Prospect Info: '24-'25 Prospects Thread: Generation Z

[SEALBound]

Not what I’m alluding to at all? I made up an extreme hypothetical example about drafting for position over who you think could be the best player. Which I literally say in my post. You gotta read before you type some of these essays man.

Which if you read, you would realize that comment had nothing to do with the rest of the post.

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

Which if you read, you would realize that comment had nothing to do with the rest of the post.

which is why I replied to a small part of the post…

I really don’t fault you for having a different opinion on a prospect. If you think a guy is better that is fair.

I just find myself hating like ALL of your takes on hockey. And they’re so verbose. No offense. But it’s prob why I come across like a dick to you.

 

[SEALBound]

Yup, reading and thoughtful discussion are tough sometimes. No worries.

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

Actually I just disagree with you and don’t care to change your mind. We’re not politicians brotha

 

[SEALBound]

Maybe if we each just rewrote what we said and why we feel that way again, it might work?

 

[HandshakeLine]

Reading is for chumps.

 

[HandshakeLine]

I do not even know how to read, I just dictate every shit post to my horde of secretaries.

 

[PensFutures]

Wonder if he makes the jump to Wilkes or Wheeling? Might be tough for Wilkes, because they currently have 103 skaters on the roster at the moment.

 

[Empoleon8771]

For starters, the injury thing is a big part of it.
Also, I would venture to guess that that Gryz will be back next season. So they’ll run back Gryz/Letang. From there, you certainly aren’t putting an 18 year old puck mover with Karlsson. It’s hard enough for an experienced 2 way d-man to have that role. So by default, there just isn’t a spot there unless one of Letang or Karlsson is gone.

I don't think you should be making roster decisions with young guys like Schaefer based on how well they fit with Letang or Karlsson. They need to focus on doing what is best for their development, I think it would be a huge mistake to not give Schaefer a chance because you don't think he fits with Letang or Karlsson.

If Schaefer is NHL ready, he should be in the NHL. Karlsson isn't a part of this team's future while Schaefer will be.

 

[Tasty Biscuits]

Chase Pietila released from his ATO, sent to Wheeling. That didn't last very long.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

Chase Pietila released from his ATO, sent to Wheeling. That didn't last very long.

Bro ain't Brunicke

 

[wej20]

Wonder if he makes the jump to Wilkes or Wheeling? Might be tough for Wilkes, because they currently have 103 skaters on the roster at the moment.

Seems like a good kid. Maybe an overage season might be good for him? Though physically he is a big boy so maybe an AHL contract and spending most of the year in Wheeling before jumping up ot the AHL.

 

[PensFutures]

Chase Pietila released from his ATO, sent to Wheeling. That didn't last very long.

With the current logjam at D the org has, not the worst for him to get some reps in Wheeling for now until his ELC kicks in. From an AHL/ECHL perspective its looking like next year its Brunicke, Pietila, Pieniniemi, Harding, and Laatsch in with Clurman, Hollowell, Kral, and Poolman out.

Seems like a good kid. Maybe an overage season might be good for him? Though physically he is a big boy so maybe an AHL contract and spending most of the year in Wheeling before jumping up ot the AHL.

Couldnt hurt to get him an ATO and see if he can help Wheeling for their playoff push.

 

[Empoleon8771]

With the current logjam at D the org has, not the worst for him to get some reps in Wheeling for now until his ELC kicks in. From an AHL/ECHL perspective its looking like next year its Brunicke, Pietila, Pieniniemi, Harding, and Laatsch in with Clurman, Hollowell, Kral, and Poolman out.

Couldnt hurt to get him an ATO and see if he can help Wheeling for their playoff push.

Brunicke has to return to the WHL for next year, he's a May 2026 birthday.

Howe can play in the AHL but Brunicke can't.

 

[cygnus47]

Defensemen rarely make the jump right away. It is just harder to break in. You can't be sheltered as much in that role and take much more abuse. Outside of Dahlin which high drafter Dmen have started at 18 recently?

Yeah they have to be much more complete. They’re under so much more pressure to not make mistakes. Guys at F can have half their plays not work and still be a positive, if you do that at D you’re getting caved in.

 

[PensFutures]

Calgary wins 4-2. Howe with 2A including one shorthanded.

Brampton loses 7-4. Harding with an assist.

Providence loses 5-1, Yoder 0g0a.

Kingston wins 4-1. EP 0g0a.

Wheeling wins 2-0, Gauthier with an 18 save shutout.

 

[chethejet]

If Brunicke makes the Pens roster next year and plays more than 10 games, he is now a NHL player and I assume he can be sent down to WB. I think when Karlsson is moved, he will be the RD that makes the D next year. Pickering, Brunicke, St Ivany, Shea look to be in the mix with Letang and Graves. Really don't want Gryz back and vet left D with some bang makes sense. Eventually one of the younger LD's have to emerge.

 

[Zirakzigil]

If Brunicke makes the Pens roster next year and plays more than 10 games, he is now a NHL player and I assume he can be sent down to WB.

Wrong. Just means you burned a year off his ELC. He would have to go back to juniors if hes not on the Pens roster.

 

[Jacob]

Graham’s already an overager.

I think he’s been injured so not sure if we see him until camp.

 

[Malkinstheman]

Hallander's team is currently in the playoffs and lost their game today to go down 3-2 in the series. We could see him potentially sign with the Pens in the next week or so

 

[Jag68Sid87]

I agree with emp re: Schaefer. There are three pairings on a team, and if he is not a fit with either Karlsson or Letang (I am not convinced, but maybe so), then try him with Timmins (I assume we keep him, although if Grz is back that creates problems in the numbers game).

I would like to think that if this team drafts a Schaefer, that it changes their thinking regarding Matt fricking' Grzelcyk, but I think it is a foregone conclusion that he is going to re-sign.

And I am not convinced that Dubas even wants him back!

 

[Zirakzigil]

I agree with emp re: Schaefer. There are three pairings on a team, and if he is not a fit with either Karlsson or Letang (I am not convinced, but maybe so), then try him with Timmins (I assume we keep him, although if Grz is back that creates problems in the numbers game).

I would like to think that if this team drafts a Schaefer, that it changes their thinking regarding Matt fricking' Grzelcyk, but I think it is a foregone conclusion that he is going to re-sign.

And I am not convinced that Dubas even wants him back!

Unless the Pens win the lottery there is zero chance the Pens get a look at Schaefer. And if that happened I would have a hard time taking him over Misa.

 

[Empoleon8771]

Unless the Pens win the lottery there is zero chance the Pens get a look at Schaefer. And if that happened I would have a hard time taking him over Misa.

Nah you go Schaefer over Misa 100%. Schaefer has Makar/Heiskanen upside, I think there is more of a risk with Misa.

 

[Zirakzigil]

Nah you go Schaefer over Misa 100%. Schaefer has Makar/Heiskanen upside, I think there is more of a risk with Misa.

Possibly. But the brain trust might look at wanting to bring up a stud center under Sid and the benefits of that mentorship.

 

[Empoleon8771]

Possibly. But the brain trust might look at wanting to bring up a stud center under Sid and the benefits of that mentorship.

Tbh the "center" aspect with Misa is what I'm concerned with. I'm not worried about him being a really good NHL scorer, I'm worried about him having to move to wing in the NHL.