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Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 9, 2023 at 12:40 p.m.

Thread: Once Guentzel returns

Worth noting that Pysyk didn’t have a stall in the locker room yesterday but has one today (presumably Friedman’s stall, who’ll be assigned to WBS today if he clears waivers). Could mean they intend to sign Pysyk to a two-way deal and put him on the SOIR list. He wouldn’t have a cap hit as long as he’s hurt.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 9, 2023 at 12:36 p.m.

Thread: More waiver claims

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SHOWTIME_TTV</b></div><div>I totally forgot about Shea. Brain fart.
Lavoie is 23, 6'4", 215lbs and can shoot. He'd be worth a look. If it doesn't work out it's low risk. I feel like Zohorna was waived yesterday to possibly pick someone up today.</div></div>
Agreed, re: why Z was waived but remains with the team. Gives them roster flexibility. Also, Pysyk didn’t have a stall in the locker room yesterday but has one today (presumably Friedman’s, who’ll be sent down today if he isn’t claimed). Could mean they intend to sign Pysyk and put him on the SOIR list.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 9, 2023 at 9:28 a.m.

Thread: More waiver claims

By not waiving Shea the Pens essentially set their D group. They don’t have room for another defenseman. They did leave the door open to claim a forward, however. Whomever it is would have to be a guy they like more than Zo, who appears to, atm, have won the 13F spot.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 9, 2023 at 9:23 a.m.

Thread: 23-24

Looks like White will be sent down and Zo will stay up, unless they find someone they like better on the waiver wire. Zo practiced yesterday and still has a stall in the locker room while White & Hino didn’t practice and do not have stalls. Harkins will likely get the spot on Eller’s wing & Zo will (at present) be 13F. Shea appears to have won the 7D spot.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 8, 2023 at 8:15 p.m.

Thread: Gonna will this into being

Good luck.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 8, 2023 at 8:13 p.m.

Thread: Make a claim

Neither of those players makes the Pens better. The Pens set their D when they didn’t waive Shea and they have no need of Studnicka.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 8, 2023 at 8:12 p.m.

Thread: Final Lines

F lines are wrong.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 8, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.

Thread: Once Guentzel returns

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>HockeyBoy87</b></div><div>Pretty sure Zohorna just got waived, so i doubt he starts the year in PIT. Will be interesting to see who will be on the opening night roster</div></div>
I think they waived him just in case someone they like better is waived, then they can claim said player and assign Z to WBS. But Z practiced today and still has a stall in the locker room, whereas Hino, White, and Wagner didn’t practice and do not have stalls. Indicates that, unless they find someone on waivers they like better, Z will be 13F.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 8, 2023 at 5:04 p.m.

Thread: Could be a nice project

Waiving Z wasn’t for cap flexibility, it was in case they find someone on waivers they like more than Z. Lavoie probably isn’t that guy, but you never can tell.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 8, 2023 at 1:54 p.m.

Thread: Once Guentzel returns

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>HockeyBoy87</b></div><div>I can agree with this. How do the lines look to you though (especially the bottom six)?</div></div>

Yep, looks like Harkins & Zo have won the jobs. There are six forwards making $5M or more, they’re clearly your top six. The problem is they don’t really have anyone else who can play in the top six regularly. DOC’s probably the guy who plays up if there’s an injury, but he’s not a legit top-six F by any stretch of the imagination.

The team is truly top heavy. They essentially have two first lines and two fourth lines. Same with their top-four D.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 8, 2023 at 1:47 p.m.

Thread: Healthy Lines

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Coleharborcrosby</b></div><div>I think this team has two 1st lines and two 4th lines</div></div>

You’re not wrong, lol.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 7, 2023 at 9:31 p.m.

Thread: Once Guentzel returns

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>HockeyBoy87</b></div><div>I can agree with this. How do the lines look to you though (especially the bottom six)?</div></div>

It comes down to Hino, White, Zohorna, and Harkins battling for two roster spots, with Wagner on the outside looking in. White & Harkins are more practiced at center than Zo, which probably gives them the edge. And Hino might be screwed there. It’s pretty evident the Pens don’t want Carter playing center. I think you’re right that Acciari moves up to 3RW. Nieto is locked into the 4LW spot with Carter at 4RW (doubt Sully sits him). So, that puts the Pens in need of a 4C, hence White or Harkins. But, I could also be completely wrong, lol.

Shea & Friedman battling for the 7D spot.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 7, 2023 at 7:57 p.m.

Thread: no but seriously

Pens decline. They like Ned. And Helberg is the three at present, not Blommer.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 7, 2023 at 7:54 p.m.

Thread: Once Guentzel returns

I’d be a little surprised if Wagner gets a contract, he hasn’t really distinguished himself in camp and the Pens have plenty of guys like him already signed. Signing Pysyk is a waste of a contract, he’s injured too often. Not worth it.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 7, 2023 at 6:17 p.m.

Thread: Thoughts when Guentzel returns

Personnel may be right, but it’s a foregone conclusion Jake will play on Sid’s LW, as he should.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 7, 2023 at 6:13 p.m.

Thread: not even kidding

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Rags21</b></div><div>So basically your offer is Zac jones and a 2nd for Crosby</div></div>

I loled at mentioning Laffy in the galaxy as Crosby.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 7, 2023 at 12:56 a.m.

Thread: Healthy Lines

I think Carter will remain on the 4th line, he’s too much of a liability to play on third line minutes.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 7, 2023 at 12:53 a.m.

Thread: Penguins suck

Pens decline because the Rangers want it.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 6, 2023 at 10:00 p.m.

Thread: Lineup

Personnel may be right but your lines and pairings are wrong.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 6, 2023 at 9:58 p.m.

Thread: Leafs

Pens decline.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 6, 2023 at 5:03 p.m.

Thread: uh ok

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Ennis</b></div><div>Yeah, the GM always has a hand in what happens as well. He’s the one who has to waive the guy. It’s not ONLY the coach man.</div></div>

Good lord, man. 🤣

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 6, 2023 at 2:35 p.m.

Thread: uh ok

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Ennis</b></div><div>????

The GM builds the team man, he acquires the players 😭 The GM always has a say. You think he just sits up in the fancy box and keeps his mouth shut??? How do you not know this lmao</div></div>

Lmao, what in the hell are you talking about? Of course the GM assembles the players. I’m talking about guys like Nylander and Zahorna. If they make the NHL roster or not is the coaches decision.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 6, 2023 at 2:09 a.m.

Thread: uh ok

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Ennis</b></div><div>The GM always has a hand in it lmao. It’s not just the coach.</div></div>
So, you think Dubas has a hand in whether Hinostroza or Nylander makes the team? Lol. No, that’s Sully. 100% coaching staff.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 5, 2023 at 10:00 p.m.

Thread: uh ok

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Ennis</b></div><div>Dubas masterclass. Zahorna suuucks</div></div>

The GM doesn’t make these roster decisions, the HC does.

Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 5, 2023 at 10:28 a.m.

Thread: The Rangers suck and should sell

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>brgh4life</b></div><div>I dont like that contact even with others going back. Id rather get a shorter term ringer to help out for this year and next year.</div></div>

Crazy to not take him for that cost, especially since it would’ve taken a second just to dump Carter with FC as the return. Someone’s gotta play center after Sid & Geno leave and if, for whatever reason, you did want to unload the contract in a couple years, Trocheck would still net a solid return.

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