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

[Jacob]

Bemstrom will soon be 26.

 

[DesertedPenguin]

Doesn't mean he can't use the same system better. Sullivans issues is adaptable in game. He doesn't adjust and doesn't trust players allowing them to develop.

Look at McG the two halves of his season are night and day. MacDonald seems to be allowing the players to focus on strengths and not forcing them to change the games.

All of Broz, Hayes, Pono, McG and Koivunen are having good years. That alone says a lot about him as a coach to have all the turn over but get this team winning.

Ya you can pump the brakes on him but I would 100% take him over sullivan right now still lol. I would take a potato over Sullivan.

All of Broz, Hayes, Pono, McG, and Koivunen are highly skilled. Every single one, except for Hayes, is an early round draft pick. Koivunen, McGroarty, and Broz had high levels of success in college/Europe. Ponomarev scored 22 goals in the AHL two years ago.

I would be careful attributing their success - which they've had before - to any coach.

I'd also be careful in suggesting MacDonald can adapt in game. We haven't seen him in a critical situation in the AHL yet. Again, he's had ECHL and USHL success, but there are big talent gaps at times in those leagues. It's tougher in the AHL. Let's see how he does in the playoffs.

If the Pens replace Sullivan - and they should - they should prioritize innovation and creativity alongside sustained success.

Todd Nelson in Hershey is what MacDonald should aspire to be - innovative offense (especially on the power play), responsible defense, ability to develop players for the NHL while helping fringe AHL/NHL players thrive to foster a winning culture, and success in the AHL playoffs.

 

[Darren McCord]

McGroarty was never slated or projected to be a top line forward. Third wheel guy I guess if you’re lucky.

Ya he was project top 9 with 2nd line upside. I think if he hits his ceiling he will be like a Boone Jenner. 50pt forward, Captain Type Player. 20 - 30 goals a season. The type of player you love to have and need for playoffs but not the type that carries a team or the offense

 

[Darren McCord]

If the Pens replace Sullivan - and they should - they should prioritize innovation and creativity alongside sustained success.

Sure but again I would replace Sullivan with a shoe at this point. It would be more creative than him.

 

[Gurglesons]

Ya he was project top 9 with 2nd line upside. I think if he hits his ceiling he will be like a Boone Jenner. 50pt forward, Captain Type Player. 20 - 30 goals a season. The type of player you love to have and need for playoffs but not the type that carries a team or the offense

Yeah, he rocks.

 

[Darren McCord]

Yeah, he rocks.

Ya I dont expect any current players to turn into elite or superstars.

I do hope they become at least likeable lol

 

[Randy Butternubs]

I think the struggles that guys like Bemstrom and Ponomarev have had in the NHL after having great AHL seasons make me a bit more hesitant to predict NHL upside based on AHL stats. Both of those guys are having really strong AHL seasons but looked completely ineffective in the NHL.

I mean, that was never a good way to anticipate NHL success.

 

[eXile3]

McGroarty was never slated or projected to be a top line forward. Third wheel guy I guess if you’re lucky.

I mean a quick google search proves that wrong. Most scouting reports had him as an offensive point producer at the time he was drafted.

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The entire 3rd line plug crap came from Yager simps.

 

[Ulf5]

Additions for Wilkes-Barre?

I got a question about this recently, and figured I'd take the time and look into it in full and put it here. For those who don't know, prospects from juniors are eligible

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[tnnr]

Don't think it is fair to lump Ponomarev with Bemstrom. Bemstrom has played 234 NHL games, Ponomarev has played 6. Bemstrom is also 2 years older.

Bemstrom also doesn't have the draft pedigree of Ponomarev.