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Post by RedWings_Mike on Nov 3, 2018 13:49:14 GMT -5
Fans in Pittsburgh were able to get a little bit of insight on the direction of this team when GM Mike Senske traded for Ovechkin and Yandle earlier this Spring. They were excited that this GM had the mindset of going all in. But the series of events that happened this offseason were more than any fan of not only the Penguins, but a fan of the JGHL could have imagined.
After winning the draft lottery, the Penguins looked like they would be in good shape for years to come. Just pick up Dahlin, trade Ovechkin, and then build around the young guns MacKinnon, Horvat, Orlov, and Schwartz. But what came next shocked the entire league.
"The Penguins have traded the first overall pick to Chicago, and receive Anze Kopitar, Tyson Barrie, and the 26th overall pick in return." Some are calling it the craziest trade in JGHL history.
After that GM Mike Senske went to work. Later acquiring Jakub Voracek, Frans Nielson, Nick Foligno, Keith Kinkaid, and then signing Brooks Orpik to round out the defensive troops, Pittsburgh is looking to rise and become the new beast in the East.
"Let me be clear, and you can use this quote in any article you write: Pittsburgh Penguins will win the Stanley Cup this year. Anything short of that will be determined as an unsuccessful season." GM Mike Senske said earlier today.
Wow. Let's hope his team can back up his confidence.
Opening day lineup for Pittsburgh looks like this:
Ovechkin - Kopitar - Voracek Schwartz - MacKinnon - Hoffman Foligno - Horvat - Heinen Athanasiou - Nielson - Bertuzzi
Letang - Yandle Spurgeon - Barrie Orlov - Orpik
Rinne Kinkaid
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Post by LeafsGM on Nov 3, 2018 17:44:52 GMT -5
Woww he comes in with a guarantee. Mike "Messier" Senske. That top line tho 🙈
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Post by RedWings_Mike on Nov 4, 2018 1:27:10 GMT -5
If I don't show confidence my team won't....(let's all believe that's a thing)
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Post by Hawks on Nov 5, 2018 13:48:28 GMT -5
If I don't show confidence my team won't....(let's all believe that's a thing) You might be too new to know about the JGHL reverse curse, lets just say, don't get too cocky, its been known to bite others in the past
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2018 15:57:37 GMT -5
WOW... Did Mike just call the stanley cup win?? HUGE Expectations in Pitts this year.. .
nice roster, but jeez.. way to put the pressure on your guys from day 1!! I like it! lol
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Post by RedWings_Mike on Nov 5, 2018 16:13:13 GMT -5
If I don't show confidence my team won't....(let's all believe that's a thing) You might be too new to know about the JGHL reverse curse, lets just say, don't get too cocky, its been known to bite others in the past I don't believe in the curse. It's no secret what I'm trying to accomplish here. The guys in the lockeroom need to know what GM Mike Senske is looking for.
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Post by LeafsGM on Nov 5, 2018 16:40:55 GMT -5
Great confidence, as it should be. Dang it you got the best goalie in the league and that's always a difference maker. Next best is Hellebuyck on Tampa (another underrated lineup btw, i may have underestimated the East)
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Post by RedWings_Mike on Nov 5, 2018 17:59:18 GMT -5
Great confidence, as it should be. Dang it you got the best goalie in the league and that's always a difference maker. Next best is Hellebuyck on Tampa (another underrated lineup btw, i may have underestimated the East) I think Lance and Tampa are going to get a ton of attention this year, and for many years to come.
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Post by boltsgm on Nov 7, 2018 16:34:01 GMT -5
1-1
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