Confirmed with Link: Penguins acquire Erik Karlsson for Granlund, 1st rounder in 2024, Rutta, Petry, DeSmith (more in first post)
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Back to back shutouts by Murray leads to back to back cups.
10 years from now we will still be talking about those glory days living in the past drowning our sorrows with whiskey.
I am way ahead of you on that ten year plan...
KrisLetAngry
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That loss streak was one of the worse things I watched.
How do you not change anything losing game after game the same way.
I am way ahead of you on that ten year plan...
Hell, that was my plan ten years ago.
PensandCaps
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Well that and then watching McGinn-Carter-Kapanen get caved in for a LONG period of time to the point where even the dopiest reporter is like "Uhhhh...Mike...bud...what exactly are you doing here?" and the answer is "well we've tried nothing and we are all out of ideas man!"
It does sound like there was a lack of comms between Hextall/Burke and the coaching staff so maaaaaaaaaaybe there's a sliver of benefit of the doubt but not nearly enough for Mike to be given a pass. Assistant coaches as well - NONE of them stood up to say anything during either of those stretches? Jesus tap dancing Christ. You f***ing muppets.
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That was an interesting point that kept getting overlooked by Pred/Anti-Pens fans. After the classic "The refs and league wanted the Pens to win" there was no response to "The Preds scored zero goals in the final two games...what now?"
In 5 and 6, that was about as good as a Cup team can look.
madinsomniac
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I do think it’s hilarious that people are discussing bow he is going to help the power play here… within ten minutes of him getting to the facility someone was probably explaining to him that on this team, whomever has the most successful pointless power play passes wins a new luxury car at the end of the season.. or whatever goofy game they have been playing since the mid 90’s that has kept the power play half inept most seasons… lol
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With the rest it's always "ifs" and "buts" though. Guentzel actually does it, and consistently.
Outside of '19-'20 when he missed half a season because he was tripped and went face first into the boards, he's missed only 10 games in his 5 full seasons, and he's averaged a 37 goal pace or better in each of his last 5 seasons. That has tremendous value for an injury prone, pass first team.
If your best argument is that one winger in Crosby's entire career would have scored 70 once if not for a lockout, it probably proves my point for me.
edog37
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Maybe, maybe notIt still feels super weird to realize Erik Karlsson is gonna be a Penguin for the rest of his, and likely Sid/Geno's careers.
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We lost playoff series b/c our Powerplay couldn't put the nail in the coffin so many games.
Pens Powerplay structure isnt the best as already mentioned but EK is an absolute game changer and it will be better. He can take over a Powerplay and is a wizard back there.
The IQ, the puck distribution, the shot and the skating all together and there is no way this Powerplay isn't going to be really good.
He will open up the ice like never before
I dig this post and can not believe anyone in their right mind would have thought this possible as little as six weeks ago. It is fun to actually have hope, and dare I say excitement, for the next season, versus a desire to leave the room when our PP starts. There are plenty of reasons this may not work out, but Dubas has been a miracle worker thus far, and I can't fathom real critiques are in good faith. The big 3 will likely be energized seeing the front office demonstrated commitment to the core having a chance for one more cup versus mediocrity and the "this is hard" Hextall-esque lack of imagination/competence/creativity. Can't ask for more given the chips we had on the table. Jarz, you wanted to be the man and you got a sweet deal and you are a critical piece. Don't be the reason this doesn't happen.
Deport Ogie
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Uh, ackshually they totally scored a goal only Uncle Gary, the CIA, and the United Federation of Planets colluded to ensure it was whistled down, remember?
Not entirely true, it was the sneaky Romulans. Prime Directive kept the uptight Federation out.
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Erik Karlsson is good
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I know we're gonna give up some hilarious SHG this year with Letang and EK at the point but we're also gonna score some sicknasty PPG too
Gurglesons
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It’s absurd that Erik Karlsson is on this team.
madinsomniac
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Nah its just mildly surprising…it will be absurd when they somehow trade couch lint and a bag of pucks for McDavid at the deadline…. And still somehow shoehorn him in under the cap
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Take a before and after the Karlsson trade survey.
"On a scale of 1 to 10, how excited are you for opening night?"
I bet there's a statistically significant increase.
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People were ready to absolutely hang Dubas after 2 months because we didn’t buy out Granlund and re-signed Jarry.
I don’t care for Jarry, but all moves considered, this is a fantastic off-season.
I don’t care for Jarry, but all moves considered, this is a fantastic off-season.
