2024-2025 Season Random Penguins Fodder

[BigMcK]

Brunicke gonna be a fan favorite if he makes the NHL roster next year:

Thank you for sharing. At least a set of balls will elevate the team spirit next season --- if he makes the roster.

[Puck-Lurker]

Brunicke gonna be a fan favorite if he makes the NHL roster next year:

Thank you for sharing. At least a set of balls will elevate the team spirit next season --- if he makes the roster.

All Sullivan will have seen is a guy going to the box for fighting, I'm afraid.

But I've liked all I've seen of this kid so far. Also happy to see Broz and Avery Hayes jump in to break up the three on one.

[Pens4Life]

Gauthier showed up to AHL and made 32 saves for SO in WBS final game.

Dubas has a homework to do with goalies and defensman!

Jarry, Ned, Murashov, Larsson, Blomquist, Gauthier, two need to go..

I would go with Jarry and Ned trades! risky and unrealistic tho..

And of course with coach, let him go Kyle! Let Sullivan go to Rags or home to Bruins!

[KG]

Apparently TNT broadcasted the Jets playoff game last night remotely!

They didn’t even travel to Winnipeg to call the game. That’s ridiculous and needs to be addressed by the league. It’s the playoffs. Get there and broadcast the energy.

[Victor]

Gauthier showed up to AHL and made 32 saves for SO in WBS final game.

Dubas has a homework to do with goalies and defensman!

Jarry, Ned, Murashov, Larsson, Blomquist, Gauthier, two need to go..

I would go with Jarry and Ned trades! risky and unrealistic tho..

And of course with coach, let him go Kyle! Let Sullivan go to Rags or home to Bruins!

Gauthier does not have a contract for next season, even though he's a RFA this summer. Assuming he is moved/released, they will be down to 4 goalies for NHL and AHL spots if Ned is moved as I doubt Jarry has any value. They can sign someone to fill that AHL/ECHL spot in case of injuries, as I doubt Gauthier will sign an extension to be in that position. He's ready to be an AHL regular at least. WBS signed Christian Stoever to an ATO, so maybe he'll be their 3rd guy next season.

So next season you can have two of Jarry/Ned/Blomqvist/Larsson as NHLers and Murashov and one of Blomqvist/Larsson in WBS. At least one of the goalies under contract has to be moved.

[Puck-Lurker]

Gauthier showed up to AHL and made 32 saves for SO in WBS final game.

Dubas has a homework to do with goalies and defensman!

Jarry, Ned, Murashov, Larsson, Blomquist, Gauthier, two need to go..

I would go with Jarry and Ned trades! risky and unrealistic tho..

And of course with coach, let him go Kyle! Let Sullivan go to Rags or home to Bruins!

Gauthier does not have a contract for next season, even though he's a RFA this summer. Assuming he is moved/released, they will be down to 4 goalies for NHL and AHL spots if Ned is moved as I doubt Jarry has any value. They can sign someone to fill that AHL/ECHL spot in case of injuries, as I doubt Gauthier will sign an extension to be in that position. He's ready to be an AHL regular at least. WBS signed Christian Stoever to an ATO, so maybe he'll be their 3rd guy next season.

So next season you can have two of Jarry/Ned/Blomqvist/Larsson as NHLers and Murashov and one of Blomqvist/Larsson in WBS. At least one of the goalies under contract has to be moved.

Gauthier might bump out Larsson for a job.

Still gives you Blomqvist, Gauthier/Larsson and Murashov looking for an AHL role

[Victor]

With a 4-2 loss to Hersey on Friday and a 3-0 win over Cleveland, WBS finished 4th in the division and will face #5 seed Lehigh Valley in the first round of AHL playoffs. WBS was 8-2-2 against them this season.

WBS plays game 1 at home on Wednesday. First-round matchups in the AHL are best-of-3 series.

[Pitts]

Brunicke gonna be a fan favorite if he makes the NHL roster next year:

droolz. He looks like a gamer!

[Victor]

Gauthier showed up to AHL and made 32 saves for SO in WBS final game.

