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by Rx6687
Thu Mar 28, 2024 1:03 pm
Forum: Pittsburgh Penguins
Topic: mikey's Thread of Penguin Randomness
Replies: 42397
Views: 2837375

mikey's Thread of Penguin Randomness

BTW the replacement cost is another $5M player. I think some of us, myself included, would have entertained moving jake for two top-9 forwards before last season to lengthen the lineup. So we effectively achieved this and added 4 futures in the process. This is exactly where I'm at. It's not for no...
by Rx6687
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:44 am
Forum: Pittsburgh Penguins
Topic: mikey's Thread of Penguin Randomness
Replies: 42397
Views: 2837375

mikey's Thread of Penguin Randomness

The way I see it is this: you get Bunting, who is a pretty darn good hockey player, and you take the difference in salary between what he makes and what Jake gets next season on the open market, and you can go sign another player. Plus, you get the prospects and the pick they got in the trade. So, f...
by Rx6687
Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:05 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Politics And Current Events
Replies: 231194
Views: 12729762

Politics And Current Events

Trump is basically "house poor." His wealth (the amount of which is subject to much debate, and has likely dropped precipitously given the current commercial-real-estate market) is mostly in the form of real estate, which is illiquid. Bonds on appeal are for the purpose of making sure that if the a...
by Rx6687
Mon Mar 25, 2024 2:08 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Movie Thread
Replies: 30870
Views: 2076309

Movie Thread

Just rewatched GB Afterlife. Choked up at the end again. My wife was crying her eyes out. Forgot how fun that movie is overall. Will be seeing Frozen Empire tomorrow. Don’t care what critics think to be honest. As pure entertainment value goes, I really enjoyed it. (No spoilers) I'm a long time GB ...
by Rx6687
Sun Mar 24, 2024 8:49 pm
Forum: Pittsburgh Penguins
Topic: GDT #70: Pens @ Avs
Replies: 91
Views: 567

GDT #70: Pens @ Avs

Yes. We couldn't have really asked for more this year from Jarry and Ned. There were a lot of games in which they deserved better.
by Rx6687
Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:01 pm
Forum: Pittsburgh Penguins
Topic: GDT #70: Pens @ Avs
Replies: 91
Views: 567

GDT #70: Pens @ Avs

These losses are hard to watch. But, this is the inevitable flip side of being great for so long. There are some things that still should not happen, even if your team isn't very good. Blowing big leads and collapsing emotionally on a frequent basis is not one of them. If this team were a bit scrapp...
by Rx6687
Fri Mar 22, 2024 12:31 pm
Forum: Pittsburgh Penguins
Topic: mikey's Thread of Penguin Randomness
Replies: 42397
Views: 2837375

mikey's Thread of Penguin Randomness

That awful stretch of games also played into the whole "they quit on Sullivan" narrative, although their efforts the past several games would suggest otherwise.
by Rx6687
Thu Mar 21, 2024 12:25 pm
Forum: Pittsburgh Penguins
Topic: mikey's Thread of Penguin Randomness
Replies: 42397
Views: 2837375

mikey's Thread of Penguin Randomness

Theyre also highly compensated professional athletes. Quit being b*tches. I say this not because of the media hoopla but because I watched them play in the game or two before the trade and the 3 or 4 games after it and their disinterest/malcontent was palpable. Well said. It's a business, and at th...
by Rx6687
Sun Mar 17, 2024 6:50 pm
Forum: Pittsburgh Penguins
Topic: GDT #67: Pens vs Wings
Replies: 59
Views: 374

GDT #67: Pens vs Wings

What a great period.
by Rx6687
Fri Mar 15, 2024 12:16 pm
Forum: Pittsburgh Penguins
Topic: mikey's Thread of Penguin Randomness
Replies: 42397
Views: 2837375

mikey's Thread of Penguin Randomness

Shea down, St. Ivany up.
Hmph. Another Boston College product. Might as well see what he's got, I suppose.
by Rx6687
Fri Mar 15, 2024 12:14 pm
Forum: Pittsburgh Penguins
Topic: mikey's Thread of Penguin Randomness
Replies: 42397
Views: 2837375

mikey's Thread of Penguin Randomness

Pens are in a weird spot right now where they could either sneak into the playoffs *or* end up with the first pick in the draft. The odds obviously favor them missing out on both of those things, but honestly, I'd be happier with the latter as opposed to them making it and getting bounced in 5 games.
by Rx6687
Fri Mar 15, 2024 8:15 am
Forum: Pittsburgh Penguins
Topic: GDT #65: Pens vs Sharks
Replies: 93
Views: 649

GDT #65: Pens vs Sharks

I mean, mathematically they do have a shot at making it - especially considering that several of the teams ahead of them currently have goaltending issues (and that's putting it mildly). In the end, all those overtime losses will probably come back to haunt them. This roster won't fare well in a bes...
by Rx6687
Thu Mar 14, 2024 9:23 pm
Forum: Pittsburgh Penguins
Topic: GDT #65: Pens vs Sharks
Replies: 93
Views: 649

