Confirmed with Link: Penguins sign Adam Johnson to 2 year ELC

[mrwirez]

He's the Swiss army knife of prospects.

It would be so great if this kid pans out. Every team sport needs a "utility" man that can step into most situations when unexpected things happen, and for now he's an inexpensive project. I like this approach.

I'm rootin' for the kid!

 

[xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

The best kind of prospect, Free prospect!

Pretty much. Even if he doesn't have the upside of someone like Sprong, any time you can land a relatively solid prospect for free, it's tough to find a downside.

This organization's had a bunch of guys graduate from the prospect pool to the NHL level lately, so it's important to keep grabbing guys in hopes of finding more Guentzels, Rusts, Shearys, etc.

 

[Crafton]

https://www.sbncollegehockey.com/2017/7/6/15929028/adam-johnson-signs-with-pittsburgh-penguins

following the links in that article...so the Pens picked up the #1 and #10 best NHL free agents in college hockey from last season. that's not too shabby.

https://www.sbncollegehockey.com/20...2016-2017-aston-reese-brickley-pionk-kelleher

also maybe makes up for Byron's defection/non-signing/whatever. Here Byron is ranked the #90 best overall prospect in the NCAA and Johnson is the 87th.

https://www.sbncollegehockey.com/20...-in-the-ncaa-86-90-byron-johnson-gates-davies

 

[FreeBobbyFarnham]

Did anyone see him during the development camp? Any thoughts? Does he slide into our #3 prospect slot behind Sprong and ZAR?

If you're talking about forwards I think Lafferty is 3rd.

 

[Son Goku]

87th, this kid will be next to Sid.

 

[Gold Diamond]

Love these free college pickups. If any of DiPauli, Aston-Reese, or Johnson pan out, it's a win.

 

[wej20]

Wonder if he slots in at centre, replacing Dea.

 

[Asuna]

That's from the scout that wanted to draft Guentzel. Nice to hear.

 

[wej20]

That's from the scout that wanted to draft Guentzel. Nice to hear.

Good stuff but would be a huge shock to see him make the team, by the time the season rolls around I expect there to be only one spot open at most.

 

[Shrimper]

His name is boring, thus he is not enticing

His namesake in the UK has already ruined his name.

 

[66-30-33]

Cool, free prospects!

 

[Peat]

His namesake in the UK has already ruined his name.

On the bright side, this one will probably be a better human being.

Probably a better winger too.

 

[Empoleon8771]

https://www.sbncollegehockey.com/2017/7/6/15929028/adam-johnson-signs-with-pittsburgh-penguins



3-4 years ago he was 5-10 and 150 Lbs so the gain in size has definitely helped his strength issues.

That's actually a pretty solid report from the sounds of it, he seems like a good prospect.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

His namesake in the UK has already ruined his name.

My immediate thought too.

 

[Extra Texture]

That's from the scout that wanted to draft Guentzel. Nice to hear.

Ohh yeah. That sounds really good. Cant wait.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Played center, both wing positions, defense, and on the point on the PP in college?

What a bum, he can't even play goal?

 

[Darth Vitale]

https://www.sbncollegehockey.com/2017/7/6/15929028/adam-johnson-signs-with-pittsburgh-penguins

3-4 years ago he was 5-10 and 150 Lbs so the gain in size has definitely helped his strength issues.

Not bad...

The best kind of prospect, Free prospect!

"This is a free prospect... the best kind of propect." lol

Seems like a sneaky-good move. Can't hurt to have guys like this around.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

He drank milk and took his vitamins.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

That's from the scout that wanted to draft Guentzel. Nice to hear.

 

[JTG]

It's hilarious, but I heard about this signing while having a happy hour beer at Cheesecake Factory with my girlfriend - the one waiter and bartender were apparently as big of hockey fans as I am. The waiter sounded like someone who would post here...he was rattling off stats, talking about his skating, and how he's grown a ton in the last few years.

I love these types of prospects for 2 reasons - 1. It lessens the burden of trading picks for help. 2. They are closer to being NHL ready so they can help much sooner than a normal prospect would.

 

[Le Magnifique 66]

https://www.sbncollegehockey.com/2017/7/6/15929028/adam-johnson-signs-with-pittsburgh-penguins



3-4 years ago he was 5-10 and 150 Lbs so the gain in size has definitely helped his strength issues.

That's awesome. Hope he continues his great development

 

[66-30-33]

Can someone tell me who else Scott Bell was a big hand in Pens signing or drafting? if just Guentzel then that could have been a fluke.

 

[madinsomniac]

Free prospect who plays a position of need in the org....

 

[Jacob]

Nice. I've never seen him play but I like the scouting report and his stats last season are solid. Maybe at best a Bryan Rust and at worst a Jayson Megna, and for free.

 

[WayneSid9987]

Theres tons of college highlights and full games on the yt's if you wanna check him out a bit. Just search minnesota duluth hockey and others.

This is another great pickup by us.
He could've been snatched up by another team or played more at college and dominated and would've been one of the top FA's like ZAR was but we convinced him to sign.

Best part is that he's a matured prospect.
Immediately slots in just under Sprong/ZAR on the prospect depth chart.