Stay And Get Me Some Help
Ray Shero is a great GM. Made a number of
blockbuster deals giving up picks. Only one in my book panned out. The
Iginla deal was selfish on his part.I know he is a seasoned GM but I really feel he could use some mentoring.
Dan Byslma’s is a system coach. That has and
continues to work well during the regular season. And please remember that we don't get to the playoffs without this system and we don't get home ice without it either. People need to
remember that Dan has to answer to Ray Shero who answers to Mario.
Sometimes lineup decisions are out of Dan’s hands as well as
adjustments and scratches – this is something that most people aren’t
aware of. Also, people quickly forget that Dan won the Jack Adams award two years ago for what he did with Sid and Geno out. People also need to remember that Dan rely's on his assistant coaches Todd Reardon and Tony Granatto - maybe a change there is warranted.
Martin. Has scored some great goals. Good at shot
blocking. But folks he can’t swat a fly off a table. Poor D zone
coverage and only average speed. Could use serious help
Fluery. He plays light out during the regular
season but really struggles since 2009 in the playoffs. It was great to her from Dan today that he is our starting goalie and Vokun is his backup. He needs a new coach - the Pens goaltending coach Meloche is old school and also a mentor.
Going, Going........
Iginla is a future Hall of Famer. Hearing him being
interviewed was inspirational. Seeing him play was uninspiring to say
the least. Shots off the mark. No desire. No passion. I believe his age
has caught up to him. His salary is $7 million - Pen's cannot afford him.
Letang. He’s in line for the Norris Trophy . But he
tries to be the hero on every play and thinks if he gets caught out of
position that his speed will make up. Horrendous puck management in the
post season. Lost count of the number of
turnovers.
Murray. Hits like Mack Truck at the speed of a turtle. His coverage in front was marginal at best. He is simply not worth the $2.5 million salary he is being paid.
Vitale. Seriously what has he done ?
Eaton. There was a reason the Islander let him go. It was painfully aware during the playoffs that the gas has run out of his tank.
Sign Him Up !
Malkin. Sign him. Sign him. Sign him. He gets better each year and is maturing into the best player in the NHL. Gives Pens opponents plenty to have to try to defend against. Oh did I say sign him ?
Cooke. Turned his life around which in turn turned his life around. His does everything asked of him and then some. Excellent PK, grinding for pucks. Truly can't be measured all that he does for the team.
Dupis. Another sign him, sign him. One of the hardest working members of the team. Speed, great shot, superb PK, perfect on Sid's line. Worth a good raise for sure !
Adams. He is a steal at $675K. Does everything asked of him and then some. Tough, physical, gritty.
There will be changes. Some due to salary issues. Some due to not really fitting in the system, But the core of team will remain intact.
Shero can acquire some great talent and Dan can draw up the plays, but the bottom line is that the players have to produce.
Let's have a positive outlook for next season. Let's give every NHL team a reason to 'Fear The Waddle" #FearTheWaddle !
"Let's Go Pens" !
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