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WBS Penguins thread | Sundqvist Dominating
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How huge would it be if Sunny can develop into a 10-15 goal a season guy who is a beast at checking and possession? Basically a Jordan Staal lite. We haven't had that huge dominant center since JS left the team. It would help too if Sunny is good on draws though I have no idea whether or not that is the case.
As for Jake, his scoring at every level he's played at indicates a very good chance he's going to be a productive NHLer.
As for Jake, his scoring at every level he's played at indicates a very good chance he's going to be a productive NHLer.
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If Sundqvist has began to mature offensively, I don't think it's out of the question at all for him to develop into a guy who was able to score as much as Jordan.
The big difference between Staal and Sundqvist is Staal wasn't intimidating. Sundqvist is a mean dude.
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He's an animal on the boards as well, but most people haven't seen him play, so it's rarely mentioned.
My cousin (Black Label) and I were probably Sundqvists biggest fans on here, and we both talked about his offensive skills and surly demeanor on the ice ad nauseum. I think we both pretty much agreed he could be a Staal-lite type player, so what he is doing now in the A isn't surprising to me.
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I think that it is obvious at this point. Sundqvist and Guentzel are ready now, or very close to it. It´s just a matter of time. This team is gonna be SO LIKEABLE with another 2 young homegrown talents inserted in. Hopefully instead of Kunitz and Fehr... and yeah Cullen too /no offense in his case/. Great times coming. Young, fast, talented and hungry Penguins.
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If they can't agree on an extension with Bonino, we might be able to talk Cullen into coming back for one more year. And have Sunny as our 3rd C. Or they just go FA route. Guentzel has what it takes to be a center but much rather him stay at LW
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Great to see.
This is the value in letting a guy like Sunny marinate a bit in the AHL. His size, demeanor, defensive acumen, boardwork and intelligence were never in question. But his offensive instincts and toolbox were still very raw... though there were glimpses of promise. Allowing him to play big minutes and get prime offensive opportunities in the AHL gives him the luxury of putting his offensive game together. And we're starting to see dividends, already.
Speaking of Staal... I always kinda figured that was some of his problem. He was able to make offense happen in the NHL, sure. But he was still very raw himself in that area when he was drafted. And never got a chance to try things out at a lower level in order to help develop his offensive game. He was thrust right into a mostly-defensive NHL role right from the start.
This is the value in letting a guy like Sunny marinate a bit in the AHL. His size, demeanor, defensive acumen, boardwork and intelligence were never in question. But his offensive instincts and toolbox were still very raw... though there were glimpses of promise. Allowing him to play big minutes and get prime offensive opportunities in the AHL gives him the luxury of putting his offensive game together. And we're starting to see dividends, already.
Speaking of Staal... I always kinda figured that was some of his problem. He was able to make offense happen in the NHL, sure. But he was still very raw himself in that area when he was drafted. And never got a chance to try things out at a lower level in order to help develop his offensive game. He was thrust right into a mostly-defensive NHL role right from the start.
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Ya, I wanted Sundqvist to play in the NHL right away, but his time in the A has really helped his offensive game, and it meant Cullen had that spot so...
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As a bonus, the goals are coming in a lot of different ways. This one was just planting himself at the side of the crease and getting a couple whacks at a loose puck.
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I honestly have no idea why he's not up with the Penguins right now. It just doesn't make sense to me, how can a coach who preaches accountability and has a soft spot towards young players fail to find a spot for Guentzel? The dude has 9 goals and 14 points in 8 games after being sent down, is leading the AHL in goals and 2nd in points as a rookie and was highly effective in the NHL when he was here.
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Play him with Cullen, I don't really care. It's not like Wilson or Kunitz are doing anything to push Guentzel down into the AHL.
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He will get a hattrick when he gets recalled to the Pens and get scratched the next game.
Penguin logic.
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