Ryan Wilson: They blow They blow

Doesn't EK have full control over where he goes? If so I wouldn't expect a great return. And that's not even taking into account he has a bad contract.

Doesn't EK have full control over where he goes? If so I wouldn't expect a great return. And that's not even taking into account he has a bad contract.
- Tojo.

He sure does!

They have the oldest, slowest, lineup in the National Hockey League, that's never a good combination despite having two great players.

Doesn't EK have full control over where he goes? If so I wouldn't expect a great return. And that's not even taking into account he has a bad contract.
- Tojo.

I am just hoping one team takes a shot and trades for him. I'm actually just looking for us to rid ourselves of his contract. That would be a win

I know I said this 5 or 10 times near the end of last season but priority #1, #2 and #3 should be for Dubas to hire a GM and him to step back and just be president.

For those saying hes intentionally rebuilding, the golden boy himself has said multiple times (from when he was hired until as recently as the Guentzel trade and the offseason) he intends to have the penguins contending for Crosby and the cores remaining years. I just dont think he knows how to do that. Like at all. If Hextall did the same job as Dubas has there would be pitchforks everywhere. Most of the major problems are 100% from what Dubas has done.

Im not saying they should be a top 5 team but they easily could have been built into a top 15 team and not missing the playoffs or in contention for a top 5 pick. See the washington capitals and what they have done to provide for Ovi's final years.

I know I said this 5 or 10 times near the end of last season but priority #1, #2 and #3 should be for Dubas to hire a GM and him to step back and just be president.

For those saying hes intentionally rebuilding, the golden boy himself has said multiple times (from when he was hired until as recently as the Guentzel trade and the offseason) he intends to have the penguins contending for Crosby and the cores remaining years. I just dont think he knows how to do that. Like at all. If Hextall did the same job as Dubas has there would be pitchforks everywhere. Most of the major problems are 100% from what Dubas has done.

Im not saying they should be a top 5 team but they easily could have been built into a top 15 team and not missing the playoffs or in contention for a top 5 pick. See the washington capitals and what they have done to provide for Ovi's final years.
- pens4life-66

He's lying. his bosses want him to lie.

He's lying. his bosses want him to lie.
- BINGO!

No doubt $. Wonder if he was instructed to sell the same lies to the core

Is anyone surprised they suck so bad?

I’m betting dubas doesn’t get to see whatever you call this plan come together. He’s been pretty awful.

I’ve watched 2 games this yr. Sadly it was a waste of time. Not really interested in seeing any more at this point.

He's lying. his bosses want him to lie.
- BINGO!

Of course. How many "contenders" in all of sports have their best players in their mid to late 30's? None. It's impossible if your system has almost zero young talent. I'm not throwing in the towel on the season. I still think they can play some good hockey, but they desperately need a new coach to achieve that. FSG fvcked this team badly by giving Sullivan that idiotic extension.

This teams biggest problem is the lack of young talent in the system. It's second biggest problem is the coach comes from Boston.

Nice look Geno!

Must be nice to just turn on the talent tap when you want to 65

And then turn it off again lol

Doesn't EK have full control over where he goes? If so I wouldn't expect a great return. And that's not even taking into account he has a bad contract.
- Tojo.

Yes, he does. I would think at some point he would want to go to a decent team. He hasn't sniffed the playoffs in five or six years.

Of course. a decent team would have to want Karlsson. Not a given.

I too, don't expect much in return. That's the reason I proposed getting a player on the grittier side. He doesn't have to be a bona fide NHLer, just someone who can provide toughness when things get out of hand.
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The first was an entertaining period. We got both versions of EK, Acciari going down to block an Ovi clapper, a lot of physical play. Hopefully the second is just as good.

Yes, he does. I would think at some point he would want to go to a decent team. He hasn't sniffed the playoffs in five or six years.

Of course. a decent team would have to want Karlsson. Not a given.

I too, don't expect much in return. That's the reason I proposed getting a player on the grittier side. He doesn't have to be a bona fide NHLer, just someone who can provide toughness when things get out of hand.
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- Thunderbolt

They'll find a buyer if they eat a ton of the contract or take back a bad contract. I don't think he's washed up. It's just a bad fit right now. Damn.... every time he's on the ice the puck ends up in our net.