If you're a Penguins fan you better hope they win the cup this year or next year. Because their farm system is potentially set up for some bleak years to come
They are not top heavy, they have the best bottom 6 group of Malkin and Crosby's career. A third line of Kunitz, Bonino and Fehr will do serious damage and a 4th line of Dupuis, Matt Cullen and Beau Bennet or Oskar Sundquist is among the best in the NHL on paper. The defense, when healthy, is young, fast and dynamic with every member of the top 5 being able to join the rush or carry the puck into the offensive zone. An injury to 1 of those top 5 and they may be in some trouble and losing their entire top 4 like last year would be a disaster but maybe thats why they are going to keep Gonchar in their back pockets. Saying they are top heavy is outdated and a shortcut to thinking.
Idk why everyone still thinks Gonchar is good you should've seen him with Dallas his age is catching up to him he was terrible with Montreal and Dallas.
Pittsburgh could be the highest scoring team this year. Kessel could be a 40 or 50 goal scorer next to a Crosby or Malkin. We all know about the James Neal effect, when you put a good sniper next to an elite playmaker, that sniper becomes a stud. Well what happens when you put an already elite sniper next to an elite playmaker? I think Washington knows how that works. Their defense isn't the best now, but I think Maatta can handle the ice time and Pouliot is on the verge of a breakout season any moment now. But jeez, I'm glad my Stars don't have to face the Pens very often.
The Pens just signed Gonchar to a tryout deal, but I don't think he will make the team. He was a bust down here in Dallas, he didn't do much for us at all. He did do well on the powerplay assist-wise, but his prime days are long gone.
I can see it now….. Dallas wins 8-1 over Pittsburgh. NHL.com blows up asking: IS PHIL KESSEL IN THE RIGHT PLACE!!! IS CROSBY OK???? When really its just the Dallas Stars Playing great hockey and shocking everyone…. Haha see you in October Pittsburgh. ~~~~A Dallas Fan
Lethal Offense Great Goaltending Very Young and Talented Defense(all the people who say its bad….have you seen the roster?) Something great will happen this year
How did the Penguins get more top-heavy with acquiring Kessel? It pushed players like Dupuis and Kunitz down the lineup which bolstered their depth.. plus they went and got an instant upgrade to Sutter in Bonino and signed Fehr, Plotnikov and Cullen. This is the least "top heavy" Penguins team since 2008.
So let me get this straight. Yes they have 3 premier players that can score 30 with ease. But 3 ppl cant win a championship. The defense will be Letang Maata & unproven talent. The depth is not what it was like on previous pens teams. Im not saying they cant win the cup, im not gunna hand it to them in the offseason bcuz there has been plenty of teams with Grade A talent that has failed. A good example is my Rangers back in 2013. Our top line was consisted of Marian Gaborik (Coming off a 41 goal season) Brad Richards & the newly acquired Rick Nash. What im saying is yes the Penguins got better offensively but look beyond the 3 forwards & see if thats championship calliber. Feel free to reply bcuz this offseason is killing me & i need to talk hockey lol
Am I the only one that thinks it was a stupid idea to get and keep Kessel? They have enough offense in the top 6 but what they need is defensive and offensive depth. I also don't know why they chose to Kessel of all people to help the Penguins in the playoffs when he's barely had any playoff experience.
Few question marks on defense, but their forward corps is lethal. Trying to figure out whether you want Fehr or Bonino as your fourth-line center is not a bad problem to have. And that powerplay? Phew.
Well they will be better than this year and if they can be healthy they can really go to the finals but only Fleury have to be just like this year in the playoffs.
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They now arguably have the best forward group in the NHL
they have gonchar sorry if spelled wrong but he is a good defensemen and I think he will do good like in 2009
Stanley's coming to the burgh bitches.
What happened to philly and Edmonton what know likes them
Martin was quality, but gonchar was just as good back in the day. I'm glad he's back.
Pens for the cup 2016 or at least final round
I think their biggest question is their defensive depth. Do they have enough of it?
If you're a Penguins fan you better hope they win the cup this year or next year. Because their farm system is potentially set up for some bleak years to come
assuming phil kessel isn't as overrated as every other player in toronto
they will choke again
FINALLY!!!!!!
Where's EJ Haredek
Crosby, Malkin, Hornqvist, Kessel and Letang on Powerplay… damn thats good!
please do Montreal canadiens next
They are not top heavy, they have the best bottom 6 group of Malkin and Crosby's career. A third line of Kunitz, Bonino and Fehr will do serious damage and a 4th line of Dupuis, Matt Cullen and Beau Bennet or Oskar Sundquist is among the best in the NHL on paper. The defense, when healthy, is young, fast and dynamic with every member of the top 5 being able to join the rush or carry the puck into the offensive zone. An injury to 1 of those top 5 and they may be in some trouble and losing their entire top 4 like last year would be a disaster but maybe thats why they are going to keep Gonchar in their back pockets. Saying they are top heavy is outdated and a shortcut to thinking.
well i guess it's up to their defence how far they'll go
Dan ate EJ
Idk why everyone still thinks Gonchar is good you should've seen him with Dallas his age is catching up to him he was terrible with Montreal and Dallas.