Dubas has a homework to do with goalies and defensman!

Jarry, Ned, Murashov, Larsson, Blomquist, Gauthier, two need to go..

I would go with Jarry and Ned trades! risky and unrealistic tho..

And of course with coach, let him go Kyle! Let Sullivan go to Rags or home to Bruins!

Gauthier does not have a contract for next season, even though he's a RFA this summer. Assuming he is moved/released, they will be down to 4 goalies for NHL and AHL spots if Ned is moved as I doubt Jarry has any value. They can sign someone to fill that AHL/ECHL spot in case of injuries, as I doubt Gauthier will sign an extension to be in that position. He's ready to be an AHL regular at least. WBS signed Christian Stoever to an ATO, so maybe he'll be their 3rd guy next season.

So next season you can have two of Jarry/Ned/Blomqvist/Larsson as NHLers and Murashov and one of Blomqvist/Larsson in WBS. At least one of the goalies under contract has to be moved.

Gauthier might bump out Larsson for a job.

Still gives you Blomqvist, Gauthier/Larsson and Murashov looking for an AHL role

Looking at stats alone this season for WBS:
Larsson 26GP, 12-9-3, 2.84 GAA, .910 SV%, 5 SO
Blomqvist 18GP, 8-7-3, 2.84 GAA, .914 SV%, 1 SO
Murashov 16 GP, 12-3, 2.64 GAA, .913 SV%, 1 SO
Jarry 12 GP, 6-5-1, 2.67 GAA, .908 SV%, 1 SO

Gauthier had a SO in the only start he had. Ned and Jaxon Castor also played a game each.

Larsson could be the odd man out. He's oldest of the bunch - he'll be 27 at the start of next season. So if KD decide to move on from him and keep Gauthier, who turned 24 two months ago, should not be a surprise.

[100565]

This offseason I am hoping KD starts getting younger players for longer term. I think he has enough ammo to use some assets while still having prospects and picks. I hope he avoids prime UFA market; the team is not ready to start adding like that - maybe next year.

Karlsson (50% retained, after bonus paid) + Ponomarev
Pinto + Kelvin + Boucher (Sens) (Pinto is stuck at 3C. Sens were rumored to be interested in EK. Boucher has injury issues.

If the Pens win the draft lottery, select Schaefer (1st overall) or Misa (2nd overall). If Pens do not win lottery, then:
Pens 2025 first + St. Louis 2026 second + Howe
McTavish (Ducks). (McTavish is a good young player and would cost to pry off the Ducks)

Rakell
Nemec (Devils). (Nemec has the talent, but has not been able to produce. Still young. I think he is still worth quite a bit.)

These trade represent the framework, but some adds/subtractions could be needed.

Tender Mavrick Bourque $4mil per year. (2nd round level 2024 level was $2.29-$4.58mil). If they do not match, it costs Pens 2026 second round pick.

I think this provides good young players while leaving enough prospects and picks.

Finally, wait until a couple weeks after July 1, and fill roster with 1 year deal veteran UFA (trade bait at deadline).

Throughout the season, try to move some of: Accari, Lizotte, Hayes, etc. to provide more time for youngsters.

Most likely have Rangers first and Pens first for draft lottery next year. Still have a second round pick (Winnipeg). Two thirds. 2026 draft.

Three bigger trades might be tough to pull off, but I feel as though EK trade is already in the works. I think Rakell trade has been discussed (not sure with what team). McTavish would be very difficult to pry off Ducks, IMO.

Also, can never have too much center depth.

[Victor]

I'm not that enamoured with Tyler Kleven. He looks like a bottom pair guy at best now, maybe like a younger version of Erik Gudbranson. He had one of the worst +/- of his team during the regular season playing 14 minutes per game. I'm not sure he has top 4 potential at this point. He's also about the same age as Kolyachonok... not sure how much/if he can develop further.

I'd take him if all we needed was a bottom pair LD if the price is cheap. We need two top 4 LD considering Pickering would take a spot in the lineup next season. Can we have either Pickering or Kleven at least as a 2nd pair option?

