Penguins 24-25

[Djfan]

Pens traded Lars Eller to the Caps for a 2025 5th round pick and a 2027 3rd rounder per the Pens official FB page.

the beginning of the fire sale?

 

[JMM]

the beginning of the fire sale?

Maybe... Another pickup who didn't live up to expectations. He started off the year strong though, then....

 

[Sarge]

the beginning of the fire sale?

One can only hope. I’ll believe it when I see them move Karlsson, Malkin and Letang. Until then, you could trade the rest of the team minus Crosby and it still isn’t a fire sale if those guys aren’t getting moved.

 

[Sarge]

Look, the big three aren’t winning another cup. In fact, I doubt they’ll ever see the playoffs again. Time to start rebuilding is now. Get what you can for anyone of value and stock pile picks. If you draft well enough, make a couple savvy free agent moves you can be right back in the mix in a year or two, three at most.

 

[stillerfaninfl]

Wouldn't mind if Jags got the job

 

[Djfan]

I just knew that when overtime was coming, that we wouldn't get it done.

 

[JMM]

Had the game on in the background. Didn't even really watch it. Like the post Leyland Bucs, they're done. No surprise.

 

[Steelr4evr]

I'm thinking the Pens may end up under .500 this year.

We knew this would eventually come.

 

[Sarge]

I was looking at the standings trying to figure out how the Pens weren't in last place. Then I saw that the two teams below them have played 2 and 3 less games, respectively. This sucks. They hung on too long.

The only thing giving me hope is the fact that the Penguins have 29 picks in rounds 1-3 over the next three years (according to an article I read on Triblive). Draft well, and they may not be down and out for long.

 

[Badcat]

I was looking at the standings trying to figure out how the Pens weren't in last place. Then I saw that the two teams below them have played 2 and 3 less games, respectively. This sucks. They hung on too long.

The only thing giving me hope is the fact that the Penguins have 29 picks in rounds 1-3 over the next three years (according to an article I read on Triblive). Draft well, and they may not be down and out for long.

AI can be your friend:

2025 NHL Draft​

• Round 1: 1 pick
• Round 2: 0 picks
• Round 3: 3 picks
• Round 4: 1 pick
• Round 5: 2 picks
• Round 6: 1 pick
• Round 7: 1 pick

Total: 10 picks

2026 NHL Draft​

• Round 1: 1 pick
• Round 2: 2 picks
• Round 3: 2 picks
• Round 4: 1 pick
• Round 5: 0 picks
• Round 6: 1 pick
• Round 7: 2 picks

Total: 9 picks

2027 NHL Draft​

• Round 1: 1 pick
• Round 2: 2 picks
• Round 3: 2 picks
• Round 4: 2 picks
• Round 5: 1 pick
• Round 6: 1 pick
• Round 7: 1 pick

Total: 10 picks

 

[Badcat]

Here are the best potential draft picks for the Pens next year

Based on the search results and current rankings, here are some of the top potential draft picks for each round of the 2025 NHL Draft:

Round 1​

1. James Hagens (C, Boston College)
2. Porter Martone (C/RW, Brampton Steelheads)
3. Matthew Schaefer (D, Erie Otters)
4. Michael Misa (C/LW, Saginaw Spirit)
5. Ivan Ryabkin (C, Dynamo Moscow)

Round 2​

• Roger McQueen (C, Brandon Wheat Kings)
• Logan Hensler (D, Wisconsin)
• Jakob Ihs-Wozniak (RW, Lulea J20)
• William Moore (C, USA U18 NTDP)

Round 3​

• Jackson Smith (D, Tri-City Americans)
• Emile Guite (LW, Chicoutimi Sagueneens)
• Braeden Cootes (C, Seattle Thunderbirds)

Round 4​

• Blake Fiddler (D, Edmonton Oil Kings)
• Kashawn Aitcheson (D, Barrie Colts)
• Sascha Boumedienne (D, Boston University)

Round 5​

• Viktor Klingsell (LW, Skelleftea J20)
• Charlie Trethewey (USNTDP)

 

[Djfan]

I hope they move on from this "Everyone is a center or winger" thing, and build a defense.

