GDT: 2024-2025 Training Camp

[WickedWrister]

This whole cutting to replays during live action thing is crazy.

 

[Andy99]

This whole cutting to replays during live action thing is crazy.

They don’t care about the Pens lol

 

[DesertedPenguin]

I haven't seen anything from Koivunen, Poulin, or Ponomarev in the first 3+ games that suggests they deserve to be in the NHL at this point.

If I had to guess, the final roster spots will come down to McGroarty, Puustinen, Puljujarvi, Shea, Aho, and Ludvig, and will depend partially on the injuries to Lizotte and Karlsson.

If Karlsson is going to miss NHL games, but only a few, they very well could go with eight defensemen. Or put him on regular IR and run with eight.

If he's ready to go, they could go with 14 forwards and rotate some guys in and out.

I have a feeling they'll go --
Beauvillier - Crosby - Rust
Bunting - Malkin - Rakell
DOC - Eller - Glass
Lizotte - Hayes - Acciari
Ex - Puustinen, Puljujarvi

With Puustinen and Puljujarvi coming in for Hayes and Glass at times. I think McGroarty will be sent down to get a month or two of pro games under his belt and if he lights it up, he'll be back.

If they decide to keep eight defensemen, I have no idea what they'll do between Puustinen and Puljujarvi. I think guys like Beauvillier, Glass, Hayes, and Acciari are safe on the roster because of their past NHL production, but I don't think they'll be locked into lineup spots.

 

[WickedWrister]

They don’t care about the Pens lol

I was like, "Oh, Shea and McGroarty on a 2 on 2, let's see what happens"... nope.

 

[Al Smith]

Pete Rose past.

RIP.

Not one to crap on someone who’s just passed so let’s just say great hitter/all around player. Full stop.

 

[Ryder71]

DET all over the Pens, still 2-1 PIT!

 

[DesertedPenguin]

Below is the Penguins' lineup for Tuesday’s preseason game against the Detroit Red Wings at PPG Paints Arena. Puck drop is set for 7:00 PM ET and the game will be available to watch locally on SportsNet Pittsburgh. Fans can also tune in on the Penguins' official flagship radio station, 105.9 'The X'.

GOALIES

31 – Filip Larsson

35 – Tristan Jarry

DEFENSE

4 – Nathan Clurman

24 – Matt Grzelcyk

28 – Marcus Pettersson

38 – Owen Pickering

45 – Harrison Brunicke

58 – Kris Letang

82 – Filip Kral

FORWARDS

2 – Rutger McGroarty

8 – Michael Bunting

11 – Vasily Ponomarev

13 – Kevin Hayes

15 – Joona Koppanen

17 – Bryan Rust

19 – Cody Glass

41 – Ville Koivunen

44 – Jonathan Gruden

67 – Rickard Rakell

71 – Evgeni Malkin

72 – Anthony Beauvillier

87 – Sidney Crosby

 

[Andy99]

We have no O zone time…we suck at ES … I can’t believe we’re leading this game lol

 

[GilbertSeinfeld]

I haven't seen anything from Koivunen, Poulin, or Ponomarev in the first 3+ games that suggests they deserve to be in the NHL at this point.

If I had to guess, the final roster spots will come down to McGroarty, Puustinen, Puljujarvi, Shea, Aho, and Ludvig, and will depend partially on the injuries to Lizotte and Karlsson.

If Karlsson is going to miss NHL games, but only a few, they very well could go with eight defensemen. Or put him on regular IR and run with eight.

If he's ready to go, they could go with 14 forwards and rotate some guys in and out.

I have a feeling they'll go --
Beauvillier - Crosby - Rust
Bunting - Malkin - Rakell
DOC - Eller - Glass
Lizotte - Hayes - Acciari
Ex - Puustinen, Puljujarvi

With Puustinen and Puljujarvi coming in for Hayes and Glass at times. I think McGroarty will be sent down to get a month or two of pro games under his belt and if he lights it up, he'll be back.

If they decide to keep eight defensemen, I have no idea what they'll do between Puustinen and Puljujarvi. I think guys like Beauvillier, Glass, Hayes, and Acciari are safe on the roster because of their past NHL production, but I don't think they'll be locked into lineup spots.

Ludvig has been terrible tonight, so if that means anything, he's probably no longer in the running for a roster spot on the NHL club.

