How to Jumpstart Geno??

by mpags on Dec 4, 2010 12:10 PM EST

It is great to see the Pens and Sid improve each game but to keep progressing, I think most Pens fans will agree we need to get Geno lighting the lamp. It would be great to have a healthy Staal back to play with Geno but maybe the Pens need to acquire another winger or bring up Jeffrey so someone can start setting up Geno the way Gonch used to. Nothing like seeing a pass from the point over to Geno in the left circle for a cannon shot goal into the back of the net. Go Pens!!!

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Malkin’s best years were when he had sykora on the wing.
I love cooke and talbot but unfortunately they are hard workers and not playmakers or natural goal scorers. Malkin gets space from their physicality but has not been able to tear it up without another talented wing….

But perhaps this delayed staalkin experiment could do something. It should be a nice christmas present.

by Scoremore on Dec 4, 2010 1:25 PM EST reply actions

also, i think trying a couple of the wbs guys could help, like jefferies (i know he’s a center) or wallace.

by Scoremore on Dec 4, 2010 1:27 PM EST up reply actions

Jeffrey can play wing. I don’t know if he’s quite ready to adapt to the unique way Malkin plays, but he can be a capable LW in the NHL.

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by Hooks Orpik on Dec 4, 2010 5:05 PM EST up reply actions

give him time

he’s getting shots and chances, just not putting them behind the goalie.. it will come.

by Stros Bro on Dec 4, 2010 1:58 PM EST reply actions

Agreed

by Skyff on Dec 4, 2010 4:33 PM EST up reply actions

with all due respect to COOKE & MAX, yes a better sniper would be nice & GENO needs to be more aggressive too, he seems alittle laid back, he seems to be REACTING to the defense instead of ATTACKING them like he did in the playoffs when we won it all…

by cmypath78 on Dec 4, 2010 3:48 PM EST reply actions

That’s a very good question.

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by PensFanInDenver on Dec 4, 2010 3:54 PM EST reply actions

Honestly, I have no answer to this question anymore. Yeah, his wingers certainly aren’t the best, but it’s not like Geno’s playing all that well right now either.
He will be missing the game tonight, by the way.

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by AllieLXXXVII on Dec 4, 2010 4:51 PM EST reply actions

I tought about it too yesterday...

…and for the solution we need Malkin’s parents, borsch and playoffs. Playoff intensity should help him. The problem right now could be in focus or motivation.

I have high hopes for the Staalkin line, as Jordan is such a good player. Especially when Malkin gets his aim calibrated right. If it doesn’t work, I am on the side of keeping Malkin as a pure center, because Malkin is just better there, we won 1 cup like this. The switching with Talbot between C and wing causes problems too like iń the last games goal he passed to wing, but he was the winger himselfand caused the turnover

In playoffs I predict Malkin proves himself. Sid starts strong, but Malkin finishes the enemies off in the Conference and Stanley Cup finals (vs Wings). (+Conn Smythe going to Fleury)

by Taavi on Dec 4, 2010 5:03 PM EST reply actions

He needs to get healthy first and foremost. I don’t think his bruised knee (that he’s had a brace on for a month) is feeling better. So hopefully missing tonight’s game gives that a chance to get back to full strength. But if he needs a full week or two, give it to him. It’s still early in the season. Given that Malkin’s able to skate today, he’s not too far off, but better to get him as close to 100% as possible.

Otherwise, he just needs better players. Matt Cooke is a pure 15g, 15a guy. Doesn’t matter if he plays with Malkin or Staal/Kennedy. Max Talbot is good in spurts, but not a consistent guy and doesn’t have the playmaking chops or hands to be of much use in helping Malkin. When Staal comes back it should do Malkin a world of good.

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by Hooks Orpik on Dec 4, 2010 5:08 PM EST reply actions

I agree the much-delayed Staal-Malkin line should tear it up – I’m especially glad the new 3rd line is doing well, so people don’t complain that Staal should be on the 3rd line. Also, what’s the deal with Asham? I thought Malkin has looked his best so far playing with Asham…..I think this line would be wicked:
Malkin-Staal-Asham

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by cyroose on Dec 6, 2010 10:34 AM EST up reply actions

Malkin-Staal-Asham

cyroose, i like that a LOT
so, do we have a return date for Staal yet?

by Diomedes7 on Dec 6, 2010 12:19 PM EST up reply actions

OR....

Cooke – Staal – Malkin

by Diomedes7 on Dec 6, 2010 12:20 PM EST up reply actions

Sit him for a few games and let his knee heal up.
Looks like Disco’s sittin’ Geno tonight he ‘cause might’ve made it worse on thursday night. I just hope that’s all he needs, a week or maybe two of just resting his knee.

by Lindas1st on Dec 4, 2010 5:29 PM EST reply actions

Asham should be up on that line with Geno rather than Cooke. Asham has a great ability to sneak into scoring position and great passing situations.

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by AlexStitch on Dec 5, 2010 8:26 PM EST reply actions

1. full health — esp. that knee
2. Jordan Staal
3. Mrs. Malkin’s borscht
4. a sit down with former HC Michel Therrien complete (replete?) with wild gesticulations at a large whiteboard noting the NHL’s leading scorers and where 71 needs to be

by Diomedes7 on Dec 7, 2010 10:51 AM EST reply actions