Prospect Info: Pittsburgh Penguins Prospects Thread: 2023-2024 Edition

[Gurglesons]

I feel like much like Sprong, people are going to be really disappointed once Yager translates to the NHL. I think he has some upside, but people in here are acting like he is a foundational player. I think if he hits his pure upside he’ll be a top six forward maybe similar to Toffoli or McCann.

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

Yager kinda reminds me of Rust. Don’t mean it in a bad way.

I don't think Yager is NHL ready and not even from a size / strength standpoint. Good prospect, just not there yet.

I like him back in the CHL over the AHL for this reason. Pretty much his entire top end supporting cast will move on and he’ll have to be the “man”.

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

I feel like much like Sprong, people are going to be really disappointed once Yager translates to the NHL. I think he has some upside, but people in here are acting like he is a foundational player. I think if he hits his pure upside he’ll be a top six forward maybe similar to Toffoli or McCann.

I think your hope is he’s an adequate ES 2C that may not elevate linemates but can play with stars and is a weapon on PP1 and can PK.

Similar to a Trocheck maybe- obviously not similar style but usage/career.

Think there’s a good chance he’s a RW or 3C though.

 

[SEALBound]

I feel like much like Sprong, people are going to be really disappointed once Yager translates to the NHL. I think he has some upside, but people in here are acting like he is a foundational player. I think if he hits his pure upside he’ll be a top six forward maybe similar to Toffoli or McCann.

That's fine though. How great would Jared McCann be to have on this roster right now?

If you BFF Hexf*** didn't trade him for a 7th in one of the biggest ED blunders of 2021, we wouldn't be yearning for Yager to be the impact player we really need at the moment.

 

[The GM]

If the pens move up in the draft lottery and keep their pick, whoever they pick is going to suck lol

 

[SEALBound]

If the pens move up in the draft lottery and keep their pick, whoever they pick is going to suck lol

It's 4OV or bust.

Cayden Lindstrom
Tij Iginla
Berkley Catton

all have the potential to be really, really good forwards in the NHL.

We'd probably end up taking the next Puljujarvi or Pouliot though

Tell ya what though, we should be opening up the checkbook to whoever the Dallas Stars scouts are that keep finding these 2nd round gems.

 

[The Old Master]

It's 4OV or bust.

Cayden Lindstrom
Tij Iginla
Berkley Catton

all have the potential to be really, really good forwards in the NHL.

We'd probably end up taking the next Puljujarvi or Pouliot though

Tell ya what though, we should be opening up the checkbook to whoever the Dallas Stars scouts are that keep finding these 2nd round gems.

if we do get the 4 oa i hope we move up.

 

[GilbertSeinfeld]

Just wanted to make sure I posted something on page 69 of this thread.

 

[The Old Master]

Just wanted to make sure I posted something on page 69 of this thread.

good job!

 

[SEALBound]

if we do get the 4 oa i hope we move up.

I don't think there's anyone at 2/3 worth moving up for though. I think after Celebrini, there's easily 3 guys that could do #2. Demidov, Lindstrom, Levshunov...

Just wanted to make sure I posted something on page 69 of this thread.

 

[wej20]

Former Badger Cruz Lucius transfers to Arizona State

Interesting given he's pretty much been a PPG player at Wisconsin.

 

[MrBurghundy]

Not that this means anything as far as his skill is concerned, but I guess it's better to win it than not win it?

 

[Jacob]

Yager kinda reminds me of Rust. Don’t mean it in a bad way.

I like him back in the CHL over the AHL for this reason. Pretty much his entire top end supporting cast will move on and he’ll have to be the “man”.

I kinda don't like that. Moose Jaw looks like they're gonna be terrible, and he'll probably end up being traded at the deadline, which is around the new year.

Yager kinda reminds me of Rust. Don’t mean it in a bad way.

I like him back in the CHL over the AHL for this reason. Pretty much his entire top end supporting cast will move on and he’ll have to be the “man”.

Yeah I figure if he does go back he will be dealt at the deadline, which is around the halfway mark for the CHL. MJ is losing a lot of talent.

 

[eXile3]

I feel like much like Sprong, people are going to be really disappointed once Yager translates to the NHL. I think he has some upside, but people in here are acting like he is a foundational player. I think if he hits his pure upside he’ll be a top six forward maybe similar to Toffoli or McCann.

Handful of years on a cost effective contract I’m fine with those comparisons.

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

Yager reminds me of McCann, to use a very narrow scope of Penguins players. He's definitely not a foundational piece but if you use him correctly, could be a valuable supporting cast piece.

Doubt he's gonna be ready to go NHL-wise for a while. We'd all like to see him come in and wow this camp/pre-season, and I guess there's a chance, but as long as he is developed properly I don't really mind how long it takes. /shrug

 

[Gurglesons]

Handful of years on a cost effective contract I’m fine with those comparisons.

I mean, yeah it’d be great if he was able to have an impact like that in the next two years, but McCann and Sprong didn’t really find their gear until they were 23.

 

[SomeDude]

I hope Yager just absolutely blows the coaching staff

I assumed that was Harkins’ role.