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

[Randy Butternubs]

23 is pretty old for a college junior.

 

[Peat]

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.

I don't think he's ever been publicly identified with any of them but you're basically looking at USHL and midwestern College picks, as far as I can tell from a quick search. So we're talking Angello, Taylor, Tiffels, Paylychev, Jones, Masonius, and this year Phillips as picks where he's potentially had a hand. I stress the word potentially. And some of those other guys probably had a voice too.

In any case, most of them are far too early to tell, although the first four seem on track.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

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.

He's now a legend regardless.

 

[Zero Pucks]

I guess this makes up for the loss of Byron, hope he busts and Johnson becomes a solid NHL player.

 

[#66]

Looked good in the prospects game. Good skater and instincts but his shot is downright lethal. Happy things worked out for him.

 

[keppel146]

great skater, fast. He definitely gives his full effort and doesn't just float out there. he just needs to work on his hands a little bit, but has good 1v1 dangle potential. I'm sad to see him go, but best of luck to him.

 

[farscape1]

Why isn't Scott Bell still our scout?

 

[keppel146]

Why isn't Scott Bell still our scout?

new assistant coach for the gophers.

 

[Dying Alive]

23 is pretty old for a college junior.

Based on this article he played in the USHL until he aged out then went to college so that's probably why he's a few years behind.

 

[Tender Rip]

There is no downside. There can be no negative take. Rejoice. This is rare.

 

[farscape1]

new assistant coach for the gophers.

Thanks. Sounds like a big loss to the Pens.

 

[WayneSid9987]

https://youtu.be/hqs1yxbmuCo?t=2h2m38s

This whole game was pretty good. Definitely an explosive skater.

https://youtu.be/hqs1yxbmuCo?t=1h19m56s

Lead UMD with 8 SOG or Shot Attempts, i believe.

 

[66-30-33]

So will he be on WBS 1st line?

 

[The Old Master]

So will he be on WBS 1st line?

I would have to split up aj and sprong....too many shooters and not enough diggers. imo
edit; this is from one who has never seen the kid play

 

[JTG]

WBS should be pretty good.

 

[Jacob]

It'd depend on what position they want him to settle in at, but right now I have him pretty far down the depth chart. Just a lotta guys in WB/S that are established AHL players and many with NHL experience, unlike Johnson.

He'll probably start on a lower line and move up with injuries and callups.

 

[Asuna]

WBS should be pretty good.

they always are. we just take their best players by the time their playoffs come around

 

[WayneSid9987]

WBS should be pretty good.

They have alot of matured ncaa youth now but it's encouraging what Donatelli was able to do with those types last year. Specifically Jake and Bleuger and to a lesser extent Prow. All 3 progressed nicely last season and Donatelli had a big part in it. DiPauli could never really get into a groove cuz of injuries.

Now, for new NCAA'ers, he has ZAR, Johnson, Tiffels, Josephs, Zink added to the mix.

They'll again be a very quick team up front but they're a little slower/bigger/meaner on the back end. If Bengtsson can make his way back they'd have a pretty nice mix on D though.

 

[JTG]

They have alot of matured ncaa youth now but it's encouraging what Donatelli was able to do with those types last year. Specifically Jake and Bleuger and to a lesser extent Prow. All 3 progressed nicely last season and Donatelli had a big part in it. DiPauli could never really get into a groove cuz of injuries.

Now, for new NCAA'ers, he has ZAR, Johnson, Tiffels, Josephs, Zink added to the mix.

They'll again be a very quick team up front but they're a little slower/bigger/meaner on the back end. If Bengtsson can make his way back they'd have a pretty nice mix on D though.

I don't envision Sprong down there long, but he even has his superstar AHL'er in Sprong.

 

[Don'tcry4mejanhrdina]

There is no downside. There can be no negative take.

That sounds like a challenge to this board.

 

[Dread Pirate Roberts]

That sounds like a challenge to this board.

**** this guy! If he was a real prospect, he'da played for the Gophers! If he could actually play a position, they'da found the one he could play and left him there! He's not fast enough/not skilled enough/not gritty enough/too gritty! He's not good enough to be the 3C so what's the point of signing him?!


Just kidding. If Mario and Scott Bell both like him, he's worth trying for free.

 

[sf expat71]

There is no downside. There can be no negative take. Rejoice. This is rare.

I can't believe we're wasting a precious contract spot on this guy, we can only have 50! JR clearly knows nothing about hocket!!!

 

[Ugene Magic]

they always are. we just take their best players by the time their playoffs come around

Haha.

I was thinking the same thing.

These kind of guys are what can make losing certain roster players bearable and keep the speed domination moving forward.

 

[Liquid Gel]

I can't believe we're wasting a precious contract spot on this guy, we can only have 50! JR clearly knows nothing about hocket!!!

Hocket is the best sport.

Geez, my auto-correct kept changing ithe word to hockey.

 

[jmelm]

I know he can play multiple F positions, but does anyone know what position he actually played in college last year?