Confirmed Signing with Link: [PIT] Brock McGinn signs with the Penguins (4 years, $2.75M AAV)

[Icarium]

Is PKing really a concern with Blueger, Carter, Aston-Reese, and Kapanen?

That depends. Do you think 68.5% PK on the road is good because that's what we had last season?

 

[FunkySeeFunkyDo]

Is he a good penalty killer?

yes

 

[DrDangles]

Perfect replacement for Tanev and comes in a bit cheaper, very happy with this signing.

 

[MMANumminen]

Dang..perfect 3rd line energy player with some scoring instinct. Good pick by Pens

 

[bossram]

Perfect replacement for Tanev and comes in a bit cheaper, very happy with this signing.

Yep. younger and cheaper Tanev replacement. Not bad.

 

[BHD]

Capable, yes. He’s not a PK anchor or anything, but he played regularly on a pretty good unit.

So, how does he earn a living then?

 

[tarheelhockey]

So, how does he earn a living then?

He's a professional hockey player.

 

[AhoLottaLove]

He's a great penalty killer and tough as nails. I'll miss you Brock

 

[BHD]

He's a professional hockey player.

Yes, but what keeps him in the lineup? I.e., grinder, PKer, two-way player, middle-six guy, etc.

 

[MMC]

 

[tarheelhockey]

Yes, but what keeps him in the lineup? I.e., grinder, PKer, two-way player, middle-six guy, etc.

All of the above, no sarcasm.

He’s not an offensive driver, but he chips in. He’s not a Danault-type defensive presence, but he chips in. Not a letter-wearer but he leads by example. Not a massive hitter, but a physical presence. He grinds, occasionally fights, plays within his abilities, doesn't take nights off.

Definition of the middle-6 winger who is made for playoff hockey.

 

[Misery74]

As a Caps fan, I hate this signing.

 

[PensandCaps]

Yes, but what keeps him in the lineup? I.e., grinder, PKer, two-way player, middle-six guy, etc.

He's an annoying bitch to play against

 

[kerrabria]

That depends. Do you think 68.5% PK on the road is good because that's what we had last season?

Didn't Carter play like 10 games while both Blueger and ZAR missed significant time and Kap wasn't used on the PK?

 

[Jerkbait]

Yep. younger and cheaper Tanev replacement. Not bad.

Slower , less hits per game and less offensive punch . At 6 foot he dont have the size pitt was looking for but comes a bit cheaper. I hope this isn't their physical presence they talked about

 

[Gurglesons]

Slower , less hits per game and less offensive punch . At 6 foot he dont have the size pitt was looking for but comes a bit cheaper. I hope this isn't their physical presence they talked about

As per usual, you have no clue what you are talking about.

McGinn is much more established offensively than Tanev.

 

[Jerkbait]

Nice rebound signing after 2 poor ones for Pittsburgh.

What you dont think Simon is gonna get 30 goals with sid ??? But his advanced stats are soooo good..LOL..thisnis is their replacement for McCann?

 

[Jerkbait]

As per usual, you have no clue what you are talking about.

McGinn is much more established offensively than Tanev.

Yes less points in more games makes you more established!!!
Slower? Check
Less hits per game ? Check
Seems spot on.

 

[JuJu Mobb]

Is he elite again?

Is Brock McGinn elite again?

 

[TimmyD]

What you dont think Simon is gonna get 30 goals with sid ??? But his advanced stats are soooo good..LOL..thisnis is their replacement for McCann?

No this is their Tanev replacement…Jared McCann is nothing special

 

[Discipline Daddy]

All of the above, no sarcasm.

He’s not an offensive driver, but he chips in. He’s not a Danault-type defensive presence, but he chips in. Not a letter-wearer but he leads by example. Not a massive hitter, but a physical presence. He grinds, occasionally fights, plays within his abilities, doesn't take nights off.

Definition of the middle-6 winger who is made for playoff hockey.

Exactly. I just wanted to pile on. Brock is a consummate team player. Fans will love him. He is an absolute foot soldier. For 5 games a year, you'll be pretty sure Brock will pot 30 goals. He can wow you with an elite shot. But most of the time his hands aren't good enough. He is capable of playing on your top line - not a top line player, mind you - and can bury easy chances. He did that some with Aho and Turbo, just collecting easy goals after a beautiful seam pass. What I love best about Brock is he never makes a defensive mistake. He is always doing the right thing in the defensive zone. He is tough as nails and will play through any injury. One time Brind'Amour low key called him out and said that Brock played through injury better than anyone he knew other than himself.

 

[Unsustainable]

I’ve never once questioned Brocks work ethic on the ice. He’s a player whose been a long time player for the Canes, going to miss him for sure

 

[Roboturner913]

bottom 6 playoff warrior. Good signing for them. I will miss him.

 

[Drake1588]

This is a great signing for Pittsburgh.

 

[Jerkbait]

No this is their Tanev replacement…Jared McCann is nothing special

I was referring to Simon....you think Simon replaces Jared McCann?