The Penguins have acquired forward Philip Tomasino from the Predators in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round draft pick

Post by **DigitalGypsy66** » Mon Nov 25, 2024 2:34 pm

Post by **MR25** » Mon Nov 25, 2024 2:35 pm

That seems like an interesting get

23 RH Center, averaging just below .5 PPG

Post by **King Colby** » Mon Nov 25, 2024 2:36 pm

I liked him. Haven’t seen much in the last year or so

Post by **Trip McNeely** » Mon Nov 25, 2024 2:38 pm

I’m surprised this wasn’t a Poulin for Tomasino straight exchange but I guess the Preds want the roster spot for something?

Post by **MR25** » Mon Nov 25, 2024 2:49 pm

Apparently the internet is wrong and he's more of a RW than a C

Post by **Gabe** » Mon Nov 25, 2024 2:50 pm

I don't want to get too excited. The Preds are horrible and they can't find a use for the guy

Post by **MR25** » Mon Nov 25, 2024 2:57 pm

I mean, they did the same thing with Tolvanen and he just put up 16-25-41 in Seattle last year

Post by **meecrofilm** » Mon Nov 25, 2024 3:04 pm

I thought he was trending better a couple years ago, but, clearly plateaued.

Post by **MalkinIsMyHomeboy** » Mon Nov 25, 2024 3:07 pm

He was a first round pick in 2019, apparently

Not bad value but likely won’t turn into much anyway

Post by **Rylan** » Mon Nov 25, 2024 3:17 pm

Better than what we have. Gets the team younger.

Post by **nocera** » Mon Nov 25, 2024 3:25 pm

Easy W at that price.

Post by **Gaucho** » Mon Nov 25, 2024 4:51 pm

slow af so he'll fit right in

Post by **mikey** » Mon Nov 25, 2024 4:58 pm

Fine pick up. He can shoot. I don't think he's really played center very much in the NHL. More of a RWer. It's just not really clear what he does. He has no role really...he isn't particularly tough to play against and he lacks contact balance. He's not a super talent in space. He'll sort of zip in and out of fairly tight spots to keep possession along the boards or whatever, but if you get a piece of him, you got him...ok wheels, but not fast really...

I don't know...maybe it turns out a bit better than Danton Heinen...? That's where the bar is for me...what side of Danton Heinen he falls on. A bit worse of a shot, I'd say. But maybe his game underneath the shot isn't quite as empty as Heinen's was...

Post by **mikey** » Mon Nov 25, 2024 4:58 pm

Trip McNeely wrote: ↑Mon Nov 25, 2024 2:38 pm I’m surprised this wasn’t a Poulin for Tomasino straight exchange but I guess the Preds want the roster spot for something?

I'd rather have a 4th than Poulin.