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Exactly!! And those players aren't at that level because those "tenders" are handed out like Halloween candy to NAPHL players. That league is weak. At best.

I could sign up for tier A beer league too and it would be more challenging but that isn't where I belong.

easy, KING needs a new Benz....

tender means nothing but the team owns your rights now.....and you get an invite to main camp ( which about .01 of remark kids actually make). facts are facts dont go by the smoke screen Yuri or Dave tell you.... do some DD and you will see for your self

Once you get the tender in the first place is the first obstacle. After that, performingbto the required level is up to the player.

How many kids got moved on from Mt, Lebo, Icemen, Vengeance, and Preds? I believe the Preds possibly may have one kid that they were able to get noticed and moved on. You are missing the point. The point is that playing for Esmark, if you can't make the Pens, is the only other organization in Pittsburgh area that you will have a chance to move on. So actually Tenders do mean something because if you don't get tendered your chances to advance is even less to none.

Of course it means nothing, just like it means nothing for any player from any organization other than Esmark as well. At least Esmark gets kids noticed and a chance at junior teams. The main point was you CANNOT say that about any other organization in Pittsburgh except for ESMARK and PENS ELITE. Obviously, as with any organization, there seems to be some bitterness towards Esmark from a you and others here. But the fact remains, Esmark and Pen Elite are the only 2 organizations within the Pittsburgh area that gives kids a chance for the next level.

The regular season starts tonight. Glad to see that Pittsburgh Hockey Digest will be at 2 featured games. They do a great job with articles after the game and season info as we go. Looking forward to a great year. Hopefully without to many Covid interruptions. Good luck to all the teams.