Ryan Wilson: Penguins tied to mediocre depth defenseman Penguins tied to mediocre depth defenseman

Please no

I know this is about RD's, but...

I've been trying to do a dig of some under the radar dmen with term and LD rentals the Pens should look into and while I found some, I realized it's a useless endeavor because the Pens have what they need on the left side.

It's just how they're deploying the better dmen them that's the issue. Sullivan has no problem juggling the forward lines, yet never attempts to juggle the d-pairings.

After looking at the likely available LD rentals, none of them are currently outperforming Riikola or Pettersson, yet neither of them are being tried on the 1st pair. Johnson performed best this season in a sheltered role and that's where he should be.

If the Pens are going to make a move for an RD, go big or go home. Of all the current options likely to be available the ONLY one that makes sense is Vatanen, otherwise just stay with what you got unless there's a good player with term to be had.

Dumo has been doing very short skates by himself. Them now saying he's close really concerns me that he's going to get rushed back.

If you get cut by the sabres you should not have anyone as a suitor.

All of those “mediocre” defensemen played pretty well for the Pens, and most contributed to the Cup-winning teams. Why try and cast their acquisitions as a negative thing?

Ruth got us 2 Stanley Cups. I trust him more than some guy attached to only charts.

What if we get Hainsey back? Will you all cry?

Ruth got us 2 Stanley Cups. I trust him more than some guy attached to only charts.

What if we get Hainsey back? Will you all cry?
- Barnaby36

What if you started actually learning about hockey? Would you get smarter?

What if you started actually learning about hockey? Would you get smarter?
- Rinosaur

Nah. You just think you know more than you actually do lol Let Ruth work and find the right chemistry.

Sabres fan here. Stay as far away from Bogo as you can. He is truly terrible. Multiple injuries over the years have really taken a toll on him. Particularly his skating. And perhaps most importantly, his decision making is terrible. Even at the league minimum, he isn't worth the risk to a cup contending Penguins team.

Sabres fan here. Stay as far away from Bogo as you can. He is truly terrible. Multiple injuries over the years have really taken a toll on him. Particularly his skating. And perhaps most importantly, his decision making is terrible. Even at the league minimum, he isn't worth the risk to a cup contending Penguins team.
- SabreWest

I’m sure these fans will heed your warning when they decide to make a move...

Nah. You just think you know more than you actually do lol Let Ruth work and find the right chemistry.
- Barnaby36

You have NO sense of humor.

Hearing names like Sheary and Bogo....... Does Rutherford want to tank this team?

You have NO sense of humor.
- Rinosaur

Sarcasm and wit is wasted online.

I'm very confused as to why Sully continues to sit Riikola and play JJ on the top pairing.

LOL holy lazy play

WTF? Sleepwalking.

Asleep at the fückin wheel

F Murray

Let's not toggle the d-pairs. That would be crazy!

Hahaha gross

Was it Jacko's fault there? Oh boy. Heads up 58. Damn it.

You have NO sense of humor.
- Rinosaur

I'm very confused as to why Sully continues to sit Riikola and play JJ on the top pairing.
- burgh4life87

It's Insanity.