[FLPensFan]

Gauthier showed up to AHL and made 32 saves for SO in WBS final game.

Dubas has a homework to do with goalies and defensman!

Jarry, Ned, Murashov, Larsson, Blomquist, Gauthier, two need to go..

I would go with Jarry and Ned trades! risky and unrealistic tho..

And of course with coach, let him go Kyle! Let Sullivan go to Rags or home to Bruins!

Gauthier does not have a contract for next season, even though he's a RFA this summer. Assuming he is moved/released, they will be down to 4 goalies for NHL and AHL spots if Ned is moved as I doubt Jarry has any value. They can sign someone to fill that AHL/ECHL spot in case of injuries, as I doubt Gauthier will sign an extension to be in that position. He's ready to be an AHL regular at least. WBS signed Christian Stoever to an ATO, so maybe he'll be their 3rd guy next season.

So next season you can have two of Jarry/Ned/Blomqvist/Larsson as NHLers and Murashov and one of Blomqvist/Larsson in WBS. At least one of the goalies under contract has to be moved.

Gauthier might bump out Larsson for a job.

Still gives you Blomqvist, Gauthier/Larsson and Murashov looking for an AHL role

Looking at stats alone this season for WBS:
Larsson 26GP, 12-9-3, 2.84 GAA, .910 SV%, 5 SO
Blomqvist 18GP, 8-7-3, 2.84 GAA, .914 SV%, 1 SO
Murashov 16 GP, 12-3, 2.64 GAA, .913 SV%, 1 SO
Jarry 12 GP, 6-5-1, 2.67 GAA, .908 SV%, 1 SO

Gauthier had a SO in the only start he had. Ned and Jaxon Castor also played a game each.

Larsson could be the odd man out. He's oldest of the bunch - he'll be 27 at the start of next season. So if KD decide to move on from him and keep Gauthier, who turned 24 two months ago, should not be a surprise.

I'd move one of Ned or Jarry (which means Ned). Honestly, if they can't trade Jarry and nobody wants Ned, the easiest solution would be to buyout Ned. 1.35M cap hit for the next 2 seasons is all it would cost. Better than burying him in the AHL and hurting your future talent with the goalie logjam.

I'd then likely use Blomqvist in a trade with some other assets to get an under 24 year old d-man or center. I like Blomqvist, but I keep hearing from more and more sources Murashov is seen as "the guy."

I think Larsson should be in the NHL next year. He'll be 27 when the season starts. He had a good year in WBS, and has has pro experience from Sweden. His numbers have been good, he's under contract, give him a shot to at least be the backup.

I would not write off Gauthier simply because we don't hear the same level of hype around him. Last year, he was ECHL goalie of the year. This year, he played 12 less games than the year before, but his GAA and his SV% were better than when he won the award. He played 20 games in the AHL his first year we signed him, went 8-3-6, 2.71 GAA, .907 SV%.

I'll rename this edition of "Kiss, Marry, Kill" to "Sign, Promote, Trade, Cut"
-Sign Gauthier
-Promote Larsson
-Trade Blomqvist
-Cut (buyout) Nedeljkovic.

Jarry and Larsson next year at the NHL level
Give Murashov another year to grow his game
Give Gauthier time at the AHL level
Sign a vet to play sparingly at the AHL level, as your emergency goalie, or consider that Murashov or Gauthier could get promoted and Jarry or Larsson is your emergency goalie.

[thehockeyguru]

Gauthier showed up to AHL and made 32 saves for SO in WBS final game.

Dubas has a homework to do with goalies and defensman!

Jarry, Ned, Murashov, Larsson, Blomquist, Gauthier, two need to go..

I would go with Jarry and Ned trades! risky and unrealistic tho..

And of course with coach, let him go Kyle! Let Sullivan go to Rags or home to Bruins!

Gauthier does not have a contract for next season, even though he's a RFA this summer. Assuming he is moved/released, they will be down to 4 goalies for NHL and AHL spots if Ned is moved as I doubt Jarry has any value. They can sign someone to fill that AHL/ECHL spot in case of injuries, as I doubt Gauthier will sign an extension to be in that position. He's ready to be an AHL regular at least. WBS signed Christian Stoever to an ATO, so maybe he'll be their 3rd guy next season.

