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Savvy Moves

Created by: Mr_Gardoki
Team: 2023-24 Pittsburgh Penguins
Initial Creation Date: Nov. 26, 2023
Published: Nov. 26, 2023
Salary Cap Mode: Basic
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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
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.
Trades
1.
2.
PIT
  1. Robinson, Eric ($800,000 retained)
CBJ
  1. O'Connor, Drew
  2. Smith, Ty
  3. 2025 3rd round pick (PIT)
Additional Details:
Open to discussing the prospect going the other. Not sure what CBJ is looking for.
3.
PIT
  1. Lyubushkin, Ilya ($1,375,000 retained)
ANA
  1. Nylander, Alexander
  2. Ruhwedel, Chad
  3. 2026 3rd round pick (SJS)
Additional Details:
Obviously I know you guys don't need Ruhwedel. It's a cap move.
4.
PIT
ANA
  1. 2024 4th round pick (PIT)
Additional Details:
Additional pick added to the Lyubushkin deal
Buyouts
Retained Salary Transactions
DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
2024
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2025
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2026
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ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
22$83,500,000$80,079,342$0$0$3,420,658
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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$5,125,000$5,125,000
RW, LW
NMC
UFA - 5
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$5,000,000$5,000,000
LW, RW
M-NTC
UFA - 2
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$6,100,000$6,100,000
C
NMC
UFA - 3
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$5,000,000$5,000,000
RW, LW
M-NTC
UFA - 5
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$800,000$800,000
LW
UFA - 1
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$2,450,000$2,450,000
C
UFA - 2
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$775,000$775,000
LW, RW
UFA - 1
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$900,000$900,000
LW, RW
UFA - 2
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$762,500$762,500
LW, C
UFA - 1
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$2,000,000$2,000,000
C, RW
M-NTC
UFA - 3
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$3,125,000$3,125,000
RW, C
NMC
UFA - 1
Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
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$4,500,000$4,500,000
LD
M-NTC
UFA - 6
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$10,000,000$10,000,000
RD
NMC
UFA - 4
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$5,375,000$5,375,000
G
M-NTC
UFA - 5
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$4,025,175$4,025,175
LD
M-NTC
UFA - 2
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$6,100,000$6,100,000
RD
NMC
UFA - 5
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$1,500,000$1,500,000
G
UFA - 1
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$775,000$775,000
LD
UFA - 1
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-$687,500-$687,500
RD
UFA - 1
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$775,000$775,000
LD
RFA - 2

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Nov. 26, 2023 at 11:28 a.m.
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We just keep Bush imo

A way over the horizon 3rd is bleh to us
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Nov. 26, 2023 at 11:29 a.m.
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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.
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Nov. 26, 2023 at 11:29 a.m.
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Quoting: GeneralLandro
We just keep Bush imo

A way over the horizon 3rd is bleh to us


SJ is entering a rebuild. That 3rd will be an early third round pick.
Nov. 26, 2023 at 11:29 a.m.
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Quoting: OldNYIfan
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.
Nov. 26, 2023 at 11:37 a.m.
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Quoting: Mr_Gardoki
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.
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