Pittsburgh Penguins Prospects Thread

[FreeBobbyFarnham]

Murder him.

Woahhhh.

Stay clear of the red dots.

 

[Shaffer]

What can we do to make Dahlen fall to the mid 2nd? Some kind of rumor?

Not an attitude problem, because then we wouldn’t pick him either . . .

 

[Peat]

Woahhhh.

Stay clear of the red dots.

We'll just fake it then pick the rights for his "miraculous" resurrection.

 

[HandshakeLine]

There has to be something egregious that we just don't know about. Perhaps he wears socks with sandals or thinks Godfather 3 is the only good movie in the trilogy or puts ketchup on steak (that he orders well done).

Now, now, he's not a war criminal.

 

[Jacob]

Niagara was eliminated tonight, Miletic can join WB/S now.

Might be a while for Bellerive, they’re up 3-1 in their series.

 

[JimmyTwoTimes]

Niagara was eliminated tonight, Miletic can join WB/S now.

Might be a while for Bellerive, they’re up 3-1 in their series.

And Miletic can be on WBS next year right?

 

[WayneSid9987]

And Miletic can be on WBS next year right?

He's a pro for good now.
Turns 21 next month, i believe.
So he'll be in Wilkes or Wheeling next season. Pretty likely Wilkes.

 

[Jacob]

Yes, he’s too old for juniors now.

 

[deakka]

Linus Olund scored for the 2nd straight exhibition game for Sweden.

Im pretty sure he will soon be cut from the team anyway when NHL players starting to arrive.

I read hes leaving his SHL team Brynas, but i havent seen any confirmation as to where he will play next season. Would think WBS, but you never know. Maybe hes going to another team in Sweden.

 

[JimmyTwoTimes]

We are really gonna have a logjam at forward with all of these guys. And not really any spots in the lineup right now for the guys who are ready...to step in.

Expecting some trades this offseason and beyond..for dmen.

 

[StaalForOne]

Yea, it would be nice to move some prospect forwards for similar calibre D prospects.

 

[Peat]

Niagara was eliminated tonight, Miletic can join WB/S now.

Might be a while for Bellerive, they’re up 3-1 in their series.

Lethbridge eliminated Brandon in 5, dunno who they play next. Bellerive is now at 8G 18A in 10, 6th in the WHL.

 

[wheelz87]

Lethbridge eliminated Brandon in 5, dunno who they play next. Bellerive is now at 8G 18A in 10, 6th in the WHL.

8 goals, 18 points make that.

 

[JimmyTwoTimes]

Guentzel, Sprong, and Bellerive. Some higher end talent to go along with Crosby, Malkin, Kessel, and Hornqvist?

Would be nice going forward. The older the 3 stars get the more we need to surround them with better talent. Guys like Rust and Hagelin have been solid for us, but we would need players that are a tier above.

 

[Burn]

We are really gonna have a logjam at forward with all of these guys. And not really any spots in the lineup right now for the guys who are ready...to step in.

Expecting some trades this offseason and beyond..for dmen.

Good draft for defensemen... Even later. Hope the Pens are scouting Minnesota.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

Sprong's totals for his age in the AHL are no joke. Can't wait to see what he does on the big club next year.

 

[deakka]

In always for BPA. But i wouldnt be opposed to go a bit heavier on older players in this draft.
A player born 2000 is a long shot of making an impact before out core is in the decline.

I havent spent too much time researching the draft yet. But an under the radar guy seems to be Logan Hutsko.
Born 99 and led Boston college in points as a freshman - 31 points in 38 games. He even outscored mittlestadt who had 30 points, Hutsko is also 3 months younger. And while points is not everything, 31 points as a freshman is no joke.

He only played 11 games in his draft season, so no suprise he didnt get drafted last draft.

Im sure there is a lot more 98 and 99 born we could take a chance on.

 

[WayneSid9987]

Friedman mentioned some guys NHL teams are looking at in the World Championships coming up:

Alexander Yelesin(RUS) - D(right handed)
22 yrs old
Nothing not worthy numbers wise but a smaller/swift skating D-Man that doesn't mind the rough stuff.

Joel Persson(SWE) - D(right handed)
24 yrs old
Another smaller/speedier but offensive D-man.

Par Lindholm(SWE) - C(left handed)
26 yrs old
Almost a point per game with Skelleftea this season.

 

[Le Magnifique 66]

Lethbridge eliminated Brandon in 5, dunno who they play next. Bellerive is now at 8G 18A in 10, 6th in the WHL.

They're playing the Swift Current Broncos who were a much better team in the regular season
Should be though for Bellerive and team

 

[FreeBobbyFarnham]

 

[AverageJoeFan]

Hey look a LW! Bring him up! lol I kid, sort of...

 

[PenguinSpeed]

We are really gonna have a logjam at forward with all of these guys. And not really any spots in the lineup right now for the guys who are ready...to step in.

Expecting some trades this offseason and beyond..for dmen.

-We have a number of guys that are going to be restricted free agents

-Rust, Sheahan, Simon and the next year Brassard and Jake the following. Cap increase helps but going to have to make decisions. I want to keep this Center core the most with Jake. Rust is a playoff performer too

-The defense needs a dose of speed but what a difference in the playoffs when our forwards actually skate back and try instead of the regular season have the defense and goalie bail them out with odd man rushes and breakaways. Its no wonder our defense looks significantly better in the playoffs.

 

[JimmyTwoTimes]

-We have a number of guys that are going to be restricted free agents

-Rust, Sheahan, Simon and the next year Brassard and Jake the following. Cap increase helps but going to have to make decisions. I want to keep this Center core the most with Jake. Rust is a playoff performer too

-The defense needs a dose of speed but what a difference in the playoffs when our forwards actually skate back and try instead of the regular season have the defense and goalie bail them out with odd man rushes and breakaways. Its no wonder our defense looks significantly better in the playoffs.

Yeah those are the main RFAs, but we have a lot more as well. Wont cost much to re-sign the other guys(some down in AHL).

Guentzel is earning himself a nice contract..curious to see what they do with that. A bridge deal or longer term.

 

[Peat]

Sheary's RFA status has been and gone - next contract is in two years as a UFA.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

In case you're not quite hyped enough about our forward situation from here on out, I was talking to a poster who had watched Bellerive play about a dozen times this year over on the prospects board, comparing his production/potential with Cody Glass, and he said his game reminds him of a "grittier Guentzel".

If you asked me to describe the ideal wing I'd like to have in the pipeline, it'd probably look a lot like a grittier Guentzel.