Prospect Info: Pittsburgh Penguins Prospects Thread: 2023-2024 Edition

[SEALBound]

Gauthier will get his true "chance" next year. I think it's highly probably that they elect to run Jarry-Blomqvist as the dup in Pit which means there will be two openings for goalies in WBS. I imagine Gauthier takes one and then they sign a depth goalie like Hellberg or Domingue.

Interesting that we have three goalies in three non-NHL leagues doing very well: Gauthier - ECHL, Blomqvist - AHL, Murashov - KHL.

I think they should be aggressive in the pre-season and first games of the NHL season next year with regard to some of these prospects. I would not be shy about sitting some vets and giving the young ones the cup of coffee to start out. Particularly Koivunen, Pickering, Yager, and the like.

 

[Ryder71]

MJ wins 5-2, goes up 3-1 on Pickering and co so he should hit WBS soon

Yager with a tuck and 3 points. Goal was pretty sick.

On record as not being his biggest fan but it would be so huge if they hit on this pick and he’s a player.

Evidence is starting to pile up that he very well might be. He's been avaraging over two points per game for a while now. And his release his prime kesselesque. PIT needs finishers, and he's well on course I believe. Defensively mindful as well.

 

[HandshakeLine]

Gauthier will get his true "chance" next year. I think it's highly probably that they elect to run Jarry-Blomqvist as the dup in Pit which means there will be two openings for goalies in WBS. I imagine Gauthier takes one and then they sign a depth goalie like Hellberg or Domingue.

Interesting that we have three goalies in three non-NHL leagues doing very well: Gauthier - ECHL, Blomqvist - AHL, Murashov - KHL.

I think they should be aggressive in the pre-season and first games of the NHL season next year with regard to some of these prospects. I would not be shy about sitting some vets and giving the young ones the cup of coffee to start out. Particularly Koivunen, Pickering, Yager, and the like.

I doubt Murashov will come over, honestly, so I'd prefer us grabbing another young-almost-ready goalie if we're retooling the roster over the summer.

 

[SEALBound]

I doubt Murashov will come over, honestly, so I'd prefer us grabbing another young-almost-ready goalie if we're retooling the roster over the summer.

Oh for sure. I think he's under contract for next year anyway. Yeah, I imagine they'll get the standard journeyman goalie to platoon with Gauthier. As I said, Hellberg or Domingue type.

I will say, I do think he comes over eventually. Can't see him not coming over at some point.

 

[The Old Master]

Gauthier will get his true "chance" next year. I think it's highly probably that they elect to run Jarry-Blomqvist as the dup in Pit which means there will be two openings for goalies in WB

I think they should be aggressive in the pre-season and first games of the NHL season next year with regard to some of these prospects. I would not be shy about sitting some vets and giving the young ones the cup of coffee to start out. Particularly Koivunen, Pickering, Yager, and the like.

i think that would do wonders for the kids.

 

[SEALBound]

i think that would do wonders for the kids.

If Yager doesn't get the exemption to go to the AHL, I think it's practically mandatory for him.

 

[HandshakeLine]

Oh for sure. I think he's under contract for next year anyway. Yeah, I imagine they'll get the standard journeyman goalie to platoon with Gauthier. As I said, Hellberg or Domingue type.

I will say, I do think he comes over eventually. Can't see him not coming over at some point.

I'd like to hope we get a better one than Domingue, but yeah. As for him coming over, I really just don't see it unless he can get a shot at the big club right away or the war ends. Riding the bus in the AHL just isn't enough justification for a guy to jump through the expensive hoops to get out when he could make better money in Russia.

 

[JJTT]

Koivunen will join WBS next week

 

[Ryder71]

Koivunen will join WBS next week

How do you know this?

 

[JJTT]

How do you know this?

Said it himself.

Tähdeksi kypsynyt Ville Koivunen, 20, jätti kasvattajaseuransa onnellisena mitali kaulassaan – "Tavoitteeni on olla siellä mahdollisimman pitkään"

Jääkiekko Liigan pronssiottelu, Kärpät–KalPa je. x–x (1–0, 0–2, 1–0, x–x) Kuopiosta oli saapunut Ouluun kolme bussilastillista ja pitkä jono henkilöautoja.

www.kaleva.fi

Pieniniemi is coming over as well.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

Koivunen will join WBS next week

No WCs?

 

[Ryder71]

Said it himself.

Tähdeksi kypsynyt Ville Koivunen, 20, jätti kasvattajaseuransa onnellisena mitali kaulassaan – "Tavoitteeni on olla siellä mahdollisimman pitkään"

Jääkiekko Liigan pronssiottelu, Kärpät–KalPa je. x–x (1–0, 0–2, 1–0, x–x) Kuopiosta oli saapunut Ouluun kolme bussilastillista ja pitkä jono henkilöautoja.

www.kaleva.fi

Pieniniemi is coming over as well.

I don't care about Pieniniemi he seems like a nothing burger but I want Koivunen for sure!

 

[Sideline]

I don't care about Pieniniemi he seems like a nothing burger but I want Koivunen for sure!

What makes you think Pieniniemi is a nothing burger?

 

[Ryder71]

What makes you think Pieniniemi is a nothing burger?

Because young D men barring guys at elite levels in their progressions are a crapshoot.

What makes you think he's anything good?

 

[Gumbercules]

Not sure if mentioned already, but Lucius' landing spot is apparently Arizona State.

 

[Ryder71]

Whats going on with Broz?

 

[Sideline]

Because young D men barring guys at elite levels in their progressions are a crapshoot.

What makes you think he's anything good?

I have no opinion on him because I haven't watched him play.

 

[Ryder71]

I have no opinion on him because I haven't watched him play.

Exactly, yes nothing really to see, you'd be underwhelmed even with the minimalist of expectations.

 

[Gurglesons]

Whats going on with Broz?

Nothing yet. We have never signed him.

 

[Ryder71]

Nothing yet. We have never signed him.

That's my point, Haven't signed your hero Yager yet either. Gotta get them signed.

 

[chethejet]

Pens have to see what contracts they add or subtract. Some don't matter but Ido think Yager and other prospects like Broz will sign this year.

 

[Darren McCord]

Pens have to see what contracts they add or subtract. Some don't matter but Ido think Yager and other prospects like Broz will sign this year.

Broz just signed

 

[eXile3]

Broz just signed

Looks like he’ll join the baby pens.

 

[chethejet]

Dubas knows the system is just not close to giving him the kind of talent flow and competition needed as the transition is happening. Dubas mentions not a rebuild but a pivot. Sorry, it will take drafts and development to get the Pens in the hunt again. I like Broz and as he grows to be bigger and NHL ready, I like his position flexibility here.

 

[GilbertSeinfeld]

Officially signed.