Hey All,
Today it was announced that the Pittsburgh Penguings have traded defensemen Ben Lovejoy to the Anaheim Ducks. The only thing they are getting for him, is a 5th round draft pick in 2014.
Now I have a huge problem with this, because the Pens have enough prospects, they need a young superstar. I hate to say it, but the Pens are starting to get a little bit on the old side with their superstars.
They Pens do have some young talent, but in my opinion, they haven't progressed like Pittsburgh had hoped. This could have something to do with this slow start, but then again that always start off the season slow. That seems to be the Achilles heel of the Penguings, and this season they really can't afford to have that slow of a start. With a short season, every game matters.
Each game is like a playoff game, there's no room for error. You have to come out hard, and play every game like it's your last game. Pretty much it's win, or go home.
That's why I don't really understand this move. I can understand trading Lovejoy, that's not my issue. My issue is what they got in return, a draft pick in 2014, are you kidding me!
Now the Pens have to recall Dylan Reese from the baby Pens. Reese is another defenseman, who is leading the AHL in points scored by a defenseman. Reese had 15 points (3 goals and 12 assists) in 39 games played. He's also played every game in the AHL this season. Reese was originally drafted by the New York Rangers in the 2003 draft, and has played a grand total of 74 games in the NHL, all with the Islanders. In those 74 games, Reese has a 17 points (3 goals and 14 assists)but last season established career high in games played (28), assists (6), and goals (7).
I really want too see how this move works out for the Pens. Hopefully this move doesn't backfire, and they end up missing the playoffs. They really need a good year out of Reese, otherwise this was a waste of a move.
Until next time,
You keep doing what you do, and I'll keep this up to date with everything sports.
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