GDT #65: Pens vs Sharks

Pens with only 3 shots this period, but two have tickled the twine. That'll happen against the Sharks I suppose.
by Rx6687
Tue Mar 12, 2024 9:15 pm
Forum: Pittsburgh Penguins
Topic: GDT #64: Pens @ Sens
Replies: 66
Views: 600

GDT #64: Pens @ Sens

Jarry has been so good tonight. He deserves a better fate.
by Rx6687
Mon Mar 11, 2024 8:08 am
Forum: Pittsburgh Penguins
Topic: GDT #63: Pens vs Oilers
Replies: 92
Views: 900

GDT #63: Pens vs Oilers

Dubas made several solid acquisitions to the bottom 6 with Acciari and Eller. Those guys have been worth every cent. 31 power play goals and 10 shorties in the first 60 games - a net of only 21 PPG This situation falls ONE HUNDRED percent on the star players. This team's success this season was alwa...
by Rx6687
Fri Mar 08, 2024 2:46 pm
Forum: Pittsburgh Penguins
Topic: DD's Thread of Trade Deadlining Because mikey is a whiner
Replies: 461
Views: 4720

DD's Thread of Trade Deadlining Because mikey is a whiner

They will be fine at wing - not great but fine - if they move Geno there. You could do a lot worse than Bunting, Rust, Rackell, and Malkin as the top 4 wingers. So from where I'm at, obtaining a #2 center should be the top priority.
by Rx6687
Fri Mar 08, 2024 2:37 pm
Forum: Pittsburgh Penguins
Topic: DD's Thread of Trade Deadlining Because mikey is a whiner
Replies: 461
Views: 4720

DD's Thread of Trade Deadlining Because mikey is a whiner

No good teams bulld through free agency. Certainly not these days. Absolutely, and it's impossible to get younger through free agency. They need to have really strong drafts these next few years. My thinking is that they will look to improve the defense with this year's draft, as they just added a ...
by Rx6687
Fri Mar 08, 2024 12:05 pm
Forum: Pittsburgh Penguins
Topic: DD's Thread of Trade Deadlining Because mikey is a whiner
Replies: 461
Views: 4720

DD's Thread of Trade Deadlining Because mikey is a whiner

Obviously getting picks today will be nice, but a huge benefit too will be the potential of cap space opening up.

As such, it wouldn't surprise me if an unexpected veteran player is added at some point today. It always seems like there's a deal that kind of comes out of left field.
by Rx6687
Fri Mar 08, 2024 11:21 am
Forum: Pittsburgh Penguins
Topic: DD's Thread of Trade Deadlining Because mikey is a whiner
Replies: 461
Views: 4720

DD's Thread of Trade Deadlining Because mikey is a whiner

If Bunting plays on Sid's wing next season, I'm betting that his goal totals will be very close to Jake's goal totals without Sid.
by Rx6687
Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:48 am
Forum: Pittsburgh Penguins
Topic: Should the Pens fire Head Coach Mike Sullivan?
Replies: 14
Views: 307

Should the Pens fire Head Coach Mike Sullivan?

I'm 50/50, but I'm not sure there is a better option available to replace him. I would give him a chance to work with the new players the team acquires. If next season starts out poorly and the players appear to be tuned out, then I think you have to replace him. I mean, if the team adds a couple of...
by Rx6687
Thu Mar 07, 2024 7:35 pm
Forum: Pittsburgh Penguins
Topic: DD's Thread of Trade Deadlining Because mikey is a whiner
Replies: 461
Views: 4720

DD's Thread of Trade Deadlining Because mikey is a whiner

Gonna LOL when a third team takes Bunting for cap reasons :lol:
Exactly why I'm holding off on judgment until all the deets are revealed.
by Rx6687
Thu Mar 07, 2024 7:31 pm
Forum: Pittsburgh Penguins
Topic: GDT #61: Pens vs Caps
Replies: 85
Views: 848

GDT #61: Pens vs Caps

so that's what, 10 shg against in 60 games?
Yes sir.
by Rx6687
Thu Mar 07, 2024 7:29 pm
Forum: Pittsburgh Penguins
Topic: DD's Thread of Trade Deadlining Because mikey is a whiner
Replies: 461
Views: 4720

DD's Thread of Trade Deadlining Because mikey is a whiner

I mean, if it's Bunting, a top prospect, and a 1st, that would be a decent return I'd say.
by Rx6687
Thu Mar 07, 2024 6:30 pm
Forum: Pittsburgh Penguins
Topic: DD's Thread of Trade Deadlining Because mikey is a whiner
Replies: 461
Views: 4720

DD's Thread of Trade Deadlining Because mikey is a whiner

There is less than 0% chance that Jake comes back here as a FA. Never happening.
I seriously doubt it would happen, but if the money was right, I think he would sign.
by Rx6687
Thu Mar 07, 2024 5:39 pm
Forum: Pittsburgh Penguins
Topic: DD's Thread of Trade Deadlining Because mikey is a whiner
Replies: 461
Views: 4720

DD's Thread of Trade Deadlining Because mikey is a whiner

Dubas is in a much stronger position IMO if he knows that he'll be able to re-sign Jake if the offers aren't good enough. Without an absolute need to move him, he can hold out until the last minute and create a bidding war. This is a bit different than a team having a fire sale and dumping a bunch o...