Matt Puempel

[TheSpinMove]

This guy has been putting up better numbers since the start of the season and for a known goal scorer in his OHL days has been getting a surprising amount of PIMS. Can anyone who gets to sees him in lots of BSens games comment on his play and new found grit?

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[Burrowsaurus]

Havent seen him, But from what ive heard from people that do, in the bingo thread, is that he comes to play every night, snipes. Comes as advertised pretty much. Not to mention hes gaining size. NHL lists him at 6'1 205. to compare..Marian Hossa is listed at 6'1 210.

 

[Benjamin]

13 points in his last 16 games. 10 goals.

 

[MainDotC]

He's a good player but he's not going to get any call up this season in lieu of massive injuries. He's 2 - 3 years away from seeing time in the O.

 

[2XPRO31]

He will probably see time in Ottawa next year.

 

[FrankTousi]

He's a good player but he's not going to get any call up this season in lieu of massive injuries. He's 2 - 3 years away from seeing time in the O.

just like Ceci?

 

[Ski]

I've been observing Matt this season real close and the kid has what it takes..I'm not going into classic cliches, ie: great hands, good vision, yadayada..

Let's just say he's gonna be a top 6 someday..

EDIT: And I will be extremely pissed if he's involved in a trade for a rental I recently have heard

 

[Ski]

just like Ceci?

To be fair a majority, including myself, have been surprised how poised Cody has been so far for the big club..

 

[DJB]

Kid is improving but needs more seasoning for sure. Long term project, no chance he is on the team next season.

 

[Icelevel]

Agree with others. After another full yr in bingo nxt yr in the top 6 and more of a leader he should be ready.
I really like his potential. Cannot be traded. The scoring depth is too shallow now.

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

He's been dynamic lately.

Him and Prince could be perfect 2nd line wingers in a couple years.

 

[Benjamin]

I've been observing Matt this season real close and the kid has what it takes..I'm not going into classic cliches, ie: great hands, good vision, yadayada..

Let's just say he's gonna be a top 6 someday..

EDIT: And I will be extremely pissed if he's involved in a trade for a rental I recently have heard

for PAP?

 

[MainDotC]

just like Ceci?

Like I said, in lieu of injuries. There are already guys ahead of him like Hoffman, SDC, Schneider, Prince, and even JGP and Stone.

 

[Ice-Tray]

Like I said, in lieu of injuries. There are already guys ahead of him like Hoffman, SDC, Schneider, Prince, and even JGP and Stone.

I think you mean to say 'barring' injury. "in lieu" means 'instead of'....

 

[Alfieghetti]

Why are PIMs good again?

 

[elicw10]

This guy has been putting up better numbers since the start of the season and for a known goal scorer in his OHL days has been getting a surprising amount of PIMS. Can anyone who gets to sees him in lots of BSens games comment on his play and new found grit?

He played Junior for the Petes. You learn defensive responsibility, back-checking, and playing with an edge regardless of your role on the team or whether you play that way during the game. Their emphasis is on producing NHL players, not stars, so it is taught to everyone so that even if you are a point producer in the OHL, but you happen to not have a game that translates into NHL offence, there is a chance you stick as a grinder.

 

[Lenny the Lynx]

Why are PIMs good again?

Taking lots of penalties will help him fit into pmacs system

 

[Alfieghetti]

Ah, got it.

 

[starling]

Most of his penalties are fighting majors.

 

[Lenny the Lynx]

Most of his penalties are fighting majors.

Well this is one of those things you can teach young players luckily - I'm sure he can learn to take minors and double minors. He just needs to stop moving his feet so much

 

[BloodRedArmy]

Why are PIMs good again?

This is a hockey forum, right?

Just checking...

 

[Mark Effin Stone]

Jinx thread!

Grady Whittenburg ‏@BSensRadio 43m
No Grant or Puempel on the ice. With Andre Peterson back on the second line, Danny Hobbs looking like he'll center the 3rd line.

 

[operasen]

I've been observing Matt this season real close and the kid has what it takes..I'm not going into classic cliches, ie: great hands, good vision, yadayada..

Let's just say he's gonna be a top 6 someday..

EDIT: And I will be extremely pissed if he's involved in a trade for a rental I recently have heard

I agree. We need to keep all this quality in the system and develop it. The guys who need to move are the roster warmers who have not panned out.