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However, this season he has only 126 shots in 49 games (2.57 shots per game) and has an anemic 8.7% shot percentage. Over the last four years, his shooting percentage has hovered between 13 and 17.9%. He averaged 3.0 shots per game last season and was at three or above for the last three seasons.

Shots are a significant indicator of his declining numbers this season. He admitted that November was a brutal month, and he’s been guilty of gripping the stick too tightly. I also chatted with Bryan Rust before the break. He had 58 points, including 24 goals in 60 games last season. He is down in several offensive categories. The 2019 first-round pick posted several inspirational messages in stories (which expire after 24 hours) and, in a recent post, admitted he knows what it’s like to “deal with crap.” 7, Sam Poulin has been somewhat active on Instagram. And the Penguins’ player development could use a few wins.Īs I noted early last week, the last Pittsburgh Penguins skater to be drafted and carve out a career with the team (before being traded) was Jake Guentzel, who was selected in the third round of the 2013 draft.ĭespite being on personal leave since Dec.

Many players don’t stick in the NHL until after several call-ups. No, not to “see what he can do,” but so that he can see what he needs to do. Perhaps play a few games if it’s reasonable. Perhaps prospects with a chance to play in the NHL should spend some time with the team during the season. It also raised the question in my mind if the Penguins’ player development needs to change. The number of nuances and little things that would escape notice to most of us, but must be executed properly, are not few. It’s almost impossible for fans and media to truly judge defensemen. Why wouldn’t Ruhwedel want to add offense? That’s for another day… How (Chad Ruhwedel) is efficient on the ice and reliable defensively, bringing a touch of offense even if he doesn’t want to sometimes.” How (Brian Dumoulin) has a great stick and vision and so much poise with (the puck). “I’ve watched (Marcus Pettersson) play the entire year how intelligent he is with the puck and his body. “I think it was a good decision, and I’m really happy I did that process to be ready this year. I definitely feel like I learned a lot last year by staying (in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton) and having a lot of ice time and learning more about myself on and off the ice,” Joseph said. “I think it’s a different learning process (NHL vs.