Penguins Recall Miroslav Satan

[Thrillhouse]

The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Miroslav Satan from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League (AHL), it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Ray Shero.

Satan, 34, has appeared in 10 games for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, tallying nine points (three goals, six assists) and a plus-one rating. Satan played in 65 games with the Pittsburgh this season, registering 36 points (17 goals, 19 assists) along with 36 penalty minutes. He ranked fifth on the Penguins with 17 goals and 19 assists prior to being re-assigned. Satan played his 1000th career game in the NHL February 4 versus Tampa Bay.

The 6-1, 195 pound winger scored 41 points (16 goals, 25 assists) in 80 games with the New York Islanders last season. Satan has played parts of 13 seasons with the Edmonton Oilers, Buffalo Sabres, New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins. He has appeared in 1012 career games in the NHL, tallying 721 points (354 goals, 367 assists) along with 452 penalty minutes. He has collected 38 points (15 goals, 23 assists) in 56 playoff contests in the NHL. Satan has scored at least 25 goals in nine of his past 12 seasons.

The native of Topolcany, Slovakia was originally selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the fifth round (111th overall) of the 1993 Entry Draft. He signed with Pittsburgh as a free agent July 3, 2008.

[Rugged]

So, who sits?

[Killah_punk]

Originally Posted by Rugged

So, who sits?

One guess... Godard.

[FightingIsGood]

Why the hell do we need this stiff on the roster anyway? Unless there's an injury I'm not aware of?

[thepolishkid88]

The plan all along was to bring him up come playoff time. My guess is he might be used on the 4th line. He has been playing very well at WBS and maybe he can add something. Doubtful but we did pay him 3.5 million. Id have to say Adams and Godard wont see the light of day. God Adams sucks.

[Killah_punk]

I would rather have Satan playing then Adams.

[PsuNate1977]

Originally Posted by thepolishkid88

The plan all along was to bring him up come playoff time. My guess is he might be used on the 4th line. He has been playing very well at WBS and maybe he can add something. Doubtful but we did pay him 3.5 million. Id have to say Adams and Godard wont see the light of day. God Adams sucks.

Why is everyone so Anti-Adams? The guy is the better play in the playoffs and has a better chance to fight then Godard.

We are going to play Carolina or Philly most likely, neither of those teams have a heavy dressed for the playoffs. Carcillo or Asham aren't fighting Godard and Godard isn't going to stop them from taking shots at guys. Its the playoffs, no coach is going to send a good out to jump someone.

Against Carolina, Godard would be simply useless, like Laraque was against Detroit last year.

[PsuNate1977]

Originally Posted by FightingIsGood

Why the hell do we need this stiff on the roster anyway? Unless there's an injury I'm not aware of?

That stiff is still 7th on the team in goals with 17 and 8th in points...

To get to the cup he is the better play, time to come back to reality on here and realize its the playoffs and fighting is pretty much over.

[thepolishkid88]

Originally Posted by PsuNate1977

Why is everyone so Anti-Adams? The guy is the better play in the playoffs and has a better chance to fight then Godard.

We are going to play Carolina or Philly most likely, neither of those teams have a heavy dressed for the playoffs. Carcillo or Asham aren't fighting Godard and Godard isn't going to stop them from taking shots at guys. Its the playoffs, no coach is going to send a good out to jump someone.

Against Carolina, Godard would be simply useless, like Laraque was against Detroit last year.

Because Adams looks worse in person. He cant skate, pass, shoot, or even finish a check. I see him barely getting back to the bench. FIghting is proably over, your right but Adams isnt even a good play he is a terrible person to put in your starting lineup. Id trade him for nothing if I could.

Satan should play at least on the 4th line. If his salary wasnt so huge I dont think you would see him in WBS and you would have seen Godard and Adams ridding the pine a whole lot.

I dont see a heavy being completly useless though as you said above. BGL actually did a great job of starting of the cycling in the attacking zone. Without him Roberts never opens up the scoring against Ottawa. I can see your point about high speed teams but then thats when it becomes a problem.

[PsuNate1977]

Again, Adams is a great PK and it says alot when Bylsma has him out on a 5 on 3.

But I think your 4th line in the playoffs is going to be Talbot-Dupuis-Satan.

Pens last year had 3 fights in the playoffs, Whitney. Kennedy, and Malone had the fights.. Laraque has more skill then Godard, thats why he had a better cycle game.

[Rugged]

If they play Philly, Godard will be dressed. I'll eat my shorts if he isn't.

[Redtown]

I read he was required to go through waivers on this---Is that true?

[tyfighter27]

Originally Posted by Redtown

I read he was required to go through waivers on this---Is that true?

Yes he has to go through re-entry waivers, but if a team claims him he wont be eligible for the playoffs so the claim would just be to prevent him from playing with the Pens.

[FightingIsGood]

Originally Posted by PsuNate1977

That stiff is still 7th on the team in goals with 17 and 8th in points...

To get to the cup he is the better play, time to come back to reality on here and realize its the playoffs and fighting is pretty much over.

You don't need to tell me to come back to reality - I've well aware that there isn't much fighting in the playoffs anymore. But come on, you can't honestly believe Satan, a soft-as-shyt floater, is a good fit for anyone's 4th line, let alone the Pens'? And I also find it interesting that after all of your going on and on about how great a player Adams is, you don't have him on your 4th line either. The only thing Adams does better than Godard is kill penalties, other than that, he's pretty damn useless. As polishkid said, he can't skate, pass, shoot, can barely finish a check...basically he sucks.

[neiljc]

The only reason Satan was called up is because teams don't have to be salary cap compliant during the playoffs, so in essence he is a free insurance policy should someone become injured. Godard has his usefulness. He is hard to take the puck from because of his size and honestly belongs in the lineup before Satan. As for Craig Adams, he isn't supposed to light the lamp and he has done a great job killing penalties. That being said, he isn't very good 5 on 5, so if Satan displaces anyone, it will be Adams, but they need room for Talbot anyway, so Satan only plays if a forward gets injured or if Godard's presence isn't required (like for Carolina), but I'd play him against NJ because that's who they'll have in the first round.