Any chance one or two of these gritty forwards...

by Matthew. on Jul 3, 2009 9:19 PM EDT

Could be considered for a switch to defense? Seems odd that the team is losing D and adding 3rd or 4th line forwards. Who would you think might be a candidate to make such a switch? Adams? Rupp? Rupp seems to be an extremely odd player to sign. If the lines are intact, where would he play? Is he a good faceoff guy? Goodness knows the Pens could use one since they are letting Zigomanis walk.

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I think both these guys are on the roster with the idea they are defensive Offenseman. I suspect the Pens intend to give some of their WBS youngsters a shot at positions 6 and 7 in the D line, they may sign a quality D-Man from Free Agency, but the M.O in Pittsburgh has been play the bulk of the season then make the Cup running moves around the trade deadline.

by Dutch71 on Jul 4, 2009 12:53 PM EDT reply actions

lines

i see it this way

line 1: kunitz sid geurin
line 2: feds geno talbot( when he returns from a unknown shoulder surgery?)
line 3: cooke stall T.K.
line 4: dupuis adams rupp/goddard

D 1: orpik gonch
d 2: eaton tanger
d 3: lovejoy goski

Now if dupuis and goddard are traded, you bring up a young guy for some spark for rupp and adams to have him dump and chase with and then you got some gritty bangers to get the dirty work done, some one like caputti or even maybe farther down the road tangardi but i think hes a long shot and should stay down to develop him into becoming a top 6 forward for sid or geno

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by YINZER on Jul 6, 2009 11:39 AM EDT reply actions

Grit

The Pens need to add some grit to their roster. Crosby and Malkin got roughed up pretty good during the playoffs and adding a guy like Rupp and whom ever else Shero can find will help in the run. I know the cap is a problem because there were some guys out there to be had. I also think they will pair any newbies with one of the regulars…Eaton, Letang

by J-Angel on Jul 7, 2009 7:02 PM EDT reply actions