Top six

[Steve Dave]

I know it's been 2 games and 2 wins, but what do you think of switching Dupuis and Tangradi in the top six?
Kunitz Crosby Tangradi
Dupuis Malkin Neal
Tangradi looked good with Crosby and Kunitz a few seasons ago in the preseason.
Tangradi adds some size to Crosby's line and Dupuis gives Malkin's line a more defensive presence.

[MRandall25]

No.

[Steve Dave]

No.

Why not?

[Bioshock]

Nope

[thepittman]

I fail to see any reason this should be considered

[Steve Dave]

I fail to see any reason this should be considered

I gave two reasons.

[thepittman]

I fail to see any reason this should be considered

I gave two reasons.

and they aren't very good

[MRandall25]

Kunitz is the size on Crosby's line. You don't need more.

Plus, you break up the chemistry Dupuis and Crosby have.

Though, I really shouldn't have to give reasons why this is just bad.

[KBone]

No.

Crosby's line will begin to click.

[Steve Dave]

Kunitz is the size on Crosby's line. You don't need more.

Plus, you break up the chemistry Dupuis and Crosby have.

Though, I really shouldn't have to give reasons why this is just :face: bad.

Kunitz does create space but he is on the small side. I just don't think Tangradi's playmaking ability meshes with Malkin/Neal. They need more of a north/south forward like Kunitz/Dupuis. Dupuis is a better defensive forward than Tangradi so Malkin/Neal won't have to cover up as much as they do for Tangradi. Dupuis had a career year last season despite barely playing with Crosby. Malkin seemed to have chemistry with Dupuis on the powerplay goal.

[MRandall25]

The problem is, Tangradi doesn't create space. You're simply sending the problem to someone else.

And that Dupuis goal wasn't chemistry. Chemistry is not "I passed to you and you scored".

[Steve Dave]

The problem is, Tangradi doesn't create space. You're simply sending the problem to someone else.

And that Dupuis goal wasn't chemistry. Chemistry is not "I passed to you and you scored".

Chemistry can be created. Has there been a drop off from Staal to Sutter on the third line? Kunitz can create space but Tangradi has always been more of a playmaker. I think he and Crosby could work well together. I think Pens management is trying to force Tangradi into a Malone type role and I don't think that is his game.

[farnham16]

Too many people think that because Tangradi hasn't scored or created a ton of chances that he's been bad. In reality he isn't screwing things up and he isn't making a lot happen. He deserves to have a 10 to 15 game tryout with Malkin and Neal, and if he doesn't make strides and make a contribution on the line consistently, then you move on and try someone else. We'll be able to have a much better idea on him in a couple weeks.

[MelicharSux]

Iginla. Wat?

[JoseCuervo]

Tangradi is too slow to contribute to crosby's line

[Idoit40fans]

Tangradi is too slow to contribute to crosby's line

[Big Easy Pens Fan]

Messing with the lines? Already. No. You don't mess with success.

BEPF

[Idoit40fans]

Messing with the lines? Already. No. You don't mess with success.

BEPF

To be fair, thats probably what they were saying during the winning streak last season. It was obviously flawed.

[darkstar57]

2 games in and i think geno and neal are doing fine with tangradi on the wing.

I thought tangradi looked better yesterday on that line then the flyers games. he had less then two weeks to learn how geno and neal like to play and what he needs to do on that line. I saw geno and neal talking to him on the bench and pointing out where he needs to go.

Those two just know where to go, it will take tangradi time to develop that,

[RisslingsMissingTeeth]

Tangradi only had a little over 9 minutes yesterday. I think the experiment is already starting to come to a close and not a minute too soon. He is invisible out there, contributing nothing and doing nothing. Sooooo slooooowwww. I think they need to try Kennedy on that line or even Cooke. I would still like to see Bennett given a shot for a couple of games just to see.

[Idoit40fans]

Yeah I think on Saturday he was off that line for the most part after the shuffle following the first pp.

[booboo]

2 games in and i think geno and neal are doing fine with tangradi on the wing.

Geno and Neal would do fine with a folding chair or Dan Potash on their wing.

They might do fantastic with someone competent.

[Three Stars]

It's the lack of speed that's going to eventually end the experiment. Tangradi will probably be traded to a team that doesn't rely as much on speed for a veteran pickup later this year.

[Azkar]

It's the lack of speed that's going to eventually end the experiment. Tangradi will probably be traded to a team that doesn't rely as much on speed for a veteran pickup later this year.

Mark it down. *** has spoken.

[no name]

Well malkin and Neal havn't seemed to slow down, but you do need a puck mover and a guy with hockey sence to play on that line. Dupuis would fit fine there. But You can't leave Sid with Tangradi.

Honestly i really think you need to get Sid a winger, someone who can open space on the ice for him. Kunitz is a nice fit, but he needs someone more than Duper or Tangradi on his other side.