PensBurgh · Jul 9, 2018
2018 Player Report Card: Carl Hagelin
Position: Left Wing
Shoots: Left
Age: 29 (30 on 8/23/2018)
2017-18 Stats: GP: 81, G: 10, A: 21, P: 31
Playoffs: GP: 9, G: 2, A: 1, P: 3
hockeyDB“He’s a $4 million penalty-killer!”
“His speed is why we need him!”
The fact of the matter is, Carl Hagelin had his best season as a Penguin in 2017-18.
And say what you will about his contract and his production in return, but Hagelin was a second line staple with Evgeni Malkin and a combination of Phil Kessel or Patric Hornqvist. The image below charts Hagelin’s linemates at even strength in percentage form.