OT: Pens....This blows....

[torontoeers]

In a 'fight' to even make the postseason...and I'm taking verbal jabs from Leaf fans??? I didn't even think it possible....not cool....

 

[Original Mountaineer1]

you think the Pens keep Johnston?

 

[torontoeers]

Originally posted by Original Mountaineer1:
you think the Pens keep Johnston?

If they miss the playoffs no way...injuries or not he couldn't motivate, let alone put the brakes on this disturbing downward spiral. He has enough tools at his disposal...results have to be better than this!

 

[Original Mountaineer1]

the mid season trades except for Cole have had poor results too should have moved Kunitz

 

[COOL MAN]

Originally posted by Original Mountaineer1:
the mid season trades except for Cole have had poor results too should have moved Kunitz

I gotta' tell you, I myself thought some of GMJR's moves this year were pretty good; particularly the Perron trade.

Of course, that one has started to take on a fair amount of stink in the past month. Not so much because he (like the rest of the team) has fallen off the earth offensively, but because how much worse if the Pens drop out of the playoffs (and the Oil's #1 pick therefore elevates into the middle teens). I also didn't have any problem with the Winnik trade, even if they did have to move a #2. I myself think they will attempt to resign him in the off-season (though he may deserve to be fined for that dumb ass penalty yesterday which put the Flyers back into the game)

The jury oubviouslyremains well out on Lovejoy deal; though, if they truly felt as though there was a legitimate off-ice reason to move Despres, you're kind-of forced to yield to the decision from the outside looking in. However, I did feel JR got a short-changed on the deal, though, and felt as though he should have held out to add some kind of pick from Anaheim in return. But would having gotten, say, a #3 from the Ducks changed the deal's geometry that much ?? And, aside the fact I was a Bortuzzo fan emotionally, I honestly have no idea yet if the deal for Cole was good or not.

As for Kunitz, there was (and remains) zero market for him for two more seasons at a cap hit close to $4 million. I know there's been a lot of scuttlebutt he's not happy with the team anymore......not sure if it's about Johnston or GMJR.....but he's never struck me as the kind of old vet who would take a powder to prove something political. Regardless, the Pens are almost assuredly stuck with him for the remainder of his contract (unless they can find a trade partner with a player with a similarly bad contract).

But even if they squeeze into the playoffs, I think most of us now agree they're one and done (though, I honestly think they'd have at least a chance against an overrated Montreal). After all, they can't score anyway; which mitigates the concerns of having the best in the business in the other net. And who knows; if Sid and Geno (and perhaps one or two others) decide to show up.......but its hard to see how this team goes anywhere without 3 of their 4 best D-men (that is, unless MAF all-of-a-sudden starts pitching shutouts again).

 

[WVRON]

Did Mario really hire a retired dude as GM? That was my first thought then and still. He reaps what he sows.
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[bEER_Nation13]

I already know the outcome of tomorrow's game. Pens will lose once again. And then they will need to beat Islanders and Sabres (who won't need to tank at that point). And I don't care if Sabres are awful or not, this team cannot score. All Sabres need is 2 goals and they could beat us. And with Letang and Ehrhoff out, our defense has been a joke especially missing Letang. We are without 3 of our top 4 D-men if you include Olli Maatta.

This team is a train-wreck, they are not even fun to watch anymore.

However, all a team needs to do is make the playoffs and anything can happen. Just ask the LA Kings.