Claimed off Waivers: [PIT] Penguins claim F Jansen Harkins off waivers from the Jets

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[Kcoyote3]

Not real unless I know how much in real dollars, down to the cent, this cost the Penguins.

 

[Howie Hodge]

Notable to me simply because I met his father and Uncle when I was working down in Cleveland.

Todd had just been drafted by Clagary, and they worked out at my gym.

Otherwise, an unremarkable transition.

However, as I have met the family; I wish Jansen nothing but the best in Pittsburgh!

 

[heretik27]

GL in Pittsburgh Harkins!

 

[MS]

Harkins was the single best AHL player I saw last year (have streaming package) - watched 5 or 6 Moose games and every time I was left confused how he wasn’t in the NHL. Nice pickup for Pittsburgh’s bottom 6.

 

[jetsv2]

Harkins was the single best AHL player I saw last year (have streaming package) - watched 5 or 6 Moose games and every time I was left confused how he wasn’t in the NHL. Nice pickup for Pittsburgh’s bottom 6.

Because he played amazing on the Moose and then played like a typical 13th forward in the NHL. He is going to end up as one of those guys who could dominate the AHL but never translate that success to the NHL.

 

[gojetsgo]

he's very good for 2-3 games then becomes invisible until he's taken out of the lineup, if he can figure out how to maintain his level of play then he will be fine but idk how likely that is at this point

 

[Breakers]

I remember in his draft year, the camera was literally focused directly on Harkins when Vancouver picked in the first round

It seemed like everyone thought he was gonna be a Vancouver draft pick, or some rumor picked up steam

 

[uncleben]

Not real unless I know how much in real dollars, down to the cent, this cost the Penguins.

For those interested, this cost Pittsburgh $15,000, paid to Winnipeg and not counted against the cap.



Season total: $206,250
5 claims

 

[MS]

Because he played amazing on the Moose and then played like a typical 13th forward in the NHL. He is going to end up as one of those guys who could dominate the AHL but never translate that success to the NHL.

It’s obviously a small sample size but his possession numbers (55% corsi) relative to his usage (33% zone starts) were freaking outstanding in Winnipeg last year.

 

[jetsv2]

It’s obviously a small sample size but his possession numbers (55% corsi) relative to his usage (33% zone starts) were freaking outstanding in Winnipeg last year.

As you said it was a small sample. I've watched every game he has played in the NHL, he plays 1-2 good games then vanishes for 5-6, he is horribly inconsistent. He is 26, at this point he is what he is and expecting him to suddenly change is unrealistic.

 

[Empoleon8771]

This move is definitely interesting, I would much rather gamble on someone like Harkins over playing Hinostroza in the same role.

His analytics were monstrously good in the NHL last year and he was also a monster in the AHL last year, so it wouldn't be too surprising for him to put it all together. It probably won't pan out to being anything special, but this is a really nice lottery ticket for the Penguins it seems.

 

[MS]

As you said it was a small sample. I've watched every game he has played in the NHL, he plays 1-2 good games then vanishes for 5-6, he is horribly inconsistent. He is 26, at this point he is what he is and expecting him to suddenly change is unrealistic.

There is literally no such thing as a 10-minute 4th liner who manages to look great/noticeable every night. If your ‘bad’ games are quietly low-eventing 10 minutes mostly in the right end of the rink, that’s actually excellent.

 

[jetsv2]

There is literally no such thing as a 10-minute 4th liner who manages to look great/noticeable every night. If your ‘bad’ games are quietly low-eventing 10 minutes mostly in the right end of the rink, that’s actually excellent.

Well then Pittsburgh fans can enjoy watching him now, and in 50 games when he is in the press box or back on waivers everyone will forget about him again.

 

[deleted user]

I like it.

 

[Gabe Kupari]

Good luck. Maybe he finally puts it all together but pre season star every year then after 5 games in the regular season goes invisible

 

[PensandCaps]

Watched him a bit on the Jets. He has some potential, imo.

 

[KrisLetAngry]

Basically the Penguins have waiver fodder going to be sent down. Added competition if he can compete he has a shot at the main roster. His play then will determine if he stays after Guentzel is healthy.

 

[Zirakzigil]

No risk pick up. I like it. Hope Dubas goes after a gritty defenseman now.

 

[Atoyot]

Because he played amazing on the Moose and then played like a typical 13th forward in the NHL. He is going to end up as one of those guys who could dominate the AHL but never translate that success to the NHL.

He was perfectly fine when he played for the Jets. Wasn't a fit here for whatever reason. Best of luck to him in Pittsburgh.

 

[han316]

Capable player with NHL skills but can't seem to think the game fast enough. Hopefully a change of scenery is all he needs so i wish him good luck.

 

[WolfgangPuck]

Didn’t do much for the Jets
Monster season with the Moose when send down
Deserves a second chance with another team

 

[Jets]

âï¸ Harkins pass to Giroux

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[Bounces R Way]

Seems like an ideal Mike Sullivan style bottom 6er. Whether that's a good thing or a bad thing is up for debate.

 

[biturbo19]

Seems like a good claim for the Penguins. Kind of a "nothing" player who can go invisible...but the Penguins bottom-6 could probably use a guy like that over some of the other options.