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Jason Mackey's Penguins chat: 03.14.19
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Bob
2:11
Why haven't the Pens retired jersey #10-Ron Francis?
Jason Mackey
2:12
I think because Francis is probably more commonly associated with Hartford/Carolina, and the Penguins want to keep a tight threshold on which jersey numbers they retire. Don't wanna do it for just anyone.
Looking Ahead
2:12
Who sits when Rust comes back?  (if everyone stays healthy, which is a big if)
Jason Mackey
2:13
When everyone is healthy ... two points. ... Would imagine Blandisi is first off the island. Heck, he's barely on it. When ZAR comes back, I'd say Blueger. Unless Teddy has gotten really hot by that point or something has changed.
Jack S
2:13
Do you have any sense on whether the Pens would accept an invitation to go to the White House if they happen to win the cup again? And do you know of any players who wouldn't go?
Jason Mackey
2:15
They would, and they all would go. I don't think the Penguins regretted their decision there at all. I think they regretted how and when they basically reiterated they would go, when all of this stuff was being discussed, but I don't think they regretted the act itself.
Guest
2:15
What would be your lineup come playoff time (assuming everyone is healthy including Letang, Maata, Rust, ZAR)
Jason Mackey
2:16
When everyone is healthy ... two points. ... McCann-Crosby-Guentzel ... Rust-Malkin-Hornqvist ... Simon-Bjugstad-Kessel ... ZAR-Cullen-Wilson.
Dan
2:16
Any more college FA's on the horizon? A goalie would be nice for organizational depth.
Jason Mackey
2:17
Not sure, Dan. Will checking on that over the weekend.
Aj
2:17
When letang and Matta come back whose are the odd men out?
Jason Mackey
2:18
When everyone is healthy ... two points. I would imagine Trotman is first out, then maybe Gudbranson based on matchups. But he also might stay. He's been great. Cross that bridge when you come to it.
Domenic
2:18
Murray is admittedly playing well, but does anyone on pens think that his glove hand is still an issue? It seems that so many shots that other goalies bounce off his gl Be
Jason Mackey
2:18
No, they don't see it as an issue ... definitely don't see it the same way fans do.
Glenn
2:18
Do u think any other team in the pens side of the bracket - Columbus, NYI, Carolina- can beat caps in a 7 game series?  I Don’t
Jason Mackey
2:19
No, I don't. I think the Penguins are the only team that could pull that off.
Geno
2:19
I think Pittsburgh plays CBJ in the first round
Jason Mackey
2:19
I hope you're right.
Chris from DC
2:19
Thanks for the faceoff answer, was very informative!
Jason Mackey
2:19
My pleasure, Chris. Thanks for asking a question that doesn't involve "when everyone is healthy."
pauldia
Jason Mackey
2:20
I see what you're saying, but I don't think that would lead them to change their approach.
guest
2:20
I read the article on Malkin on the Pens website about when he had to sneak into the country to play for Pens.  I forgot about all of the  details but that is so crazy to think about that now and how scary that must have been for him.  So happy he has realized his dreams!  He is a good guy.
Jason Mackey
2:21
He is. P-G did something similar a couple years back. Believe this is the right link: https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/olympicfeatures/2014/02/09/Evgeni-...
BBBZ
2:21
Do you know if a player gets traded, does he catch up with ex teammates or coaches when they play one another?  Ex: Conor Sheary - did you notice if he spoke with HCMS or any of the Pens players the last time they played?
Jason Mackey
2:22
They usually catch up, yes. Sometimes you see it, sometimes you don't. But they almost always talk. For instance, Jason Botterill was outside the Penguins dressing room talking to a variety of people. So, yeah, I would imagine that Sheary saw some people. Maybe Sullivan, whose family Sheary married into.
guest
2:22
Did you get to talk to Hagelin when he was in town?  It has to be weird for the players to see him in that jersey!
Jason Mackey
2:22
I did. I said hello. I also talked to Hagelin before he came into town. Here's what he said: https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/penguins/2019/03/11/Penguins-Capit...
Bill M.
2:22
Jason, thanks for responding to my first question. With back-to-back games this weekend do you believe , given the St.Louis game starts at 1PM, that Murray starts both games?
Jason Mackey
2:22
Yes, I think Murray starts both this weekend. DeSmith tonight.
Petro
2:22
Jason, why don't people read along with your chats?  You must really get a kick out of answering the same question like 10 times each session.  Thanks for your patience.
Jason Mackey
2:23
I honestly don't know. It baffles me every week, but I have a 5-year-old at home, I'm used to repeating myself.
2:24
OK, folks. That's it for this week. Thanks so much for participating and making this so much. Talk to yinz next week from lovely Nashville.
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