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Penguins Sign New Defenseman to a PTO
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League made two key moves today ahead of the AHL playoffs.
While it could be some time before the Pittsburgh Penguins are back in the playoffs, the rest of their organization is faring much better, which is a good sign for the team's future.
Both the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the AHL made the playoffs this season, which is great news for the development of the team's prospects.
Today the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins made two notable roster moves as they prepare for their first round matchup against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, the Flyers top affiliate.
Penguins' 2024 4th round draft pick Chase Pietila was signed to an amateur tryout agreement, which makes him eligible for the playoffs this season.
They also recalled defenseman Jack Beck from the Nailers. Beck was a 6th round pick of the Calgary Flames in 2021.
"The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced today that they have recalled forward Jack Beck from their ECHL affiliate, the Wheeling Nailers. Furthermore, they have signed defenseman Chase Pietila to a professional tryout agreement."
This move lines up with other moves the Penguins organization has made in recent days, including the reassignment of several young NHL players to the AHL.
All of these moves are intended to load up the AHL squad to give them the best chance possible at winning the Calder Cup.
While most fans of the NHL team might not care about the tournament, it would be one positive thing Kyle Dubas can point to heading into next season.
After all, several of the players currently playing in the AHL could very well be regulars in the NHL as soon as next season.
| POLL | ||
AVRIL 18 | 165 ANSWERS Penguins Sign New Defenseman to a PTO Do you think either Jack Beck or Chase Pietila will ever play for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL? | ||
| Yes, Beck | 29 | 17.6 % |
| Yes, Pietila | 13 | 7.9 % |
| Yes, both | 68 | 41.2 % |
| Neither | 55 | 33.3 % |
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