I decided to try my hand at writing some of these blogs/forums for the folks who came over from HockeyBuzz and anyone who was here already. Although I write more technically for my career, I figured I could use this as an opportunity to continue to practice my writing more casually.
I’ve been a penguins fan for ~20-25 years. I was lucky enough to see Lemieux and Jagr play for the penguins, which was the beginning of my fandom. This leads me to my first topic… A few days ago, Jagr posted on his instagram a video of him on a plane with a note that read ‘Pittsburgh’. Then he filmed himself checking into his hotel with Penguins gear waiting for him inside. He also walked into a penguins staff meeting, etc. This was all happening during the same week that Dan Muse was named the head coach. Coincidence? I messaged Josh Yohe and asked him if he knew of any other reason why he could be in Pittsburgh and he said there was a card signing event in NY however, Him and Dubas were going to have lunch and that Dubas wants him involved in the org. What position could he fill? I don’t see this has a assistant coach possibility (hello Nick Bonino), but maybe European scout, strength and conditioning coach, or some sort of advisor.
I want to formally bring back #jagrwatch and perhaps we will see a Return of the King?
I will try to work up content related to the draft and free agency as I have time. Thanks for reading.
-JJ