Comments on: Phil Krundle: Should There be Changes in the Penguins Future?

By: Pens Fan

Pens Fan — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:54:40 +0000

I thought Shero originally drafted Staal as trade bait to begin with. Develop him into a top 6 and get significant trade return – NOW is the time to do it. Actually 2 years ago was. Hate to say it but Crosby kills the Pens chemistry. It’s obvious. Malkin & Co. were clicking along till Crosby came back and the whole team dynamic changed. There isn’t room for Geno and Sid in reality. Hats off to Malkin for putting up with the spotlight on Sid all the time. I would look at Sid & 2nd to Columbus for Nash and Umberger.

I’m a HUGE Fleury fan but his time is up. He sparked when he had to spark – and Shero will have a hard time addressing this area unless he pulls in something of a package with the above mentioned Sid or Staal trade.

It’s obvious we need to trade Martin for a bag of pucks and save the salary. Even Michalek if given the opportunity to drop him off on someone outside the div. We have the young guys coming up that we have to make room for. Can’t wait till Harrington comes in. Add some toughness to our D. Orpik is a shadow of his former self and is A LOT slower. Not that he was ever a speedster to begin with.

Time to revamp. As much as it hurts.

I say keep Malkin as your true centerpiece. He’s shown he has the HART again.

Nash and Umberger from Columbus. For starters. Maybe a goalie from there as well.

By: Nathan97

Nathan97 — Sat, 12 May 2012 14:28:13 +0000

This is a time for leadership to step forward. If the Penguins are going to be a dynasty team they are going to need thier big boys to figure out the salary cap situation. Since Crosby and Staal are first to be re-signed, Crosby should take it upon himself to talk to Staal and see where he is at. By Crosby seeing what Staal wants to do shows leadership and devotion. He then can either take the same salary or less or more. Having Letang ,Martin, Mechealik,Fluery and Neal long term they will need Malkin, Crosby and Staal on this team and figure out what money they need. Malkin will be next year so to go and spend all on the Penguins money this year also isnt smart. In my opinion I would trade Martin and Neal to Washington for Ovechkin. Same salary back and we get an NHL MVP. Crosby gets the winger he needs and Ovi gets a new team in which he needs and wants. We have enough young D-men to bring up to make up the free spot on the roster. Thats what I think needs to happen this off season for the Pens.

By: Abigfan

Abigfan — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:42:06 +0000

There where too many little things that the whole organization did not do well. The Flyers got hot the Pens where cold. A hot team is a dangerous opposition. Look back and see what teams got hot and won The Cup. Remember the last time the Pens one? From Feb. on they played outstanding. It carried into the playoffs. It seems that maybe they quit believing that they could do it. Saying they can and believing they can are different.
With that said they do need to work on the defense. Weather trade one of the “M’s”, or trade this person or that person It seems that some change will happen this summer. I would like them to keep the center 3 if they can afford it. But it is a business and if trading or not signing people gets another Cup so be it.
Lets just all hope that all can agree on a CBA and keep hockey going. Its has had enormous growth since the last lockout.
It would be a shame to see all the hard work that everyone has done go to waste. Both sides need to realize that its a give and take relationship and you have to give to take. Let not greed take away this great sport next fall!!!

By: Tom

Tom — Mon, 07 May 2012 01:54:58 +0000

I have not heard one comment addressing the goalie coach for the Pens. That would be the first move to make, get rid of him.

By: SwePensFan

SwePensFan — Wed, 02 May 2012 18:33:38 +0000

À dream trade this summer… Staal, Martin or Michalek a 1st round draftpick and Tangradi for G.Landeskog, Ryan Wilson and 1st pick!

We free up alot of cap and in Landeskog we get à future Superstar with maybe the most Heart in the NHL. He is also Leadership material. Landeskog and Crosby Would make à Perfect duo..