So next season you can have two of Jarry/Ned/Blomqvist/Larsson as NHLers and Murashov and one of Blomqvist/Larsson in WBS. At least one of the goalies under contract has to be moved.

Gauthier might bump out Larsson for a job.

Still gives you Blomqvist, Gauthier/Larsson and Murashov looking for an AHL role

Looking at stats alone this season for WBS:
Larsson 26GP, 12-9-3, 2.84 GAA, .910 SV%, 5 SO
Blomqvist 18GP, 8-7-3, 2.84 GAA, .914 SV%, 1 SO
Murashov 16 GP, 12-3, 2.64 GAA, .913 SV%, 1 SO
Jarry 12 GP, 6-5-1, 2.67 GAA, .908 SV%, 1 SO

Gauthier had a SO in the only start he had. Ned and Jaxon Castor also played a game each.

Larsson could be the odd man out. He's oldest of the bunch - he'll be 27 at the start of next season. So if KD decide to move on from him and keep Gauthier, who turned 24 two months ago, should not be a surprise.

I'd move one of Ned or Jarry (which means Ned). Honestly, if they can't trade Jarry and nobody wants Ned, the easiest solution would be to buyout Ned. 1.35M cap hit for the next 2 seasons is all it would cost. Better than burying him in the AHL and hurting your future talent with the goalie logjam.

I'd then likely use Blomqvist in a trade with some other assets to get an under 24 year old d-man or center. I like Blomqvist, but I keep hearing from more and more sources Murashov is seen as "the guy."

I think Larsson should be in the NHL next year. He'll be 27 when the season starts. He had a good year in WBS, and has has pro experience from Sweden. His numbers have been good, he's under contract, give him a shot to at least be the backup.

I would not write off Gauthier simply because we don't hear the same level of hype around him. Last year, he was ECHL goalie of the year. This year, he played 12 less games than the year before, but his GAA and his SV% were better than when he won the award. He played 20 games in the AHL his first year we signed him, went 8-3-6, 2.71 GAA, .907 SV%.

I'll rename this edition of "Kiss, Marry, Kill" to "Sign, Promote, Trade, Cut"
-Sign Gauthier
-Promote Larsson
-Trade Blomqvist
-Cut (buyout) Nedeljkovic.

Jarry and Larsson next year at the NHL level
Give Murashov another year to grow his game
Give Gauthier time at the AHL level
Sign a vet to play sparingly at the AHL level, as your emergency goalie, or consider that Murashov or Gauthier could get promoted and Jarry or Larsson is your emergency goalie.

Again I come back to my point that Larsson should have been called up when Bloomqvist was sent down. I hate handing a guy an NHL job without him proving he deserves it.

Bloomqvist value is probably a bit low after his poor NHL showing what would be a realistic return?

[KBone]

At least Jarry came back and played like a competent NHL goaltender instead of AHL fodder.

That alone might be enough to convince a team with worse goaltending to make a trade for him and take a gamble.

[Victor]

Ned fits the bill for a team looking for a backup both skill-wise and cap hit.

Jarry is more than capable of going on strong runs, even though these runs are getting shorter each year. He's way too inconsistent to be considered a true starter. He makes way too much money to fit in any team's payroll as a backup.

Jarry also has a 12-team NTC, so he has some say to where if can get dealt. More than half the league have two NHL-capable goalies signed already. Other teams like Columbus and San Jose have a young goaltender who should take over next season.

Buffalo, Calgary, Florida, LA, Montreal, NJ, Ottawa, Tampa, Vegas should all be in the market for a backup, either via trade or UFA. This is probably as exciting as the goalie market might get during the summer.

Carolina has an interesting situation as I'm not sure how much they trust Kochetkov. This year's playoffs can steer their decision in a different direction.

[FLPensFan]

Ned fits the bill for a team looking for a backup both skill-wise and cap hit.

