00:00 – Sam Poulin: Is This the End of His NHL Dreams? Pengrowth Analysis | PENSBURGH Top 25 Expose
01:57 – Pensburgh Top 25 Under 25: #19 Joona Vaisanen – The Intelligent Defender Leading the Charge
03:48 – Pensburgh Top 25 Under 25: Finn Harding
1. Sam Poulin: Is This the End of His NHL Dreams? Pengrowth Analysis | PENSBURGH Top 25 Expose
Analyzing the meteoric fall of Sam Poulin, Pittsburgh’s 2019 first-round pick, as he faces his final year in the Pensburgh Top 25 Under 25 rankings.
🏒 **Key Talking Points:**
– Career-high 43 points (AHL) vs 7 NHL games (1 assist)
– Roster competition with Kevin Hayes, Anthony Mantha, Justin Brazeau
– Skating limitations & pandemic setbacks hindering NHL transition
– Potential Group-6 free agency in 2025
– What went wrong vs alternative draft pick Phil Tomasino’s NHL breakthrough
Dive into organizational depth challenges, waiver vulnerabilities, and Sam’s last-chance training camp ahead of a critical season.
2. Pensburgh Top 25 Under 25: #19 Joona Vaisanen – The Intelligent Defender Leading the Charge
Get to know Joona Vaisanen, the newest national champion in the Penguins’ organization, as we break down his journey from being an overage draft pick to becoming a crucial defenseman for Western Michigan.
Discover what caught the Penguins’ attention, including his high hockey IQ and sneaky competitiveness, as highlighted by Assistant General Manager Jason Spezza.
Learn about Vaisanen’s role in WMU’s championship win, his experience as a team captain at the Penguins’ development camp, and his goals for the upcoming season.
Join the conversation and share your thoughts on Vaisanen’s potential impact on the Penguins’ future.
**Timestamps:**
0:00 – Introduction
1:00 – Vaisanen’s Journey
3:30 – What the Penguins Saw
6:00 – Championship Experience
8:30 – Development Camp Highlights
10:30 – Future Outlook
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3. Pensburgh Top 25 Under 25: Finn Harding
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2024 draft class was defense-heavy, and one of the notable picks was Finn Harding, a seventh-round draft pick.
Harding played his junior hockey for Mississauga and Brampton, steadily improving his offensive production every season.
Despite questions over his skating and playmaking, Harding has shown improvement and a willingness to learn.
As he steps into pro hockey full time, this season will be a big test for him to determine whether he becomes a legit prospect with an NHL future.
