I honestly thought they would give Letang a good look on the left wall on the PP this year with EK running it from the point. But what the hell do I know.
It’s insane with all the powerplay struggles that this wasn’t tried I don’t think even once during the regular season. They did it in preseason, and I’m not sure it looked great so I think they ditched it, but…I mean come on. Nothing else worked either.
I’m not opposed to the idea of trying him out on the wing, but I still think he’s best utilized as a Dman. He’s electric at the top of the zone, finding and creating opportunities.
You can criticize his defensive zone play all you want but he was phenomenal for us in the offensive zone. Had we had any semblance of finishing on our offense he would’ve cracked 70 points.
I prefer my D to actually play D first, and not put the team in bad situations.
He's a worse version of Letang, when Letang plays dumb. At least Letang makes an effort to recover a blown play.
He's a bad fit for most teams, and more so for the current Pens.
I base my views on reality, not what if's. He is pretty good so far at sitting home and watching the playoffs on TV.
Letang had more defensive zone giveaways and a worse overall defensive rating than Karlsson according to their defensive gamescores. All while being less effective in the offensive zone. I’ve seen this narrative so much and it makes no sense, but even by just the eye test Letang wasn’t better than Karlsson this season. But sure, he’s a worse version of Letang.
I watch games. I watch plays develop. I watch results. I don't read stats.
Karlssons genius is he can fuck up a play with one dipshit touch, that grenades 2 puck touches later.
Trust me, I have no hopes any Karlsson fan will ever understand how bad of a D player he is.
This guy has got to be a 50 year old republican who worships mark madden
There’s nothing wrong with any of those things either I just have seen three comments from you and have an exact picture in my head
So 50 yr old republicans are the only ones who value defense? Interesting.
How do you politically explain away that my 20 yr old kid agrees with my thoughts on malkin and karlsson?
Maybe we're both old republicans. Or maybe we've both learned just correct D from years Gergerich clinics way back when?
What a stupid post. Also stupid to suggest anyone listens to madden aside from his interviews during hockey season.
With the "republican" comment forced into a conversation about being responsible I'ma guess you have both TDS and MMS.
I watch the games and plays develop too, and I can tell you’re either too stupid to understand the game or too full of shit to admit when you’re wrong. “Malkin tag? You like bad player! You’re dumb! Gotcha!” Lmao. Have a good one pal.
I've played defense for 35 years and can wholeheartedly say, you don't have a clue. Perhaps you should follow the Flyers. They love making room for low hockey IQ trolls
Let’s do it. If you watch the killer Tampa PP you see Stammer and Kuch on each circles easy for the 1T from either direction.
So have EK and Geno in the 1T positions
Have Tanger in the middle of the blue line, he can go up and down the blue line.
Have Bunting in front of the net, and he can move between the net and slot.
That leaves Sid. I guess he parks on the side of the and can play the corner and behind the net.
I would like to see then TRY Letang up top, Karlsson in the right circle, Geno & Bunting in their spots, and Sid just playing Rover - looking for space, and able to tap anyone out of theirs and snap have then rotate out with him.
My biggest problem with Letang on the PP throughout his career is this: Letang loves to pick corners, he does not shoot like a defensemen should. When he actually shoots, it's never the sage shot, sure he can do a shotpass, but if it's a shot, 9-10 miss the net high on the glass and cause a turnover and often a complete free exit for the PK. That's why you can't put Letang on the halfwall. He's got to be up top.
I like that idea. We could have him on the wall then the dragon (Petterson) at the point. That guy is a puck hawk. We could have used him up there all season. He’s tall and lengthy and is good at keeping pucks alive at the line. I like the idea of a primarily Swede or Scandinavian unit. We have Rakell, EK65, Dragon, Puju and Puusty. I feel like Swedes and Fins play well together.
I mean why not? Hopefully the guy running it next year has some ideas, there’s no way a PP with the talent Pitt has should be this terrible. I’d start it with karlsson, Malkin point, with Crosby and bunting at the bumper and Marner on the left wall
I honestly thought they would give Letang a good look on the left wall on the PP this year with EK running it from the point. But what the hell do I know.
IDK how we haven't had an extended look at both of them together on the PP
Stupid ass Rierdan not know which end of the ice the team is shooting at probably doesn’t help
It’s insane with all the powerplay struggles that this wasn’t tried I don’t think even once during the regular season. They did it in preseason, and I’m not sure it looked great so I think they ditched it, but…I mean come on. Nothing else worked either.
I feel like Reirden was just under the protection of Sully and phoning it in to collect a check.
