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Jason Mackey
1:09
I wouldn't make a ton, quite honestly. I think they need more depth on defense. They need Letang to more consistently be Letang. They need Kessel and Brassard to produce. I'd probably look at moving Hagelin. Probably try with Hunwick and Sheary, too. But other than that, the pieces are there; they just have to play better.
Dean
1:09
Hi Jason............thank you for taking my question..........since the Penguins traded one of their better goalie prospects to the Senators for Brassard..............what is the list of Goalies in the organization now.....I hear they still have a good list of Goalies.
Jason Mackey
1:10
It's basically Murray-DeSmith-Jarry as far as names you need to know. Alex D'Orio is in junior and still a few years away.
usa 1
1:10
Is Mickey Hart the member of the Dead who is most UNDERRATED? When you listen to his drumming you have to think of the rhythm of nature and the harmony of life. I don't know that any other Dead drummer ever had that.  Also, how insane would it be to be able to hear a Dead jam session, but with Brian Jones on drums?  I can't even imagine. Thanks, Jason!
Jason Mackey
1:10
Underrated for me was Pigpen. I love the bluesier stuff.
ned
1:11
When you hear today's music and some of the folksier groups like Train or Florida/Georgia Line, do you ever think how far music has come and that these groups (with their followings and craftsmanship) are the modern day versions of The Grateful Dead? It is really cool to think when I see Train or FGL in person that I am witnessing the kind of music I wish I could have seen had I been alive in the 1960s.    I'd love to hear your thoughts and thanks for the Pens coverage - HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!!!
Jason Mackey
1:11
I don't hear the bands you mentioned, and I'm thankful every day for that.
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1:11
What the heck are you gonna do now that the season is over?   Also, does Nashville look a little spent to you? I don't think they have the spunk they had last season.
Jason Mackey
1:12
I can't say I've watched enough to say something like that. I think tonight is going to be exciting. ... I'm going to take some time off, but you know the NHL offseason. We have the draft, free agency, development camp ... there will be plenty to keep me busy.
!!!
1:12
YOU RULE, MACKEY!   THANKS FOR THE GREAT SEASON!!!!
Jason Mackey
1:12
Don't know about that first point, but thank you for reading and the kind words. You're welcome.
HB
1:12
I find it ironic that the caps added depth defensemen at the deadline like the pens usually do and the pens added a big fish like the caps do and this time the caps finally beat us.
Jason Mackey
1:12
I do, too. I asked Trotz about that and gave a similar answer. Doesn't always have to be the marquee player.
HB
1:12
Do you think the comments about sprong are true?
Jason Mackey
1:13
Oh, yeah. The GM wants to see him in the lineup. I think the coach is a little hesitant, but the GM said what he did for a reason, believe me. Sprong will be in the lineup. Or, I guess if Jim gets a really good trade offer, I suppose he'd listen.
Guest
1:13
Do you think there might be some contention between Rutherford and Sullivan over player usage this season; such as, who played and who should have been  playing?
Jason Mackey
1:14
My sense is I don't think Rutherford was thrilled Phil kept playing when he was hurt. He has long been a proponent of using the regular season to get ready for the playoffs. The streak is important to Phil, and Sullivan went along with it. I think that's what irritated Jim. Again, this is just my guess. No other usage issues, I don't think.
HB
1:14
What do you think will be the biggest change on the team when the season starts next year.
Jason Mackey
1:15
Maybe Hagelin, Hunwick. Neither are huge changes. Maybe Sheary. They'll add Sprong. I think they'll listen on Kessel and Brassard, but I don't think they're dead set on doing anything. It would have to knock their socks off.
Avi
1:15
Why do you believe the decline in Sheary's play?
Jason Mackey
1:16
I think he got what he did in large part because of Crosby. If you remove Sheary from Crosby's line -- even last year -- the production went with it. I think the Penguins believe he can produce away from Sid, but so far it hasn't happened.
Avi
1:16
I meant to add to the Sheary question - It seems his brain and body are not in sync with one another
Jason Mackey
1:17
I think some of that is him pressing. He also falls down a lot, which has been a point of contention with him.
rich
1:17
Geno was minus seven and Phil minus five. As they do have a positive track record together,  do you think Sullivan should have played them on the same line sooner.
Jason Mackey
1:17
I would've done it just to get Phil going. Give him what he wants and hope he responds by helping the team.
Avi
1:17
Why didn't Sullivan stack the lines in Game 6, especially in the 3rd and OT? Since they had 1 goal, wouldn't it have been advisable to put Brassard or Sheahan or even Malkin with Crosby?
Jason Mackey
1:18
Sullivan has never gone with 87 and 71 together. He kept Brassard down low because Brassard was hurt and not terribly effective. He wanted to try and keep Sheahan on the third line to give them multiple scoring threats. Obviously that backfired because Simon wasn't very good up on the top line.
Avi
1:18
Who do you think they sign, let go, and trade before the start of the new season?
Jason Mackey
1:18
I think they sign their RFAs, extend Rust and try to trade Hagelin, Hunwick and Sheary.
Avi
1:18
During the Caps/Pens series last year, I asked you what you thought of Tom Wilson and you responded that he played between the lines, wasnt a dirty player, and the Pens would be happy to have him. What are your thoughts now?
Jason Mackey
1:19
I don't remember responding that way, but OK. I think Wilson toes the line of legality and often oversteps. I was glad to see the NHL did what it did.
OHIO412FAN
1:19
I don’t get why people are counting out the Penguins from winning more cups in the future. They have a bright future. With the current regime and era we are in now, why wouldn’t the Penguins host more parades?
Jason Mackey
1:20
Championship window is still very much open, if you ask me.
OHIO412FAN
1:20
I’m all for resigning Rust, Sheahan, Oleksiak, Sprong, Kuhlknackl, and Jarry. What are your thoughts on that?
Jason Mackey
1:20
I agree with you. And I think they will.
OHIO412FAN
1:20
What will the Penguins be looking for in trade estate if they do decide to go that route?
Jason Mackey
1:20
A depth D. Maybe some freed up cap space for Rust or Guentzel extensions.
OHIO412FAN
1:21
Scouting the FA market, do you see any particular players the Penguins making a run at? Ian Cole?
Jason Mackey
1:22
He won't come back here. Someone else will pay him big bucks. Someone like Calvin De Haan or John Moore could make sense for that depth guy. I still like Grabner if they can afford him, but they probably don't need him. Kovalchuk jumps out, but I don't know if that's the right move.
guest
1:22
Thanks so much for letting us Pens fans vent one last time!  For some reason I am really having a hard time getting over this loss.  Between loosing to the hated Capitals and having to now hear about that,  knowing the games they lost were mostly due to self inflicted mistakes and most of all knowing they lost out on the chance to make history which they will probably never get again.   This is tough!  Maybe I will go stand on Grant and pretend the parade is coming to help :)
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