Minnesota Wild?
Pittsburgh could be the highest scoring team this year. Kessel could be a 40 or 50 goal scorer next to a Crosby or Malkin. We all know about the James Neal effect, when you put a good sniper next to an elite playmaker, that sniper becomes a stud. Well what happens when you put an already elite sniper next to an elite playmaker? I think Washington knows how that works. Their defense isn't the best now, but I think Maatta can handle the ice time and Pouliot is on the verge of a breakout season any moment now. But jeez, I'm glad my Stars don't have to face the Pens very often.
The Pens just signed Gonchar to a tryout deal, but I don't think he will make the team. He was a bust down here in Dallas, he didn't do much for us at all. He did do well on the powerplay assist-wise, but his prime days are long gone.
when are they going to do Edmonton? 🙁
I'm a ducks fan but let's go crosby!
Besides Letang and Maata their D is pretty bad
They will be good in the regular season (maybe win the president) but I don't think they will do much in the playoffs imo
And yet they will still lose to the Flyers every game.
Let's do it boys!!👏🏽👏🏽
Lol Hornqvist is a little bit too close when celebrating with Crosby
zero farm depth this franchise is doomed in the next 3 years.
worst jerseys every too, at least wear the Pitts yellow not that crappy gold.
When r the blackhawks next
Stanley Cup baby!!!!!
"Pittsburghs now top heavy" yeah because Kessel's fat
Best forwards in the NHL right now. They are going to be cup contenders for sure and now they have Määttä back!
I can see it now….. Dallas wins 8-1 over Pittsburgh. NHL.com blows up asking: IS PHIL KESSEL IN THE RIGHT PLACE!!! IS CROSBY OK???? When really its just the Dallas Stars Playing great hockey and shocking everyone…. Haha see you in October Pittsburgh. ~~~~A Dallas Fan
Lethal Offense
Great Goaltending
Very Young and Talented Defense(all the people who say its bad….have you seen the roster?)
Something great will happen this year
get it….top heavy…. lol get it
Kunitz-Crosby-Hornqvist
Plotnikov-Malkin-Kessel
Dupuis-Bonino-Perron
Cullen-Fehr-Wilson/Farnham
Maatta-Letang
Cole-Pouliot
Gonchar-Doumolin
Fleury
This is what i think the starting lineup should be
How did the Penguins get more top-heavy with acquiring Kessel? It pushed players like Dupuis and Kunitz down the lineup which bolstered their depth.. plus they went and got an instant upgrade to Sutter in Bonino and signed Fehr, Plotnikov and Cullen. This is the least "top heavy" Penguins team since 2008.
Lol all these bitchburg fans think their going to win the cup in 2016 haha
As much as I am a die hard leaf. It would really make me happy to see Phil Kessel raise the cup..
So let me get this straight. Yes they have 3 premier players that can score 30 with ease. But 3 ppl cant win a championship. The defense will be Letang Maata & unproven talent. The depth is not what it was like on previous pens teams. Im not saying they cant win the cup, im not gunna hand it to them in the offseason bcuz there has been plenty of teams with Grade A talent that has failed. A good example is my Rangers back in 2013. Our top line was consisted of Marian Gaborik (Coming off a 41 goal season) Brad Richards & the newly acquired Rick Nash. What im saying is yes the Penguins got better offensively but look beyond the 3 forwards & see if thats championship calliber. Feel free to reply bcuz this offseason is killing me & i need to talk hockey lol
Keep underestimating us! won't know what hit 'em!!
Am I the only one that thinks it was a stupid idea to get and keep Kessel? They have enough offense in the top 6 but what they need is defensive and offensive depth. I also don't know why they chose to Kessel of all people to help the Penguins in the playoffs when he's barely had any playoff experience.
Few question marks on defense, but their forward corps is lethal. Trying to figure out whether you want Fehr or Bonino as your fourth-line center is not a bad problem to have. And that powerplay? Phew.
Penguins sucks!!!
Well they will be better than this year and if they can be healthy they can really go to the finals but only Fleury have to be just like this year in the playoffs.
We scary this year! Let's go pens! Bring the cup to the burgh
Rumor has it the Penguins are looking into defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk from St. Louis. Nick Bonino would be the main piece given away for the pens.