In what is a truly comical result, the Letang/Girard pairing had a 2.5% xGF% for game one.
That is not a typo. 2.5%.
The rate at which they were hemorrhaging chances is so far beyond the rest of the team. Per hockeystats.com
Flyers are putting two D deep and two forwards right in the hip of the wide breakout options. Time to dump it in or have the D skate it.
Someone unironically said “he’ll have to deal with the pressure and environment in Philly” and I said girl what are we talking about he has infinity goals there
Excited about the playoffs. Also thinking of my friend, Stan Savran today. First trip back to the playoffs without him since he passed. He would have absolutely loved this matchup. RIP, buddy.
NEW: Maleek McGown 2025-26 Intro Mixtape. Get to know the new LD for the Penguins system, because after you watch this, he might just become your favorite prospect. A deep dive on the brutally physical, offensive defenseman.
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Reports saying Pens are signing NCAA D Jake Livanavage out of UND. Did not get drafted due to size, and size has not stopped his success since. At least 25 points every year at North Dakota. Loves to skate with the puck, loves to sneak in the weak side slot. ? Is can he handle bigger forwards.
I hold grudges
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“Hahaha! Oh no! I’m devastated! Hahaha!”
I don’t know about you guys but I am rueing so hard right now
A lot of people around him are rising so it’s possible
I think his skating plays a bigger role in his success than his physicality does, but that also ties into your argument as well
Draft Mixtape part 3 is another forward. This time Peterborough’s Adam Novotny. Explosive skater. Should go in the teens. Big time creator. Lots of good stuff in here.
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I didn’t say it was a travesty, I was trying to be helpful.
He isn’t pens media he’s a weatherman.
Can’t forget this one
I loved this game so much
2026 NHL Draft Mixtape 2 takes us up north to Kamloops to meet Harrison Brunicke’s new BFF, JP Hurlbert. Explosive player, deep skill set, some question the consistency and commitment to 200 feet. Not much in the way of concern from me.
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Time to start discussing the 2026 NHL draft. First few mixtapes have started dropping. I begin with Saginaw’s Nikita Klepov, one of the most “puts your ass to the edge of your seat” forwards in this draft class.
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10000% correct.
I might make one
Will Horcoff mixtape covering March and February. Lot of good defensive work in here. Overall, not a lot of passing or zone entries. Guy is basically just a slot dominator, and that isn’t horrible.
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To celebrate his ELC, here’s a a quick 6:00 video on Bill Zonnon’s month of March so far.
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I thought that was really cool too
NEW: Kale Dach, the Penguins 7th round pick at 201st overall last year, is proving to be a serious diamond in the rough. Long video analysis of his 1.25ppg in his first CHL season. (Heading to Penn State next year!)
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7 points in 8 games whoops*
NEW: Tanner Howe has 8 points in his first 7 pro games. Video analysis of his on-ice impact in all three zones. This is a pro player and I don’t think he’ll be in the AHL very long. Total continuation of his junior approach. Scaring AHL defenders.
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Yes I also mean Avery Hayes, who is in absolute dawg mode
