Confirmed with Link: Penguins bring back Cullen

[Ogrezilla]

Just why JR?

I like it. He's still better than Rowney. Decent 4th line wing who can fill in at center and be a 2nd PK center.

 

[buzzworthy]

Don't be surprised if he end up in an assistant coaching role at season's end. That would be the reason he would return.

 

[SouthGeorge]

Why?

 

[flaneur]

This kinda pisses me off a wee bit (and I really like Cullen). Why did he bother leaving last season only to come back 1 year later? The Pens could have really used him. Sigh. Anyhow, welcome back old man.

 

[Tom Hanks]

Saw that in my timeline ... wut? Are they trading Brassard now?

Doubt it. Gives us options though if some great deals come up down the road

 

[ColePens]

League min on a guy like that? There are ZERO issues with that EVER. That is safe as hell and a guy who is a locker room hero to that team.

IF you complain about that, it's on you. Absolute ZERO risk.

 

[Tom Hanks]

Assuming the money is around $1M I think this is a great signing. The Penguins were very thin on proven PK guys that could be trusted to take faceoffs. This is Rowney's replacement and if you don't think this is an improvement I don't know what else you want.

It’s 650K !

 

[Asuna]

had no idea this was in the works. i'm beyond happy right now

 

[Empoleon8771]

League min on a guy like that? There are ZERO issues with that EVER. That is safe as hell and a guy who is a locker room hero to that team.

IF you complain about that, it's on you. Absolute ZERO risk.

Best way I'll put it, who would you rather have as an extra forward? JS Dea or Cullen? That's not even a question, you know the answer is Cullen.

 

[Ogrezilla]

He's also old as dirt, though. I guess it's better than Kunitz, but I guess this is JR's version of re-signing Kunitz.

he was old as dirt his first stint here too and it went just fine. Can't say I watched him last year, but even if he's lost a step he's still way better than Kuhn or Rowney.

 

[radapex]

Giant Cullen fan but I like it. He still had it for Minnesota once he adjusted. He fills a lot of needs and is a safe bet to play our system.

Never a safe bet that he'll still have it the next season at his age but if he does, people will be happy about this in 6 months.

It's a minimum contract (1 year @ $650k) so there is absolutely 0 risk to the signing. I like it.

 

[AjaxTelamon]

Awesome signing, I was hoping for this. Keep his minutes low, and he'll be able to contribute. Love it.

 

[JackFr]

it's league minimum, no complaints.

 

[Ogrezilla]

Saw that in my timeline ... wut? Are they trading Brassard now?

he plays wing too, and he can be our 2nd pk center. He's basically taking Rowney's spot.

 

[ColePens]

As a #13, rest his ass up and let him coach. Let him have a cup of coffee at practice and enjoy life.

 

[Clatartar]

I like it so long as it's as a 13th fw. He'll be a good mentor for Sheahan and even Brassard.

 

[Speaking Moistly]

I like it. He's still better than Rowney. Decent 4th line wing who can fill in at center and be a 2nd PK center.

Ah. There it is. The PK is filled out at forward without any of the big offensive weapons having to. Sheahan, Cullen, Rust, Hagelin and with ZAR lurking. Sullivan might be weird with Cullen if he’s done or needs a rest though.

I do wonder if there’s a post retirement job with the Pens for this.

 

[PensandCaps]

My guess is that Cullen will likely be the 4th line LW to start the season, with Cullen-Sheahan-ZAR as the 4th line. It helps the PK too because Cullen is a proven PKer.

But the problem is that he's just old as ****. Just why?

Who cares that he is old?

He's still a good player.

 

[Corvidae]

League min on a guy like that? There are ZERO issues with that EVER. That is safe as hell and a guy who is a locker room hero to that team.

IF you complain about that, it's on you. Absolute ZERO risk.

The risk is seeing Simon or Sprong scratched for him when they don't deserve it.

Buuuuuut the benefit would be seeing Simon or Sprong scratched for him when do deserve it over just about anyone in WBS.

 

[Beauner]

Y tho

 

[Empoleon8771]

Sounds like the plan may be Sheahan as 3C and Cullen as 4C, but you'll also see both Sheahan and Cullen on LW at times too.

 

[888 98 twins]

Now they have another guy to take faceoffs on the PK and can actually contribute on the other end and is a leader and he has an endearing nickname. Perfect fit.

 

[Pens x]

f*** you, Rutherford.

But but but he wants to be with his family in Minnesota!

 

[Asuna]

i thought cullen wanted to retire after the season. guess not!

 

[Sideline]

Obviously JR needs to bring in a leader to take the second "A" after he trades Letang.

 

[ozpensfan]

are people actually complaining about a 1 year 650k deal?

 

[Jester88]

Trade Brass for Skinner? Or a bigger trade for a certain Ottawa defenseman?