mikey's Thread of Penguin Randomness

Post by **mikey** » Tue Apr 08, 2025 12:03 pm

Could be Nieto's last NHL game...

Post by **Trip McNeely** » Tue Apr 08, 2025 12:23 pm

mikey wrote: ↑Tue Apr 08, 2025 12:03 pm Could be Nieto's last NHL game...

We trying to tank or what?!?!?

Post by **meecrofilm** » Tue Apr 08, 2025 12:49 pm

I have an irrational (or rational?) fear they're going to bring back PO next season.

Post by **mikey** » Tue Apr 08, 2025 12:51 pm

They let him go once...I have confidence they can do it again. Especially because Kolyachonok can skate.

Post by **Trip McNeely** » Tue Apr 08, 2025 1:37 pm

You know, I had a positive vibe of where this team can be next year with Mcgroarty and Koivunen looking like above average NHLers and hopefully a solid UFA addition

But then I look at the free agent market for defensemen and it’s just not good. Even the RFA market isn’t great. And this team needs two defenseman in my estimation

Post by **MR25** » Tue Apr 08, 2025 1:41 pm

We have a stockpile of draft picks, if they truly want to make a move for a D

Post by **Trip McNeely** » Tue Apr 08, 2025 1:47 pm

Maybe McAvoy wants to play for his father in law ….

Post by **mikey** » Tue Apr 08, 2025 2:20 pm

Their fans couldn't be any more mad right now. Why not? Haha

Post by **Gaucho** » Wed Apr 09, 2025 1:01 pm

Boko Imama is the Penguins' Masterton nominee.

Post by **MalkinIsMyHomeboy** » Wed Apr 09, 2025 1:29 pm

lol that’s pretty dumb

Post by **MR25** » Wed Apr 09, 2025 1:41 pm

Not as dumb as Devan Dubnyk winning it over Kris Letang after he returned from his stroke due to overcoming *checks notes* playing for the shithole Oilers.

Post by **Gaucho** » Wed Apr 09, 2025 2:57 pm

Dumb why?

Post by **MalkinIsMyHomeboy** » Wed Apr 09, 2025 3:12 pm

I think of a modicum of sportsmanship when I think of the Masterton and Boko's season with the Penguins this season is known for fights and almost blowing someone's knee out

Post by **nocera** » Wed Apr 09, 2025 3:14 pm

MR25 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 09, 2025 1:41 pm Not as dumb as Devan Dubnyk winning it over Kris Letang after he returned from his stroke due to overcoming *checks notes* playing for the shithole Oilers.

Didn't Letang win?

Post by **MR25** » Wed Apr 09, 2025 3:18 pm

nocera wrote: ↑Wed Apr 09, 2025 3:14 pm
MR25 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 09, 2025 1:41 pm Not as dumb as Devan Dubnyk winning it over Kris Letang after he returned from his stroke due to overcoming *checks notes* playing for the shithole Oilers.
Didn't Letang win?

After his 2nd one in 22-23. I'm talking about the 14-15 Masterton.

Post by **nocera** » Wed Apr 09, 2025 3:19 pm

Oh yeah with Letang you have to specify which stroke.

Post by **MR25** » Wed Apr 09, 2025 3:20 pm

I thought referencing Dubnyk was going to be enough but you're not wrong lol

Post by **King Colby** » Wed Apr 09, 2025 4:21 pm

Not sure why Imama being nominated is dumb

Post by **MR25** » Wed Apr 09, 2025 5:10 pm

The only other person I can even really think of (in the spirit of the award) is Nieto, given what he went through last year. Didn't really play enough though.

Maybe Hayes because he was friends with Johnny Gaudreau? Idk.

Moot point because I assume the entire CBJ organization is winning this one...

Post by **meow** » Wed Apr 09, 2025 5:32 pm

Dubnyk was a good nomination. He was effectively out of the league and worked hard to get back in. 99.9% of guys that have their game fall apart that much hang them up. He should cut that trophy in half and share it with Sean Burke.

At that said, Letang should have won it

Post by **Gaucho** » Thu Apr 10, 2025 6:19 am

Getzoff turned his focus to impending RFA Conor Timmins and if the Penguins would be looking to keep him for next season based on what he has shown. “I think we certainly will [keep him],” Dubas said. “I just think with that way he played, we got lucky at the deadline that a lot of the moves happened in quick succession at the end [just before the deadline].”

https://www.pensburgh.com/2025/4/9/2440 ... vunen-pens

Post by **mikey** » Thu Apr 10, 2025 9:46 am

Bemstrom, Pono, and Puus Puus coming up.

Post by **Gaucho** » Thu Apr 10, 2025 9:52 am

Is Poulin even considered a prospect at this point?

Post by **DigitalGypsy66** » Thu Apr 10, 2025 9:54 am

Interesting. There must be more injuries because WBS could still (I think) get a first round bye if they continue to win. Watering down their roster for the big club doesn't help them achieve that.