Why haven’t the Pittsburgh Penguins called up the talented young Rutger McGroarty? Dan discusses and how Ville Koivunen’s time running out. ~~~ More at https://pittsburghhockeynow.com #penguins #pens #pittsburgh
Thanks dan! Im curious, when evaluating a player for calling up do they mostly look at stats and numbers, or is it a mindset and maturity i guess what people might call soft skills
I like both these guys as players, but theyre basically interchangeable as far as the impact theyre going to make on the team this year and it isnt going to be much. I love VK41 but hes still 1-2 years away from the player everyone wants him to be or being at his full potential. If they cant see that at this point, they need a new scout. These guys need to defend the center of the ice better. 87 needs to get better defensively, (is knee truly healthy?) 71 needs to be back at the 2C, ANYONE else should be in the 3C spot and Lizotte back to 4C. Then this team has no problems as long as they get consistent goaltending. None of this is gonna happen so yeah the playoffs are a prayer.
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Thanks dan! Im curious, when evaluating a player for calling up do they mostly look at stats and numbers, or is it a mindset and maturity i guess what people might call soft skills
i made the video appreciate you breaking down my question.
I like both these guys as players, but theyre basically interchangeable as far as the impact theyre going to make on the team this year and it isnt going to be much. I love VK41 but hes still 1-2 years away from the player everyone wants him to be or being at his full potential. If they cant see that at this point, they need a new scout. These guys need to defend the center of the ice better. 87 needs to get better defensively, (is knee truly healthy?) 71 needs to be back at the 2C, ANYONE else should be in the 3C spot and Lizotte back to 4C. Then this team has no problems as long as they get consistent goaltending. None of this is gonna happen so yeah the playoffs are a prayer.
What has McGroarty done to show he is even capable either?
I think Ville is a lock if he just adds some size but that needs to be vehemently expressed in this off-season.