 

[Sarge]

I hope they move on from this "Everyone is a center or winger" thing, and build a defense.

I hope they move on from the collection of geriatrics they have taking the ice every night.

 

[Sarge]

AI can be your friend:

2025 NHL Draft​

• Round 1: 1 pick
• Round 2: 0 picks
• Round 3: 3 picks
• Round 4: 1 pick
• Round 5: 2 picks
• Round 6: 1 pick
• Round 7: 1 pick

Total: 10 picks

2026 NHL Draft​

• Round 1: 1 pick
• Round 2: 2 picks
• Round 3: 2 picks
• Round 4: 1 pick
• Round 5: 0 picks
• Round 6: 1 pick
• Round 7: 2 picks

Total: 9 picks

2027 NHL Draft​

• Round 1: 1 pick
• Round 2: 2 picks
• Round 3: 2 picks
• Round 4: 2 picks
• Round 5: 1 pick
• Round 6: 1 pick
• Round 7: 1 pick

Total: 10 picks

I thought 29 sounded ridiculously high. Thanks.

 

[steel dino]

Here are the best potential draft picks for the Pens next year

Based on the search results and current rankings, here are some of the top potential draft picks for each round of the 2025 NHL Draft:

Round 1​

1. James Hagens (C, Boston College)
2. Porter Martone (C/RW, Brampton Steelheads)
3. Matthew Schaefer (D, Erie Otters)
4. Michael Misa (C/LW, Saginaw Spirit)
5. Ivan Ryabkin (C, Dynamo Moscow)

Round 2​

• Roger McQueen (C, Brandon Wheat Kings)
• Logan Hensler (D, Wisconsin)
• Jakob Ihs-Wozniak (RW, Lulea J20)
• William Moore (C, USA U18 NTDP)

Round 3​

• Jackson Smith (D, Tri-City Americans)
• Emile Guite (LW, Chicoutimi Sagueneens)
• Braeden Cootes (C, Seattle Thunderbirds)

Round 4​

• Blake Fiddler (D, Edmonton Oil Kings)
• Kashawn Aitcheson (D, Barrie Colts)
• Sascha Boumedienne (D, Boston University)

Round 5​

• Viktor Klingsell (LW, Skelleftea J20)
• Charlie Trethewey (USNTDP)

My draft philosophy would be to select every Western Canadian and US born players available, that are at least 6 foot and weigh more than 210 pounds.
Period.

 

[Steelr4evr]

I may tune into this evenings game vs Columbus. They suck just as bad as the Pens right now or at least their record is the same.

 

[steel dino]

I may tune into this evenings game vs Columbus. They suck just as bad as the Pens right now or at least their record is the same.

Don’t bother..
Just watched the most lifeless Pens period performance ever ..
And I’ve been a fan since 1972.

Well maybe since last games first period performance.

 

[Djfan]

Just got in from hunting. I guess I don't have the game. Maybe that's a good thing.

 

[Steelr4evr]

Don’t bother..
Just watched the most lifeless Pens period performance ever ..
And I’ve been a fan since 1972.

Well maybe since last games first period performance.

Yeah, I guess you're right. I just looked at the score down 3-2 near the end of 2 with 12 whole shots on goal.

Yep, I'm going to the gym. That will be much more productive with my time.

 

[steel dino]

Yeah, I guess you're right. I just looked at the score down 3-2 near the end of 2 with 12 whole shots on goal.

Yep, I'm going to the gym. That will be much more productive with my time.

Good idea...

Im watching Jesse Waters and keeping an eye on the Wyoming=Colorado st score.

 

[Djfan]

Good idea...

Im watching Jesse Waters and keeping an eye on the Wyoming=Colorado st score.

Go Pokes!

 

[Steelr4evr]

Is this what tanking it looks like?

 

[Sarge]

I watched the 2nd and 3rd. This is just sad. There is something horribly wrong here. This team was never going to be great, but they just shouldn’t be this bad. What a fall.

 

[Sarge]

6-2. Turned it off.

 

[steel dino]

Go Pokes!

I need them to cover!!
Getting 10.5 ..
Doesn’t look good at the moment..