Who's in part 2

Yesterday I made a list of forwards competing for a spot on the roster. I said today I would break down each player on the list. I wanted to do this before the game so I wasnt influenced at all, but I didnt have time earlier.  So here goes...


Tyler Kennedy...24 years old...Well, we all know Tyler KENNEDY...Kennedy....Last year it's safe to say he didnt live up to expectations. The knock on Kennedy was that he played out of the system too often. He tried to be more than his role. His points total dipped 10 below the previous year and may have fell out of favor with management. He is the incumbent and this spot is his to lose. I could see a scenario where he is traded before the start of the season.

Eric Tangradi...21,..6'4"...221 lbs....Considered by most the Pens best prospect. Big presence in front of the net. Would be a nice power forward to compliment Crosby or Staal's line. Top 6 guy. I just get the feeling the Pens want to start him in the AHL to begin the season and let him continue to develop his all around game. He will be in the NHL this season, just a matter of time.

Dustin Jeffrey....22...6'1"...205......Jeffrey is a solid player yet does not excel in any area. His speed is not that good but he positions himself well at both ends. In the AHL last year, he had 24 goals in 77 games. Not bad, but he is still a long shot to make the team


Nick Johnson...24...6'1"...202....Has always been projected as a complimentary player. Could be decent 3rd liner. Has size but needs to add more strength. Scored 16 goals in AHL last season. Another long shot

Mark Letestu...25...5'11"...195...Letestu is Coach Bylsma's buddy. He is very coachable and very smart with the puck. He displays great patients and is good on faceoffs as well. His knock is his lack of strength and physicality. He has scored 21 and 24 goals the past 2 seasons at the AHL.Probably one of the front runners to make the team, at least on a temporary basis.

Chris Conner...26..5'8"..180....Very quick and lots of energy. What he has in speed, he lacks in size and strength. In limited time seeing him play, he has a tendency for turnovers. I love the effort though.


Brett Sterling...26...5'7"...175....The guy once put up 55 goals at the AHL. He has good hands, accurate shot, and like Conner, tries to make up for his size with his effort. Maybe a darkhorse candidate but may end up getting crushed at the NHL


Tim Wallace...26...6'1"....207....scored a career high 27 goals at AHL last year. decent size and plays with a bit of an edge. Takes some dumb penalties. and some say lacks the intelligence for a top 6 forward.


So thats it. What are your thoughts? Take my poll on the main page who you think will make it