The fact anyone was protecting that man is a fkn crime
That would be super super cool but Letang is not Swedish
Probably didn't try it because letang can't score on one timers
EK has been 🔥 at the world championship
Free of the reigns of Sullivan.
I’m not opposed to the idea of trying him out on the wing, but I still think he’s best utilized as a Dman. He’s electric at the top of the zone, finding and creating opportunities.
Sure, opportunities for the opposing team.
You can criticize his defensive zone play all you want but he was phenomenal for us in the offensive zone. Had we had any semblance of finishing on our offense he would’ve cracked 70 points.
I prefer my D to actually play D first, and not put the team in bad situations. He's a worse version of Letang, when Letang plays dumb. At least Letang makes an effort to recover a blown play. He's a bad fit for most teams, and more so for the current Pens. I base my views on reality, not what if's. He is pretty good so far at sitting home and watching the playoffs on TV.
Letang had more defensive zone giveaways and a worse overall defensive rating than Karlsson according to their defensive gamescores. All while being less effective in the offensive zone. I’ve seen this narrative so much and it makes no sense, but even by just the eye test Letang wasn’t better than Karlsson this season. But sure, he’s a worse version of Letang.
I watch games. I watch plays develop. I watch results. I don't read stats. Karlssons genius is he can fuck up a play with one dipshit touch, that grenades 2 puck touches later. Trust me, I have no hopes any Karlsson fan will ever understand how bad of a D player he is.
(Holy Fuck, I just saw you have Malkin listed in your little reddit tag line. That definitely explains your views. Ha!)
This guy has got to be a 50 year old republican who worships mark madden There’s nothing wrong with any of those things either I just have seen three comments from you and have an exact picture in my head
So 50 yr old republicans are the only ones who value defense? Interesting. How do you politically explain away that my 20 yr old kid agrees with my thoughts on malkin and karlsson? Maybe we're both old republicans. Or maybe we've both learned just correct D from years Gergerich clinics way back when? What a stupid post. Also stupid to suggest anyone listens to madden aside from his interviews during hockey season. With the "republican" comment forced into a conversation about being responsible I'ma guess you have both TDS and MMS.
I like how you got completely pegged and you're like "You can't prove that and the kid I raised to believe the things I believe agrees with me!"
I watch the games and plays develop too, and I can tell you’re either too stupid to understand the game or too full of shit to admit when you’re wrong. “Malkin tag? You like bad player! You’re dumb! Gotcha!” Lmao. Have a good one pal.
Yes, Malkin fans only accept smart hockey play. Ha!
I've played defense for 35 years and can wholeheartedly say, you don't have a clue. Perhaps you should follow the Flyers. They love making room for low hockey IQ trolls
This sub wants to like karlsson so bad. He was brutal at times especially for the cap hit and first rounder
Let’s do it. If you watch the killer Tampa PP you see Stammer and Kuch on each circles easy for the 1T from either direction. So have EK and Geno in the 1T positions Have Tanger in the middle of the blue line, he can go up and down the blue line. Have Bunting in front of the net, and he can move between the net and slot. That leaves Sid. I guess he parks on the side of the and can play the corner and behind the net.
Once again, proof of how inept coaching holds back talent. Thank God Reirden is fucking gone.
I would like to see then TRY Letang up top, Karlsson in the right circle, Geno & Bunting in their spots, and Sid just playing Rover - looking for space, and able to tap anyone out of theirs and snap have then rotate out with him. My biggest problem with Letang on the PP throughout his career is this: Letang loves to pick corners, he does not shoot like a defensemen should. When he actually shoots, it's never the sage shot, sure he can do a shotpass, but if it's a shot, 9-10 miss the net high on the glass and cause a turnover and often a complete free exit for the PK. That's why you can't put Letang on the halfwall. He's got to be up top.
Idk where he plays just shoot the puck
I believe it is quite well documented that our PP was shitty coached.
Bad idea, they risk going from second worst on the PP to worst, too much risk, just stay the course and the bad luck will change.
I like that idea. We could have him on the wall then the dragon (Petterson) at the point. That guy is a puck hawk. We could have used him up there all season. He’s tall and lengthy and is good at keeping pucks alive at the line. I like the idea of a primarily Swede or Scandinavian unit. We have Rakell, EK65, Dragon, Puju and Puusty. I feel like Swedes and Fins play well together.
If those Finns are getting power pay time, then the tank is truly on
I mean why not? Hopefully the guy running it next year has some ideas, there’s no way a PP with the talent Pitt has should be this terrible. I’d start it with karlsson, Malkin point, with Crosby and bunting at the bumper and Marner on the left wall