The Pittsburgh Penguins got royally embarrassed by the Arizona Coyotes on Monday night and Hunter and Pat bring their A-game for today’s episode. They start the show by eviscerating the team and going in on them for this performance. They look at how the team showed no effort outside of 2-3 players and how this “response” showed a lot about who they are after they blew the game against the Golden Knights. They also look at what direction the team is headed in and whether Kyle Dubas has his answer right now. After that, they discuss the own goal and how they both laughed and cried about it (not really on the crying part). They crush Letang for his mistake by the net and also go a little bit at Geno for how he handled the puck. Finally, they discuss how some shakeup is needed and how this team can somehow bounce back for the final two games before the All-Star Break.
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25 Comments
I said it back in the fall there is no room for passengers here, Sid is playing his ass off to get to the playoffs and other than the goalies and Jake the team just refuses to help him its a shame with the season he is having. They dont have any heart or drive (most of them) the coaches are to blame as well the signs were there they just refused to correct them. This may be the most embarrassing team to be on in history, this may be a blessing in disguise though. Just another thought, trade Sid to a contender and let everyone else embarrass themselves for the rest of the year, I know Sid would have no part of that though what a waste of a year.
Sid deserves better. plain and simple. can't keep expecting him to bail us out every game. wasting such a wonderful year he is having.
I completely agree that after last night and this road trip, Kyle Dubas has his answer on where he goes from here. This season has been so frustrating it's almost like when The Penguins take two steps forward, they take three steps backward and on this road trip, they took about 20 steps backwards and made their GM's decision very easy on what he's going to do I feel.
Who's gonna want these guys?
Hey, look on the bright side, they scored a goal while having the man advantage. I wish they had of gotten Corey Perry. He would have been perfect on the power play in front of the net. He plays with intensity and is a pain in the ass to play against. Maybe some of that would rub off on some of the players out there having a skate. I think the oilers just got better and will be ready for the play offs.
Jarry has a 7-18 record in games in which he allows a goal. #O-ver-ra-ted #Overpaid
I know Rust has bounced back after an underwhelming year, but with the years remaining on that deal, I would love if Dubas could shift that contract.
It wouldnt be an eye watering return but I think it’s worth exploring before it comes unmovable
Sullivan should and needs to be fired. It’s very obvious. Players who have left here do better away from him. He’s stale. Who cares if he’s a good coach if he’s not right for this team. Our lack of finishing these last couple seasons is pretty much on him
Very sad no fire ,no grit, have the Pens thrown one body check in their zone all year . They needed a guy like Corry Perry and blew it ,pride wins. apathy puts you where you are .
This team is so sofffft!
Geno is not that 2nd C Anymore
Completely agree with you boys, Its insulting to our captain and its fucking embarrassing to watch its time to strip it down and thats so brutal cause Crosby is playing on another level this year.
Its not even a hot take boys theyve shown this is what they are this team SUCKS. Im on board for firing sully (never have been before) im on board for getting rid of Rust, Petts, Rakell, Smith, Graves that whole supporting cast has to go. Same with Jake and i hate that but this team doesnt have it. Its so sad honestly bunch of bums
I think Malkin absolutely HAS to move to the wing or move down a line and get less ice time. He’s not aging like Crosby is. But to do that they really need to find a second line center to replace Malkin.
Completely agree! Been watching the pens since 91 and this is among the top 5 worst performances this franchise has shown… You guys are on point nothing else to add…
Pens underperformed last year with a different cast of role players than this year. The common denominator is the coaching staff who can’t motivate a team anymore to compete to their potential.
I think Karlsson has come exactly as advertised. I think he would and could score more if there weren't so many stars to share the ice with. I think they should trade Malkin and throw in someone else to get a decent second line center who is at all least steady and predictable.
Agree with just about everything you boys said (except maybe Karlsson can't stop making stupid mistakes), BUT, we punish Sid by trading Jake, and he's the only one who needs not to be punished…
The thing that stood out most, to me, was after the own goal, when Letang glared at Malkin, as he was getting on the bench, and said something like "WTF was that Geno?"
Perhaps Dubas now has the leverage to go to FSG and say "We need to clean house."
I’ll be honest, at this point, I’d trade Malkin over Jake. I’d also trade Rust and Rakell. Rust has looked extremely slow since coming back. Not sure if he’s fully healthy. But we need to move players. This team isn’t working, and it’s going to be a long second half if we don’t make moves. That was an extremely piss poor effort last night.
I would not say Karlsson is untouchable. They haven't been better in any category with him.
Idk I might be in the minority but I don't think jarry is the answer at goalie. Idk maybe there are a lot of other problems but jarry ain't the guy.
Letang makes some bone headed turnovers in his own zone way to much.
"They're soff" …. Rather than a Torts angry version of a call out… A Therrian version may get to the point..
https://youtu.be/r7aDhhamxm0?si=QleWdvYO2KFu5bh5
What the heck happened. I am a Canucks fan, and although they beat the Penguins, I thought they played a very solid playoff type game. This team has it in them. I thought they were playoff calibre. What the heck happened?? This is disappointing
This is what happens when you refuse to rebuild and keep hoping, year after year, that lightning will strike and you'll win another Cup.