Confirmed with Link: Penguins bring back Cullen

[Empoleon8771]

Just why JR?

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[deathtouchtrample]

Hey its better than bringing back Kunitz!

 

[Chuck Norris Trophy]

What. The. f***. I thought he left Pittsburgh so he can play for his home town team and spend time with his family. And now he is back? I don't understand.

 

[Corvidae]

as a coach, I hope

 

[Sorry]

So we are trading Brassard?

 

[Lomez]

So we are trading Brassard?

This was my first thought. I hope not....

 

[Empoleon8771]

My guess is that Cullen will likely be the 4th line LW to start the season, with Cullen-Sheahan-ZAR as the 4th line. It helps the PK too because Cullen is a proven PKer.

But the problem is that he's just old as ****. Just why?

 

[Tom Hanks]

Just why JR?

Depth C who can play wing on the 4th line and take centre PK duties.

Good move

 

[Empoleon8771]

Depth C who can play wing on the 4th line and take centre PK duties.

Good move

He's also old as dirt, though. I guess it's better than Kunitz, but I guess this is JR's version of re-signing Kunitz.

 

[Ryder71]

I don't like this, his wife must be livid!

 

[Speaking Moistly]

Whaaaaaat?!

 

[Peat]

Giant Cullen fan but I like it. He still had it for Minnesota once he adjusted. He fills a lot of needs and is a safe bet to play our system.

Never a safe bet that he'll still have it the next season at his age but if he does, people will be happy about this in 6 months.

 

[Contender]

Love him as a person, but not in love with the move this season. Hopefully he's given plenty rest in the middle of the season.

 

[TNT87]

Certainly surprise to see him return.

 

[Empoleon8771]

I like the contract, league minimum for a piece like Cullen is very nice.

 

[Tom Hanks]

He's also old as dirt, though. I guess it's better than Kunitz, but I guess this is JR's version of re-signing Kunitz.

If it doesn’t work out he retired and we dump his cap in the minors. Low risk move.

 

[SEALBound]

1yr @ 650k, that's nothing. I'm okay with that.

Great locker room guy. Would love if he transitioned to the front office after this season to sorta replace what Recchi was doing.

4C at best. 13th/14th at worst.

My advice, don't sulk over this.

 

[Gurglesons]

At his pay. I honestly don’t care at all. Brilliant signing at that cost.

 

[Son Goku]

Yessssss

 

[WheresRamziAbid]

Whats not to like. He can give above average 4th line LW or C minute and be a PK C specialist that can be a seiss army knofe in an emergency. Now Brassard doesnt have to PK much if at all.

Imagine Kuhnackl and now imagine.., he is good.

 

[ImporterExporter]

It's the league min. Who cares.

 

[Ryder71]

I like the contract, league minimum for a piece like Cullen is very nice.

League minimum is great, that's the only thing good about it. But I thought he wanted to move home for his family. hmmmm

 

[Scandale du Jour]

They likely signed him to play L4 LW and inevitably play C when we have injuries. He'll also PK and can move up the lineup if needed. He will also sit on some back to backs.

650k for a year so if he sucks... you waive.

No risk. I like it... unless they trade Brassard.

 

[OnMyOwn]

League minimum makes this fine. Replaced easily if he sucks. He’ll be 42 during the season...crazy

 

[DegenX]

Saw that in my timeline ... wut? Are they trading Brassard now?

 

[888 98 twins]

Are people actually not happy with this? It’s the definition of zero risk.

 

[Sideline]

Depth C who can play wing on the 4th line and take centre PK duties.

Good move

Assuming the money is around $1M I think this is a great signing. The Penguins were very thin on proven PK guys that could be trusted to take faceoffs. This is Rowney's replacement and if you don't think this is an improvement I don't know what else you want.