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Retooling if the Pens miss the playoffs

Created by: CapFriendlysFinest
Team: 2023-24 Pittsburgh Penguins
Initial Creation Date: Apr. 12, 2023
Published: Apr. 12, 2023
Salary Cap Mode: Basic
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Left Handed
Original Team
Waivers Exempt
Right Handed
Position
Trade Clause
Max Perf. Bonus
Expiry Status
Term Remaining
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Waivers ExemptMcDavid, Connor
$12,500,000 (Performance Bonus$250,000)
C
NMC
UFA - 5
Description
I think the biggest thing this season has been the lack luster performance of the goalies. If I was the Pens, I would make a large offer to try and acquire Swayman either via trade or RFA offersheet. Hes young, has played well every year with Boston and is unlikely to take the starting role away from Ullmark. With this, the Pens need to find a vet backup who still has some meaningful games left. Rannta should be that guy however injuries worry me. The best bet is to sign another goalie to start in the minors.

On top of this, the depth needs to be reworked. I believe a shutdown third line is in order. Wood, Engvall and Kmapf all on expiring deals could rework that third line. They would be excellent at shutting down a lot of lines and on top of this, you could move them around your lineup each night if needed.

Lastly is the D, which can go two ways. I think the defence on the Pens is a great powerhouse for offence. Yet they lack a true shutdown guy. I believe that Swayman would great improve the defence with how confident he is in net but also the cap doesn't allow the pens to make big moves. I would look at moving Petry for cap space or a defenceman who is a stay at home guy.
Free Agent Signings
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
5$5,500,000
2$1,200,000
2$1,000,000
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
3$4,750,000
3$3,000,000
3$3,000,000
2$1,500,000
1$1,000,000
2$2,750,000
2$2,000,000
1$900,000
Trades
1.
PIT
  1. Swayman, Jeremy [RFA Rights]
Additional Details:
Pens nab their goalie of the future
BOS
  1. DeSmith, Casey
  2. Joseph, Pierre-Olivier
  3. 2023 1st round pick (PIT)
  4. 2024 2nd round pick (PIT)
Additional Details:
Boston gets huge return for someone who is likely an RFA target. A 1st, 2nd, goalie and top 6 defence helps Boston add for future pieces .
2.
PIT
  1. 2023 5th round pick (ARI)
Additional Details:
Cap relief
ARI
  1. Carter, Jeff
  2. 2024 3rd round pick (VGK)
Additional Details:
Arizona gets another legend to their roster.
Buyouts
DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
2023
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2024
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2025
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ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
22$83,500,000$77,960,592$0$0$5,539,408
Left WingCentreRight Wing
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$4,500,000$4,500,000
LW, RW
M-NTC
UFA - 1
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$8,700,000$8,700,000
C
NMC
UFA - 2
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$5,000,000$5,000,000
RW, LW
M-NTC
UFA - 5
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$5,125,000$5,125,000
RW, LW
NMC
UFA - 5
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$6,100,000$6,100,000
C
NMC
UFA - 3
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$5,000,000$5,000,000
C, RW
UFA - 2
$3,000,000$3,000,000
LW
UFA - 6
$3,000,000$3,000,000
C
UFA - 4
$2,750,000$2,750,000
RW, LW
UFA - 7
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$1,000,000$1,000,000
C, LW
UFA - 1
$1,000,000$1,000,000
RW
UFA - 1
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$2,000,000$2,000,000
LW, RW
UFA - 1
Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
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$4,750,000$4,750,000
LD
UFA - 2
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$6,100,000$6,100,000
RD
NMC
UFA - 5
$5,500,000$5,500,000
G
RFA - 1
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$4,025,175$4,025,175
LD
M-NTC
UFA - 2
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$2,343,750$2,343,750
RD
M-NTC, NMC
UFA - 2
$1,500,000$1,500,000
G
UFA - 1
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$1,200,000$1,200,000
LD/RD
RFA - 1
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$2,750,000$2,750,000
LD/RD
UFA - 2
ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
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$800,000$800,000
RD
UFA - 1
$900,000$900,000
G
UFA - 2

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Apr. 12, 2023 at 2:34 p.m.
#1
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that Dumo extension is big yikes. "IF" PIT bring him back its going to be between $3,000,000 and $3,900,000.
Apr. 12, 2023 at 3:44 p.m.
#2
pens1991
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Absolutely not on Brian Dumolin, just no. He has been awful this year. Would much rather go for Ryan Graves.
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