AHL: W-B/S Penguins Thread (Cap Details + Links in First Post)

[Honour Over Glory]

I'd love to see ZAR GTFO.

Nothing personal, I'm just sick of him consistently playing higher in the line-up than he deserves to be, something that won't change unless Sullivan is removed. ZAR in the top 9 is a problem.

I miss the ability to like posts, until July.

 

[Tom Hanks]

I imagine they'll bring in one AHL vet forward (along with re-signing Blandisi), hopefully just the one though as got to give the kids a shot at winning spots.

I’d bet they sign Garrett Wilson.

 

[wej20]

That'd be Cramarossa imo. Or probably some big bruiser like McGrath.

Think Cramarossa is already signed for next season.

I’d bet they sign Garrett Wilson.

Probably, but I imagine they'll have him as the 13th Forward.

 

[dogthateats]

 

[wej20]

Interesting, guess they'll be competing for a bottom pairing/healthy scratch spot/trying to avoid Wheeling.

 

[steelcityassault]

Interesting, guess they'll be competing for a bottom pairing/healthy scratch spot/trying to avoid Wheeling.

Exactly right. Plan the parade

 

[wej20]

Just looking through the AHL d scoring to see who we could target if Prow decides to seek pastures new.

Aaron Ness
Zach Redmond
Tommy Cross
David Warsofsky

Have no offensive talented dmen prospects in WBS this year so they wouldn't be blocking anyone. Also expect to target another Vet top 4 guy and then a potential UFA Group 6 who would be a veteran but wouldn't qualify as a vet (i.e fewer than 320 or 260 professional games).

In terms of Vets already signed.

Cramarossa (347 pro games)
Haggerty (285 pro games)

I assume Blandisi will be re-signed but he's still under the 260 pro games. Palve also wouldn't qualify, as I assume his Mestis games do not count unlike his Liiga games. Both Summers and Czuczman would be over the 320 games if they came back.

 

[HandshakeLine]

Warsofsky's still around? I thought he retired.

 

[wej20]

Warsofsky's still around? I thought he retired.

Surprisingly he's only 29, feels like it was ages ago that he was with us but it was only 2 seasons ago. More surprisingly Jeff Taffe is still playing and led HC Slovan Bratislava (KHL) in points.

 

[Multigrain]

What players will not be back?

 

[Jacob]

Are they expected to bring Abt back? He’s not really a prospect but looked solid when I watched.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Prow should have been called up. IF we lose him because this f***ing idiotic coaching staff had a hard on for turds like Trotman, this team will never learn.

 

[PAJEN NORDGREN]

What players will not be back?

Confirmed: Erixon (SHL), Peters (DEL)

Edit: Ölund returning to SHL is not yet confirmed.

 

[dogthateats]

 

[wej20]

Penguins re-sign Zach Trotman, Kevin Czuczman to two-year deals.

Surprised both were signed and to two-year deals, guess that does mean they'll be 50k cheaper than the minimum for 20-21. Trotman will be paid $400k in the AHL, Czuczman will make $225k but with a minimum guarantee of $300k.

Trotman squeaks under the 320 GP vet limit with 315 games, probably helped him get re-signed. Czuczman (349 GP) joins Cramarossa as a true vet.

Updated defense

Czuczman - XXX
Almari - Trotman
Abt/Birks/Erkamps/Lizotte/Siebenaler

The spot left should really be filled by Prow, we're definitely lacking offense on the backend down in WBS. Guess Riikola could also potentially be in that spot if they try and sneak him through waivers. Have all the AHL contract guys fighting it out on the bottom pairing, along with Birks (final year of his ELC). Imagine Abt is the front runner as he played 63 games for WBS last season.

 

[PAJEN NORDGREN]

Linus on loan to Brynäs confirmed (in Swedish): Lämnar trots att NHL-klubben ville ha kvar honom

 

[Peat]

Linus on loan to Brynäs confirmed (in Swedish): Lämnar trots att NHL-klubben ville ha kvar honom

So we retain his rights, just he'll be playing in Brynas not WBS? If so, that makes sense to me.

 

[wej20]

So we retain his rights, just he'll be playing in Brynas not WBS? If so, that makes sense to me.

He's still got 2 more years of his ELC so not sure how it works, when/if he comes back does he still have 2 years or does he just have 1? (assuming he returns for the 20-21 season).

 

[Jacob]

Probably be

Czuczman - Ruhwedel
XXXX - Trotman
Almari / Abt / Erkamps / Lizotte / Kim / Siebenthaler

That XXXX probably needs to not be a veteran by AHL standards since they already have 6 with Czuczman, Ruh, Trotman, Cramarossa, Blandisi and Haggerty. Just checking the UFA scrap heap.. maybe Renouf or Kapla.

Probably worth signing a goalie too since Larmi and d'Orio are somewhat inexperienced and kind of question marks as to how they'll adapt to the AHL. d'Orio in particular might be better served in Wheeling to start. Lots of veteran goalies available and goalies don't count towards the AHL veteran limit.

 

[wej20]

Still have no idea what they're doing with Jarry, I assumed he'd be gone by now but maybe they think he wouldn't get claimed through waivers.

 

[Peat]

Still have no idea what they're doing with Jarry, I assumed he'd be gone by now but maybe they think he wouldn't get claimed through waivers.

He probably gets traded after free agency once the teams that missed out there start looking for alternatives.

 

[wej20]

He probably gets traded after free agency once the teams that missed out there start looking for alternatives.

Any idea on potential trading partners? I think the ideal spot would be somewhere with an older workhorse starter who'd be willing to gamble on a youngish backup with upside.

 

[Peat]

Any idea on potential trading partners? I think the ideal spot would be somewhere with an older workhorse starter who'd be willing to gamble on a youngish backup with upside.

Not at this point. Think it'll become clearer after FA.

 

[Jacob]

Colorado, Edmonton and San Jose are looking for decent back-ups.

 

[Malkinstheman]

Just won a championship with Charlotte this season.