Confirmed with Link: Pens sign Noesen

[Malkinstheman]

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[ownal]

Congrats! Watch him tear it up on L1

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

Come on down, deck chair!

 

[Andy99]

watch him clear and get injured at practice tomorrow...

 

[Empoleon8771]

The only reason this is somewhat surprising is because the Penguins are using up one of their 50 NHL contracts. Are you sure about using one of your last slots (if not the last slot) on a depth forward who's in WBS if you ever manage to get healthy? I'm just not sure about it.

They probably need to move a forward for a pick or an unsigned prospect at some point with this move. I wouldn't complain if they did that with someone like ZAR, I don't consider Noesen a noticeable downgrade on ZAR.

 

[Gurglesons]

The only reason this is somewhat surprising is because the Penguins are using up one of their 50 NHL contracts. Are you sure about using one of your last slots (if not the last slot) on a depth forward who's in WBS if you ever manage to get healthy? I'm just not sure about it.

Meh. We can easily pay someone a pick like we did with Fehr.

 

[Empoleon8771]

Meh. We can easily pay someone a pick like we did with Fehr.

Signing a guy that will be in WBS for you when healthy with the thought that they can just pay to open up that contract slot if they need it doesn't seem like a smart use of roster spots.

 

[Andy99]

The only reason this is somewhat surprising is because the Penguins are using up one of their 50 NHL contracts. Are you sure about using one of your last slots (if not the last slot) on a depth forward who's in WBS if you ever manage to get healthy? I'm just not sure about it.

They probably need to move a forward for a pick or an unsigned prospect at some point with this move. I wouldn't complain if they did that with someone like ZAR, I don't consider Noesen a noticeable downgrade on ZAR.

they can also just terminate a AHL contract of one of the vets there...that would do it

 

[Empoleon8771]

they can also just terminate a AHL contract of one of the vets there...that would do it

That doesn't help with this. WBS does have too many veterans (although that was alleviated somewhat with the Cramarossa trade), but that's a separate issue entirely. The only way to clear a NHL contract slot would be a trade or losing a guy to waivers. It's why guys like Sprong and Goldobin cleared waivers, teams didn't want to take on the additional contract even if they were better than what they had internally.

To add though, I do think Noesen is a solid player:

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

What was the timing on this one? Before or after Hornqvist went down in practice? If it was after, that's a pretty clear indication that he may be on the shelf for a while.

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

What was the timing on this one? Before or after Hornqvist went down in practice? If it was after, that's a pretty clear indication that he may be on the shelf for a while.

It wasn't announced until after the news on Hornqvist. I suspect it's a direct result of that though it's tough to be sure. There are so many injured it could have been in the works ahead of all that, already.

 

[Jacob]

Certainly there’s a way to terminate an NHL deal like say Graham Knott.. probably just buy it out? Or tell Palve to go back to Finland.

Assuming Hallander, Addison, Olund, Legare and Poulin slide / don’t count we’re at 49 with Noesen.

 

[Trade]

frees up ZAR to line one and Noesen to line 4.

 

[Jacob]

Good for him though... from no summer contract offers... to a Dallas camp invite but released.. to an AHL deal from his old junior coach, played lights in the A and now he’s back in the NHL. My expectations are low but I hope he sticks.

 

[Liberty Biberty]

With the injuries we have, do they play him in a somewhat similar role that was working in WB/S, or does he get 4th lined and then they will wonder why he isnt scoring?

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

With the injuries we have, do they play him in a somewhat similar role that was working in WB/S, or does he get 4th lined and then they will wonder why he isnt scoring?

Yeah that's my concern, too.

 

[Pancakes]

The only reason this is somewhat surprising is because the Penguins are using up one of their 50 NHL contracts. Are you sure about using one of your last slots (if not the last slot) on a depth forward who's in WBS if you ever manage to get healthy? I'm just not sure about it.

They probably need to move a forward for a pick or an unsigned prospect at some point with this move. I wouldn't complain if they did that with someone like ZAR, I don't consider Noesen a noticeable downgrade on ZAR.

Noesen was pretty good a few years ago for the Devils. I'm kinda surprised it took him this long to get back to the NHL.

I think he could be a productive player here.

 

[wej20]

Couldn't we just trade a guy for future considerations to free up a slot? or throw in a prospect like Olund?

 

[Gurglesons]

Signing a guy that will be in WBS for you when healthy with the thought that they can just pay to open up that contract slot if they need it doesn't seem like a smart use of roster spots.

Given the injuries I don’t think it is something they wanted to do..

 

[Pancakes]

To add though, I do think Noesen is a solid player:

Yeah Micah is high on him. Could be a low key solid addition to the team.

 

[ncm7772]

Dude - PH went down in practice? Seriously?

 

[Trade]

Dude - PH went down in practice? Seriously?

exactly my reaction as well...it's been ridiculous already but it keeps escalating. i'm gonna start looking into collusion if this keeps happening. someone's gotta pay!

 

[Randy Butternubs]

Good for him. Not sarcasm.

My only concern right now are his PIMs. Hopefully he doesn't make the Pens shorthanded too often.

 

[Fogel]

I think the question is if the Pens get healthy, would he clear waivers back down?

 

[Speaking Moistly]

I think the question is if the Pens get healthy, would he clear waivers back down?

That would depends on what he does in the nhl this time around. They won’t get fully healthy, though.