Prospect Info: Joel Blomqvist, goaltender (2nd round, #52 overall, 2020)

[DesertedPenguin]

Blomqvist is fourth on the depth chart right now. Hellberg has been the first recall all season.

Blomqvist will be third on the depth chart next year with the idea that if he continues to perform at a high level in the AHL, the Pens will move whoever their backup goalie is and make way for Blomqvist.

 

[DesertPenguin]

I wouldn't be surprised to see him up after the deadline this season to get some NHL games. He's a Matt Murray like dark horse candidate to come in as the backup next season and the starter the year after.

 

[Coffee]

Dude looks like a young Khabibulin, small sample size, sure, but he has always had good numbers in other leagues too

 

[Gurglesons]

Highlight of the season so far is Bloomer potential taking Jarry’s job.

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

The one position I didn't want us to draft with our 1st pick. Cool.

Well, in three years we can trade Jarry and this dude can man the net for 3 or 4 years.

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[Skinnyjimmy08]

What’s gonna be the plan with him this season??? to the AHL pretty quick and roll with Jarry/Nedel???

Seems like Blomqvist has impressed but I get contract wise it’s most likely AHL unless a trade can happen to open a spot for him

 

[SomeDude]

What’s gonna be the plan with him this season??? to the AHL pretty quick and roll with Jarry/Nedel???

Seems like Blomqvist has impressed but I get contract wise it’s most likely AHL unless a trade can happen to open a spot for him

Bold of you to assume there is a plan.

 

[PenguinSuitedUp]

Blomqvist doesn’t look like an NHL caliber goalie to me. He seems a little slow tracking the puck and is often off his angle. Maybe someone can correct me in this, but I think he’s just getting a lot of support from the fanbase because our goaltending is a huge issue right now, and we’re all happy he’s not Jarry.

 

[Jacob]

The plan would likely depend on how he plays and also how the other 2 play. Jarry getting a conditioning stint to fix his issues is probably 1 step before just plain waiving the guy.

 

[KareemTrustfund]

Blomqvist doesn’t look like an NHL caliber goalie to me. He seems a little slow tracking the puck and is often off his angle. Maybe someone can correct me in this, but I think he’s just getting a lot of support from the fanbase because our goaltending is a huge issue right now, and we’re all happy he’s not Jarry.