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Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 31 at 10:55 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 22, 2023 at 2:01 p.m.
Thread: Team Vibes and Lines I Would Try
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>pensfan21</b></div><div>Don't hate those lines at all. The coaching has concerned me a lot. When we overhaul the roster, but still have the same issues I think that's where coaching is to blame. If our struggles continue a coaching change would be easier than retooling a roster that was already drastically changed in the offseason. It just feels like the team has no defensive structure and I feel a change to a more defensive system would utilize maximize our roster the most.

Agree 100% we need a Barbashev type. We've never had a replacement for Hornqvist which we need. Tanev was perfect for bottom 6 in that role. If we could get a power forward to play on Crosby's line that could bring that energy and change momentum of games then that would be ideal.</div></div>

The obvious option is re-acquiring Jason Zucker with retention. Some salary would still have to go the other way, I do not know how it would work, but it just feels like its meant to be.

On a side note, the coyotes (who I love) are rolling out a line of zucker-cooley-maccelli and I just think thats so sick
Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 22, 2023 at 11:07 a.m.
Thread: Team Vibes and Lines I Would Try
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>pensfan21</b></div><div>Agree with mostly everything you said. I think the bottom 6 being low event hockey is fine for right now and definitely no reason to panic. But I do feel it will have to change at some point. I think the bottom 6 will look very different after TDL. I really want to see Poulin and Zohorna get shots down there. I think White would be ideally better for the 4th line. He was good enough to play on Florida's throughout playoffs last year so he's definitely good enough for ours. I do think the bottom 6 though will have to start to chip in offensively or have some high energy players who can change the momentum of games. I think Eller, Acciara, Poulin, Zohorna is a good start there with 1-2 more players to round it out at deadline maybe. If we can fix 3rd line and get a defensive defenseman to protect our net I think were a legit cup contender.

I do wonder whether Rakell gets dealt around deadline. We are just so cap strapped right now I don't know how else we would make a move given everyone else in top 6 is untouchable. If we used that 5 mil to get someone like Vrana at half retained and 1-2 more bottom 6 players we'd be in really great shape. I don't support this at all right now, I expect Rakell to bounce back. He's one of my favorite players on the team. I just wonder who else Dubas would move at deadline. There's no one else we have to clear for cap space that would be a realistic option. Just a thought I had more than a recommendation.</div></div>

Very interesting take on rakell but it is definitely valid. He was so dynamite last year but has been so underwhelming to start this year. I think he will click with smith and geno at some point, but if not I think you have to take him off that line. Rakell looked very good on the third line during pre season, what if we tried that, or else tried

Rakell-Crosby-Rust

Smith-Geno-Guentzel

Regardless I think dubas is already looking for our Ivan Barbashev.
Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 19, 2023 at 2:23 p.m.
Thread: Team Vibes and Lines I Would Try
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Penz87</b></div><div>I think the bottom 6 is being criticized by a lot of fans, but last night the bigger problem in my eyes was Chad Ruhwedel. One of the goals he screened Jarry, one he got beat wide (he was trying to take the body which was the right play), and on the penalty kill later in the game he was in front of the net not trying to move or stick check anyone. The third was a lucky rebound off of Jarry right onto the stick of the redwing player but Ruhwedel wasn't helping. I was comfortable going into the season with him on the 3rd pair, but after the last few games POJ (he didn't play good last night either) and Chad are NOT a good pairing. We need a legit 3rd pair defenseman for POJ. Whether that's Ludvig, T. Smith, Ouellet, or even Fedun.

I would be okay with White playing on the third line for a short time, but after his extremely underwhelming preseason (in my opinion) he should have a short leash. And also, YES can Sullivan please sit Carter. I don't understand his obsession. Last night with less than 3 minutes left he threw out the 4th line...why?? I get the top 2 lines needed to rest, but if that's the case throw out Eller, Acciari, and Nieto. Or anyone that's not named Jeff Carter.

Carter is not the single player dragging this team down though which is improvement from last year.</div></div>

I agree with your points about Ruhwedel, the only question at this point seems to be do we see 1 or 2 of shea and ludvig next game, given the news that letang may be injured. If Letang is out I bet we could see something like

Pettersson-Karlsson
Graves-Shea
POJ-Ludvig
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 10, 2023 at 4:28 p.m.
Thread: kane
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Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 10, 2023 at 3:17 p.m.
Thread: Put a bow on it
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>pensfan21</b></div><div>Agree completely on your first point. Would be really interesting to see Yager there too. I don't think he's as far off as some people say he is and he looked really really good at the prospect camp. Like miles above everyone else (many of whom are supposedly close to ready). And who better to play and learn from than Crosby. Don't think it would hurt his development.

I think Pitlick and Hinostoza both have pretty good speed. Yager probably the fastest. Poulin I was impressed with him in the limited time he had last year. Wouldn't say speed is his mo, but I thought he was the most noticeable out of all the WBS guys called up last year. Puustinen is also very fast and I thought he looked good. But Poulin I think showed the most offensive potential and playmaking out of the WBS guys. I know it was only his debut with the Pens but 2 points in 9 games for Nylander was not ideal. Especially when on a line with Malkin. I think there will be other players that step up to that role first, but I also don't want to judge Nylander too fast. Hopefully he has a good camp.</div></div>

Agree with what you said. I agree production wasn’t there for nylander but I thought he drove play well. Will be interesting to see how it all plays out
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 10, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.
Thread: Put a bow on it
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>pensfan21</b></div><div>I like the Jones signing. I would also try and sign Suter depending on what's going on there. The only thing is I'm not sure Nylander brings enough offense to the top 6. I think he's a good player I just don't know his style fits the system well. Speed isn't his strong suit and wasn't great at finishing in the small sample size we got last year. Definitely he deserves a shot in camp and I like the idea of putting someone like that in the top 6. I think Poulin Pitlick and Hinostrozza would be good contenders there.</div></div>

Yeah I think Pitlick should start on the Crosby line while guentz is out. I would even like to see Yager play a few games there for a little test drive before going back to junior, who knows maybe he is impressive and sticks around

I think we can all agree that Crosby, guentzel, Rakell, smith, geno, rust, eller are 7/9 top forwards, now we just have to determine who the other 2 are and where they can play. Preferably whoever, out of the long list of hopefuls, can find some chemistry with Sid or Geno can play in the top 6.

I see you mentioned nylander is lacking in speed and I’m not disagreeing with you, but who, out of the list of hopefuls, is fast? I would say it’s Johnsson, Pitlick, Hinostoza, Yager, Poulin, puustinen, nylander, Carter, competing for those 2 spots. I’m not super familiar with some of these guys, but most of them are not exactly burners, to my knowledge
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 10, 2023 at 10:45 a.m.