Malkin Skates

[Jopaz]

Malkin would have to come off IR to play tonight. Does someone have to be sent to WBS or waived if this happens?

[Bioshock]

Oh, hai guyz, just though i'd sit Bennett and Despres tonight, mirite?

Fire Bylsma...

[meecrofilm]

Probably wave Boychuk I would imagine.

[shmenguin]

i think giving kennedy a breather isn't a bad idea (despite him actually playing well against MTL - yes, really), but they're going to be sticking with him for the stretch run. i don't really see him getting traded, either. but that's mainly because even as a throw in, we have no one to "throw him in" with.

I don't know, I thought TK was bad against MTL.

Agree that he is a throw-in on any trade.

it's not the best gauge, but kennedy is often spoken highly of by other broadcasting crews during games. there's at least a little value there. but yeah, he's only an accessory in a meaningful trade (well, that is until we trade his RFA rights for a 6th round pick in a few months - but i guess that's not "meaningful").

but i don't know who would be else would be part of that trade package. it's not time to deal any of our prospects and all of our roster players either have no trade value or are contributors who should be kept. that's what makes all the trade talk a little frustrating these days. we are waaaaay under equipped to be players in that area this year.

[shoeshine boy]

just heard the presser, Geno is IN for tonight!!!

[PSUBALL10]

Josh Yohe ‏@JoshYohe_Trib

Malkin will play tonight

[mac5155]

Malkin's in per pens FB

[columbia]

It could be good for Admin's business, if they sent Bennett to WBS and keep Boychuk.

[Bioshock]

It could be good for Admin's business, if they sent Bennett to WBS and keep Boychuk.

My face would literally melt off.

[columbia]

It could be good for Admin's business, if they sent Bennett to WBS and keep Boychuk.

My face would literally melt off.

See, I was right.

[Bioshock]

It could be good for Admin's business, if they sent Bennett to WBS and keep Boychuk.

My face would literally melt off.

See, I was right.

I would die! IS THAT WHAT YOU WANT BYLSMA?! Why do you like to cause me pain?!

[PghSkins]

LOL, I found out he's playing tonight from Malkin's Parents on facebook. I guess I assume that is not really Malkin's Parents but, who better to find out from?

[slappybrown]

i think giving kennedy a breather isn't a bad idea (despite him actually playing well against MTL - yes, really), but they're going to be sticking with him for the stretch run. i don't really see him getting traded, either. but that's mainly because even as a throw in, we have no one to "throw him in" with.

I don't know, I thought TK was bad against MTL.

Agree that he is a throw-in on any trade.

it's not the best gauge, but kennedy is often spoken highly of by other broadcasting crews during games. there's at least a little value there. but yeah, he's only an accessory in a meaningful trade (well, that is until we trade his RFA rights for a 6th round pick in a few months - but i guess that's not "meaningful").

but i don't know who would be else would be part of that trade package. it's not time to deal any of our prospects and all of our roster players either have no trade value or are contributors who should be kept. that's what makes all the trade talk a little frustrating these days. we are waaaaay under equipped to be players in that area this year.

I'd deal Kennedy and one of our prospects if it got me the type of physical, defense first Dman we need + an aggressive physical presence on the third line. I think that would drastically alter how I felt about this team.

[Steve]

I got the news that Geno is playing, on Facebook, from "Malkin's parents" lol.

[TheHammer24]

Why are we dealing Kennedy again?

[shmenguin]

i think giving kennedy a breather isn't a bad idea (despite him actually playing well against MTL - yes, really), but they're going to be sticking with him for the stretch run. i don't really see him getting traded, either. but that's mainly because even as a throw in, we have no one to "throw him in" with.

I don't know, I thought TK was bad against MTL.

Agree that he is a throw-in on any trade.

it's not the best gauge, but kennedy is often spoken highly of by other broadcasting crews during games. there's at least a little value there. but yeah, he's only an accessory in a meaningful trade (well, that is until we trade his RFA rights for a 6th round pick in a few months - but i guess that's not "meaningful").

but i don't know who would be else would be part of that trade package. it's not time to deal any of our prospects and all of our roster players either have no trade value or are contributors who should be kept. that's what makes all the trade talk a little frustrating these days. we are waaaaay under equipped to be players in that area this year.

I'd deal Kennedy and one of our prospects if it got me the type of physical, defense first Dman we need + an aggressive physical presence on the third line. I think that would drastically alter how I felt about this team.

i don't think we have the cap room over the next couple years to facilitate that trade.

[meecrofilm]

Why are we dealing Kennedy again?

Because we figure the only reason he isn't being help accountable for his awful play is that he's being showcased to some extent / having his value protected in case we move him in a package later.

[slappybrown]

Well, assuming mythical Dman is around 4mm, and the 3rd liner would cost the same as Kennedy, then we'd be ok this season. Next would be an issue obviously.

[Rocco]

Given how Kennedy is playing, what would anyone give up for him in return? If you're saying "Kennedy and a prospect", you're basically saying "a prospect". You'd actually have to give up more to convince someone to take Kennedy.

[Froggy]

Why are we dealing Kennedy again?

because he is simultaneously terrible and worth iginla in a trade. try to keep up

[columbia]

I assume mythical d man would be a rental, regardless of who/what they trade for him.

[slappybrown]

I assume mythical d man would be a rental, regardless of who/what they trade for him.

Yes, but I kind of wish he isn't. Because if he is, we have the same problem again next year.

[columbia]

It could be good for Admin's business, if they sent Bennett to WBS and keep Boychuk.

I was half right.

[Tico Rick]

So the Malkin Skates thread barely made double digits. Soff.

[Kovy27]

Bump....