How Evgeni Malkin’s leading the NHL in scoring as a ‘skeleton’.
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Concerning trend in that the Pens are giving up odd man rushes again to go along with some really poor defense in their own end. The strong team defense from opening night has disappeared, especially in the last 3 games.
They’ve been fortunate to play against some really bad goaltending. But 7-2-1 is 7-2-1.
Malkin is currently 28th on the all time NHL points leaders and could possibly enter into the top 20 this season. Yeah, he should have been in the top 100 list for sure!
Loving the Malkin line so far this year. I haven’t seen Geno move and play like this in a long time
Can I ask where the trade Geno crowd is?
As you said DK. Geno is still one of the best 2nd line centers in the game! I don't think that off of just this short sample size either.
maybe the problem WAS Sully after all….
Geno Machino – i am here for this right here. To quote Geno: I am score. Love the guy.
3 years super league
Bravo DK 👏
It's been such a joy to watch the Geno line this year. Every time I watch them relentlessly forecheck and doggedly chase the puck and cycle, I think of my favorite all time Mike Langism – "they're bussing like bees around a hive." Really excited for this next big stretch!
This HAS been fun to watch. Please remember it’s October…let’s see how these legs look in April….
Pretty good October. Now, how about a good November, Then a good December, etc., etc.
Hey DK, here I thought my comment today was going to beat you to the punch but you're already covering it, lol. Watching all the games including the one last night, I saw something I haven't seen in years……the second head of the monster! I admit I wrote him off as everyone else had, and called for his departure in the past. Whether its his linemates or the change of coach, Malkin has been flying and creating magic. As for Sid, its almost ho hum, he just keeps doing Sid things and we've all grown to expect those things, its been a one headed monster till this season. The two headed monster is back! With lines 3 and 4 also contributing, and Malkin's line being dangerous once again, teams can't just key on Sid to shut this team down. The Penguins are fun to watch when the whole team is going, win or lose!
I am shocked you jumped into discussing hockey without mentioning a fan is fighting for his life right now after falling from the rafters. Sid even made it clear he didnt really want to discuss hockey, but reporters kept blasting him with questions on the game. Classless reporting. And this podcast made me lose all respect for you
I think putting 2 big bodies on the with ice with Geno takes a lot of physical pressure off of him. I am loving watching not only Geno this season but also the rest of the team.
DK always believed in & remained respectful to Geno while hacks like Yohe & Madden turned on Geno when he had an off-season last year (much of it beyond his control). I never listened to Madden & completely disregarded Yohe after his hit piece on Geno. –"While Crosby and Ovechkin still shine, Evgeni Malkin is quietly fading away" Josh Yohe (March 31, 2025). Consider myself a DK loyalist at this point.
KEEP HIM FRESH AND HEALTHY. There is ZERO reason to play him in back-to-backs. If you do, his play will drop off. Significantly.
Genos on point
And here we are still looking for Sully. Unrelated, how are the rangers doing? I have not kept up on the rest of the division.
Pens have been exciting to watch this season. Thanks for all your reporting DK.
James Neal was a beneficiary of a dominant 71. They complimented each other. As did Petr Sykora. And he and Kessel were dynamic for a time. But he doesn’t like “lazy” wings. If so, he’d let you know. Haha
Malkin had some good wingers over 20 years but many times, they were leftovers. Scraps
DK, Harrison Brunicke has made some crucial mistakes that have led to goals against recently. if the penguins weren’t winning, one would think there might be more alarm bells going off about his play. is he struggling to maintain NHL level poise, and/or is the ‘load management’ philosophy behind his sitting every few games impacting his consistency?
Geno's my favorite player and I'm very sad I missed the game here in LA… However. I'm insanely happy with how he's playing right now and that he has linemates that won't be "stolen" from him… 🙄😂🤘🤘
Skeleton hockey! Just in time for Halloween
Thank you DK. I'm all for it DK. Geno, Malkin line is doing great. It does make me wonder why not sooner. Great show DK.