2020 Cup champs

Team: 2019-20 Pittsburgh Penguins

Initial Creation Date: Aug. 22, 2019

Published: Aug. 22, 2019

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

This team has the ability to roll 4 lines that all can produce. If JP flames out (which I know I'm going to get a comment saying he sucks) promote Kahun/Horny/McCann up to 2nd line and insert Simon into the lineup.

The defence IMO is pretty solid. 1st pair is top 5 in the league, if MP makes the jump (I think he does) he'll play the DFD role with Schultz who I think has a big year (fully healthy, contract year)
Gards/Benning is a very solid bottom pair, and both would probably average 18+ a night with Gards seeing PP2 time most likely with Schultz

Murray in a contract year should be licking his chops at Bob/Vasy contract, expect him to put up good numbers.

Line 1: Moore IMO would be a great add to the Sid&Jake show, he's extremely fast and pretty skilled. Would expect him to fill a Dupuis type role
Line 2: This line (obviously) is relying on Malkin to staying healthy. Gally I think can be a steal for PIT if he finds his form from a few years back. If JP can't figure it out I'll officially label him as a bust and we can slide Horny into his spot.
Line 3: Bjug played at almost a 40pt pace last year, McCann has great speed/skill and Kahun hopefully builds on his almost 40pt rookie season.. this could be a very underrated 4th line.
4th line: Lots of speed and grit here with Tanev and Horny. Don't know how Teddy fares in the NHL but I liked what I saw from him last year

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