AHL: Wilkes Barre Scranton Penguins 24 25 the Players Sully Hates

[Zirakzigil]

Saturday.

Some cuts at WBS today.

Forward Bennett MacArthur has been reassigned by the Pittsburgh Penguins from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to Wheeling. Also, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton has reassigned forwards Jack Beck, Atley Calvert, Mathieu De St. Phalle, Kyle Jackson and Gabe Klassen, as well as defenseman Mats Lindgren to the Nailers.

Goaltender Jaxon Caster will report to Wheeling, as well.

https://www.wbspenguins.com/penguins-trim-training-camp-roster-assign-eight-to-wheeling/

They seemed to like Hayes because he played a lot- missed some time with injury but was often in the lineup when healthy- even despite zero production for most of the year.

He got hot finally, I think all of his goals came in the last 8 or so games.

Yeah, he's going to get an NHL contract after a couple months if his play keeps up. They likely haven't done it yet because of their proximity to the contract limit.

Wheeling was the best team in the organization last season, and with a lot of the same team returning, they should be good again. They lost in the second round to the team that won the Kelly Cup.

I like what little I saw of Caster, too.

Where’s Jelsma? He should’ve gotten an ELC.

Injured I believe.

That's what I want to see to be honest. He definitely has the offensive capabilities. Had a goal and assit last year in 2 games in the playoffs when he came over. I want to see him and Broz dominate up the middle.

WBS signed Katchouk to an AHL deal. He's played 176 NHL games, so should be a good veteran i guess since WBS is super young this season.

I liked him when he was with, I think, Syracuse. WBS keeps adding talent and I'll be disappointed if they don't go far this season.

Just seems like too many forwards. But they do it every year and it doesn’t ever seem to be an issue.

They do have some open spots for veterans. Only Bemstrom, Koppanen and Renouf count. And now Katchouk.

And maybe Huntington too.

Is this the cast-off Tkachuk step brother?

 

[Randy Butternubs]

Schedule:

https://www.wbspenguins.com/schedule/

First game is Saturday the 12th. I don't think I'll be able to watch but maybe I can watch the replay on Sunday.

 

[MeinerEiner]

I'm excited for this upcoming season. Guys like Broz, Pickering, Koivunen etc. should have a huge impact on the team this year. I think the Pens in general are moving in the right direction, slow, but they are moving.

 

[PensFutures]

Guys like Broz, Pickering, Koivunen etc. should have a huge impact on the team this year. I think the Pens in general are moving in the right direction, slow, but they are moving.

Its nice having guys to be excited about. It sure beats "I wonder if Garrett Wilson, Thomas Di Pauli or JS Dea can develop into middle 6 players"

 

[Randy Butternubs]

Game 1 is tonight. I cannot watch it live but maybe I'll watch the replay tomorrow.

 

[Malkinstheman]

I'll try and watch tonight

 

[Randy Butternubs]

I'm curious if they'll play Poulin at RW again.

 

[Le Magnifique 66]

It's going to be fun to follow and watch games for a change going forward. I already got tickets for when they visit Laval in January

 

[SEALBound]

I'm curious if they'll play Poulin at RW again.

I'm curious as well. I assume with a guy like Poulin they have a good idea of what kind of NHL'er they think he needs to be to be successful. I imagine they will mimic that in the AHL as much as possible. No sense in letting him play center in the AHL if they only see him as a wing in the NHL. Or vice versa.

 

[Malkinstheman]

My go to streaming site has links for the SDHL, Auroralliga and random other games across the globe but not the Wilkes game lol

 

[DesertedPenguin]

Lineup. WBS up 2-1 on goals from Huntington and Bemstrom.

 

[Coastal Kev]

Lineup. WBS up 2-1 on goals from Huntington and Bemstrom.

How does the AHL get off charging so much? I would pay $50 or less... but out of principal I'm not paying a dollar more for 2nd level product

 

[Malkinstheman]

Nice pass by Koivunen

 

[Malkinstheman]

Wilkes blows a 5-3 lead. Larsson doesnt look great. Could see him being sent to Wheeling and Gauthier being called up.

 

[Rudy Russo]

Charlotte 7 WBS 6. Charlotte scored four goals in the 3rd period.
Poulin, Aho and Koivunen two assists. Goals by Huntington, Bemstrom Hayes, Broz, Kral and Johnstone.

 

[Jacob]

Larsson isn’t really a prospect so if he wants to lose starts to Murashov that’s okay with me.

Seems like a good night for the players we care about.

As for Renouf, Gruden and Hollowell. No C yet.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

I was going to tune into this game and damn, missed a brutal one.

 

[Coastal Kev]

Poulin had a beauty of a feed for a goal, shame he can't a look with the big club.

 

[Jacob]

Poulin had a beauty of a feed for a goal, shame he can't a look with the big club.

A couple preseason games is more than enough to get a read on a 23 year old.

 

[Jacob]

I’d like to watch today’s game but I don’t feel like paying $30 or $150 for it.

 

[Randy Butternubs]

Poulin at RW again.

Murashov with his first start.

 

[deakka]

Murashov stopped 27/28. Good debut I'd say!

 

[Jacob]

We’re cooking with gas goalie prospect-wise.

Murashov is younger and less experienced than Blomqvist was last year so I expect more ups and downs but this is a nice start.

 

[Turin]

Is Avery Hayes the GOAT?

 

[deakka]

Is Avery Hayes the GOAT?

May be!
Let's hope he chose to sign with us and not someone else when he signs am NHL deal.