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Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 18, 2023 at 9:26 a.m.
Thread: little bit of cap breathing room
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>brgh4life</b></div><div>Just two actually. Once Bonino got hurt 3 games in Carter went to the 4th line and Granlund/Poehling was 3rd line. His stat line wouldn't be as terrible if it wasn't for the Montreal game on March 14. He only played 5:48 in that game and was on the ice for 4 goals against.

Unless they bring in another winger that's a likey 3rd. DOC might get a shot there too. I'm sure they will shuffle the bottom 6 around a lot.</div></div>

Ah - gotcha. Makes sense. A resident Pens historian haha.

I would think DOC is probably higher on the totem pole than Nieto or Nylander. As of right now I would guess DOC/Eller and then one of the other 47 bottom 6 forwards they signed lol. But yeah I agree it'll probably be shuffled a lot - especially at the beginning with Guentzel out
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 7, 2023 at 10:40 p.m.
Thread: Stanley cup champions
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>brgh4life</b></div><div>The defense is better, but the forward core is much older and the goaltending isn't as good. Murray was a different level during those runs. I like this team, but it's not as deep and not as young as those teams. I'm just excited that we brought in a talent like EK. Last year was boring. This year should at least be fun.</div></div>

It will for sure be fun, much better than last year for sure. I remember Matheson would make the games more exciting with his speed and puck movement and EK is pretty much as good as it gets when it comes to that so it's gonna be super exciting. I still have cup hopes though. Won't be devastated if we don't win, I know it's not super likely, but I think our D gives us a chance in any series. Karlsson and Letang being on the ice 50 min a game will give us a huge advantage over other teams. Once your in the playoffs too anything could happen.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 13, 2023 at 7:39 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 7, 2023 at 3:33 p.m.
Thread: Plz Explain
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>brgh4life</b></div><div>Karlsson isn't going to cost all of that. Don't believe Poni he is a hack. Adding a player of Karlsson's ability instantly makes this team that much better and helps the power play immensely. There are still options for moving/buyout of Granlund and a Rutta trade. Karlsson is the biggest gamebreaker available though and should be the first attempt at making this roster more dynamic.</div></div>

I don't believe anything Poni says, he could tell me he's wearing a red shirt while standing in front of me in a red shirt and I wouldn't believe him.

That being said, pens fans also need to understand that you are indeed going to have to give some of that up in order to get Karlsson and at a retained salary. SJS isn't just going to simply give him away.