{ "blocks": [ { "type": "video", "data": { "url": "https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/video-migration/WprqoZSm.mp4", "streached": true, "controls": true, "caption": "Noel Acciari is starting to hit his stride with the Pittsburgh Penguins and has scored two goals in the last four games.", "image": { "url": "https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/video-migration/WprqoZSm-poster.jpg" }, "cdn": { "service": "jwplayer", "playlistUrl": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/WprqoZSm.m3u8", "sources": [ { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/WprqoZSm.m3u8", "type": "application/vnd.apple.mpegurl" }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/WprqoZSm-PleLi0gz.mp4", "type": "video/mp4", "height": 182, "width": 320, "label": "180p", "bitrate": 305747, "filesize": 2904599, "framerate": 30 }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/WprqoZSm-TPyFHjSz.mp4", "type": "video/mp4", "height": 272, "width": 480, "label": "270p", "bitrate": 434486, "filesize": 4127620, "framerate": 30 }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/WprqoZSm-j3UGax3n.mp4", "type": "video/mp4", "height": 724, "width": 1280, "label": "720p", "bitrate": 1165768, "filesize": 11074800, "framerate": 30 }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/WprqoZSm-KwtrUhfG.m4a", "type": "audio/mp4", "label": "AAC Audio", "bitrate": 114641, "filesize": 1089097 }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/WprqoZSm-hoWDbBur.mp4", "type": "video/mp4", "height": 362, "width": 640, "label": "360p", "bitrate": 456935, "filesize": 4340888, "framerate": 30 }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/WprqoZSm-TcGp53GP.mp4", "type": "video/mp4", "height": 544, "width": 960, "label": "540p", "bitrate": 744513, "filesize": 7072876, "framerate": 30 } ] } } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "As the 2023-24 season reached the quarter mark, one of the biggest issues still surrounding the Pittsburgh Penguins is their lack of success on the power play." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Rocking a 12.5% success rate, the Penguins are one of the least productive teams on the man advantage throughout the entire NHL." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Seven goals on 56 attempts spots them 26^th in the league and eight percentage points behind the league average." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Mike Sullivan and Todd Reirden have tried a few different combinations of players, but the time for small changes is far in the past." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "At this point, with the lack of production, it’s time to just hit the reset button and start experimenting with everything possible." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Whether it be personnel, structure, or both, the Penguins need to dig deep and start throwing everything they can against a wall and seeing what sticks." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Penguins started training camp with Erik Karlsson and Kris Letang on the same blue line, maybe it’s time to give that a go again?" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Why not take a look at a different zone entry system since they looked genuinely nervous at times against the Toronto Maple Leafs?" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "No options should be left off the table here." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Penguins ran plenty of power play drills at their most recent practice, but not too much different in terms of experimentation." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Those who are on those units feel like they’re close to breaking through, and once they do, there’s a real chance they can be one of the most dominating forces in the league." } }, { "id": "lmzwsdj9-yfb480a7", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "playlist.megaphone.fm", "source": "https://playlist.megaphone.fm/?e=STRAB1842423219", "embed": "https://playlist.megaphone.fm/?e=STRAB1842423219", "caption": "", "height": "200", "width": "100%" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Make sure you bookmark Inside the Penguins for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Penguins vs. Predators: Battle of .500" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Panthers to Honor Patric Hornqvist Against Penguins" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Penguins Need Fresh Face on Top Power Play" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "AHL Affiliate Trade for Former Penguins PTO" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Bryan Rust Returns to Penguins Practice and Making Progress" } }, { "type": "list", "data": { "style": "unordered", "items": [ "Subscribe to Inside the Penguins on YouTube", "Follow Inside the Penguins on Twitter: @InsidePenguins" ] } } ] }

Time for Penguins To Open Experiments With Power Play