Recalled/Assigned: Penguins have recalled Jayson Megna

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

At least they're trying something a little different. Hopefully it pays dividends.

 

[DegenX]

Maatta staying, Megna getting called up

ok what the **** is going

Maybe?

 

[td_ice]

Both Gibbons and Megna have been stellar on the Pk this year. And Gibbons could have easily been the one recalled. Both have great speed. (Gibbons is incredibly fast.) And when they have been paired together, they both have shined this season.

Megna is not banger by any means, but is gritty in that he won't shy away from contact, and he will go to the dirty areas. He has really improved from last season. He is starting to "get it", and I think the game has slowed down for him mentally. As he is making better reads/decisions. So has Gibbons. They look the best in a Pk role, when there is more ice, and can use their speed to pressure and stretch the PP unit when they get the puck.

 

[wej20]

I'll be shocked if he's given any PK time though.

 

[Le Magnifique 66]

Maybe?

Not really. Martin just like Bylsma is old mentality and trusts his veterans a lot more then his rookies. You watch come playoff time. Hab fans use to complain about that all the time of him always playing the Gionta and Gomez and never the youngsters

As for Megna we have nothing to lose and I like what I saw from him during pre season

 

[Darth Vitale]

Fear the Smegna. Seriously if it gets Engo off the F lines and moves one of Gladams off the 3rd line, I'm happy.

 

[Zen Arcade]

I haven't been able to catch any WBS games this year, has Megna simplified his game, td?

Skill and effort was never an issue, just decision making.

 

[td_ice]

I haven't been able to catch any WBS games this year, has Megna simplified his game, td?

Skill and effort was never an issue, just decision making.

Yeah, he has Zen. Both him and Gibbons have played much smarter. As last year, both seemed to lack "hockey sense", but now their decisions with and without the puck are much better. Getting a full year of pro hockey under their belt has obviously benefitted.

 

[WhatsaMaatta]

Because he's always wanted to be a 4th line winger?

Or because he played pretty solid hockey last year and it must seem like every other young guy is getting a chance when he was called a top 4 dman.

 

[PensBandwagonerNo272*]

Maybe?

Was my initial thought, yeah

Either way, I would say that Bylsma is getting influenced by others to a greater extent this year, be it assistants, management, owners

 

[Jag68Sid87]

Was my initial thought, yeah

Either way, I would say that Bylsma is getting influenced by others to a greater extent this year, be it assistants, management, owners

It's early.

 

[PensFanSince1989]

What's Neals status? He dead?

 

[td_ice]

It's early.

A bit off topic from Megna, but related to possible changes in philosophy from the coaching staff. I thought this was a good read.


http://triblive.com/sports/joestarkey/4925090-74/bylsma-coach-penguins#axzz2ifHAZSDj

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

What's Neals status? He dead?

Just the standard BS. Week-to-week. No updates. No timetable. Not practicing.

No word on what is actually wrong with him, of course. Much less what caused it.

 

[orby]

Megna has some upside, so I'm curious to see how he does at the NHL level. He definitely impressed me at the black and gold game last season, anyway.

 

[Mr Jiggyfly]

They recalled the professional practice player?

Nice. He's the only skill fwd beyond BB I'm excited about, assuming he stops being a pro practice player.

Megna has some sick skill and could flourish with a guy like Malkin. He can beat guys 1-1, has good speed, slick hands and dishes well. Also has scored some nice goals in front of the net, so he isn't a perimeter player.

So I'm sure he will play on the fourth line.

He has a chance to be a legit top six skill winger, honestly. It's just his decision making is comically bad at times so don't get your hopes up either.

 

[Frederick Stanley]

What's Neals status? He dead?

 

[Freeptop]

They recalled the professional practice player?

Nice. He's the only skill fwd beyond BB I'm excited about, assuming he stops being a pro practice player.

Megna has some sick skill and could flourish with a guy like Malkin. He can beat guys 1-1, has good speed, slick hands and dishes well. Also has scored some nice goals in front of the net, so he isn't a perimeter player.

So I'm sure he will play on the fourth line.

He has a chance to be a legit top six skill winger, honestly. It's just his decision making is comically bad at times so don't get your hopes up either.

Take it how you will, but Megna practiced with the third line today:

Pittsburgh Penguins ‏@penguins 4h
#Pens lines at practice: Kunitz-Crosby-Dupuis, Jokinen-Malkin-Kobasew, Glass-Sutter-Megna, Adams-Vitale-Engelland. The 7 D rotated.

I'm not really sure what happened to Jeffrey, though...

 

[IcedCapp]

They recalled the professional practice player?

Nice. He's the only skill fwd beyond BB I'm excited about, assuming he stops being a pro practice player.

Megna has some sick skill and could flourish with a guy like Malkin. He can beat guys 1-1, has good speed, slick hands and dishes well. Also has scored some nice goals in front of the net, so he isn't a perimeter player.

So I'm sure he will play on the fourth line.

He has a chance to be a legit top six skill winger, honestly. It's just his decision making is comically bad at times so don't get your hopes up either.

Sounds like he'll fit right in with Geno!

 

[Fire Shero*]

After he fails does Shero get back involved with waiver pickups? We would use another Cal O'Reilly or Zach Boychuk.

 

[UnrealMachine]

They recalled the professional practice player?

Between the wiffle ball games, mustache competitions and training-related injuries, I'd say it's about time we added a little professionalism to our practices.

 

[MtlPenFan]

Maybe?

LOL not even close. If you're looking for a guy who gives young guys a chance, JM is NOT that guy.

 

[MtlPenFan]

They recalled the professional practice player?

Nice. He's the only skill fwd beyond BB I'm excited about, assuming he stops being a pro practice player.

Megna has some sick skill and could flourish with a guy like Malkin. He can beat guys 1-1, has good speed, slick hands and dishes well. Also has scored some nice goals in front of the net, so he isn't a perimeter player.

So I'm sure he will play on the fourth line.

He has a chance to be a legit top six skill winger, honestly. It's just his decision making is comically bad at times so don't get your hopes up either.

So he's Russ Courtnall? Not trying to be funny, just trying to gauge his hockey I.Q.

 

[HandshakeLine]

Or because he played pretty solid hockey last year and it must seem like every other young guy is getting a chance when he was called a top 4 dman.

Except Megna is not a blueliner. So, what's your point?

 

[EVGENIMERLIN]

They recalled the professional practice player?

Nice. He's the only skill fwd beyond BB I'm excited about, assuming he stops being a pro practice player.

Megna has some sick skill and could flourish with a guy like Malkin. He can beat guys 1-1, has good speed, slick hands and dishes well. Also has scored some nice goals in front of the net, so he isn't a perimeter player.

So I'm sure he will play on the fourth line.

He has a chance to be a legit top six skill winger, honestly. It's just his decision making is comically bad at times so don't get your hopes up either.

Jiggy, how much of the poor decision making would you say is based on him being such a late bloomer? Is it mainly inexperience or does he seem to lack a solid Hockey IQ? He has the hands and speed so hopefully he can simplify his decision making