Jarry is more than capable of going on strong runs, even though these runs are getting shorter each year. He's way too inconsistent to be considered a true starter. He makes way too much money to fit in any team's payroll as a backup.

Jarry also has a 12-team NTC, so he has some say to where if can get dealt. More than half the league have two NHL-capable goalies signed already. Other teams like Columbus and San Jose have a young goaltender who should take over next season.

Buffalo, Calgary, Florida, LA, Montreal, NJ, Ottawa, Tampa, Vegas should all be in the market for a backup, either via trade or UFA. This is probably as exciting as the goalie market might get during the summer.

Carolina has an interesting situation as I'm not sure how much they trust Kochetkov. This year's playoffs can steer their decision in a different direction.

Florida could be a team to take a risk on Jarry if 50% was retained. They traded away Spencer Knight and don't really have any upcoming goalie youth in their system. They could be a destination for Blomqvist, but, there's nothing directly I would want from Florida to make that trade.

[FLPensFan]

Gauthier does not have a contract for next season, even though he's a RFA this summer. Assuming he is moved/released, they will be down to 4 goalies for NHL and AHL spots if Ned is moved as I doubt Jarry has any value. They can sign someone to fill that AHL/ECHL spot in case of injuries, as I doubt Gauthier will sign an extension to be in that position. He's ready to be an AHL regular at least. WBS signed Christian Stoever to an ATO, so maybe he'll be their 3rd guy next season.

So next season you can have two of Jarry/Ned/Blomqvist/Larsson as NHLers and Murashov and one of Blomqvist/Larsson in WBS. At least one of the goalies under contract has to be moved.

Gauthier might bump out Larsson for a job.

Still gives you Blomqvist, Gauthier/Larsson and Murashov looking for an AHL role

Looking at stats alone this season for WBS:
Larsson 26GP, 12-9-3, 2.84 GAA, .910 SV%, 5 SO
Blomqvist 18GP, 8-7-3, 2.84 GAA, .914 SV%, 1 SO
Murashov 16 GP, 12-3, 2.64 GAA, .913 SV%, 1 SO
Jarry 12 GP, 6-5-1, 2.67 GAA, .908 SV%, 1 SO

Gauthier had a SO in the only start he had. Ned and Jaxon Castor also played a game each.

Larsson could be the odd man out. He's oldest of the bunch - he'll be 27 at the start of next season. So if KD decide to move on from him and keep Gauthier, who turned 24 two months ago, should not be a surprise.

I'd move one of Ned or Jarry (which means Ned). Honestly, if they can't trade Jarry and nobody wants Ned, the easiest solution would be to buyout Ned. 1.35M cap hit for the next 2 seasons is all it would cost. Better than burying him in the AHL and hurting your future talent with the goalie logjam.

I'd then likely use Blomqvist in a trade with some other assets to get an under 24 year old d-man or center. I like Blomqvist, but I keep hearing from more and more sources Murashov is seen as "the guy."

I think Larsson should be in the NHL next year. He'll be 27 when the season starts. He had a good year in WBS, and has has pro experience from Sweden. His numbers have been good, he's under contract, give him a shot to at least be the backup.

I would not write off Gauthier simply because we don't hear the same level of hype around him. Last year, he was ECHL goalie of the year. This year, he played 12 less games than the year before, but his GAA and his SV% were better than when he won the award. He played 20 games in the AHL his first year we signed him, went 8-3-6, 2.71 GAA, .907 SV%.

I'll rename this edition of "Kiss, Marry, Kill" to "Sign, Promote, Trade, Cut"
-Sign Gauthier
-Promote Larsson
-Trade Blomqvist
-Cut (buyout) Nedeljkovic.

Jarry and Larsson next year at the NHL level
Give Murashov another year to grow his game
Give Gauthier time at the AHL level
Sign a vet to play sparingly at the AHL level, as your emergency goalie, or consider that Murashov or Gauthier could get promoted and Jarry or Larsson is your emergency goalie.

Again I come back to my point that Larsson should have been called up when Bloomqvist was sent down. I hate handing a guy an NHL job without him proving he deserves it.

