Heck, why not bring the youth into this, as well?
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Does Letang have any trade value for any team?
Relax folks….. it was the Blackhawks
Gonna say it again DK, get an extension in place for Dewar ASAP. His value is going up every game, almost every shift at this point. Sure, hes upper 20s, but 2-3 years at 2-2.5M isnt even a drop in the bucket when it comes to cap room for this team. Also, Chinakov being a RFA at the end of the season needs a decent contract as well. I havent seen Geno have a solid player as Chinakov on his line since the James Neal days.
That 4th line absolutely dominated. I was getting misty eyed watching it. It’s beautiful to see.
Keep rolling on! 🐧🏒🖤💛
One possibility to change Rakell for McRority
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Goaltending remains sharp 🎉 🎉
I always appreciate hearing you break down the “Xs and Os” of hockey. I never played the sport myself, but have loved it my whole life. It’s always a treat to hear how the planning is done.
What a great question!
I give Dan Muse credit it would’ve been obvious that Kevin Hayes probably would’ve gotten back in the lineup in place of Bryan Rust, but the Penguins call up Rutger McGroarty and Muse, puts him right back in the lineup and he played awesome last night.
I have to say I am not so certain that Mike Sullivan would have done the same thing given how stubborn he was the last few years he was the coach I could’ve easily seen Kevin Hayes being put in the lineup instead.
No! You aren’t allowed to play young guys in order to win!! What about the veterans and the respect they are owed?? We need to sign all the old free agents and play them, respectfully!That’s the Mike Sullivan way – and Mike Sullivan knows everything, right?? Rangers are in first place, right??
Great win for the Penguins, But what is with Letang, Guy turns over the puck more often, And was in the goalies way in the first goal the Blackhawk’s score, You gotta understand. This isn’t about emotion of Letang being out and then all of a sudden Crosby and Malkin don’t become the same, It’s about dedication, The hungrier urge to try to win and make the playoffs, Not a retirement charity game. Just let Letang retire this year.
I continue to be impressed with this entire team. The skill throughout the entire lineup added to their hustle and play has produced incredible results. Does Muse coach football?
This team has that Vegas vibe in their first few seasons. Made up of a bunch of players that have been passed up on and have that attitutde they want to prove their worth. Getting bigger players, and having functional size finally added to the line up has been needed for years. Even picking up I. Solovyov with his size and grit on defense, awesome, and the one big hit he threw last night made us all sit up. We haven't seen much of that over the last five years or longer. Seeing all the secondary scoring happen makes us all believing, how can you not jump up with a fist pump when line four is rewarded. On a night line one fumbled around and couldn't cash in, the other three lines won their battles and were rewarded. All the props to Muse…..and yes, Dubas too, they allowed that shift in mentality, the locker room has changed, and the boys look like they enjoy playing the game!
Bombs away Ryan Shea!
Every line was just wave after wave of forechecking. Chicago looked overwhelmed all night
This team is freaking exciting! It's been a depressing 5 years as a Pena fan
Look at the highlights, the 3rd and 4th goals were absolutely beautiful.
I appreciate Chinakhov's finishing ability. It's been a while since we've had that.
KINDEL THE KID…😎
LET'S GO PENS!!! I'm getting that feeling!!! 🏆
Trade rackell and kulak. Rutger and Clifton HAVE to play. Facts!
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Pens "swarm" is incredible! Still need to work on being more physical on defense (forwards as well as D men)
Thank you DK. They really brought it to the net and Rutger McGroarty was a great fit. A home ice win ! Youth has been great. Great show DK
I still don’t understand why Ilya S. didn’t get the hit of the game 🤔. It was absolutely “smashing” 😂
DK – Hindsight is 20/20 and like you said, Solovyov performed well in specific ways. That said, I didn't understand why they'd mess with a streak when they already knew Shea/Clifton is an effective pairing. Do you believe Solovyov's success is tied to Kulak's duration with the Pens? Also, I think a Solovyov/Clifton pairing would be something to see.
I didn’t see anything from Brazeau on Sid’s line. Also I still hate goalie rotations.
Watching the first 10 minutes I thought they were going to get blown out. Not great passing, everyone just seemed out of sync, Chicago was constantly in the Pens end.. Even after they scored I thought they'd lose, then something clicked and the rest of the game I think they had their best passing game of the season.
I keep saying it PLEAAAAAASSSSEEEE scratch letang he's just killing this team when everyone else is playing so good he's playing some of his worst play in his entire career and at this point ANYONE is better then letang
What if … and this is a big IF and still very early … but what if Yegor Chinakhov turns out to be to the regret to the Columbus Blue Jackets similar to the regret Markus Naslund was to the Pittsburgh Penguins back in the day?
I knew nothing about Muse coming in but he deserves a ton of credit. The system he's implemented is allowing all 4 lines to succeed and play solid defensively. Is empowered the right word? Depth guys setting career highs and it's not even trade deadline yet. Love to see it
The old "it starts from the Top down" was written for this Team 🤘🤘
#SticksOut 12U Santa Clarita Lady Flyers 💛🖤
DK, this is just an idea…But what do you think about a Jason Robertson trade for Rickard Rakell, Rutger Mcgroarty, and a 2nd round pick?