Game Day Buzz: More on the Joe Morrow callup & inexperience in the system on the blueline
The callup of 2011 first round pick Joe Morrow is more of situation arising (injuries) of the Penguins wanting to get one of their top prospects some NHL experience of just being around the team (potential practice time, being involved in meetings) on a short-term stay, even if Morrow doesn’t step on the ice for
Day 5 Practice Notes
The players went through about 30 minutes of practice drills before Saturday’s drills. One intriguing drill was a 1-on-1 drill where a defenseman would go up against three forwards in the course of one sequence. Drill Description: One forward would start in the right face-off circle with the puck and go 1-on-1 against a defender.
Penguins Prospect Camp: Day 2
The Penguins prospects went through their second skating session this afternoon, which had a strong emphasis on instruction, attention to details as head coach Dan Bylsma ran the practice. Scouting Report From Day 2
Scouting Reports Day 1: Defensemen
Brian Strait, Age 21 Height: 6-1 Weight: 200 lbs 2006, 3rd round pick *Notes from today’s Skate – Among the most disappointing players on day 1 – Has below average speed – Struggled during the 1-on-1 drills; Was beat by Eric Tangradi and Nick Petersen consecutively – Relied too much on his upper body strength