mikey's Thread of Penguin Randomness

Postby **Gaucho** » Mon Jan 15, 2018 12:35 pm

He appears to be done.

YouTube · Postby **mikey** » Mon Jan 15, 2018 12:37 pm

Ian Cole is now a regular scratch on this team...the talk of adding anything with money or term, particularly term, is a non-starter really...

Postby **columbia** » Mon Jan 15, 2018 12:39 pm

There’s a reason I didn’t post it in this thread.

Postby **Gaucho** » Mon Jan 15, 2018 12:44 pm

Traffic, bro.

Postby **columbia** » Mon Jan 15, 2018 12:45 pm

Traffic, bro.

Spezza is a healthy scratch....

Postby **Gaucho** » Mon Jan 15, 2018 12:46 pm

Traffic, bro.
Spezza is a healthy scratch....

He'd be a decent 3C.

Postby **Morkle** » Mon Jan 15, 2018 12:55 pm

Ian Cole is now a regular scratch on this team...the talk of adding anything with money or term, particularly term, is a non-starter really...

That's why I said - it's a shame his contract is an anchor.

Postby **Gaucho** » Mon Jan 15, 2018 12:57 pm

It seems a bit harsh to call his contrat an anchor all of a sudden. I'm sure GMJR could get rid of it within hours if he were desperate.

Postby **nocera** » Mon Jan 15, 2018 1:00 pm

Anyone catch the Kevin Stevens segment on HNIC? Props to Lemieux for being so loyal.

Kevin Stevens is the ultimate FoM.

YouTube · Postby **mikey** » Mon Jan 15, 2018 1:29 pm

Ian Cole is now a regular scratch on this team...the talk of adding anything with money or term, particularly term, is a non-starter really...
That's why I said - it's a shame his contract is an anchor.

Yeah, I understand...part of my point is that Ian Cole is a regular healthy scratch...

Postby **Morkle** » Mon Jan 15, 2018 1:30 pm

It seems a bit harsh to call his contrat an anchor all of a sudden. I'm sure GMJR could get rid of it within hours if he were desperate.

2 more years at 4 million plus and he's 36. Good luck lol.

Postby **Gaucho** » Mon Jan 15, 2018 1:32 pm

It seems a bit harsh to call his contrat an anchor all of a sudden. I'm sure GMJR could get rid of it within hours if he were desperate.
2 more years at 4 million plus and he's 36. Good luck lol.

I thought you were referring to Cole.

Postby **Morkle** » Mon Jan 15, 2018 2:09 pm

Sorry Martin - randomness thread with multiple conversations happening at once.

Postby **Lelldorin** » Tue Jan 16, 2018 2:49 am

I mean, center depth is the name of the game. Centers make the line in most cases. Our breakouts/zone exits are designed through the center lane. We often even enter the zone down the middle (though, that's probably confirmation bias a little bit because we have two of the best centers in the game)...if I'm an offensive minded coach (which I am these days), I'm trying to cross the blues in the middle and cross the red out wide. The Penguins do a good job of this and with Guentzel in the three hole (and his development as a hockey player has been impressive this season) and Kessel down there, it allows for a lot more flexibility and more reliable exits/entries. Guentzel has quickly proven to be a better distributor of the puck than Sheahan.

Re: Kuhnhackl - he's been on my list of top players all season, relative to his role. He's had a very good year.

Thanks

It will be interesting to see if they will continue with Kessel on the third line and if the other teams adapt...

Postby **FistOfCaufield** » Tue Jan 16, 2018 7:26 am

Just noticed nhl.com ad for the all star game does not have Sid on it. It has Ovi.. and the young guys McDavid, Matthews along with Stamkos, Subban, and Kane.

I don't mind that - after seeing the Tom Brady love, It's good to let people know you have other stars.. besides I don't think Sid needs any pushing - he's got a HOF resume already.

Postby **nocera** » Tue Jan 16, 2018 7:37 am

Just noticed nhl.com ad for the all star game does not have Sid on it. It has Ovi.. and the young guys McDavid, Matthews along with Stamkos, Subban, and Kane.

I don't mind that - after seeing the Tom Brady love, It's good to let people know you have other stars.. besides I don't think Sid needs any pushing - he's got a HOF resume already.

I think the league knows he won’t be there.

Postby **llipgh2** » Tue Jan 16, 2018 8:31 am

Just noticed nhl.com ad for the all star game does not have Sid on it. It has Ovi.. and the young guys McDavid, Matthews along with Stamkos, Subban, and Kane.

I don't mind that - after seeing the Tom Brady love, It's good to let people know you have other stars.. besides I don't think Sid needs any pushing - he's got a HOF resume already.
I think the league knows he won’t be there.

Doesn't he have to go or get suspended for a game for being a no-show? Unless he's "hurt", I think he has to show

Postby **shoeshine boy** » Tue Jan 16, 2018 9:15 am

had a great time this weekend visiting the Burgh for 2 games. I'm now undefeated at PPG Paints Arena.

I finally understand the hatred for the "whooooo!!!" people. I don't remember hearing it when I went to 2 games at the Igloo years ago but definitely heard it Sat and Sun. stupid, imo.

Postby **Gaucho** » Tue Jan 16, 2018 9:19 am

YouTube · Postby **mikey** » Tue Jan 16, 2018 9:40 am

Yeah, I hope the woo-ers are drowned in the old urinal troughs...

Postby **nocera** » Tue Jan 16, 2018 10:20 am

Just noticed nhl.com ad for the all star game does not have Sid on it. It has Ovi.. and the young guys McDavid, Matthews along with Stamkos, Subban, and Kane.

I don't mind that - after seeing the Tom Brady love, It's good to let people know you have other stars.. besides I don't think Sid needs any pushing - he's got a HOF resume already.
I think the league knows he won’t be there.
Doesn't he have to go or get suspended for a game for being a no-show? Unless he's "hurt", I think he has to show

Crosby and the Pens have shown in the past that they don't give a **** about the one game suspension. I'll be shocked if he goes.

Postby **Gaucho** » Tue Jan 16, 2018 5:47 pm

Never change, Phil.

https://streamable.com/l08ec

I think Marner and Nylander are finding out now why you should be friends with the TO media.

Postby **Gaucho** » Tue Jan 16, 2018 9:41 pm

E. Kane being linked to PIT again. Just say no. It makes no sense anyway. Letestu for Cole makes sense, though.

Postby **Factorial** » Tue Jan 16, 2018 9:55 pm

@Columbia and I were at the ball punching game in ATL. Have the two made up since then?

YouTube · Postby **mikey** » Wed Jan 17, 2018 7:02 am

This seems like a convenience rumor than an actual one. Contender with a history of needing wingers eyes biggest rental on the block. The price of a 1st rounder + is not palatable and the player offers nothing more than speed and a shot, I don't think he has the brain functionality to work with 87 or 71 and Kessel already runs the show on line 3...it just seems like an unnecessary add at a possibly damaging price...

As I look into, I think I am starting to like this draft class...I don't know I am willing to surrender my first that easily...