Confirmed with Link: Blake Comeau signs with Penguins (1 Year/$700k)

[Malkin4Top6Wingerz]

I remember Comeau taking some really horrendous penalties against us in the CBJ series, but it would seem like an abberation as his overall PIM totals are on the lower side. As long as he keeps that to a minimum this would seem like a very good value signing. It's about time our 4th line has emphasized puck possession over physicality. I also like that he's shown offensive touch to the tune of 24 goals in 2011, and he didn't have a wildly overachieving shooting percentage either. Wouldn't be at all surprised to see him play all over the lineup during the season, especially as injuries inevitably strike.

 

[madinsomniac]

-----------------Gm gl as pnts +/- Pim Shots Sh%
Adams Career 881 54 99 153 -81 639 867 6.2
ComeauCareer 422 72 92 164 -52 223 753 9.6

I take it

 

[clefty]

I remember Comeau taking some really horrendous penalties against us in the CBJ series, but it would seem like an abberation as his overall PIM totals are on the lower side. As long as he keeps that to a minimum this would seem like a very good value signing. It's about time our 4th line has emphasized puck possession over physicality. I also like that he's shown offensive touch to the tune of 24 goals in 2011, and he didn't have a wildly overachieving shooting percentage either. Wouldn't be at all surprised to see him play all over the lineup during the season, especially as injuries inevitably strike.

Of the six NHL players JR's added since Friday, Christian Ehrhoff had the most PIMs last season with 38.

We've definitely (finally) identified our taking penalties as a problem.

 

[cygnus47]

Goc and Comeau will be the best 4th liners in years, excluding the 2013 deadline.

 

[Jacob]

It'll be nice having a 4th line that isn't trapped in its own zone 75% of the time and is lucky to get the puck over the red line.

 

[cygnus47]

It'll be nice having a 4th line that isn't trapped in its own zone 75% of the time and is lucky to get the puck over the red line.

And now we'll be able to consistently clear the puck on the PK. And get some more shorties too.

 

[td_ice]

It'll be nice having a 4th line that isn't trapped in its own zone 75% of the time and is lucky to get the puck over the red line.

Amen.

 

[Terrapin]

Here's our 4th line muscle acquisition. Bear in mind Sidney Crosby once roughed Nisky up. Meaning, as it stands now, Sid is still the physically toughest player on this team (unless Bortuzzo plays). That is embarrassing.

 

[Zen Arcade]

Niskanen beat the tar out of Brad Marchand too, doesn't mean Marchand isn't an effective pest.

 

[penguins2946*]

I would be pretty down with a Uher-Goc-Comeau 4th line next year, with Payerl as an extra forward and Megna playing top line minutes in the AHL.

 

[clefty]

I don't think Dominik Uher is very good.

 

[Randy Butternubs]

You're a fool if you think Comeau was brought in to fight.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

Here's our 4th line muscle acquisition. Bear in mind Sidney Crosby once roughed Nisky up. Meaning, as it stands now, Sid is still the physically toughest player on this team (unless Bortuzzo plays). That is embarrassing.

Why would you think that?

 

[Zen Arcade]

I don't think Dominik Uher is very good.

Nah, Uher is just coming off his second pro season and has shown steady improvement. I still think he'll be a solid bottom six guy

 

[jmelm]

You're a fool if you think Comeau was brought in to fight.

It's true that Comeau certainly was not brought in to fight, but we are still sorely lacking in the toughness & physicality department.

 

[Darth Vitale]

Comeau's best attribute: he's not Tanner Glass.

 

[AZPenguins]

Solid signing, he's physical and not completely inept offensively. Also a bit of a pest, he also fills the male pattern baldness void left by Reirden.

I don't think the importance of this can be stressed enough.

 

[NatureBoy]

Comeau's best attribute: he's not Tanner Glass.

That alone makes it a good signing, at half the price (!!!) of Glass in New York.

 

[Zen Arcade]

I know about the Letang hit, but the hit that concussed Comeau was an awkward hit by Talbot that came in the same game where Johnson one punched DiPietro.

Comeau got up and challenged Max to a fight, which Talbot declined and things got stupid.

 

[Uncle Machete]

If you're still wondering why we signed him:

http://www.extraskater.com/players/dashboard?min_gp=50&team=cbj&season=2013

197 hits in 61 games. And can actually do something good with the puck. For 700K. That's 300K LESS than he was previously signed for.

Astute signing.

 

[WVP]

Damn we have a lot of guys on 1 way deals. Goc, Comeau, even Adams (hard to remember he's still here). Should be a hungry 4th line, unlike what we had in the past 2 years.

Also, Martin, Ehrhoff, MAF, Greiss - all playing for contracts. Will be some motivated players plus more flexibility next summer.

 

[The Underboss]

From an Isles standpoint, can take untimely penalties.

 

[radapex]

From an Isles standpoint, can take untimely penalties.

He did the same with the BJs in the playoffs. But he'll have limited minutes on the 4th line, so not many opportunities to take said penalties.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

From an Isles standpoint, can take untimely penalties.

I recall some Isles fans were also predicting a 30 goal season from him following his 24 goal outburst. Hopefully he fulfills that potential with the Pens instead.

 

[Zero Pucks]

I recall some Isles fans were also predicting a 30 goal season from him following his 24 goal outburst. Hopefully he fulfills that potential with the Pens instead.

Haha. I remember someone suggesting on here that we should trade Staal for Comeau at one point.