Confirmed with Link: Penguins acquire Erik Karlsson for Granlund, 1st rounder in 2024, Rutta, Petry, DeSmith (more in first post)

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

Nice full sleeve, EK.

Didn't realize he had that.

 

[Turin]

Habs fan here. Congrats on landing Karlsson. Should be treat to watch such a talent for 4 years. I envy you guys...

I was wondering about Petry. I didn't get to watch him much in Pittsburgh last year. It sounds like fans and management weren't happy with his play. He did produce at a 40+ points pace per 82 games. So I was wondering what the problems were with his play?

He’s just mid. The problem is he gives no special teams value for how mid he is. But at a reduced price he’s not an issue. If anything last year he was better defensively than offensively which isn’t really what the Pens wanted.

 

[The Old Master]

Habs fan here. Congrats on landing Karlsson. Should be treat to watch such a talent for 4 years. I envy you guys...

I was wondering about Petry. I didn't get to watch him much in Pittsburgh last year. It sounds like fans and management weren't happy with his play. He did produce at a 40+ points pace per 82 games. So I was wondering what the problems were with his play?

sully neutered him.

 

[Pens1566]

Addendum, for the record: Errey is like 4x the color commentator Bourque is. I like the Ol’ 29er as a person, but he’s pretty mediocre.

Errey is f***ing great.

The broadcasts should be him and Lange, with a full bottle of Sailor Jerry at the start of the game. Simulcast on both TV/radio sides.

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

I know Errey is a little over the top but whatever he's awesome. He catches a boatload of stuff real-time that is usually confirmed later by replay. Plus he singlehandedly discovered that 3 Ass = 1 Goal which is now indisputable math.

 

[ColePens]

I can't wait to hear him say he's excited to play with Sid/Geno.

Hockey players are boring off ice but exciting on ice!

 

[WickedWrister]

Also lol this is a picture the team has already:

 

[Ugene Magic]

Also lol this is a picture the team has already:

Has nobody noticed he's already a painting on the wall?

I know it is not him.

Actually it was him.

 

[Ugene Magic]

Also, Spezza is always giddy.

 

[Lustaf]

Spezza just seems like a complete goof but so kind and welcoming.

 

[66-30-33]

So who goes to the ASG? Karlsson, Letang, Crosby, Malkin? too many names.

 

[3ladesof5teel]

Habs fan here. Congrats on landing Karlsson. Should be treat to watch such a talent for 4 years. I envy you guys...

I was wondering about Petry. I didn't get to watch him much in Pittsburgh last year. It sounds like fans and management weren't happy with his play. He did produce at a 40+ points pace per 82 games. So I was wondering what the problems were with his play?

Petry was fine, many on this board keep a big what have you done for me lately take on players. Hell look at what Matheson has done for you. I told others to be patient with him and he got better every season with us as he got more comfortable with the system....... look at what he's doing with you.

Petry might be a 1-1.5 mil overpaid at this point in his career but last season the injuries and not having a steady partner didn't allow him to show his full potential. Keep in mind our defense (all of them) were injured at different points in the season so the pairing were a mess.

Some games Petry looked really good other he left a lot to desire.

I do like his game and he is still a very solid D-Man in the NHL

 

[OnMyOwn]

This is a very cool clip actually. Love the little behind the scenes conversations we don’t get to hear often.

 

[3ladesof5teel]

So who goes to the ASG? Karlsson, Letang, Crosby, Malkin? too many names.

As a fan of the sport just look at those name, I know its not 10 years ago but these guys can all play at a high level still

Its going to be a treat

 

[OnMyOwn]

So who goes to the ASG? Karlsson, Letang, Crosby, Malkin? too many names.

If the season goes how I personally want it to, Sid and EK make it.

 

[Gurglesons]

I can't wait to hear him say he's excited to play with Sid/Geno.

Hockey players are boring off ice but exciting on ice!

EK65 has some personality and swagger that we desperately need.

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

EK65 has some personality and swagger that we desperately need.

Yeah. It's been talked about a little already but even just the idea of a move like this should fire the team up. Plus he's definitely a personality and obviously seems very motivated to finally win. He's not gonna be happy with a lot of the flaccid, "whatever" stale approach we saw much of last year and his lofty place in the game will command respect.

 

[Buddy Bizarre]

Petry was fine, many on this board keep a big what have you done for me lately take on players. Hell look at what Matheson has done for you. I told others to be patient with him and he got better every season with us as he got more comfortable with the system....... look at what he's doing with you.

Petry might be a 1-1.5 mil overpaid at this point in his career but last season the injuries and not having a steady partner didn't allow him to show his full potential. Keep in mind our defense (all of them) were injured at different points in the season so the pairing were a mess.

Some games Petry looked really good other he left a lot to desire.

I do like his game and he is still a very solid D-Man in the NHL

That's how I view Petry- he was as advertised. He's just slightly overpaid for what he brings

 

[26Mats]

Petry was fine, many on this board keep a big what have you done for me lately take on players. Hell look at what Matheson has done for you. I told others to be patient with him and he got better every season with us as he got more comfortable with the system....... look at what he's doing with you.

Petry might be a 1-1.5 mil overpaid at this point in his career but last season the injuries and not having a steady partner didn't allow him to show his full potential. Keep in mind our defense (all of them) were injured at different points in the season so the pairing were a mess.

Some games Petry looked really good other he left a lot to desire.

I do like his game and he is still a very solid D-Man in the NHL

Yes, I like Petry. But he can be funny some times when he gets a new partner or not the right partner for his style. Every player has their strengths and weaknesses. I would say that problem adapting is one of Petry's weaknesses.

 

[Lara Emily]

Spezza stays adorbs

 

[KrisLetAngry]

I can't wait to hear him say he's excited to play with Sid/Geno.

Hockey players are boring off ice but exciting on ice!

I would love him to say something like.

Sid Geno and Letang are really excited to play with me and just go full Alpha mode on all questions the press ask him.

 

[The Great Mighty Poo]

 

[3ladesof5teel]

Yeah. It's been talked about a little already but even just the idea of a move like this should fire the team up. Plus he's definitely a personality and obviously seems very motivated to finally win. He's not gonna be happy with a lot of the flaccid, "whatever" stale approach we saw much of last year and his lofty place in the game will command respect.

Dudes a winner that's sick of losing. That alone will be fun to see.

He sees this as his opportunity so look out

 

[wej20]

Spezza stays adorbs

Glad to see Karlsson has his own geeky laugh.

 

[Andy99]

I would like to hear from EK that he plans on single-handedly fixing our PP1 lol