AHL: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins: '24-'25 The Players Sully Hates

[Randy Butternubs]

Both WBS and Wheeling play tonight. I doubt I'll be able to watch either (and not even the NHL Pens).

Go Franchise!

 

[eXile3]

McGroaty on the 3rd line in WBS.

 

[WickedWrister]

WBS up 3-0 in the first.

Katchouk 2G and Broz with the other PPG

Think the play by play guy said Koivunen has 4A already on the year

Edit: 4-0 Imama

 

[Coastal Kev]

WBS up 3-0 in the first.

Katchouk 2G and Broz with the other PPG

Think the play by play guy said Koivunen has 4A already on the year

Edit: 4-0 Imama

Kiovunen >>>>>>>>Beauvillier

 

[Turin]

Best WBS team in a long time

 

[Gurglesons]

Kiovunen >>>>>>>>Beauvillier

That’s not saying much.

 

[Coastal Kev]

That’s not saying much.

Unfortunately is says allot

 

[Randy Butternubs]

Ned with the start. 4-2 now after 2 periods.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

McGroaty on the 3rd line in WBS.

I wouldn't read too much into that, just put him into a line that didn't disrupt what the coach liked out of the top 6 at the moment, that'll probably change by his 2nd and 3rd game quickly.

I know some laughed at me but I still really like Clurman, he's a fantastic skater for his size and might just be a very late bloomer.

 

[Jacob]

They just roll 4 lines pretty evenly due to the depth and the weird AHL schedule. Even the 4th line has 2 guys with NHL experience on it .

 

[Jacob]

I don’t remember this being the case last season, or if this was announced, but Kain Tisi is listed as WB/S’s full time goalie coach now. So that’s good for Murashov and Blomqvist.

 

[Empoleon8771]

Just stat watching but seems like Poulin and Bemstrom are having great starts to the year with WBS.

 

[Randy Butternubs]

Poulin on RW again. Playing all 3 forward positions should help his NHL chances.

 

[WickedWrister]

WBS getting outshot by Lehigh Valley 32-13 but lead 2-0. Filip Larsson in net for the Pens.

 

[Randy Butternubs]

Larsson with a shutout after being destroyed his first game.

 

[Turin]

McGroat busted already thanks Sully

 

[Pancakes]

Just stat watching but seems like Poulin and Bemstrom are having great starts to the year with WBS.

Yeah wonder if Poulin is already earning himself a call up

 

[Ulf5]

Yeah wonder if Poulin is already earning himself a call up

Whaaaattt??? 4gp- 1g, 4a, 5p is NOT Mike Sullivan hockey I'll have you know!!!

 

[deakka]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1847782037236961593

Poulin looks way faster on that goal than i remember

 

[eXile3]

Bemstrom makes no sense. He’s been productive at every level but the NHL.

Whaaaattt??? 4gp- 1g, 4a, 5p is NOT Mike Sullivan hockey I'll have you know!!!

6 points in 4 games according to AHL.com

 

[Randy Butternubs]

Bemstrom makes no sense. He’s been productive at every level but the NHL.

It happens. For different reasons. See Chris Bourque or Martin Frk.

 

[Ulf5]

Bemstrom makes no sense. He’s been productive at every level but the NHL.


6 points in 4 games according to AHL.com

Ok, got my info from wbs pens dot com lol.

 

[Solution]

I don’t remember this being the case last season, or if this was announced, but Kain Tisi is listed as WB/S’s full time goalie coach now. So that’s good for Murashov and Blomqvist.

SPEZZA, KESSEL AND TISI TAKE ON NEW ROLES WITH WBS

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced several changes to their hockey operations today, several of which concerning Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

www.wbspenguins.com

 

[Solution]

Penguins Announce Hockey Operations Staff Hirings and Promotions | Pittsburgh Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced the following hockey operations staff hirings and promotions: Staff Additions: - Jonathan Erlichman \- Vice President, Hockey Research, Development & Strategy - Kevin Elliott \- Head Athletic Trainer - Lucas Malloy \- Manager, Hockey Operations - Chris...

www.nhl.com

And here there is mention of Wheeling getting a goalie coach as well. Looks like there might be some focus on development at least for goalies.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Kain Tisi intrigues me as a goalie coach. I know the Penguins hired a bunch of Leafs scouts and coaches as well but I do find it curious how the goalie coaching changes go on. Usually the goalie that becomes the #1 they will favour the voice he wants - Fleury had Bales, Murray had Buckley, then the Penguins promoted Chiodo to take over and now Tisi is the Goalie Coach/Developmental in WBS.

He came over in 2021-22, its hard to really read the impact they have - The goalies are all up and down in WBS, last year was one of the better seasons under TIsi mainly helping the goalies in WBS for 3yrs.

Meanwhile, Chiodo, I'm not sure what's up but its like our goalies have a strong start under him and then falter after the second half, this year being a different beast altogether.