Hallander Back with Penguins

[pens_CT]

Per puckpedia, 2 years 775K AAV

[Tico Rick]

Will Sam Hallam be following him to the Burgh?

[Victor]

Per puckpedia, 2 years 775K AAV

One-way contract for both years

[Victor]

Will Sam Hallam be following him to the Burgh?

I wouldn't be suprised if he's interviewed. He was rumoured to be a target of a Swiss team as their HC during 4 Nations. A NHL gig would be a huge upgrade.

I wonder if he would be interested in coming as an assistant coach. The last three seasons he was entirely focused on coaching the Swedish national team.

[pens_CT]

Per puckpedia, 2 years 775K AAV

One-way contract for both years

Make sense that he wouldn’t come over without it being a one way deal. Hopefully his increase in offense translates to the NHL.

[KG]

Official from the Pens. Excited to see him get a real opportunity this time. No more Nieto Acciari please.

[Puck-Lurker]

Betting it's a 'show me at camp or go to Wilkes' thing.

Either way, I don't expect much

[Wyopen]

Betting it's a 'show me at camp or go to Wilkes' thing.

Either way, I don't expect much

Then why would KD sign him to a one-way contract? At least that’s what I’ve heard.

[Puck-Lurker]

Betting it's a 'show me at camp or go to Wilkes' thing.

Either way, I don't expect much

Then why would KD sign him to a one-way contract? At least that’s what I’ve heard.

One-way contract has almost nothing to do with whether he plays in the AHL or NHL. It only means he gets paid league minimum even if he is sent down.

Puustinen is on a one way contract too, for reference. Just means they dont get their pay cut significantly in the AHL

[thehockeyguru]

Betting it's a 'show me at camp or go to Wilkes' thing.

Either way, I don't expect much

If he can be a solid 3rd line player who could penalty kill I'd be happy. If be intrigued by a 3rd line of

Hallander Novak Tomasino

[Pens4Life]

Welcome back and goodluck Filip! I think he could be positive surprise next season as 2nd or 3rd line winger

[Puck-Lurker]

Betting it's a 'show me at camp or go to Wilkes' thing.

Either way, I don't expect much

If he can be a solid 3rd line player who could penalty kill I'd be happy. If be intrigued by a 3rd line of

Hallander Novak Tomasino

Either way, probably could stand to vacate a few veteran seats at the bottom 6.

[thehockeyguru]

Betting it's a 'show me at camp or go to Wilkes' thing.

Either way, I don't expect much

If he can be a solid 3rd line player who could penalty kill I'd be happy. If be intrigued by a 3rd line of

Hallander Novak Tomasino

Either way, probably could stand to vacate a few veteran seats at the bottom 6.

Definitely. The sooner we get something for Heinen Hayes and Accari the better

[Zalapski33]

Definitely worth seeing what he can offer.His potential scoring touch added to his Youth would be a welcome addition.

Both Hallander and Puustinen should be given every opportunity to be in the Bottom 6 next season.

[FLPensFan]

Definitely worth seeing what he can offer.His potential scoring touch added to his Youth would be a welcome addition.

Both Hallander and Puustinen should be given every opportunity to be in the Bottom 6 next season.

Hard to believe, but Puustinen turns 26 this summer. I think he has "missed his shot" to prove he can be an every day NHL player. He just didn't shoot enough at the NHL level.

[Zalapski33]

Definitely worth seeing what he can offer.His potential scoring touch added to his Youth would be a welcome addition.

Both Hallander and Puustinen should be given every opportunity to be in the Bottom 6 next season.

Hard to believe, but Puustinen turns 26 this summer. I think he has "missed his shot" to prove he can be an every day NHL player. He just didn't shoot enough at the NHL level.

Unfortunately that has been the flaw in Puustinen's game that will likely prove You correct.His overall game is better than Heinen as a potential 4th Line Winger/Depth Player but if Hayes and Acciari stick around that may be the end for him here.

[Puck-Lurker]

Definitely worth seeing what he can offer.His potential scoring touch added to his Youth would be a welcome addition.

Both Hallander and Puustinen should be given every opportunity to be in the Bottom 6 next season.

Hard to believe, but Puustinen turns 26 this summer. I think he has "missed his shot" to prove he can be an every day NHL player. He just didn't shoot enough at the NHL level.

Unfortunately that has been the flaw in Puustinen's game that will likely prove You correct.His overall game is better than Heinen as a potential 4th Line Winger/Depth Player but if Hayes and Acciari stick around that may be the end for him here.

Almost literally everyone told him to shoot more... That's what confuses me. And he'd agree and then somehow don't shoot.

Still rather see 26yo flawed Puustinen than solid 90 year old Acciari.

[Pens4Life]

Definitely worth seeing what he can offer.His potential scoring touch added to his Youth would be a welcome addition.

Both Hallander and Puustinen should be given every opportunity to be in the Bottom 6 next season.

Hard to believe, but Puustinen turns 26 this summer. I think he has "missed his shot" to prove he can be an every day NHL player. He just didn't shoot enough at the NHL level.

Unfortunately that has been the flaw in Puustinen's game that will likely prove You correct.His overall game is better than Heinen as a potential 4th Line Winger/Depth Player but if Hayes and Acciari stick around that may be the end for him here.

