Confirmed with Link: Penguins sign Dominik Simon (2015 5th Round Pick) to ELC

[Waffle Fries]

This was first mentioned in the development camp thread.

Source:
http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=774911


Can't remember the last time we signed a prospect drafted that late the summer of the draft.

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[wej20]

This was first mentioned in the development camp thread.

Source:
http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=774911


Can't remember the last time we signed a prospect drafted that late the summer of the draft.

It is common for 1st rounders (especially those in the CHL) and I think we might have done it for Harrington but I'm not 100% sure. Simon is a different case though as he's almost 21. Good that it is still a 3 year ELC as hopefully he'll be challenging for a job next year.

 

[Waffle Fries]

It is common for 1st rounders (especially those in the CHL) and I think we might have done it for Harrington but I'm not 100% sure. Simon is a different case though as he's almost 21. Good that it is still a 3 year ELC as hopefully he'll be challenge for a job next year.

Right, that's why I said 'drafted that late.'

You make a good point in that he is older. It'll be interesting to see how he does in WBS this year, assuming he's coming over.

 

[WayneSid9987]

Sorta figured this would happen with him.
Probably ends up in WBS unless he just looks dynamite in camp.

 

[wej20]

Right, that's why I said 'drafted that late.'

You make a good point in that he is older. It'll be interesting to see how he does in WBS this year, assuming he's coming over.

Harrington was a 2nd rounder but he's the only non 1st rounder signed the summer of his draft that I remember.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

Real curious about this guy considering he was a productive player for the Czechs in the last 2 WCs.

 

[wej20]

Sheary - Porter - Rust
Simon - Mouillierat - Kostopoulos
Uher - Rowney - Kuhnhackl
Archibald - Dea - Macaroni
Zlobin, Loney

Lots of depth in WBS, even more if they sign a 4th liner which pushes someone else down to WBS.

 

[Hemsky001]

This kid won't disappoint. One of the best Czechs on this year WC. Very impressive how he managed to outshine far more experienced players. I've said it immediately... HUGE steal for the Pens.

 

[wej20]

This kid won't disappoint. One of the best Czechs on this year WC. Very impressive how he managed to outshine far more experienced players. I've said it immediately... HUGE steal for the Pens.

Is he more of a centre or LWer?

 

[Hemsky001]

Is he more of a centre or LWer?

I would definitely say a LWer.

 

[Zen Arcade]

Interesting player, looking forward to seeing what he can do in WBS.

 

[Shrimper]

I've made my thoughts on this player known, can't wait to see him in action!

 

[Giskard]

Harrington was a 2nd rounder but he's the only non 1st rounder signed the summer of his draft that I remember.

Jarry (2nd rounder) was signed the summer he was drafted.

And on paper Simon should be interesting to see in WBS.

 

[BHD]

Wasn't Sundqvist signed shortly after being drafted?

 

[Vujtek]

Wasn't Sundqvist signed shortly after being drafted?

Sundqvist was signed a day before the rights expired so not really shortly after being drafted

I vaguely remember people panicking over here whether or not he'll sign with us.

 

[Uncle Scrooge]

Based on what i saw from Simon at the WC's he should be a great fit for this team. Fast skater with a pesky style of play. Also packs some skill. He's already close to NHL ready as an energy forward.

To me there's no reason why the Pens shouldn't sign Lapierre. He'd click with Simon IMO.

Perron - Crosby - Hornqvist
Plotnikov - Malkin - Kessel
Kunitz - Sutter - Bennett
Simon - Lapierre - Dupuis
Farnham

 

[BHD]

Sundqvist was signed a day before the rights expired so not really shortly after being drafted

I vaguely remember people panicking over here whether or not he'll sign with us.

I must have a poor memory then.

 

[Zero Pucks]

Sundqvist was signed a day before the rights expired so not really shortly after being drafted

I vaguely remember people panicking over here whether or not he'll sign with us.

Yeah. It was a pretty close call, it was right after Shero had gotten fired. Everyone thought it was going to be Matt Moulson 2.0

 

[Le Magnifique 66]

Wow, the reports have been great so far on him, guess management loves him as well

 

[SEALBound]

I saw on TIOPS "Have the Penguins found Hornqvist 2.0?". Is this who they are talking about?

 

[Jag68Sid87]

Maybe we should hire Martin Straka as our head Euro scout if this kid is the real deal.

 

[GFF]

Maybe we should hire Martin Straka as our head Euro scout if this kid is the real deal.

I would imagine Marty is the reason why we have had a look at him.

I am really excited for this kid. He looks like he can step in a contribute right away with WBS and would be a solid call up and aiming for a spot on the big club next year.

 

[wej20]

Maybe we should hire Martin Straka as our head Euro scout if this kid is the real deal.

He's GM of his club and owns 70% of it.

 

[PenguinTommy]

I saw on TIOPS "Have the Penguins found Hornqvist 2.0?". Is this who they are talking about?

No, it's about Plotnikov

 

[clefty]

Can't remember the last time we signed a prospect drafted that late the summer of the draft.

Tomas Surovy.

Actually, Andy Chiodo.

He's GM of his club and owns 70% of it.

Mark Kelley was the Assistant GM of CSKA when he was our European scout.