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

[Malkinstheman]

Nice comeback win. Poulin with a 3 point night. Would be nice if they call him up and just let him sink or swim on the third line for the rest of the season

 

[Rudy Russo]

Nice comeback win. Poulin with a 3 point night. Would be nice if they call him up and just let him sink or swim on the third line for the rest of the season

I agree. After the trade deadline Poulin should be given a look with the big club for the rest of the season.

 

[Randy Butternubs]

They've got a stew going.

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

Love how they celebrate goals with each other in all these highlights, game after game. Everyone gets fired up for their teammates despite fully being in the doldrums of the season. Fun to see, been a long time since the big club was like that.

 

[Malkinstheman]

WBS is second in points percentage in the whole league by the way. They are having an insane season

 

[DesertedPenguin]

WBS is second in points percentage in the whole league by the way. They are having an insane season

Especially considering that the NHL Pens have had the second most number of players suit up for a game this season. That, combined with a rash of injuries, has meant a lot of shuffling for WBS.

Sebastian Aho has only played 14 games. Jimmy Huntington, who was supposed to be a top six center for them, has only played 4.

They've had six goalies play at least one game and 41 skaters.

The new coaching staff and the rebuilt management/support staff has done a hell of a job.

 

[eXile3]

I agree. After the trade deadline Poulin should be given a look with the big club for the rest of the season.

Poulin turns 24 in a couple weeks. He’s never come close to a ppg pace at the AHL level. He has 2 apples in 12 NHL games.

I’m fine with giving him a shot because we’re icing some pretty bad players but I’m not sure he’s considered a prospect anymore. I’m struggling to think of someone who has had success with a similar progression.

 

[akapidots]

Poulin turns 24 in a couple weeks. He’s never come close to a ppg pace at the AHL level. He has 2 apples in 12 NHL games.

I’m fine with giving him a shot because we’re icing some pretty bad players but I’m not sure he’s considered a prospect anymore. I’m struggling to think of someone who has had success with a similar progression.

Bobby McMann?

 

[wej20]

Would like to see Gruden get some games on the 4th line.

 

[deakka]

Murashov 3rd star despite giving up 4 in the 1st period. I guess he must have made some big saves when he shut the door the rest of the game.

 

[eXile3]

Bobby McMann?

Maybe but I feel like McMann is hella fast and that helped.

 

[Gurglesons]

Poulin turns 24 in a couple weeks. He’s never come close to a ppg pace at the AHL level. He has 2 apples in 12 NHL games.

I’m fine with giving him a shot because we’re icing some pretty bad players but I’m not sure he’s considered a prospect anymore. I’m struggling to think of someone who has had success with a similar progression.

Seen way more in Poulin's few games than Pono and Bemstrom's.

 

[Randy Butternubs]

Seen way more in Poulin's few games than Pono and Bemstrom's.

Honestly same. But I'm at the point where they may as well try all the youth. And "youth".

Sucks Pono got less than 10 minutes last night.

 

[Malkinstheman]

Honestly same. But I'm at the point where they may as well try all the youth. And "youth".

Sucks Pono got less than 10 minutes last night.

It's disappointing but pretty much par the course. I've been seeing people pencil in Mcgroat and Koivunen for top-6 spots next season as if that ever has a shot of happening

 

[Gurglesons]

It's disappointing but pretty much par the course. I've been seeing people pencil in Mcgroat and Koivunen for top-6 spots next season as if that ever has a shot of happening

Depends on who the coach is.

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

Sucks Pono got less than 10 minutes last night.

truly do not get it - why even call him up? Just do another Imana type vet at that point.

I don’t want to be in the “trade everything not stapled down” camp but is that the best way to get these guys minutes?

 

[Malkinstheman]

Depends on who the coach is.

I don't think there's any shot in hell Sullivan is leaving before Sid retires. Would love to be proven wrong but I doubt it

 

[Icarium]

The new coaching staff and the rebuilt management/support staff has done a hell of a job.

Must be nice to not be in deadly thrall of your life tenure coach.

 

[eXile3]

Seen way more in Poulin's few games than Pono and Bemstrom's.

Can nothing be more than nothing? None of them have done anything outside the AHL.

 

[Gurglesons]

Can nothing be more than nothing? None of them have done anything outside the AHL.

Poulin's game in the A and NHL just looks more like an NHL talent to me.

Poulin consistently has possession is making things happen on the ice.

Pono looks like ZAR without any of the positive attributes.

 

[DesertedPenguin]

Poulin has an element of physicality to his game that translates well. He goes to the net on offense - it's where he scored his goal last night - and he seems to have good positioning defensively.

His biggest issue has been consistency and health. I'm assuming he'll get a look following the trade deadline.

 

[Peat]

Poulin turns 24 in a couple weeks. He’s never come close to a ppg pace at the AHL level. He has 2 apples in 12 NHL games.

I’m fine with giving him a shot because we’re icing some pretty bad players but I’m not sure he’s considered a prospect anymore. I’m struggling to think of someone who has had success with a similar progression.

Going into his age 24 season, Michael Bunting had 1 goal in 5 NHL games and no ppg AHL seasons. And lots of AHL seasons. Perfect comp.

Similarly, Bryan Rust had had no ppg AHL seasons and was on 5 goals and 8 assists in 58 NHL games.

Blake Coleman also never has a ppg AHL season, and will get 2 points in his 23 NHL games in his second pro season aged 25. Similar-ish story with Zach Hyman.

A player in Poulin's position succeeding big is unusual but not unheard of. Becoming a useful bottom sixer even more so.

 

[Tasty Biscuits]

Realized by pure happenstance the Pens are gonna be in town Tuesday when I'm at Hershey for a work trip. Obviously just snagged a ticket. Will report back my completely unprofessional evaluations.

 

[Peat]

Also having seen that Jarry is back up and Blomqvist is back down -

The tank is in and part of it is keeping talent away from the mess. Don't expect them to give long looks to many guys.

 

[wej20]

Also having seen that Jarry is back up and Blomqvist is back down -

The tank is in and part of it is keeping talent away from the mess. Don't expect them to give long looks to many guys.

Be interested to see what happes after Four Nations with the goalies. But if they're going to play Ned as the #1 then it doesn't make sense for Blomqvist to be the backup getting an occasional game.