OFF DAY THREAD! Where we complain on non game days!

[The Great Mighty Poo]

Has Jankowski done well for you guys? Points don’t always tell the whole story.

Him and Tanev have been phenomenal together, 2 of the best players thus far, he's looked hella good.

 

[CraigsList]

How's Simon?

Short sample size, but he’s alright. Has had some stints (about 1/5 shifts) with Gaudreau and Monahan but nothing spectacular. He’s mainly on the 4th line with Lucic and Ryan, so he’s probably not going to score. He’s our 12th/13th forward at this point.

 

[RSPens]

Short sample size, but he’s alright. Has had some stints (about 1/5 shifts) with Gaudreau and Monahan but nothing spectacular. He’s mainly on the 4th line with Lucic and Ryan, so he’s probably not going to score. He’s our 12th/13th forward at this point.

Which is what he should be and the main reason why he had to get out of Pitt. He is not going to hurt you most of the time, but you can't expect too much from him.

 

[AuroraBorealis]

Has Jankowski done well for you guys? Points don’t always tell the whole story.

He's got prior experience playing with Tanev and the chemistry and high morale is very apparent. They are enjoying themselves out there.

 

[The Great Mighty Poo]

Coming soon to a PPG Paints Area near you:

 

[Ugene Magic]

Short sample size, but he’s alright. Has had some stints (about 1/5 shifts) with Gaudreau and Monahan but nothing spectacular. He’s mainly on the 4th line with Lucic and Ryan, so he’s probably not going to score. He’s our 12th/13th forward at this point.

Can't imagine having 9.0 on the 4th line is spelling confidence. I know Simon isn't counting much, but Lucic...Man, I feel for ya.

 

[Gurglesons]

Coming soon to a PPG Paints Area near you:

somehow more ape like.

 

[RSPens]

Coming soon to a PPG Paints Area near you:

For a second there I thought that Tyler Kennedy was back with the Pens...I kind of miss all the muffin shots on net from Man-Bear-Pig...

 

[The Great Mighty Poo]

For a second there I thought that Tyler Kennedy was back with the Pens...I kind of miss all the muffin shots on net from Man-Bear-Pig...

I always thought TK looked more like a Gelfling from Dark Crystal.

 

[Gurglesons]

For a second there I thought that Tyler Kennedy was back with the Pens...I kind of miss all the muffin shots on net from Man-Bear-Pig...

TBH. TK and Kasperi Kapanen aren't that far apart aside from Kapanen being an absolute truck size wise.

 

[DesertPenguin]

Good.

Felt like the Flames had too much of a short leash on him, making it nearly impossible to move up in the lineup.

I hope it lasts, but it seems like we caught lightning in a bottle here. McCann - Jankowski - Tanev just clicked instantly. In a season where almost nothing is working right so far on the Pens, that line is perfect.

 

[Tom Hanks]

somehow more ape like.

Still better than

 

[DesertPenguin]

So, how do you guys see the PK forwards shaking out with Kap in the fold? That's a big part of his game.

I'd assume Jankowski and Blueger are locks for faceoff ability. Then i'd probably go Tanev and Kapanen. That leaves Scevior as a 5th man, as well as ZAR when he returns. That's a nice position to be in as it allows us to ice players on the 4th line that contribute in other ways than just the PK. You could have say an O'Connor - Blueger - Rodrigues line if you wanted.

 

[Tom Hanks]

 

[Gurglesons]

So, how do you guys see the PK forwards shaking out with Kap in the fold? That's a big part of his game.

I'd assume Jankowski and Blueger are locks for faceoff ability. Then i'd probably go Tanev and Kapanen. That leaves Scevior as a 5th man, as well as ZAR when he returns. That's a nice position to be in as it allows us to ice players on the 4th line that contribute in other ways than just the PK. You could have say an O'Connor - Blueger - Rodrigues line if you wanted.

Blueger - Tanev
McCann - Sceviour
Jankowski - Kapanen

 

[SUBdrewgANS]

Surprised DeSmith is playing tonight. What does this do to Jarry's confidence?

 

[Tom Hanks]

Surprised DeSmith is playing tonight. What does this do to Jarry's confidence?

Not much I’d imagine. He knows he needs to be better and now just has to wait his turn.

 

[Gurglesons]

Surprised DeSmith is playing tonight. What does this do to Jarry's confidence?

Zilch. DeSmith has been the better goalie.

 

[ColePens]

GDT open - this thread will re-open after PGT is complete

 

[Tom Hanks]

@LOGiK I didn't know the Flyers had played 2 more games after us. Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good

 

[Tom Hanks]

Pens "chaotic". Story checks out

 

[Randy Butternubs]

I really don't think it's necessary to lock this thread when a GDT and Post Game thread is up. Sometimes there's Pens news and other random crap that people want to post.

Should this also be the injury thread?

 

[Al Smith]

Pens "chaotic". Story checks out

“Chaotic” is a lot more fun than “lacking any defensive structure whatsoever”. Giving up the occasional 3 v 0 should put you in the lower right corner or at least the bottom middle.

 

[Tom Hanks]

“Chaotic” is a lot more fun than “lacking any defensive structure whatsoever”. Giving up the occasional 3 v 0 should put you in the lower right corner or at least the bottom middle.

We are getting good chances too. We are moving in the right direction towards good from memory of the last chart I saw.

 

[ronduguayshair]

Tanev doesn't pass the eye test to me as a top 6. Maybe a spot role a few shifts but not as permanent member.

I really like the player but I was pretty dissappointed in his playoff run last year.