Lets Go Pens 2010-2011

**steelersbabex25** · 02-24-2011, 02:59 PM

Kunitz back soon would be huge.

**LatrobePA** · 02-24-2011, 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by steelersbabex25

Kunitz back soon would be huge.

Yes indeed, damn thisngs could get a whole lot better real quick!

**Rampage** · 02-24-2011, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by Prosdo

Alexei Kovalev is now a Penguin.

Just saw that: Bad ***.

I'm not happy about Orpik potentially missing significant time, but at least the offense seems like it is getting better.

I have to say that the way Shero acts as a GM makes it fun to watch the trade deadline approach.

**steelersbabex25** · 02-24-2011, 06:10 PM

Kovalev is really not all that great. Better than a 7th round pick yeah, but I'm not all that excited about him.

**Rampage** · 02-24-2011, 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by steelersbabex25

Kovalev is really not all that great. Better than a 7th round pick yeah, but I'm not all that excited about him.

I am. I think this team is preparing for life in the playoffs without some of the more important players. While I really like how some of these young guys have been stepping up, I think that Alexei will bring valuable experience to the team.

No, it isn't a huge acquisition, but I think it will make a positive impact.

**LarryNJ** · 02-24-2011, 09:04 PM

Kovalev is not the player he was, but he's a huge talent and comes very cheap. I think it's a great move for a 7th rounder. It's very possible that he goes on a roll. Orpik probably broke something so I'd guess he's done until the playoffs. If we get everyone back except Geno we should have a very well rested team ready to make a run.

1st line for this weekend Neal-Stahl-Kovy

**LatrobePA** · 02-24-2011, 09:56 PM

44 broken finger blocking a shot...

**Prosdo** · 02-25-2011, 03:30 AM

I'm hoping Kovalev gets the Guerin effect. Billy G wasn't playing all that great before he was traded to us, but it kinda rejuvenated him a bit.

**LatrobePA** · 02-25-2011, 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by Prosdo

I'm hoping Kovalev gets the Guerin effect. Billy G wasn't playing all that great before he was traded to us, but it kinda rejuvenated him a bit.

I agree 100%, that's kinda what I'm thinking...

**Rampage** · 02-25-2011, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by Prosdo

I'm hoping Kovalev gets the Guerin effect. Billy G wasn't playing all that great before he was traded to us, but it kinda rejuvenated him a bit.

Originally Posted by LatrobePA

I agree 100%, that's kinda what I'm thinking...

Bingo. We need that guy to step in and just be a little bit of a grinder for us, which is something I think Kovalev brings to the table. Hopefully he gives us a year or two of solid play at winger.