Would you be OK with Sid/Geno playing for another NHL team?

[HandshakeLine]

I wouldn’t, no. I would just like to see management and coaching try something different, but I like to dream the impossible dreams.

 

[The Old Master]

neither! they have earned the right to do whatever they think is best and I will support them in that move.

 

[Nakawick]

I'm okay with trading them as part of a rebuild.

Right? If the Pens are missing the playoffs and they want to keep playing, then moving on is a win/win.

 

[Gurglesons]

I guess people could fairly ask why I'd want to see these three move along to another team if I'm such a huge fan. Whereas I guess I'd posit if you are such a huge fan why would you want to see them here at this point? They've done all they can and they are being repaid by a bunch of mealy-mouthed dorks and guys who should be working a used car lot somewhere.

If we would've signed Trochek though instead of Malkin we could've seen Malkin raise a cup in New York / Florida..

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

If we would've signed Trochek though instead of Malkin we could've seen Malkin raise a cup in New York / Florida..

I feel like I hear more about Vinny Trochek on these boards than some of our own players lol

 

[Gurglesons]

I feel like I hear more about Vinny Trochek on these boards than some of our own players lol

All I hear about is how I'm a big cry baby who wears panties.

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

All I hear about is how I'm a big cry baby who wears panties.

I figured you were more of a vintage bloomers kinda guy but hey no judgement.

 

[Gurglesons]

I figured you were more of a vintage bloomers kinda guy but hey no judgement.

I liked indie music in 2003 so obviously I'm an american apparel guy.

 

[molon labe]

I'd like to see Sid go to a contender and compete at the highest level again while also extending his career. I think this current group / ownership / management / coach are sucking the life from him. He's having to do WAY too much out there tbqh.

I'd also like to see him get some stat padding in the process that so many modern guys get with competent teams/linemates.

Be extra cool if they both got sent to the same team and played on the same line.

 

[Buddy Bizarre]

neither! they have earned the right to do whatever they think is best and I will support them in that move.

Exactly how I feel. If Sid or Geno want traded, let them go somewhere else. I don't want to see them play in another uni

 

[Tom Hanks]

Voted both should stay BUT they negotiated NMC’s so whatever they want to do is fine.

 

[HandshakeLine]

obviously I'm an american apparel guy.

what's it like being on a government list?

 

[Gurglesons]

what's it like being on a government list?

butthole ad really got me.

 

[BrookswasHere44]

It's their choice. I don't really care either way.

Yeah it's a more nuanced than how op presented it. I want them to stay but I don't want to handcuff them if they wanted to leave. I would not trade 87/71 for literally anything if they didn't want to leave

 

[66-30-33]

I want them to end their careers winners, so I voted they can go. I am totally fine with them going, I will only be cheering for the teams they are on in the playoffs. Crosby will also have nice wingers for a change.

Jake-Crosby-Kucherov?
I dunno what team Malkin will go to...Florida? both 50% retained.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

No

 

[Pens x]

I would hate to see them leave but they cannot be happy with the front office over the last several years. They deserve better.

 

[Jaded-Fan]

I wish that I had another option in the poll.

My answer is that whatever they think is best for them. I could not expect more.

I am fine with whatever they want to do.

They earned the choice. And I will tip my hat and thank them whatever they choose.

 

[DoktorZaius]

I'd love to see Sid play in meaningful games down the stretch still, so I guess I hope he gets moved at the deadline to a really good team that I don't hate.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

There's something to be said for players who don't cut and run when things get tough, especially in today's sports landscape.

Crosby's situation in Pittsburgh is pretty analogous to Curry's in Golden State (even with Guentzel and Thompson), and I don't think it's a coincidence that the two most successful leaders in their respective sports are loyal, team-first guys to a fault. It breeds long term success.

 

[66-30-33]

There's something to be said for players who don't cut and run when things get tough, especially in today's sports landscape.

Crosby's situation in Pittsburgh is pretty analogous to Curry's in Golden State (even with Guentzel and Thompson), and I don't think it's a coincidence that the two most successful leaders in their respective sports are loyal, team-first guys to a fault. It breeds long term success.

If Crosby never won a cup, would you be saying the same thing?

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

If Crosby never won a cup, would you be saying the same thing?

But he did win a Cup. Multiple. Two after a long stretch where people thought the Pens were past contending, which kind of goes to my point.

 

[66-30-33]

But he did win a Cup. Multiple. Two after a long stretch where people thought the Pens were past contending, which kind of goes to my point.

But if he didn't win, would you still be saying that and against trading him?


Careers are short, players dreams are to win as many cups as they can. I'd never ask someone to be loyal on a sinking ship when they can get more cups but that's me. Pens will still be fine without him, we survived before him afterall. We will never have this type of core again, but most teams don't.

 

[MetalheadPenguinsFan]

No. Don’t care what offer is for them, don’t care if it delays rebuild. Dont care if they could go win another cup.

Pittsburgh only

Am fine with Letang leaving

This.

We should have moved on from Letang years ago quite honestly…

 

[canadianguy77]

If they went to teams we don't have beef with and won some more rings, I’d be happy for them.