The Pens are not in a position to make major roster moves, so small savvy moves are the only way to go. Don't mind the $141K. With prorating, it will likely come in under. If not, I can always send Ludwig down.
CGY Trade: Yes, the CGY/PIT trade that everyone and their mother are making on here, but I think it's a savvy move.
CBJ Trade: Robinson is a physical bottom-six forward who could possibly be a solid fit on the 3rd line. With his age, I'm not sure how much he factors into CBJ's future, so I'd imagine he's expendable. He's not old, but I'd think CBJ would still be looking to collect futures where they can.
ANA Trade: I know some will scream about the retention, but you get three spots. Ruhwedel is a necessary piece to make it work financially and doesn't hurt your cap. As far as Nylander, it can be another player in the system. Just thought ANA might be a good team for him have chance to get bigger minutes.
Add your 2024 second and there's a ghost of a chance Anaheim accepts. An over-the-horizon third and an AHLer aren't enough to get us to give Lyubushkin away, and then there's the retention plus taking Ruhwedel to make the deal work numerically for you guys.
Add your 2024 second and there's a ghost of a chance Anaheim accepts. An over-the-horizon third and an AHLer aren't enough to get us to give Lyubushkin away, and then there's the retention plus taking Ruhwedel to make the deal work numerically for you guys.
LOL Get out of here. A 2nd. I'm happy to change up the prospect in the system, but no maniac is giving you a 2nd.
LOL Get out of here. A 2nd. I'm happy to change up the prospect in the system, but no maniac is giving you a 2nd.
Absurd. Lyubushkin is worth a third to you guys. Add the retention and that's extra. Nylander and Ruhwedel don't do anything positive for us and in fact take up roster space. Add that all up and it's a second and a third. Keep in mind that there's no urgency for us to give up Lyubushkin at all.
Quoting: Mr_Gardoki
SJ is entering a rebuild. That 3rd will be an early third round pick.
And an early third in 2026 will turn into an actual asset sometime in 2029. That's basically worthless right now.