Preseason is officially underway, and the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Trying to prove young prospects They need what is to earn a permanent selection. The Penguins have lost two games so far; However, some of their young highlight have shown that they can be NHL-ready rather than later.
Penguins have put together a good team performance
On September 22, the Penguins lost 2-1 of the Montreal Canadiens in a shootout. Because it is in the preseason, the final score is not what is important. For the first time in a while Pittsburgh had a young team on the ice that was not full shame.
Usually the first game for the preseason for every team is a bit sloppy because the players try to find a good rhythm. However, the Penguins looked pretty sharp from the start and remained engaged and physically engaged most of the game. First -year head coach Dan Muse has held a very intense training camp and that intensity has certainly transferred to the competition. There were several good versions, but do these players stay consistent during the rest of the preseason?
Penguins Prospects Report card
Tristan Broz: B+
Tristan Broz has been quietly to the top of the list of prospects for a while. In the match against Montreal he had a Power-Play goal in the first period, and he was good in the penalty murder. He does not play a flashy game, but he is good at reading plays and going to the right areas on the ice.
Broz has a good speed and solid decision -making skills and he is not afraid to shoot at the puck. It is too early to say if he will earn a schedule, but even if he does not, he will be more than likely to be the first call-up of Wilkes-Barre/SCRANTON in the case of an injury.
Harrison Brunicke: A-
Harrison Brunicke was probably the best player on the ice for Pittsburgh’s pre -season opener. He had six shots on the goal and he took the assist on Broz’s goal. He was linked to Owen Pickering, who seemed to work very well.
Brunicke skating has improved compared to last season and he was solid in his own zone. He also has good decision -making skills. He will be more than likely to be a top four defender in the future. Regarding this season, he could steal a schedule of Connor Clifton or Matt Dumba if he can continue to perform at a high level.
Sergei Murashov: B
There is a possibility that Sergei Murashov de Penguins’ next franchise -goalkeeper. He made a number of excellent saves against Montreal, including stopping Ivan Demidov in the shootout. He has the opportunity to stay calm and together under pressure, this is the characteristics that starting goalkeeper Tristan Jarry is seriously missing.
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There is no doubt that Murashov needs a little more time to develop, but if he stays on his current number, he will be an important part of the future of Pittsburgh.
How many prospects will the last selection make?
The penguins still have a long way to go in their rebuilding, but they are on the right track. General Manager Kyle Dubas has done a good job by adding young people to the organization. Rafael Harvey-Pinard was another highlight in the match against Montreal. He came at the front of the net and came into the face of the defenders. Ben Kindel also showed his potential with his strong skates and some good defensive plays. Pittsburgh will not be very competitive this season; In the coming years, however, they can become a strong competitor in the metropolitan division.
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