If Karlsson Happens

Team: 2023-24 Pittsburgh Penguins

Initial Creation Date: Jul. 2, 2023

Published: Jul. 2, 2023

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

Not quite sure about the framework for a Karlsson trade. With Jarry extended, I figured Blomqvist becomes expendable as our top goalie prospect. If not enough, I can see Pickering being swapped in. Also see Dubas using multiple future draft picks that span across different years if needed. Sharks fans, please chime in (respectfully). Personally, I think this is all unlikely but adding a third team as a broker makes it even more unlikely because of Karlsson's term. Too much complications.

The Boston waivers claim is just an example for where DeSmith could go when put on waivers. I could see Winnipeg putting in a claim as well if Hellebuyck is traded.

In the end, we have a 22 man roster with about $1.3M to spare. Maybe one more depth guy is brought in to get Carter off the ice and in the press box. I like the improvement of the PK and the defensive mindset of the bottom-six.

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