GDT: 2024-2025 Training Camp

[SEALBound]

We aren't in desperate need of Brunicke this year. Give him a cup of coffee and then send him back to the W.

 

[AuroraBorealis]

I don't see how a young player getting an extra 2 weeks of practicing with guys like Letang and Karlsson along with the NHL per diem is somehow "wasting his time"

I was talking about an extra year in Juniors when he's probably ready to outplay other fringe D-men right now.

We aren't in desperate need of Brunicke this year. Give him a cup of coffee and then send him back to the W.

TBD. Missed the playoffs by a few points the last 2 years. Seems like every player matters.

 

[Ulf5]

Lou is 83, so maybe he's senile.

He might be old and senile, but even he knows no matter how bad Engvall is, he's still better than Graves ffs. Ha.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

The Aho signing was a weird one. He's too small/weak to be effective defensively and he's not gifted enough with the puck to make up for it as a mobile/offensive defenseman. Surely there were safer defensive minded guys with a bit of size available that could handle that 7th/8th Dman role?

 

[Malkinstheman]

I wouldn't mind a Sprong for Pettersson type deal for Poulin. Would be nice to have a young LD to potentially push Graves out of the lineup

 

[OtherThingsILike]

Would be nice to have a young LD to potentially push Graves out of the lineup

Wouldn't Pickering fit this description?

 

[Malkinstheman]

Wouldn't Pickering fit this description?

Imo Pickering is still 1-2 years away. Don't think he can handle more than a cup of coffee this year

 

[GilbertSeinfeld]

He might be old and senile, but even he knows no matter how bad Engvall is, he's still better than Graves ffs. Ha.

He's also almost 82, so I aged him by a year.

Maybe I'M senile.

 

[Gurglesons]

I wouldn't mind a Sprong for Pettersson type deal for Poulin. Would be nice to have a young LD to potentially push Graves out of the lineup

You aren’t getting shit for Poulin.

 

[MrBrightside]

I wouldn't mind a Sprong for Pettersson type deal for Poulin. Would be nice to have a young LD to potentially push Graves out of the lineup

You think you're getting a real NHL defenseman for a guy who just passed through waivers unclaimed?

 

[chethejet]

Pens are actually sending down real prospects to gain needed PT. No need to rush things.
Dubas will make moves as things progress. Pens are in better position now and I do think Graves, Jarry will be better. Bunting here all year and nice mix for the bottom 6 as well. Acciari is healthy and some better calls ups from WB as well.