Bloomqvist value is probably a bit low after his poor NHL showing what would be a realistic return?

I agree. I think the difficulty may have been worrying about losing him on waivers to send him back down. But yes, big believer in getting guys a look to see what you have towards the end of the season.

Imagine going into next season if RMG and Koivunen weren't recalled. I don't think there would be anyone here automatically writing them in as top 6 options....now that we got that look, a lot more people would be comfortable in doing that.

[dark_forces]

Gauthier showed up to AHL and made 32 saves for SO in WBS final game.

Dubas has a homework to do with goalies and defensman!

Jarry, Ned, Murashov, Larsson, Blomquist, Gauthier, two need to go..

I would go with Jarry and Ned trades! risky and unrealistic tho..

And of course with coach, let him go Kyle! Let Sullivan go to Rags or home to Bruins!

Gauthier does not have a contract for next season, even though he's a RFA this summer. Assuming he is moved/released, they will be down to 4 goalies for NHL and AHL spots if Ned is moved as I doubt Jarry has any value. They can sign someone to fill that AHL/ECHL spot in case of injuries, as I doubt Gauthier will sign an extension to be in that position. He's ready to be an AHL regular at least. WBS signed Christian Stoever to an ATO, so maybe he'll be their 3rd guy next season.

So next season you can have two of Jarry/Ned/Blomqvist/Larsson as NHLers and Murashov and one of Blomqvist/Larsson in WBS. At least one of the goalies under contract has to be moved.

Gauthier might bump out Larsson for a job.

Still gives you Blomqvist, Gauthier/Larsson and Murashov looking for an AHL role

Looking at stats alone this season for WBS:
Larsson 26GP, 12-9-3, 2.84 GAA, .910 SV%, 5 SO
Blomqvist 18GP, 8-7-3, 2.84 GAA, .914 SV%, 1 SO
Murashov 16 GP, 12-3, 2.64 GAA, .913 SV%, 1 SO
Jarry 12 GP, 6-5-1, 2.67 GAA, .908 SV%, 1 SO

Gauthier had a SO in the only start he had. Ned and Jaxon Castor also played a game each.

Larsson could be the odd man out. He's oldest of the bunch - he'll be 27 at the start of next season. So if KD decide to move on from him and keep Gauthier, who turned 24 two months ago, should not be a surprise.

I'd move one of Ned or Jarry (which means Ned). Honestly, if they can't trade Jarry and nobody wants Ned, the easiest solution would be to buyout Ned. 1.35M cap hit for the next 2 seasons is all it would cost. Better than burying him in the AHL and hurting your future talent with the goalie logjam.

I'd then likely use Blomqvist in a trade with some other assets to get an under 24 year old d-man or center. I like Blomqvist, but I keep hearing from more and more sources Murashov is seen as "the guy."

I think Larsson should be in the NHL next year. He'll be 27 when the season starts. He had a good year in WBS, and has has pro experience from Sweden. His numbers have been good, he's under contract, give him a shot to at least be the backup.

I would not write off Gauthier simply because we don't hear the same level of hype around him. Last year, he was ECHL goalie of the year. This year, he played 12 less games than the year before, but his GAA and his SV% were better than when he won the award. He played 20 games in the AHL his first year we signed him, went 8-3-6, 2.71 GAA, .907 SV%.

I'll rename this edition of "Kiss, Marry, Kill" to "Sign, Promote, Trade, Cut"
-Sign Gauthier
-Promote Larsson
-Trade Blomqvist
-Cut (buyout) Nedeljkovic.

Jarry and Larsson next year at the NHL level
Give Murashov another year to grow his game
Give Gauthier time at the AHL level
Sign a vet to play sparingly at the AHL level, as your emergency goalie, or consider that Murashov or Gauthier could get promoted and Jarry or Larsson is your emergency goalie.

I don't think we'll have to buy out Ned. They'll be some market for him via trade. He's only got a year left and would be a good backup or platoon type goalie.
That being said, I doubt he fetches more than a 4th round pick, or career AHLer in return.

