Info On the Pens Roster Moves...
As was reported earlier, the Penguins have recalled Alain Nasreddine and Micki DuPont. They also sent Noah Welch down to Wilkes Barre-Scranton. I wanted to share some thoughts on the moves....
Let's start with the demotion of Noah Welch. For some reason, he just can't capture the magic this season. He has often been out of position in the defensive zone and has not been the physical presence that he was last season. I am not sure what has stunted his growth and hope that some time, as a number one D-man in the AHL will do him good. That is how he initially got his call up this season, being demoted after camp and playing well in the A....Coach Todd Richards did send him a message earlier in the season when he sat him out early in the Wilkes Barre-Scranton season. His two-way contract played into the decision, but his play was a major factor in my opinion.
I am an Alain Nasreddine fan and think that he will bring something to the line-up that has been lacking since Mark Eaton went down. He is a solid stay at home type who knows how to play the game. He has been around for a long time and is a leader. The Penguins young core, many of which played with Nasreddine in WBS, respects him. He wore the C with the Baby Pens last season and Head Coach Michel Therrien loves him. He will definitely bridge the gab until Eaton is healthy.
Micki Dupont is being brought in to help the anemic power play. He is a right-handed shot who can carry the puck and play the point effectively. He is not the best defensive player on the planet, but can be an asset in the new NHL. Which is why Ray Shero brought him this summer. I am hoping that he can jump start the power play a bit...hopefully it will have the effect that Kris LeTang did early in the season.
As you all know, John Leclair has cleared re-entry waivers. I am not sure what the next move is at this point. The Penguins are not at the roster limit today, but Ryan Malone and Michel Ouellet will be coming off of injured reserve soon. Something is going to have to break.
Let's start with the demotion of Noah Welch. For some reason, he just can't capture the magic this season. He has often been out of position in the defensive zone and has not been the physical presence that he was last season. I am not sure what has stunted his growth and hope that some time, as a number one D-man in the AHL will do him good. That is how he initially got his call up this season, being demoted after camp and playing well in the A....Coach Todd Richards did send him a message earlier in the season when he sat him out early in the Wilkes Barre-Scranton season. His two-way contract played into the decision, but his play was a major factor in my opinion.
I am an Alain Nasreddine fan and think that he will bring something to the line-up that has been lacking since Mark Eaton went down. He is a solid stay at home type who knows how to play the game. He has been around for a long time and is a leader. The Penguins young core, many of which played with Nasreddine in WBS, respects him. He wore the C with the Baby Pens last season and Head Coach Michel Therrien loves him. He will definitely bridge the gab until Eaton is healthy.
Micki Dupont is being brought in to help the anemic power play. He is a right-handed shot who can carry the puck and play the point effectively. He is not the best defensive player on the planet, but can be an asset in the new NHL. Which is why Ray Shero brought him this summer. I am hoping that he can jump start the power play a bit...hopefully it will have the effect that Kris LeTang did early in the season.
As you all know, John Leclair has cleared re-entry waivers. I am not sure what the next move is at this point. The Penguins are not at the roster limit today, but Ryan Malone and Michel Ouellet will be coming off of injured reserve soon. Something is going to have to break.
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