Let's Go Pens! Ru

First trade of the night:

To Flyers:
No. 12 overall

To Pens:
No. 22 overall
No. 31 overall

Elite Prospects, on the newest member of the Penguins:

"Benjamin Kindel can’t stop scoring. After 60 points as a WHL rookie, he became one of the league’s elite scorers... Though undersized, he has the right blend of skills to make the NHL in a scoring role."

Дубас просто слил драфт, либо я чего-то гениального не понимаю...

Penguins claim Rouyn-Noranda (QMJHL) RW Bill Zonnon with the 22nd overall pick in the NHL Draft.

6-foot-2, 185 pounds. Left shot.

64 games with the QMJHL's Rouyn-Noranda Huskies last season. 83 points (28 goals, 55 assists).

Bill Zonnon wanted to play hockey after watching P.K. Subban skate ...

Now he's a first round pick with the Penguins.

Penguins take University of Michigan center William Horcoff with the 24th overall pick in the NHL Draft.

6-foot-5, 203. Left shot.

In 18 games with Michigan last season, he had 10 points (four goals, six assists).

Dad, ex-Oilers forward Shawn Horcoff, scored a hat trick in the game prompting Michel Therrien's "soff" rant in 2006.

Get to Know Your New Prospect: Will Horcoff!

The Penguins trade up to 24th overall to select Will Horcoff. He’s a hard-nosed, high-IQ forward known for his physical play, willingness to sacrifice, and strong presence in the dirty areas.

Horcoff is a power forward who thrives on contact and makes his shifts count. He’s fearless when blocking shots, delivers consistent hits, and has a heavy, accurate shot that makes him a threat when given space.

Horcoff’s strengths are his physicality, shot-blocking, hockey IQ, and shooting ability. He brings a high compete level and excellent hockey sense, often making the right reads and positioning himself well in the defensive zone. Though his skating, puck handling, and playmaking need work, his effectiveness without the puck makes him a reliable presence.

Also HC Dan Muse knows Horcoff well from their time together at the U.S. National Team Development Program.

Get to Know Your New Prospect: Bill Zonnon!

The Penguins select Bill Zonnon at 22nd overall. He’s a high-motor, versatile forward with size, skill, and the tools to impact the game in all three zones.

Zonnon is a 6’2” left-shot winger/center who posted 83 points in 64 QMJHL games. He plays with intensity, protects the puck well, and consistently wins battles along the boards while keeping plays alive with sharp vision and strong instincts.

His strengths lie in his work ethic, puck control, and offensive creativity. He skates with pace and agility, using his footwork to create space and pressure defenders. While his defensive zone play still needs refining and his shot selection can improve, he brings value at even strength, on the power play, and the penalty kill.

Get to Know Your New Prospect: Ben Kindel!

The Penguins select Ben Kindel at 11th overall. He’s a dynamic, high-IQ forward who brings elite playmaking and scoring.

Kindel is a crafty right-shot center/wing who tallied 99 points in 65 games with the Calgary Hitmen alongside Penguins Prospect Tanner Howe. His ability to read the ice, create offense in tight spaces, and support defensively makes him one of the most well-rounded forwards in the class.

Despite being 5’10”, he competes hard, kills penalties, and shows leadership qualities. He’s confident on the power play . The main concerns are his size and average top-end speed, but his hockey sense and compete level more than make up for it.

Киндел(11) и Зоннон(22), мда. Дубас-Дубас.
Делаю прогноз, Несбитт(12) и Лакович(27) вырастут в более классных игроков.

А подскажите кто понял новое правило LTIR? Место под кепкой только 2.8(на примере) или 2.8 на сколько можешь выйти из под кепки, если игрок вышел из списка травмированных в ПО?

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Make the best of a bad job

Per Kyle Dubas, the Penguins will be hiring another assistant coach to handle the defense and penalty kill.

Todd Nelson will run the power play.
Nick Bonino will oversee faceoffs and learn on the job.
Rich Clune will have a development role as part of his his assistant role.

Full recap of selections from Round 1 of the 2025:

Isles select Matthew Schaefer with the 1st overall pick of the 2025 NHLDraft
2 - SJSharks select F Michael Misa from Saginaw (OHL)
3 - Blackhawks select F Anton Frondell from Djurgarden (Sweden)
4 - Utah Mammoth select F Caleb Desnoyers from Moncton (QMJHL)
5 - Preds select Brady Martin from Soo Greyhounds (OHL)
6 - Flyers select F Porter Martone from Brampton (OHL)
7 - Bruins select F James Hagens from Boston College (NCAA)
8 - SeaKraken select F Jake O’Brien from Brantford (OHL)
9 - Sabres select D Radim Mrtka from Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)
10 - Ducks select F Roger McQueen from Brandon (WHL)
11 - Pens select F Benjamin Kindel from Calgary (WHL)
12 - Flyers select F Jack Nesbitt from Windsor (OHL)
13 - Red Wings select F Carter Bear from Everett (WHL)
14 - CBJ select D Jackson Smith from Tri-City (WHL)
15 - Canucks select F Braeden Cootes from Seattle (WHL)
16 - Isles select F Victor Eklund from Djurgarden (Sweden)
17 - Isles select D Kashawn Aitcheson from Barrie (OHL)
18 - Flames select F Cole Reschny from Victoria (WHL)
19 - Blues select F Justin Carbonneau from Blainville-Boisbriand (QMJHL)
20 - CBJ select G Pyotr Andreyanov from CSKA (KHL)
21 - Preds select D Cameron Reid from Kitchener (OHL)
22 - Pens select Bill Zonnon from Rouyn-Noranda (QMJHL)
23 - Sens select D Logan Hensler from Wisconsin (NCAA)
24 - Pens select F William Horcoff from Michigan (NCAA)
25 - Blackhawks select F Vaclav Nestrasil from Muskegon (USHL)
26 - Preds select F Ryker Lee from Madison (USHL)
27 - Caps select F Lynden Lakovic from Moose Jaw (WHL)
28 - Jets select D Sascha Boumedienne from Boston (NCAA)
29 - Blackhawks select F Mason West from Edina High School in MN
30 - SJSharks select G Joshua Ravensbergen from Prince George (WHL)
31 - LAKings select D Henry Brzustewicz from London (OHL)
32 - Flames select F Cullen Potter from Arizona State (NCAA)

Дубас, имея два достаточно высоких выбора в первом раунде, умудрился выбрать трёх игроков второго раунда.
Полный провал.

Вы хотели большого? Получите.

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Баба Яга ПРОТИВ!!! (с)

Да все четыре могут не вылезти из АХЛ.

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Баба Яга ПРОТИВ!!! (с)

Все что не первая пятерка - это вилами по воде. И в первой пятерке полно эпических провалов.

Вообще я так понял, штаб сделал ставку на укрепление оборонительных порядков. Именно нападающих, а не просто очередного защитника. Замены Малкину будут искаться либо в следующих сезонах, либо по его уходу на рынке свободных агентов

Драфт этот очень слабый и неглубокий. И все толковые и топовые игроки ушли в первые топ8 пиков. Другой вопрос , что если бы мы в конце сезона не выпрыгивали бы из штанов и Джарри не вспомнил , что он вратарь и слили бы лишние 3-4 игры, то сейчас бы топовые Мортон или Хагенс были бы у нас , а не у ржавых с медведями.