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I hate sounding pessimistic but the problem I have with the glimmer twins is that, how many "this is what's going to turn them around" plays have we had between both of them? We know Kreider is injured and we know Mika is between the eyes. I'm hoping the time apart and maybe some tough love from Miller will turn it around but im way too used to the inconsistent play of the both of them over the years.

I hate sounding pessimistic but the problem I have with the glimmer twins is that, how many "this is what's going to turn them around" plays have we had between both of them? We know Kreider is injured and we know Mika is between the eyes. I'm hoping the time apart and maybe some tough love from Miller will turn it around but im way too used to the inconsistent play of the both of them over the years.
- MeltingPlastic

Agreed. I think ideally they want Mika kreider panarin all gone in summer of ‘26. A lot of good players available then

I hate sounding pessimistic but the problem I have with the glimmer twins is that, how many "this is what's going to turn them around" plays have we had between both of them? We know Kreider is injured and we know Mika is between the eyes. I'm hoping the time apart and maybe some tough love from Miller will turn it around but im way too used to the inconsistent play of the both of them over the years.
- MeltingPlastic

they were only together on that goal because it was a penalty kill

I hate sounding pessimistic but the problem I have with the glimmer twins is that, how many "this is what's going to turn them around" plays have we had between both of them? We know Kreider is injured and we know Mika is between the eyes. I'm hoping the time apart and maybe some tough love from Miller will turn it around but im way too used to the inconsistent play of the both of them over the years.
- MeltingPlastic

Well there’s basically no way raantanen is staying in Carolina so one of the twins has to go

I like how everyone on the internet decided that we all hate Kreider and Zib now and that's the way we all have to think

the internet is awesome

I like how everyone on the internet decided that we all hate Kreider and Zib now and that's the way we all have to think

the internet is awesome
- jimbro83

I’m asking genuinely, what does this mean exactly?

I hate sounding pessimistic but the problem I have with the glimmer twins is that, how many "this is what's going to turn them around" plays have we had between both of them? We know Kreider is injured and we know Mika is between the eyes. I'm hoping the time apart and maybe some tough love from Miller will turn it around but im way too used to the inconsistent play of the both of them over the years.
- MeltingPlastic

We know what we have from Mika and CK20, its the defense that is the question mark, can you say, yeah that is a Cup winning defense?

I’m asking genuinely, what does this mean exactly?
- picklerick

lol

We know what we have from Mika and CK20, its the defense that is the question mark, can you say, yeah that is a Cup winning defense?
- Brukie

I don't understand how the hell we "know what we have from Mika" when he's playing right wing for the first time ever the last few games and he's looks like completely different player

I'd argue, right now, we have absolutely no idea what we have in Mika Z

lol
- jimbro83

So crabby

Like whoever you want dude. You have my blessing

I don't understand how the hell we "know what we have from Mika" when he's playing right wing for the first time ever the last few games and he's looks like completely different player

I'd argue, right now, we have absolutely no idea what we have in Mika Z
- jimbro83

The move to wing takes defensive pressure off him. Miller provides that physical presence. Having two centers allows for a left handed draw and right handed draw on the line. Small sample size has been good. If that continues, a 3c may be the next target.

I hope Mika excels in this role and Kreider gets healthy. Best case scenario would be limited usage in the 4 Nations and his back recovers a bit. Time will tell.

I don't understand how the hell we "know what we have from Mika" when he's playing right wing for the first time ever the last few games and he's looks like completely different player

I'd argue, right now, we have absolutely no idea what we have in Mika Z
- jimbro83

I think having JT on the line is giving him a lift more than the position switch, although i think it doesn't hurt to reduce Mika's responsibilities

The move to wing takes defensive pressure off him. Miller provides that physical presence. Having two centers allows for a left handed draw and right handed draw on the line. Small sample size has been good. If that continues, a 3c may be the next target.

I hope Mika excels in this role and Kreider gets healthy. Best case scenario would be limited usage in the 4 Nations and his back recovers a bit. Time will tell.
- airjan23

He should've been on LTIR and backed out of the 4 nations for sure. There's just no good reason to have him play in this condition

So crabby

Like whoever you want dude. You have my blessing
- picklerick

I just wanna beat Pittsburgh tonight

I just wanna beat Pittsburgh tonight
- jimbro83

Is Crosby out?

Is Crosby out?
- TPC

just saw this

The Penguins have recalled forward Emil Bemstrom from the
@WBSPenguins
(AHL).

just saw this

The Penguins have recalled forward Emil Bemstrom from the
@WBSPenguins
(AHL).
- jimbro83

I saw this:


Matt Vensel
@mattvensel
10m
Bemstrom replaces Puljujarvi on the roster ⬇️

just saw this

The Penguins have recalled forward Emil Bemstrom from the
@WBSPenguins
(AHL).
- jimbro83

I'm sure he's as good as Crosby.

I saw this:


Matt Vensel
@mattvensel
10m
Bemstrom replaces Puljujarvi on the roster ⬇️
- eichiefs9

Oh.

He should've been on LTIR and backed out of the 4 nations for sure. There's just no good reason to have him play in this condition
- picklerick

No disagreement there.

The move to wing takes defensive pressure off him. Miller provides that physical presence. Having two centers allows for a left handed draw and right handed draw on the line. Small sample size has been good. If that continues, a 3c may be the next target.

I hope Mika excels in this role and Kreider gets healthy. Best case scenario would be limited usage in the 4 Nations and his back recovers a bit. Time will tell.
- airjan23

Mika has been good on the wing. Kreider is hurt and should’ve been on IR.

He should've been on LTIR and backed out of the 4 nations for sure. There's just no good reason to have him play in this condition
- picklerick

This is his first time being invited to play for the USA since Juniors, right?
I agree about his usage, but it's not hard to understand why he hasn't pulled out. (like TJ )

Edit: trivial sidenote - when I was confirming the above I noticed that Kreids currently has the same number of points and PIM's for his career (571). Kinda neat.

This is his first time being invited to play for the USA since Juniors, right?
I agree about his usage, but it's not hard to understand why he hasn't pulled out. (like TJ )
- Tonybere

I can't agree less. He's taking the spot of someone like Berard or Othmann while playing hurt, staying hurt longer, and being bad because of it

I think having JT on the line is giving him a lift more than the position switch, although i think it doesn't hurt to reduce Mika's responsibilities
- picklerick

Remember back when there was chatter that Mika deserved recognition for Selke consideration? I member.