I don't think he's in a no win situation in anyway at all, he's been put in a position to succeed and even management has stated they just want him to worry about playing his game, not the media or carrying the team like he did in the blue and white, the only way he doesn't win is if he doesn't form chemistry with Crosby or malkin, but he already got 2 goals (albeit preseason goals) and yes they were assisted by Crosby, but look at crosby's point totals, always more assists than goals, he is a playmaker before a scorer and a selfless player in terms of goals, he doesn't care whether its his goal or anyone else's as long as its his teams