Penguins Offseason: It Just Keeps Getting Better…
If you sensed the sarcasm dripping from my title, count yourself as perceptive. Indeed, our offseason keeps getting better and better (not).
In the wake of the second day of free-agent signings, I continue to scratch my head and wonder what in the wide, wide world of sports Pens GM Ron Hextall is thinking. Danton Heinen? Michael Chaput?
C’mon.
I mean, did he even watch the playoffs? Did he take note of the type of teams that went deep into the postseason? Skilled, yes, but with a physical edge. I’m not talkin’ Brock McGinn physical. I’m talkin’ PHYSICAL.
What the hell happened to all that long pants hockey and “we want sandpaper” talk? Speaking of, has anyone seen or heard from Brian Burke? Or has he been fitted with a permanent muzzle?
Okay, Buker…breathe. Relax. Goosfraba…
In a calmer moment, I do get what Hextall’s trying to do. And it isn’t that I’m unsympathetic to his plight. He’s operating under severe salary cap constraints and his hands are tied to an extent.