Confirmed Signing with Link: Penguins sign Zach Aston-Reese

[Stad]

A 4th liner on the Penguins is a 2nd liner on the Flyers.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Pretty sure that Detroit have you guys beat there......

Not even remotely close. You don't know how many guys and the quality of guys we have out. You no longer have Dats, he usually eats up a ton of those man games lost.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

I, to be clear, in no way think Aston-Reese will approach anything like the success that Sheary's having (which was surprising to me, I never thought he'd be able to sustain his production like this). But Sheary is exactly why teams are willing to take flyers on undrafted free agents.

Hell, even if Aston-Reese never amounts to anything more than a 4th line grit guy or solid AHL/tweener call-up material, that's a steal for us.

To be honest, not a lot of us thought Sheary would be as good as he is either, most of the comments about Sheary before the playoffs last year was that he was another Gibbons and that's not even kidding, 98% of the board was on that sentiment. This year, we all collectively ate crow on Sheary and I am not ashamed of that. He's proof that those College kids can amount to something.

ZAR is going to be developed the right way, I hear his work ethic is solid and he's a hard working guy, he is already meeting the team 50% of the way with that, the other 50% is opportunity and development and the Pens are no slouches there.

 

[kilowatt]

The rich get richer. Dang

 

[domaug*]

A 4th liner on the Penguins is a 2nd liner on the Flyers.

okay, that made me laugh

 

[SEALBound]

A 4th liner on the Penguins is a 2nd liner on the Flyers.

Awesome.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Somewhere Max Talbot is offended and laughing.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

All the fans of other teams calling this kid a bust, AHL fodder, 4th liner etc do not grasp what this is about.

The Penguins signed a college free agent to an entry level contract. No risk. At worst, he plays minor league hockey and never makes it and the Penguins can bury the entire cap-hit in the AHL.

There is no difference between signing a guy like Auston-Reese or some player drafted in the 5th round except for the fact that Aston-Reese had more teams to choose from.

The Rangers signed Oksanen last year. If he helps out the AHL team, it's still worth it. Not every college free agent should be expected to be a top-6 forward.

 

[SEALBound]

The Rangers signed Oksanen last year. If he helps out the AHL team, it's still worth it. Not every college free agent should be expected to be a top-6 forward.

I wanted Oksanen in the Penguins system for years when he was rockin it with Boston. I really enjoyed watching him. Was sad to see he was bouncing between the ECHL and the AHL.

ZAR is a zero risk, unknown reward signing. I think something the Penguins fans on HF are more (or just as) excited about is that ZAR spoke highly of the Penguins and that their youth development was a big draw. Agents said the Penguins are becoming a destination again for young talent due to it. Considering from 2005 to 2015 we had zero young talent development to speak of, THAT is more exciting than the actual signing IMHO.

 

[brewski420]

I want Oksanen in the Penguins system for years when he was rockin it with Boston. I really enjoyed watching him. Was sad to see he was bouncing between the ECHL and the AHL.

ZAR is a zero reward, unknown reward signing. I think something the Penguins fans on HF are more (or just as) excited about is that ZAR spoke highly of the Penguins and that their youth development was a big draw. Agents said the Penguins are becoming a destination again for young talent due to it. Considering from 2005 to 2015 we had zero young talent development to speak of, THAT is more exciting than the actual signing IMHO.

Exactly! To expect ZAR to be NHL talent may be a long shot but the fact he views the Pens organization as offering a good/best opportunity is the plus.

 

[SEALBound]

Exactly! To expect ZAR to be NHL talent may be a long shot but the fact he views the Pens organization as offering a good/best opportunity is the plus.

The fact that they have tangible results in current players is tremendous moving forward.

If Zach can pull some NHL games, even as a call up, it would be huge for the development program.

Zach is a tree...and a potentially important tree...but I'm looking at the forest and I like what I'm seeing

 

[Dylonus]

Penguins are the current defending Stanley Cups champions. (checkmate Penguins)

Not saying I called it... but....

 

[FreeBobbyFarnham]

Wasn't dressed for tonight's game in LV. Hopefully he's in the lineup tomorrow.

 

[66-30-33]

The fact that they have tangible results in current players is tremendous moving forward.

If Zach can pull some NHL games, even as a call up, it would be huge for the development program.

Zach is a tree...and a potentially important tree...but I'm looking at the forest and I like what I'm seeing

What happens if there is a forest fire?

 

[Bumpus]

Fun thread. Would read again.

 

[WayneSid9987]

Wasn't dressed for tonight's game in LV. Hopefully he's in the lineup tomorrow.

He just got into town last night.
Coaches said he won't play til Tuesday at the earliest.
They want to get him acclimated first.

The Penguins are also expecting the newly-signed Zach Aston-Reese to join the team this morning. However, it’s unlikely that he will see any action until this Tuesday’s game at Mohegan Sun Arena against the Hartford Wolf Pack.

“I think we’re just going to get a couple practices in (for him) before he plays in a game,” Taylor said of Aston-Reese, who led the NCAA in points and goals this season. “We want to see how he is and how he’s feeling. He just got done his season and (needs) to get acclimated.”

 

[mgd525]

What happens if there is a forest fire?

Half the forest burns down like the Pens current line up with injuries ? I'm happy the Pens got a semi promising FA. I really hope they can add a few college UFA D men.....The Pens defensive prospects are about as bad as you can get.

 

[66-30-33]

Half the forest burns down like the Pens current line up with injuries ? I'm happy the Pens got a semi promising FA. I really hope they can add a few college UFA D men.....The Pens defensive prospects are about as bad as you can get.

Then let's sign Healey, the guy who hits too much for his league. Then Vecchione, Ortega, Beauchemin (when Sprong jumps up to WBS). Hopefully within a few years we have another "wave" of kids coming and producing at the NHL level.

 

[Roo Mad Bro]

Wasn't dressed for tonight's game in LV. Hopefully he's in the lineup tomorrow.

I'll be going to the Pens/Phantoms game next weekend so that might be his first game. I'll let you know how he does

 

[RattsSSV]

Congrats to Pens fans, hope he does well.

 

[FreeBobbyFarnham]

He just got into town last night.
Coaches said he won't play til Tuesday at the earliest.
They want to get him acclimated first.

thanks for the info

I'll be going to the Pens/Phantoms game next weekend so that might be his first game. I'll let you know how he does

I'm looking forward to it! thanks

 

[Cherpak]

ZAR with his first professional goal in his first game. Congrats kid!

 

[NUhockey]

He could be an important piece for the Pens sooner than later, really talented forward and the stats aren't empty by any means. This kid can play.

 

[Dying Alive]

He could be an important piece for the Pens sooner than later, really talented forward and the stats aren't empty by any means. This kid can play.

If they lose any more forwards it'll probably be sooner.

 

[SEALBound]

If they lose any more forwards it'll probably be sooner.

He's only on a ATO with WBS. He can't be recalled. I think they'd opt for an emergency call up of Sprong before ZAR. But there's a long list in front of them before they do either.