SalarySwishSalarySwish
Avatar

pensfan21

Member Since
Jun. 26, 2021
Forum Posts
3403
Posts per Day
4.1
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 28 at 10:18 a.m.
Thread: Some PTOs
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>JSEB93</b></div><div>It was a 45 a point pace. Sure it was bumped up by playing with McDavid, I get that. I'm not saying he's elite by any means - but it's just a league min PTO. You don't have to score at a point per game pace to be good or valuable - especially if it's in a bottom 6 role. His D metrics look good because he's good defensively. Not everyone is going to score a ton of points - there's other roles. At worst you get a young, great 4th line caliber player(like a ZAR from a few years ago). But could also turn out to be a good middle six complement winger that's good on the forecheck and defensively.

The hip injury is definitely cause for concern - I had actually written him off for a while because of it. But the more I think about it, given his age, I don't think it's a major deal. And if it was a lingering injury that he was playing through, he might come back even better. I just don't really see an issue with giving him a PTO. It definitely seems low risk/high reward to me. I guess I've always had a soft spot for the do the little things right guys too haha. I guess good is a bit subjective. Was he good for the 3mil contract he signed last year? No. Would he be good for league min? I'd say yes.</div></div>

My thoughts are, given how our bottom 6 needs some help, don't be afraid to give out PTO's to higher risk guys. Invite them to camp and see what happens. Worst case they don't make the team.
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 12 at 11:08 a.m.
Thread: lineup
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>futurebobmckenzie</b></div><div>Smith on the 3rd one to spread out talent/test DOC as a top 6 power forward. Smith and Joseph can’t be paired together. It just won’t work. We don’t have too many other options for the 3RW and Nylander deserves a chance</div></div>

Bottom line is it's really going to depend who wins at training camp. Multiple spots up for grabs imo and I don't think a lot of them should be predetermined already. This is what I'm thinking with all the x's being open spots that can be won.

Guentzel - Crosby - Rakell
Smith - Malkin - xxx
xxx - Eller - Rust
xxx - Accari - xxx

Poulin, Pitlick, Nieto, Nylander, O'Connor, Hinostroza, Johnsson, Puustinen fighting for those spots. I'd throw the best one in the top 6 to spread out the depth. I suspect Nieto is a pretty safe bet to win one of them. I think Pitlick, Poulin, Hinostroza have tons of potential as well and would love to see them in the lineup but it all depends, even though I would bet on them to be the best options.
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 11 at 3:39 p.m.
Thread: NHL Tiers for Next Year
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SadSensFan14</b></div><div>Cool tier list, maybe I should try this soon! I do think having Buffalo and Pittsburgh in the contenders list is bold though. I think Flordia would be a bit better than those teams this next year, mostly just because of the fact that they went to the cup finals this past year.</div></div>

Thank you! Was trying to be bold with some of these. Feel like there's always tons of surprises and the best teams on paper don't always win. I agree Buffalo is bold and for Pens we have a lot to prove. Florida my concern is their D to start the season. I think if they make the playoffs they are for sure a cup threat, but I worry that they don't fall too far out of it before Ekblad and Montour are back.
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 11 at 3:22 p.m.
Thread: NHL Tiers for Next Year
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>JoeROFLCOPTER</b></div><div>Ah, I think I just took these names at face value hence some confusion.</div></div>

I could have been clearer on the names. I think Detroit will be really good once Kasper, Carlsson, ASP, or even 1-2/3 are ready. I think a lot of people are expecting them to be a playoff team next year but I think it'll just take some patience and they'll be a true contender in 2-3 years. On the rise teams I meant will exceed expectations while not sold will not meet them. Guess I caused some confusion with putting them below because most of those teams even though I think they'll disappoint will be better than Arizona and Columbus. I think Detroit improved in terms of free agent signings but I think them really taking the jump will come with their prospect pool developing to NHL talent. Detroit is still in better shape than most teams on the not sold tier though. I'm convinced many of them need a rebuild now while Detroit is exiting one soon.
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 11 at 3:02 p.m.
Thread: NHL Tiers for Next Year
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>TyeZerker</b></div><div>Im not sold on LA and Boston and im kinda not sold on the Aves either. Dont get me wrong i think they will make playoffs, but im not high on them.</div></div>

Definitely I am not sold on Boston. I have some reservations about LA as well. I know the PLD trade helps for sure, but I just don't know if it was the right move for the team. Iafallo I get they wanted to use as trade bait but I still felt he was a really good playoff performer. Vilardi I think had tons of potential. So idk have some slight reservations there but still think they'll be good. Avs I agree as well. I think after teams win a cup they need to make a move that shakes up the team if they show signs of slipping. Happened after Pens won and I think Lightning and Avs are in that boat where they're still really really good teams but feel a little stale and like something is missing for them to truly be a cup team.
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 11 at 3:00 p.m.
Thread: NHL Tiers for Next Year
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>imawesome</b></div><div>I don't hate the Buffalo shout but above Tampa is ridiculous. Tampa still have 5 top 30/40 players in the league</div></div>

I think Tampa will still be a very good team next year, just feel they need something to shake the team up a little during season or at TDL. Happened to the Penguins after the back to back cups, felt like they got stale and needed a major move for a while and finally they did it with Karlsson. I don't think you guys have gotten far past that point yet or at the point where you need a massive massive move like the Penguins did, but idk I feel like after winning a cup or two in our cases it's important to keep the team fresh. Feel Colorado is kind of in the same boat next season too where they'll be good, but just feels like they'll need something at TDL to push them to a cup favorite.
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 11 at 2:21 p.m.
Thread: Standings predictions 2023 2024
I don't agree with all of these, but I think your analysis is pretty good. It's 100% true that there are always surprises, rarely does it ever play out how people think. Hockey is so dependent on team chemistry and getting hot at the right time. The best teams on paper almost never win.

I think for Metro Caps will be better and Rangers will be worse. Rangers it really depends on Kakko and Lafreniere imo. If both or even one of them breakout then I think that makes them a top team. If not I think they're closer to mid/upper mid. Sabres finishing second I could see. I think the Lightning have some flaws and with Buffalo boosting their defense this offseason they'll be a playoff team. I think the Panthers barely make it similar to last year, but man their defense without Ekblad and Montour is rough on the right side. The rest I agree with mostly. Not sure about the Kraken I feel they will be a really interesting team to watch. I think Stars, Carolina, Jersey, Knights will all be very very good teams that are for sure top contenders. With others like Toronto, Buffalo, Colorado, Kings, Oilers, and Penguins (I think) in that second tier of could win the cup if they get hot at the right time but not top favorites.
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 10 at 3:03 p.m.
Thread: Put a bow on it
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Hullsy09</b></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</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.
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 8 at 12:26 p.m.