Ben Hanowski with 1 goal and 2 assists in a 5-1 win over Denver last night. His first multiple point game since early December.
An assist for Kenny Agostino in a 4-2 win over Dartmouth and 2 assists for Scott Wilson in a 4-3 win over Boston University (Maguire was backup for this one).
You can have two Cs if you don't have any As, I believe. I think that rule counts in the NHL too, but it makes more sense to have two As instead of one extra C.
Highlights from the game. Hano has the backhand pass to set up the 2nd goal and the last goal of the game.
Unbelievable backhand pass by Hanowski (#10 Jersey) on the 2nd goal. That's just really smart offensive awareness.
Also, I didn't realize Hanowski was a lefty (always thought he was a righty), but he may look nice on Geno's LW if Tangradi cant hold the spot down for next season or the year after.
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Originally Posted by Jacob
Why are two guys wearing the C?
Leblanc and Hanowski. Never seen two guys on the same team both wearing C's before.
You can have two Cs if you don't have any As, I believe. I think that rule counts in the NHL too, but it makes more sense to have two As instead of one extra C.
We have 2 C's and 1 A. It's voted on by the players. Last year we had 2 Captains in LeBlanc and Lee, both got hurt, Hano was given the C. Lee left, LeBlanc returned, 2 C's.
You can have two Cs if you don't have any As, I believe. I think that rule counts in the NHL too, but it makes more sense to have two As instead of one extra C.
You can have 3 A's but not 2 C's in the NHL I think.
I've never seen Beau Bennett in action. Can somebody provide the book on him? I understand that he's "raw," but in your estimation, how close is he? Is he a valid option to flank one of 87/71 this season or next, or is he a much longer term project?
I've never seen Beau Bennett in action. Can somebody provide the book on him? I understand that he's "raw," but in your estimation, how close is he? Is he a valid option to flank one of 87/71 this season or next, or is he a much longer term project?
Beau Bennett
Skill
BB's shot is more about accuracy and a good release than being overly powerful. He also uses his sense to get open in the offensive zone and always seems to be in the middle of the ice.
Bennetts passing is his bread and butter. He knows how to get pucks and move them quickly or slow the play down until support is there. He also knows the bait and lure game. He'll wait until he can lure someone out of position, have support fill that lane and then pass the puck to the player he's just created room for. It almost seems like he's lazy because he doesn't always drive the net but there’s a high hockey IQ there.
Bennett’s skating reminds me of Morozov a little. BB is a stronger player but that’s the kind of look he has on the ice. I would still like to see him get stronger but that’s normal of a kid his age. I would also like to see him get better stickhandling while moving his feet.
Physical game
BB's physical game reminds me a little of Larry Murphy's. He'll let you get the puck and then try and take it from you. He has good size but isn't that aggressive. He plays more of a thinking man’s game.
Outlook
Bennett’s best gift, even over his passing, is his sense. He knows how to work off of other players and knows the position game. I'm not so sure that he'll be a star player but I do think he'll be a good player that can enhance a stars game. I see him as more of a swing man type of winger. Someone that can take a headman pass, wait for support and then make a great neutral zone pass. Jason Pominville is a nice comparison that was made when he was drafted and I still think that holds true.
I've never seen Beau Bennett in action. Can somebody provide the book on him? I understand that he's "raw," but in your estimation, how close is he? Is he a valid option to flank one of 87/71 this season or next, or is he a much longer term project?
Good chance he sees a few games with the big club this season if injuries hit our forward group hard enough. And I wouldn't be surprised to see him make the team out of camp next year.
I've never seen Beau Bennett in action. Can somebody provide the book on him? I understand that he's "raw," but in your estimation, how close is he? Is he a valid option to flank one of 87/71 this season or next, or is he a much longer term project?
Great set of hands, great on ice vision, excellent passing, had a good slap shot but it seems like he hasn't healed entirely from his wrist injury. Alright skater but doesn't have blazing speed. His edge work has improved considerably from when he was first drafted. Physically he won't shy away from contact but it isn't his strong suit. He has surprised me in the past. I can't remember who it was against but his first season at Denver he got a penalty for hitting a guy too hard with a Colby Armstrong type hit. If I had to summarize him it would be as a creative playmaker.
Anyone have an update about how Morrow is doing now that some space has opened up in WB?
They've only played 1 game and it was the outdoor one against Hershey. But he was getting pretty significant minutes. He was on what I'd consider to be the 2nd pairing with Samuelsson.
If the Pens are looking at anyone I hope they've got an eye on Hartman. He should be around when they get a pick in the first. Tons of grit with some pretty good sense and skill. Kind of like a Hartnell.
BB's shot is more about accuracy and a good release than being overly powerful. He also uses his sense to get open in the offensive zone and always seems to be in the middle of the ice.
Bennetts passing is his bread and butter. He knows how to get pucks and move them quickly or slow the play down until support is there. He also knows the bait and lure game. He'll wait until he can lure someone out of position, have support fill that lane and then pass the puck to the player he's just created room for. It almost seems like he's lazy because he doesn't always drive the net but there’s a high hockey IQ there.
Bennett’s skating reminds me of Morozov a little. BB is a stronger player but that’s the kind of look he has on the ice. I would still like to see him get stronger but that’s normal of a kid his age. I would also like to see him get better stickhandling while moving his feet.
Physical game
BB's physical game reminds me a little of Larry Murphy's. He'll let you get the puck and then try and take it from you. He has good size but isn't that aggressive. He plays more of a thinking man’s game.
Outlook
Bennett’s best gift, even over his passing, is his sense. He knows how to work off of other players and knows the position game. I'm not so sure that he'll be a star player but I do think he'll be a good player that can enhance a stars game. I see him as more of a swing man type of winger. Someone that can take a headman pass, wait for support and then make a great neutral zone pass. Jason Pominville is a nice comparison that was made when he was drafted and I still think that holds true.
Morozov was really awkward... He rolled his ankles oddly through his strides and had piss poor balance. If you had played a drinking game every time he fell, you would of been DOA from alcohol poisoning by the second period.
Most of what you said I agree with, but throwing Morozov in there is just... no. It made me wish you had a paper cut on your sack for even saying it.
They've only played 1 game and it was the outdoor one against Hershey. But he was getting pretty significant minutes. He was on what I'd consider to be the 2nd pairing with Samuelsson.
Him and Samulesson played pretty solidly I thought, Morrow didn't have much chance to show his talent on offence though.
If the Pens are looking at anyone I hope they've got an eye on Hartman. He should be around when they get a pick in the first. Tons of grit with some pretty good sense and skill. Kind of like a Hartnell.
That's exactly what I thought when I saw him at the CHL Prospects game! Fast, smart, and hard-hitting - plays Penguins hockey. I'm sure the brass would love to get their hands on him.
Reminded me of Kunitz. Could be a great pick-up in the 2nd round, if he makes it that far.
Anyone else a little bothered by teams like Philly that play their rookies right away , while we wait years? Can't just say we have to wait to develop because of where we are selecting in the draft because Scott Laughton was taken 20th.
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