WBS Penguins thread | Sundqvist Dominating

[WheresRamziAbid]

Man this team is good, it isnt even optimized with our in house options and there just good. Next time anyones on the ledge think about this...

This teams biggest problems are...

1. Worst player is Eric Fehr who has scored at a 12 goal and 19 point pace as a penguin 4th liner, that can play all 3 forward positions and kills penalties for only 2 million.

2. Player slotted the most over their role is Chris Kunitz who is still on a 41 point pace, plays very good defense and helps team possession.

3. Biggest misc issue is MAF not used to being a backup and thus playing like a backup.

And even though none ofnthese are optimal keeping these players around is giving us serious depth.

Howmany team who kill for these "problems". Ill have to admit i was very skeptical of GMJR when he first signed on but he has delivered everything imaginable and more.

 

[JTG]

That would be great. I have to admit I never saw this type of AHL domination coming from Sundqvist. I anticipated he'd be a good fourth line center, but the type of offense he's showing so far this season could mean his ceiling is even higher than that. Great stuff.

I never understood why people were so down on Sundqvist's offensive ability. He needed time. Big guys usually do. What we're doing with him right now is what Staal needed, but we were unable to give it to him.

 

[AquaticBirdman]

I'm still salivating at the idea of Sprong eventually cracking the lineup on a full time basis. I honestly believe he'd already be making a strong case for himself had it not been for that injury...

 

[JTG]

Sprong, Sundqvist and Guentzel could crack this lineup by the end of the season, and they have the ability to have a bigger impact than Kuhnhackl, Sheary, and Rust.

 

[UnrealMachine]

Sprong, Sundqvist and Guentzel could crack this lineup by the end of the season, and they have the ability to have a bigger impact than Kuhnhackl, Sheary, and Rust.

I just hope at least one of them does this season so that they aren't all trying all trying to come in at the same time next season. I don't see the Pens slotting them all in to begin next season at their current NHL experience levels.

 

[Shrimper]

I just hope at least one of them does this season so that they aren't all trying all trying to come in at the same time next season. I don't see the Pens slotting them all in to begin next season at their current NHL experience levels.

I wouldn't be surprised if Sprong starts in the AHL.

 

[JTG]

I just hope at least one of them does this season so that they aren't all trying all trying to come in at the same time next season. I don't see the Pens slotting them all in to begin next season at their current NHL experience levels.

I wouldn't be surprised if Sprong starts in the AHL.

I think all will force their way into the lineup. I think it will be one of those undeniable things - especially Guentzel and Sprong. I do, however, agree that Sprong should start in the AHL, but he won't be there for long until he proves that he is playing above his competition. If getting a chance later in the year, I think the staff will see the value in Sundqvist and his style of play in the bottom 6.

I think one of the most intriguing things with Sundqvist is his size and disposition, I could see him fulfilling a net front role on the powerplay going forward.

 

[Ogrezilla]

Sprong, Sundqvist and Guentzel could crack this lineup by the end of the season, and they have the ability to have a bigger impact than Kuhnhackl, Sheary, and Rust.

Sheary and Rust are odd to have on that list, as neither are guys who have any reason to lose a spot to these replacements. Sheary is currently our best LW, and Rust is playing like our 2nd best RW.

 

[Ugene Magic]

It's perfect timing if you ask me. They could all make it due to the Cap, EL contracts already in effect and more.

It's the classic retool and get ready for the next window.

People just can't get discouraged when they do go through that and not looking too hot.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

Sheary and Rust are odd to have on that list, as neither are guys who have any reason to lose a spot to these replacements. Sheary is currently our best LW, and Rust is playing like our 2nd best RW.

I don't think that's what JTG meant.

He had them on the list to show the realistic potential impact our newest batch of forward prospects could have, and he's right IMO.

 

[Ogrezilla]

I don't think that's what JTG meant.

He had them on the list to show the realistic potential impact our newest batch of forward prospects could have, and he's right IMO.

fair enough. That would be awesome.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

fair enough. That would be awesome.

For sure. I'm pretty pumped to see what these kids are capable of.

 

[JTG]

I don't think that's what JTG meant.

He had them on the list to show the realistic potential impact our newest batch of forward prospects could have, and he's right IMO.

Correct.

 

[StaalForOne]

Sprong has never played under Sullivan, right? He was one of the few bright spots in the stain that was MJ's Pens.

 

[Woodrow]

Sprong has never played under Sullivan, right? He was one of the few bright spots in the stain that was MJ's Pens.

He played two games under Sullivan before being sent back to juniors.

 

[#1GuinFan]

Sprong has never played under Sullivan, right? He was one of the few bright spots in the stain that was MJ's Pens.

Define bright spots.

 

[BrunoPuntzJones]

Sprong has never played under Sullivan, right? He was one of the few bright spots in the stain that was MJ's Pens.

He scored two goals in 18 games.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

He scored two goals in 18 games.

That's a bright spot under MJ, the man who drained Sidney Crosby of his talent.

 

[BrunoPuntzJones]

I guess that and Sergei Plotnikov's ability to play something resembling hockey were this board's favorite parts of the first half of 2015-16 after all.

 

[Ogrezilla]

I guess that and Sergei Plotnikov's ability to play something resembling hockey were this board's favorite parts of the first half of 2015-16 after all.

Plotnikov was awful. Man, people were so mad that he was being scratched, and he was useless.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

Plotnikov was awful. Man, people were so mad that he was being scratched, and he was useless.

His GA/60 was great. From what I can gather, that usually gets you a permanent seat on a scoring line.

 

[WayneSid9987]

Reading some stuff today and caught this:

Christmas marked one month off the ice for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins forward and 2015-16 MVP Carter Rowney, who has been sidelined with an upper-body injury that is believed to be a concussion.

The original plan was for Rowney to return after the holiday break, but things were pushed back when his symptoms hadn’t completely resolved.

The good news is that he’s been on the ice the last three days skating with the Penguins in the morning in a non-contact capacity.

“He’s in the protocol, but he actually had a good skate out there today,” Donatelli said. “He’s got to be symptom-free, and then he’ll go and see the doctor. I haven’t talked to him yet (Wednesday), so I’m not exactly sure where he’s at, but he’s making progress.”

Rowney has not appeared in a game since Nov. 25 in Bridgeport. He was in the Penguins’ lineup the next night, but developed symptoms during the pregame skate. In 18 games this season, Rowney, who is on his first career two-way deal with Pittsburgh, has recorded 13 points (5G-8A).

http://citizensvoice.com/sports/warsofsky-recalled-to-pittsburgh-1.2135733#disqus_thread

Didn't know it was a concussion he's been dealing with.

 

[StaalForOne]

Define bright spots.

A ray of hope in an otherwise grim situation?

I had forgotten he got 2 games. My thinking was that given everyone else's improvement under Sully it would follow that we could expect more from Sprong as well.

 

[BrunoPuntzJones]

Plotnikov was awful. Man, people were so mad that he was being scratched, and he was useless.

I was more intrigued by the people who thought he was playing well and deserved more playing time or promotion because he could skate and occasionally hit someone and when the mood struck he might shoot and nearly score.

It was kind of like how Beau Bennett was our best forward on a regular basis to some people.