 

[Coastal Kev]

I see nothing that Acciari brings to the club…we have lots of good PKers..


Probably would have been the best thing he did all game if it had worked

You better believe he'll have a spot and will be a big zero all year, all the while we lose a player that could help the club.

 

[AuroraBorealis]

We have no O zone time…we suck at ES … I can’t believe we’re leading this game lol

Finishing wins games baby. You and I know it well lol

 

[xlm34]

Below is the Penguins' lineup for Tuesday’s preseason game against the Detroit Red Wings at PPG Paints Arena. Puck drop is set for 7:00 PM ET and the game will be available to watch locally on SportsNet Pittsburgh. Fans can also tune in on the Penguins' official flagship radio station, 105.9 'The X'.

GOALIES

31 – Filip Larsson

35 – Tristan Jarry

DEFENSE

4 – Nathan Clurman

24 – Matt Grzelcyk

28 – Marcus Pettersson

38 – Owen Pickering

45 – Harrison Brunicke

58 – Kris Letang

82 – Filip Kral

FORWARDS

2 – Rutger McGroarty

8 – Michael Bunting

11 – Vasily Ponomarev

13 – Kevin Hayes

15 – Joona Koppanen

17 – Bryan Rust

19 – Cody Glass

41 – Ville Koivunen

44 – Jonathan Gruden

67 – Rickard Rakell

71 – Evgeni Malkin

72 – Anthony Beauvillier

87 – Sidney Crosby

I have no clue if he actually has a shot at making the team if EK is hurt but it’s kind of interesting Brunicke is getting some looks with Pettersson.

 

[The Old Master]

I've seen enough of groot on the pk, don't want to ever see him there again.

 

[DesertedPenguin]

Ludvig has been terrible tonight, so if that means anything, he's probably no longer in the running for a roster spot on the NHL club.

Aho has been terrible, too. Hell, so has Graves. So they may just hold their noses and pick someone.

I have no clue if he actually has a shot at making the team if EK is hurt but it’s kind of interesting Brunicke is getting some looks with Pettersson.

I think they're just giving him opportunities that he can learn from and take that experience back to juniors.

 

[Le Magnifique 66]

DET all over the Pens, still 2-1 PIT!

In large part thanks to Blomqvist, what a clinic he put on in the 2nd!

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

I kinda think Ludvig's been terrible every time I've watched him. His first impression was concussing himself when he went to hit a guy and faceplanted into the other dude's helmet and it really hasn't gotten better since.

 

[AuroraBorealis]

Ludvig has been terrible tonight, so if that means anything, he's probably no longer in the running for a roster spot on the NHL club.

Mr -12 in 33 games in a sheltered role. Only people who think he's our best option on the 3rd pair are physicalityoholics.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Ludvig sucks

 

[Gurglesons]

Aho has been terrible, too. Hell, so has Graves. So they may just hold their noses and pick someone.

Brunicke should get the look if EK is hurt. He’s earned it.

 

[Le Magnifique 66]

I kinda think Ludvig's been terrible every time I've watched him. His first impression was concussing himself when he went to hit a guy and faceplanted into the other dude's helmet and it really hasn't gotten better since.

Yup, a rough night for him lol

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

I have no clue if he actually has a shot at making the team if EK is hurt but it’s kind of interesting Brunicke is getting some looks with Pettersson.

I think he’s getting into a game or a few if EK is hurt and you made me bet on it right this moment

Which is batshit to say but that’s what I’d have to put money on with a gun to my head

Who was last 2nd to play even one game right away? Pretty sure it was Sprong.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Better at offense, sure. Bottom-10 defensive team last year though.

In this game, that D is definitely a better group than the Penguins group and again the Penguins are getting out shot by a lot. At least they're consistent I guess.

 

[Ryder71]

They don’t care about the Pens lol

Neither does Sullivan, how 'bout that one?

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Yup, a rough night for him lol

I don't understand the fascination of him by some fans, the staff I totally get, he's a f***ing plug and they love those. But his game is just ass, like he pales in comparison to previous "types" like him like Engelland, Trotman, Czuzuzuzuzuzzuman, etc. Shea is better than he is. Ludvig is just a player that makes you think there's more to his game that you can develop but then you realize there's literally no tool box for you to put those tools into.

 

[The Old Master]

Neither does Sullivan, how 'bout that one?

you are now one of us.