#marcus pettersson

[idontlikeem]

yeah so that’s sid’s laugh and sid who’s filming. mister stark i don’t feel so good.

if it’s not sid i don’t want to know. it sounds exactly like his laugh and so TO ME it’s him.

#sidney crosby #evgeni malkin #penguins mate for life #noel acciari #marcus pettersson #pittsburgh penguins #HELLO???

[robindrake13]

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#evgeni malkin #marcus pettersson #noel acciari #geno's golf adventures are continuing this summer i see... #look how happy he is 😍😍 #mama i love him

[goatisbetheres]

The Penguins, Boston Bruins, Carolina Hurricanes, and Washington Capitals have already started the process of implementing optional neck protection for players, a Penguins and league source told The Athletic. The collective aim is to stock up on multiple available forms of equipment for players, at their choosing, to test during practices.

The sooner the better, several Penguins players said on Tuesday.

“Not wait until training camp,” Evgeni Malkinsaid. “Do it now. Maybe players will like, maybe not. Our choice, you know?

“But, yes, wear in practice, see what feels good. Maybe not same thing like big pad for neck. But if shirt or cover like for socks and wrists, let’s try. Not wait.”

The death of Johnson, who died after his neck was cut by a skate blade during a collision in an English league game on Saturday, sparked Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas and coach Mike Sullivan to discuss the pros and cons of bringing neck protection gear into the club’s equipment mix. Advised by members of the equipment staff on details to consider — not only comfort but also how the protective element would look on players — Dubas reached out to the league and suggested head equipment manager Jon Taglianetti inquire with manufacturers.

Currently, manufacturers offer neck guards and base layer tops that prevent or lessen the severity of cuts.

“We’re in the process right now of trying to talk to our players about some protective equipment in those vulnerable areas,” Sullivan said. He added the Penguins’ minor-league affiliates, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL) and Wheeling Nailers (ECHL), are now required to wear a form of neck and wrist guards.

The Penguins — because Johnson was once one of their own — want to set an example that could eventually lead to neck protection becoming mandatory in the NHL. However, that would require the league and its Players’ Association to reach an agreement, which is unlikely this season.

Even procuring options for players with which to experiment sooner than later comes with challenges. Specifically, a Penguins source said, the club is having “a hard time getting stuff” because of high demand in the wake of Johnson’s death.

“Of course, we’re talking about it now,” Kris Letang said. “But there’s a reason why kids are wearing it, you know?

“There’s always going to be accidents. But if you can minimize the risk and if they can find something that’s going to be comfortable for the guys to play with, it should be an experiment.

“I don’t know how it’s going to play out. But I’d probably try something.”

Like Pettersson, Letang sat at his locker on Tuesday and found it impossible not to think about Johnson while discussing the neck protection topic. He’s proud his organization, the only one he’s known over 18 NHL seasons, is attempting to lead by example.

“But it shouldn’t just be the Penguins,” he said. “Everybody should (be) trying something.

“We all know what happened (to Johnson). We should try to prevent something like that from happening again if it can be done.”

this is so important

also this tweet

#pittsburgh penguins #adam johnson #kris letang #marcus pettersson #evgeni malkin

[intheupside]

pittsburgh penguins kindergarten

#erik karlsson #rickard rakell #marcus pettersson #pittsburgh penguins

[tysonhos]

the boys are flirting

#pittsburgh penguins #kris letang #erik karlsson #tristan jarry #marcus pettersson #po joseph #pens lb

[hunterrrs]

it’s his night

#WE LOVE TO SEE IT #lars eller #kris letang #marcus pettersson #pittsburgh penguins #pens lb

[maljic]

Marcus with the OT winner

#marcus pettersson #pittsburgh penguins

[goaliekisses]

tanger jumping into dumo’s arm. geno hitting kris. sid bashing geno in the head. marcus shaking sid. beautiful.

#THEY LOVE ONE OTHER SO MUCH #pittsburgh penguins #pens lb #kris letang #sidney crosby #evgeni malkin #marcus pettersson

[sportsthoughts]

Marcus Pettersson mic'd up in New Jersey - 2/4/24

#this is a fun one #marcus pettersson #pittsburgh penguins #pens lb

[robindrake13]

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#pens lb #pittsburgh penguins #sidney crosby #reilly smith #marcus pettersson #erik karlsson #rickard rackell #j watches pens

[reavenedges-lies]

* Note Tom Wilson from the WSH Capitals has also been seen wearing wrist & neck protection today. TJ Oshie's brand warroad now has options with built in protection. As of now he doesn't know if he'll wear it during tonight's game but Aktell is asking about protection options and Oshie may also be wearing it

#pens lb #pittsburgh penguins #erik karlsson #marcus pettersson #ryan graves #lars eller #11/02/23 #washington capitals #caps lb #tom wilson

[intheupside]

#po joseph #evgeni malkin #sidney crosby #marcus pettersson #rickard rakell #pittsburgh penguins

[tysonhos]

what’s the tea girls??

#pittsburgh penguins #sidney crosby #marcus pettersson

[hunterrrs]

when your hockey team is a giant polycule

#pittsburgh penguins #marcus pettersson #sidney crosby #evgeni malkin #pens lb

[maljic]

the way Marcus grabs Tavares?

#marcus pettersson #pittsburgh penguins