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Forum: Toronto Maple LeafsTue. at 10:27 p.m.
Forum: NHLApr. 6 at 2:08 p.m.
Thread: 2023-2024 NHL Discussion Thread #5: The Final Stretch
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NorthernLeafsFan05</b></div><div>I think it's unfair to say the Pens "F'ed up" given the circumstances at the trade deadline. Everything that could possibly go right for the Pens has happened, which is not something the Pens were banking on at the TDL. Obviously with the power of hindsight it's easy to say the Pens should've kept Guentzel, but there was only a slim chance of the Pens going on a run. Bunting has been a good replacement on Crosby's wing, I don't think it's all bad for the Pens.

At this point, they HAVE to make the playoffs or else this run will be a detriment to their future. If they just miss the playoffs, not only was this run for nothing but their top 10 protected first will still be going to San Jose, which will be a major setback for the rebuilding Pens. I honestly feel bad for Dubas, this is probably the worst case scenario for him. He sells off his best winger (and one of his best players), only for this team to make a late season surge that will result in them losing their first AND facing an absolute juggernaut in the first round of the playoffs. A team like Boston or NYR would absolutely dummy the Pens, so this run will have been all for not. Really crappy situation for him and the Pens. No one would've predicted this run, certainly not Dubas.</div></div>

Would much rather give up the pick this year after making the playoffs than have an unprotected 1st hanging over their head going into next year. I really don't see the Pens surge as a bad thing for them.