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JustAsking
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A bit late, but not too much.
No roster move has surprised me much at all yet. Actually, I can not see any roster move really surprising me, perhaps if Niskanin is not traded... but who ever wins the open forward position, it won't be surprising, it'll be from a shot glass of players.
Forwards... not much to say really. They are who we thought way were. Kobasew scored two goals which is nice, but that's not his job on this team, I'm not saying his play is bad, but talking about his two goals shouldn't really matter over things like responsibility, coverage and discipline. Kunhackel (sp?) plays a simple game which I enjoy. Bennett looks good. Looking at cap geek, Sutter and DJ (who has looked, noticeable) both have contracts up next year, wouldn't it be nice if they can develop a relationship and then sign a few year extension.
Kunitz-Sid- Dupuis
Neal-Malkin-Bennett
Kunhackel-Sutter-Jeffery
Glass-Vitale-Adams
Defense... I like the defense today and how it is set up for the future. Only surprise I guess would be the shape of Despres, from what I read early on. Ok, starting this year and including two years from now, the Pens will be losing Niskanen, Engelland, Orpik and Martin. With players like (forgive my laziness and poor spelling) Dumoulin, Harrington, Samuelsson, Maatta, Poliout, the Pens will have, hopefully, great new starters in these guys, but they do not need to play this year... Maatta and Poliout will be returned to Jrs. The other three will be going to WBS and called up when needed. If Despres doesn't get in shape he may find himself in the AHL to begin the season as well. I still think Niskanen will be traded before the season (Calgary or Colorado).
Letang-Scuderi
Martin-Orpik
Bortuzzo,Engelland, Despres, Dumoulin,
Goalies... TV has looked sharp and Fleury will play the entire game tonight... so we shall see.
No roster move has surprised me much at all yet. Actually, I can not see any roster move really surprising me, perhaps if Niskanin is not traded... but who ever wins the open forward position, it won't be surprising, it'll be from a shot glass of players.
Forwards... not much to say really. They are who we thought way were. Kobasew scored two goals which is nice, but that's not his job on this team, I'm not saying his play is bad, but talking about his two goals shouldn't really matter over things like responsibility, coverage and discipline. Kunhackel (sp?) plays a simple game which I enjoy. Bennett looks good. Looking at cap geek, Sutter and DJ (who has looked, noticeable) both have contracts up next year, wouldn't it be nice if they can develop a relationship and then sign a few year extension.
Kunitz-Sid- Dupuis
Neal-Malkin-Bennett
Kunhackel-Sutter-Jeffery
Glass-Vitale-Adams
Defense... I like the defense today and how it is set up for the future. Only surprise I guess would be the shape of Despres, from what I read early on. Ok, starting this year and including two years from now, the Pens will be losing Niskanen, Engelland, Orpik and Martin. With players like (forgive my laziness and poor spelling) Dumoulin, Harrington, Samuelsson, Maatta, Poliout, the Pens will have, hopefully, great new starters in these guys, but they do not need to play this year... Maatta and Poliout will be returned to Jrs. The other three will be going to WBS and called up when needed. If Despres doesn't get in shape he may find himself in the AHL to begin the season as well. I still think Niskanen will be traded before the season (Calgary or Colorado).
Letang-Scuderi
Martin-Orpik
Bortuzzo,Engelland, Despres, Dumoulin,
Goalies... TV has looked sharp and Fleury will play the entire game tonight... so we shall see.