Is it really? I would have never known that had you not told me.
- MBFlyerfan

is that sarcasm?

Just heard Pierre Mcguire on WFAN radio in NYC and he said the Penguins ownership had an owners only meeting after the game last night. No coaches or front office guys were invited. He said the collateral damage from the Pens blowing the 3-1 series lead will be immense.

Pierre has worked a game 25 of the last 26 nights. That's nuts.
- PLindbergh31

Clean the house boys. Clean. the. house.

The Pens will not be a serious contender again until they move Malkin for a big haul and start to build an actual team as oppose to this roster of Crosby, Malkin, Neal surronded by AHL scrubs.

Clean the house boys. Clean. the. house.

The Pens will not be a serious contender again until they move Malkin for a big haul and start to build an actual team as oppose to this roster of Crosby, Malkin, Neal surronded by AHL scrubs.
- hereticpride

Ill take Kunitz on our top line any day of the week. Kunitz G Jake... lol theyd probably kill each other instead of play hockey...

Clean the house boys. Clean. the. house.

The Pens will not be a serious contender again until they move Malkin for a big haul and start to build an actual team as oppose to this roster of Crosby, Malkin, Neal surronded by AHL scrubs.
- hereticpride

It's def a top heavy roster, after Crosby, Malkin, Neal, and Kunitz there are some decent forwards. I think Jokinen, and Stempniak are very good players. That gives the Pens two lines there. Their 3rd and 4th lines are weak for sure.

The Flyers 4th line was a huge weakness this year. Other than Adam Hall being a good faceoff guy and being able to kill penalties, the rest of the 4th line is a black hole.

It's def a top heavy roster, after Crosby, Malkin, Neal, and Kunitz there are some decent forwards. I think Jokinen, and Stempniak are very good players. That gives the Pens two lines there. Their 3rd and 4th lines are weak for sure.

The Flyers 4th line was a huge weakness this year. Other than Adam Hall being a good faceoff guy and being able to kill penalties, the rest of the 4th line is a black hole.
- PLindbergh31

the Rangers are showing the advantages of having a good 4th line. makes a big difference over the course of a series and through the playoffs.

It's def a top heavy roster, after Crosby, Malkin, Neal, and Kunitz there are some decent forwards. I think Jokinen, and Stempniak are very good players. That gives the Pens two lines there. Their 3rd and 4th lines are weak for sure.

The Flyers 4th line was a huge weakness this year. Other than Adam Hall being a good faceoff guy and being able to kill penalties, the rest of the 4th line is a black hole.
- PLindbergh31

I think Raffl-Laughton-Rinaldo could be a solid 4th line

Hopefully Akeson and Laughton can be significant contributors next season. Flyers have to have some cost controlled players be factors for them. Perhaps one of the Dmen in the pipeline can contribute next year as well.

I think Raffl-Laughton-Rinaldo could be a solid 4th line
- BiggE

Laughton and Raffl yes.... Rinaldo imo isn't an NHL player. He's an energy guy that can skate, but you saw him rendered useless in the playoffs because he was on pins and needles afraid he would get called for penalties.

I think Raffl-Laughton-Rinaldo could be a solid 4th line
- BiggE

Rasmussen

the Rangers are showing the advantages of having a good 4th line. makes a big difference over the course of a series and through the playoffs.
- wilsonecho91

It sure does. The Bruins have a perfect 4th line too.

Laughton and Raffl yes.... Rinaldo imo isn't an NHL player. He's an energy guy that can skate, but you saw him rendered useless in the playoffs because he was on pins and needles afraid he would get called for penalties.
- PLindbergh31

Rinaldo could be a 13th forward, who goes to Suite Cote for the playoffs.

Rasmussen
- wilsonecho91

I be fine with him taking Rinaldo's spot

It sure does. The Bruins have a perfect 4th line too.
- PLindbergh31

What's wrong w/ Rinaldo/VL/Hall?

Rinaldo could be a 13th forward, who goes to Suite Cote for the playoffs.
- Marc D

I'd certainly take him over Rosehill

What's wrong w/ Rinaldo/VL/Hall?
- Tomahawk

is that sarcasm?
- wilsonecho91

No it really isn't.


I didn't even know there was a woman soccer league.

I Shero gets canned and doesn't latch on with another team you think the Flyers bring him in to be Assistant GM to Hextall. That could be a nice think tank.

Rinaldo could be a 13th forward, who goes to Suite Cote for the playoffs.
- Marc D

Ideally you would like guys on the 4th line to be somewhat versatile.
Remember the Rinaldo on the PK experiment? That didn't work out so well.

What's wrong w/ Rinaldo/VL/Hall?
- Tomahawk

Solid line right there

I Shero gets canned and doesn't latch on with another team you think the Flyers bring him in to be Assistant GM to Hextall. That could be a nice think tank.
- J35Bacher

Will never happen. Every team will fall all over themselves to make him their GM... He won't be an assistant.

Will never happen. Every team will fall all over themselves to make him their GM... He won't be an assistant.
- FlyersGrace

Washington still looking for a GM?

Solid line right there
- PhillySportsGuy

I dunno - might be a dotted one.

I just read a rumor from Nick Kypreos on twitter about a name mentioned to take over for Dan Bylsma....

(cue Star Wars Imperial March.....)

I think Raffl-Laughton-Rinaldo could be a solid 4th line
- BiggE

McGinn Laughton Raffl could be solid too.

http://triblive.com/sport...ylsma-shero#axzz31iFlhDQq

Ownership believed Bylsma lost the dressing room this season, specifically the support of franchise centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, the sources said.

Players were unhappy with Bylsma's numerous meetings and long practices and the decreasing sense of fun within the Penguins' daily environment, the sources said.

Crosby and Malkin also grew disenchanted with perceived harsh criticism they received from Bylsma during meetings, the sources said.

Also, the sources said, ownership was concerned about the Crosby's body language during the playoffs.