Pittsburgh Penguins Prospects Thread

[Jacob]

Its forcing his core to remain tight/flexed to stay upright and also forced the front leg (balancing leg) to stabilize each time his body weight changes its positioning. Its a balance based exercise

Most of his "core" is above the belt attachment thing. It'd be better if it was connected somewhere higher or even up under his armpits. He's just leaning into the weight stack, not really flexing or stabilizing anything, hence why the stack can be maxed out.

 

[#1GuinFan]

Most of his "core" is above the belt attachment thing. It'd be better if it was connected somewhere higher or even up under his armpits. He's just leaning into the weight stack, not really flexing or stabilizing anything, hence why the stack can be maxed out.

In the case of this workout, if the straps were higher under his armpits it would wreck his lower back. Where its positioned puts the focus on his abdominals (primary core center) and also forces that planted leg to do alot more work. The higher the straps (ie under the arm pits) the less it does for the core and planted leg and the more akwkard the exercise gets - it would just in effect pull him off balance forwards making it quite dangerous.

You are right in saying that he's leaning (back) into the weight stack, but thats part of the purpose. Once he's leaned into it, his core and planted leg have to maintain the position so that his body isn't been pulled forward uncontrollably.

 

[Jacob]

Spinal erectors are usually considered part of the "core." Buthis abdominals are mostly above the weight too. They're not significantly engaged. Maybe his left oblique is to stabilize the dumbbell but then he's being allowed to counterbalance with his free hand which also kind of defeats the purpose.

It looks like just a nonsense exercise. Overly complicated but nothing especially beneficial especially over "simpler" lifts. It's hard to not get results when you're 22 and putting in the work though.

 

[dogthateats]

Offence to offence: Penguins prospect Calen Addison challenges the defensive mold
Offence to offence: Penguins prospect Calen Addison...

 

[Peat]

Offence to offence: Penguins prospect Calen Addison challenges the defensive mold
Offence to offence: Penguins prospect Calen Addison...

It's a really good read - it's interesting to hear how much the Pens have been in contact, and what they're trying to do vs the way he naturally defends (thinking he's bigger than he is).

 

[rickardr]

Stats from the WJSS:

Sweden - 2019 World Junior Summer Showcase Showcase Games - Statistics

Hallander with 0+3(all primary assists) in 4 games. Tied in 1st place in +/- with +4 in the tornament! Overall a good performance from him!

 

[deakka]

Button doesn't have Addison in his projected WJC lineup.

Hållander might be our only participant this year then?

 

[Tasty Biscuits]

Button doesn't have Addison in his projected WJC lineup.

Doesn't really mean much.

 

[dogthateats]

 

[Peat]

 

[Tacitus Kilgore]

Omg that makes me so happy. I grew up watching Gonchar dance his way along the blue line like no one else and then hammer home a crazy hard shot. I've missed that so much on the pens back end

 

[Jacob]

Button doesn't have Addison in his projected WJC lineup.

Hopefully a couple of the guys he did pick are in the NHL. I think Byram makes Colorado. Dobson’s good enough but NYI have a deep blueline. Maybe a slim chance McIsaac makes Detroit

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Pens should sign -Chase Priskie, just to stick it to the Caps that he chose the Pens as his option.

Chase Priskie at eliteprospects.com

 

[wej20]

I imagine he's going to get a lot of interest but would be great if he signed here.

 

[Dangles78]

There shouldn't be any reason JR doesn't attempt to sign Priskie.

I also think it would be a good situation for him. Who does he have to compete with? Addison will be back in juniors (+ at least 1 full year in AHL). Marino is going back to Harvard and isn't a guarantee to sign. Schultz will more than likely be gone after this year. Gudbranson may be moved at some point. That right side has a lot of opportunity he may not find elsewhere and that definitely should be a selling point.

 

[Peat]

There shouldn't be any reason JR doesn't attempt to sign Priskie.

I also think it would be a good situation for him. Who does he have to compete with? Addison will be back in juniors (+ at least 1 full year in AHL). Marino is going back to Harvard and isn't a guarantee to sign. Schultz will more than likely be gone after this year. Gudbranson may be moved at some point. That right side has a lot of opportunity he may not find elsewhere and that definitely should be a selling point.

I'd like Priskie, but my guess is he wants a real shot at making the team out of camp in terms of competition, and that just doesn't exist for him here.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

I'd like Priskie, but my guess is he wants a real shot at making the team out of camp in terms of competition, and that just doesn't exist for him here.

Can't imagine many quality organizations can offer him a better chance to move up the depth chart quickly though.

 

[Peat]

Can't imagine many quality organizations can offer him a better chance to move up the depth chart quickly though.

Dunno bruv. I mean, yeah, it does look a fairly easy route here, but I saw Caps fans expressing more or less the exact same sentiment in the thread about him in Trade Rumours - few RD prospects, Gudas on a one year contract. I think Nashville's strongly in on him, and there's not much between a kid and a space there either. I'd have to delve deeper to be sure, but its look like there's at least a few.

And, well, quality mightn't be as important as NHL now.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

Dunno bruv. I mean, yeah, it does look a fairly easy route here, but I saw Caps fans expressing more or less the exact same sentiment in the thread about him in Trade Rumours - few RD prospects, Gudas on a one year contract. I think Nashville's strongly in on him, and there's not much between a kid and a space there either. I'd have to delve deeper to be sure, but its look like there's at least a few.

And, well, quality mightn't be as important as NHL now.

Does Nashville need all the defense prospects? Good lord.

 

[Peat]

Does Nashville need all the defense prospects? Good lord.

Their prospect pool is strong, but Santini/Irwin/Weber is a crowd that can be muscled in on for the 3D spot easily enough - the opportunity exists now. Or at least I think it does.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

I'd like Priskie, but my guess is he wants a real shot at making the team out of camp in terms of competition, and that just doesn't exist for him here.

Prow was a better College player and he signed here.

While there are opportunities to fast track his career with a few teams, those teams are also the kind of teams where he won't get the development and proper career path that he will likely want. Prow didn't get a fair shake here sadly, but I think Priskie can with how the team is starting to get desperate with potential in house replacements.

 

[Peat]

Prow was a better College player and he signed here.

While there are opportunities to fast track his career with a few teams, those teams are also the kind of teams where he won't get the development and proper career path that he will likely want. Prow didn't get a fair shake here sadly, but I think Priskie can with how the team is starting to get desperate with potential in house replacements.

You might be right that he'd be better looking for the development and career path rather than the fast track, but I don't see why he hasn't signed with Washington if that's what he actually wants. The most likely reason to spurn them is NHL now, and if that's not the reason, he's probably got some very specific want that doesn't come down to team quality.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

You might be right that he'd be better looking for the development and career path rather than the fast track, but I don't see why he hasn't signed with Washington if that's what he actually wants. The most likely reason to spurn them is NHL now, and if that's not the reason, he's probably got some very specific want that doesn't come down to team quality.

He probably just realized that the Caps are wieners.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

You might be right that he'd be better looking for the development and career path rather than the fast track, but I don't see why he hasn't signed with Washington if that's what he actually wants. The most likely reason to spurn them is NHL now, and if that's not the reason, he's probably got some very specific want that doesn't come down to team quality.

I think they used up their contract limit.

 

[Peat]

I think they used up their contract limit.

They have 3 contracts left - more than us.