Puusty is more suitable for 3rd line, IF... 4th line should be filled with grinders, hitters and PK guys.. Lizotte , Ponomarev are more classic 4th liners.

[Puck-Lurker]

Definitely worth seeing what he can offer.His potential scoring touch added to his Youth would be a welcome addition.

Both Hallander and Puustinen should be given every opportunity to be in the Bottom 6 next season.

Hard to believe, but Puustinen turns 26 this summer. I think he has "missed his shot" to prove he can be an every day NHL player. He just didn't shoot enough at the NHL level.

Unfortunately that has been the flaw in Puustinen's game that will likely prove You correct.His overall game is better than Heinen as a potential 4th Line Winger/Depth Player but if Hayes and Acciari stick around that may be the end for him here.

Puusty is more suitable for 3rd line, IF... 4th line should be filled with grinders, hitters and PK guys.. Lizotte , Ponomarev are more classic 4th liners.

I actually wouldn't hate Hayes-Lizotte-Ponomarev. If Hayes plays half the season and some other players get ice when he's chilling in the press box.

[Daniel]

Definitely worth seeing what he can offer.His potential scoring touch added to his Youth would be a welcome addition.

Both Hallander and Puustinen should be given every opportunity to be in the Bottom 6 next season.

Hard to believe, but Puustinen turns 26 this summer. I think he has "missed his shot" to prove he can be an every day NHL player. He just didn't shoot enough at the NHL level.

This will be the most important offseason of his career. He was misused by Sullivan but at this point it doesn't matter. Unless they get MacDonald or Quinn the new coach will see these players for the first time. No matter how much you scout Crosby and the rest, there is nothing like seeing them day in and day out. If Puustinen can come in and impress the new coach he'll get an NHL job and be there for awhile. He'll be able to earn anything from a 1st line 1st PP position to 4th line, it's up to him.

[Puck-Lurker]

Definitely worth seeing what he can offer.His potential scoring touch added to his Youth would be a welcome addition.

Both Hallander and Puustinen should be given every opportunity to be in the Bottom 6 next season.

Hard to believe, but Puustinen turns 26 this summer. I think he has "missed his shot" to prove he can be an every day NHL player. He just didn't shoot enough at the NHL level.

This will be the most important offseason of his career. He was misused by Sullivan but at this point it doesn't matter. Unless they get MacDonald or Quinn the new coach will see these players for the first time. No matter how much you scout Crosby and the rest, there is nothing like seeing them day in and day out. If Puustinen can come in and impress the new coach he'll get an NHL job and be there for awhile. He'll be able to earn anything from a 1st line 1st PP position to 4th line, it's up to him.

Not easy for Puustinen. McGroarty and especially Koivunen built up some cred; I reckon after a good camp that's one top six spot penciled in. Dubas will keep BOTH Rust AND Rakell, so that'll leave one top six spot to be fought over and a ton of people jockeying for positions.

[bse]

I wonder if Hallander signed after Sullivan was let go and whether that played into it at all

[FLPensFan]

I wonder if Hallander signed after Sullivan was let go and whether that played into it at all

Extremely doubtful. There have been rumors and comments by media outlets going all the way back to this past December that Hallander was planning on coming back to the Penguins this season.

And, I for one thought Hallander left after frustration with playing time. What I heard recently (DK's site I think) is that he had a son back in Sweden (not married), and that he really wanted another chance with Timra (because they had been relegated), who I think is his hometown team.

Even though he led the SHL in scoring, I'm not expecting him to come over here and be a top 6 sniper, but I think/hope he may be a legit 3rd line option with the extra experience he gained. He's still only 24 years old.

[pens_CT]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR643yVn6bM

Some Hallander highlights from this past season compiled by Jesse Marshall

[Daniel]

Definitely worth seeing what he can offer.His potential scoring touch added to his Youth would be a welcome addition.

Both Hallander and Puustinen should be given every opportunity to be in the Bottom 6 next season.

Hard to believe, but Puustinen turns 26 this summer. I think he has "missed his shot" to prove he can be an every day NHL player. He just didn't shoot enough at the NHL level.

This will be the most important offseason of his career. He was misused by Sullivan but at this point it doesn't matter. Unless they get MacDonald or Quinn the new coach will see these players for the first time. No matter how much you scout Crosby and the rest, there is nothing like seeing them day in and day out. If Puustinen can come in and impress the new coach he'll get an NHL job and be there for awhile. He'll be able to earn anything from a 1st line 1st PP position to 4th line, it's up to him.

Not easy for Puustinen. McGroarty and especially Koivunen built up some cred; I reckon after a good camp that's one top six spot penciled in. Dubas will keep BOTH Rust AND Rakell, so that'll leave one top six spot to be fought over and a ton of people jockeying for positions.

No, it won't be but a new coach should be a clean slate. Maybe Sullivan had him focus on defense so much he forgot to shoot the puck? He had about 2.5 shots per game at WBS compared to about 1.5 shots per game in the NHL (career).

New coach might want a 3rd line to score, which would put Puustinen into a favorable position. He could want McGroarty or Koivunen or even Rust to anchor a 3rd line. So many possibilities, but it's up to Puustinen for sure. Same with Poulin, though he might to reinvent his game to accept a 4th line role, though he had a very good AHL season so maybe he's ready to breakthrough.

If I told you all 4 of those players make the NHL roster, might not be wrong.