[Pens4Life]

Yeah, no need to buyout Ned, he should be fairly easily tradeable.. whatever we can get,take it! We need roster spot on goalie depth chart..

[Puck-Lurker]

Trade him to NSH 50% retained for del Gaizo and a 4th

[KG]

KD is speaking to the media today. Year end review. Hopefully we get some nice nuggets or a plan for the summer. Maybe some Sullivan/Rangers questions??

[thehockeyguru]

Watching Ottawa last night didn't realize they were at the bottom offensively 5 on 5. If they get bounced easily by Toronto will be interesting to see if they have Karlsson interest.

[100565]

I'm not that enamoured with Tyler Kleven. He looks like a bottom pair guy at best now, maybe like a younger version of Erik Gudbranson. He had one of the worst +/- of his team during the regular season playing 14 minutes per game. I'm not sure he has top 4 potential at this point. He's also about the same age as Kolyachonok... not sure how much/if he can develop further.

I'd take him if all we needed was a bottom pair LD if the price is cheap. We need two top 4 LD considering Pickering would take a spot in the lineup next season. Can we have either Pickering or Kleven at least as a 2nd pair option?

You might be right about Kleven. He is 23 and played alomst every game this season for a playoff team. I'd guess less than 20 D younger than him played more than 41 GP in the NHL. But, he would need to continue improving to be top 4.

The meat of the trade is EK for Pinto. Pinto ain't a 3C. He kills penalties and gets decent production from 3C spot with limited PP time.

I do think EK has value. I think Pinto has value. The trade rational was D+C for D+C. Klevin does not have too much value, but some. I think EK +Pono is a bit lopsided to Pens, so I included Boucher (former top 10 power forward with injury plagued career. Boucher has value, but he is often injured and has low production. Buy low situation.)

Although I agree the Pens need LD, I am ok with filling needed roster spots with the leftovers of UFA on 1-year deals. I don't expect the Pens to be good next year. Recently, the Pens have been accumulating prospects and picks - selling. Next year, I expect them to start putting together the next team, but it will take at least a couple of years.

[KG]

Yohe has an article in the Athletic. Basically saying KD should trade EK ASAP and lists off a ton of reasons why. EK has always taken a lot of the blame in his 2 years here from the media.

I think they will trade him because he wants the Cup, and many teams will have interest in him if we retain $2.5-$3mill. KD should be all over that. I could see Ottawa, Carolina, Tampa all having interest in EK at a reduced price. He is still a play driver and is just a bad fit with this coaching staff and system. Shocker.

If we trade EK, then that D corp is al all time bad level. KD needs to make some good trades and UFA signings and revamp the D ASAP.

[Puck-Lurker]

Yohe has an article in the Athletic. Basically saying KD should trade EK ASAP and lists off a ton of reasons why. EK has always taken a lot of the blame in his 2 years here from the media.

I think they will trade him because he wants the Cup, and many teams will have interest in him if we retain $2.5-$3mill. KD should be all over that. I could see Ottawa, Carolina, Tampa all having interest in EK at a reduced price. He is still a play driver and is just a bad fit with this coaching staff and system. Shocker.

If we trade EK, then that D corp is al all time bad level. KD needs to make some good trades and UFA signings and revamp the D ASAP.

Any trade scenario for EK needs to involve a LD coming back. Doesn't have to be a miracle worker, just budget 4D. That or, KD manages to work that into another deal alongside.

Our RHD is lopsided; two RWs playing defense, demanding a nightly top 4 spot. Then we have behind them Timmins who kinda needs to slot in at 2nd pair RD and Brunicke that will need some ice eventually. Our BPA in the draft as well may be a RHD.

On LHD we've got... nothing. Folks seem really enthusiastic about Grzelcyk, but I'm not sold he's more than a 4-5D type. Certainly won't work well with defensive disasters called Letang and Karlsson, so that's a bad fit. Graves needs to be waived, honestly. Shea is nothing much. Pickering has the makings of a top-4, probably, if he can make the team next year. He probably should, too.

Other defensemen are either too far out (Pietila, Pieniniemi, etc) or suck (like Aho).