJ and Guddy third pair...