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DK’s Daily Shot of Penguins: ‘Just defend’ … how?



Remember the ‘Just defend’ challenge? Well, that’s not exactly in place this summer.

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14 Comments

  2. Byron Nelson

    This team will have the same problem, the lack of physical play. If they make the playoffs you'll see what I'm talking about.

  4. Damin Gomes

    I dont think the defense moves are done. I do think a big problem was our bottom 6 fowards unable to play defensively and help our defense. I think that has been addressed by duby and i think that is going to make a fair difference. I also think our special teams need restructuring. The pk should be much better so that should help but the power play cant leak short handed goals, not score or even look dangerous, and not turn the momentum over to the other team when we should have the advantage.

  5. Boring or Strangely Satisfying

    DK is such a downer. No chance, minor upgrades at best, too many shots, goalie sucks, etc. if the pens end up doing well he’ll state how he “knew it all along”. I like the discussion since I’m a pens fan but this guy is a bit of a goob.

  8. Steve J.

    I think everything is in neutral until they do or don't work out this Karlsson trade. If it doesn't go through, then there will be more moves to address the defense and clearing Petry's contract. I don't see them sticking with things as is. That said, if it does go through, I don't see how it does without Pettersson being part of it. Reports are the Hurricanes offer includes Pesce who rates much better as a defensive defenseman than even Pettersson. Why would they take Petry in a trade when they can get a better, younger player that better fits their rebuild? If this is a 3-team trade, then I can envision the Blackhawks (who need defensemen badly and have cap space) taking on Petry in part of a deal with SJ and the Pens to get that veteran presence and clear cap space for the Penguins, and Pettersson heading to SJ with picks and another player. If he's not part of the deal, then why would SJ just take Petry and a pick or two when they get a better return from the Hurricanes offer. They sure won't take Petry and Granlund. Nobody's that dumb. Oh wait, Hextall was.

  9. Militant_Daisies

    im fine with all the moves, but resigning Jarry made me grab my chest like Fred Sanford. Seems like they could have made a move toward Gibson. Also please no Karlsson, we have enough vets on their back 9.

  10. David Janes

    Apparently Sweeney is not amused by the line of questioning concerning Matt Grzelcyk of the cash strapped Bruins. That guy was a plus 45 last year on the first pairing!!!!
    and could be moved.
    When people think KD zigs…he zags..

  11. Edo M

    Yo DK. Thanks for including me in the banter. I think athletes can almost always get stronger through training and 'supplements' and that often gives them more mass. I don't look at the shoulders..I look at the legs. Hockey like other sports is played from the feet up…Example: I bet Crosby's thighs are massive..that makes him strong on his skates and explosive. Sidenote: I see we got Zohorna back. When I look at him I see Victor Hedman..maybe he even has more offensive skills. He is too old now to be converted to a D man I think, but does that still happen in the NHL??

  13. Jerry Yeager

    Right again DK. The bottom line was not enough. Better defense is much needed. I hope to see more changes. Thanks DK

  14. Dat_Boi 412

    Hey DK wondering your thoughts on a potential plan B if the EK65 trade doesn’t work out I seen fake elliotte friedman say Seth Jones but that was a fake report… could we be in ok Krug or Dumba iDK just wondering your thoughts on potential plan b’s

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