This episode continues the 2022-23 Pittsburgh Penguins player reviews. Nick continues his reviews by breaking down the seasons of Danton Heinen and Drew O’Connor. Tune In!
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Heinen to me is a player whos style fits the top 6, but his skill level is not there to replace any one on the pens top 6 unless injured. He doesn't do much defensively so he doesn't really work in the bottom 6. DOC brings fore check, speed, physicality, etc. So even if DOC isn't scoring, he is at least forechecking and causing some chaos for the other team. I believe DOC should start the year at 3lw and with room to move up or down the line up if needed. He shouldn't replace zucker for the season but could step up in case of injury. I don't want him strapped to carter on the 4th line, he should be on the 3rd line where he can get his offensive game going more and get more ozone starts.
I would like to see him on the penalty kill and possibly the net front on the power play 2.
O'Connor yes, Heinen no.