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Strategic Selling

Created by: NorthernLeafsFan05
Team: 2023-24 Pittsburgh Penguins
Initial Creation Date: Feb. 26, 2024
Published: Feb. 26, 2024
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
Trades
1.
PIT
  1. Damiani, Riley
  2. Dellandrea, Ty
  3. 2024 1st round pick (DAL)
DAL
  1. Smith, Reilly ($2,500,000 retained)
2.
PIT
  1. Brisson, Brendan
  2. Korczak, Kaedan
  3. 2024 1st round pick (VGK)
  4. 2025 2nd round pick (VGK)
VGK
  1. Guentzel, Jake ($3,000,000 retained)
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
23$83,500,000$80,393,509$0$82,500$3,106,491
Left WingCentreRight Wing
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$925,000$925,000
C, LW, RW
RFA - 2
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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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$925,000$925,000
LW
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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$900,000$900,000
RW, LW
RFA - 1
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$2,450,000$2,450,000
C
UFA - 2
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$800,000$800,000
RW
UFA - 2
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$775,000$775,000
C
RFA - 1
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$2,000,000$2,000,000
C, RW
M-NTC
UFA - 3
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$900,000$900,000
RW
RFA - 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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$825,000$825,000
LD
RFA - 1
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$789,167$789,167 (Performance Bonus$82,500$82K)
RD
RFA - 1
ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
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$3,125,000$3,125,000
RW, C
NMC
UFA - 1
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$900,000$900,000
LW, RW
UFA - 2
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$775,000$775,000
LD
RFA - 2
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$800,000$800,000
RD
UFA - 1

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Feb. 26 at 11:55 p.m.
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pens1991
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I was going to ask what you were smoking, but then I saw you're a leafs fan so these trades make sense.
Feb. 27 at 12:03 a.m.
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Amirov Forever
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Quoting: pens1991
I was going to ask what you were smoking, but then I saw you're a leafs fan so these trades make sense.


What's off about these trades? Brisson is a really good prospect, Korczak would be a savvy pickup for the backend, and those picks would be huge in helping the Pens in the future (especially as it pertains to Dubas, he typically gets a lot of mileage out of his draft picks).

Smith is a legit top 6 winger with term, Dallas getting him at 2.5m for 1.5 seasons would be huge for them. Dellandrea and a first is a more than generous return for the Pens, and Damiani is a real solid player. Checks all the boxes for a patented Kyle Dubas gamble. The Pens will have a lot of flexibility this offseason, with the 4 mil salary cap increase and ~9.6m in free cap space. The pending UFAs / RFAs shouldn't cost much to resign. Hell, the Pens could swing on Reinhart if they wanted to. Really not sure what there is to dislike here, the core stays in tact and the Pens are given a solid opportunity to compete next season. Let's be real, this season is a wash.
Feb. 27 at 12:08 a.m.
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pens1991
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Quoting: NorthernLeafsFan05
What's off about these trades? Brisson is a really good prospect, Korczak would be a savvy pickup for the backend, and those picks would be huge in helping the Pens in the future (especially as it pertains to Dubas, he typically gets a lot of mileage out of his draft picks).

Smith is a legit top 6 winger with term, Dallas getting him at 2.5m for 1.5 seasons would be huge for them. Dellandrea and a first is a more than generous return for the Pens, and Damiani is a real solid player. Checks all the boxes for a patented Kyle Dubas gamble. The Pens will have a lot of flexibility this offseason, with the 4 mil salary cap increase and ~9.6m in free cap space. The pending UFAs / RFAs shouldn't cost much to resign. Hell, the Pens could swing on Reinhart if they wanted to. Really not sure what there is to dislike here, the core stays in tact and the Pens are given a solid opportunity to compete next season. Let's be real, this season is a wash.


Because this accomplishes absolutely nothing that Dubas said was the plan moving forward.

1. They're not going to retain on someone like Smith. Goal is to open up more cap space for the summer. Not to mention given the year he's had Dallas is not going to send a prospect, Dellandrea and a 1st for Smith even at 50%.

2. They want either a young player that can play right now for Jake, or an A+ prospect, Brisson is neither.

The picks would be used to retool in the summer, they're not rebuilding yet.
Feb. 27 at 12:19 a.m.
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Amirov Forever
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Because this accomplishes absolutely nothing that Dubas said was the plan moving forward.

1. They're not going to retain on someone like Smith. Goal is to open up more cap space for the summer. Not to mention given the year he's had Dallas is not going to send a prospect, Dellandrea and a 1st for Smith even at 50%.

2. They want either a young player that can play right now for Jake, or an A+ prospect, Brisson is neither.

The picks would be used to retool in the summer, they're not rebuilding yet.


To me, Brisson seems like the EXACT kind of prospect Dubas would look to go after. He's an uber skilled, speedy, defensively capable forward whose versatility and upside make him a valuable addition to the team. His most valuable asset is the thing Kyle Dubas covets most; hockey IQ. Korczak's inclusion is also pretty notable, his 2 way game and mobility would make him a very solid long term addition to the Penguins blue line. This years draft is loaded with defensive talent, and getting those two picks out of Vegas would go quite a long way to bolstering the Pens prospect depth.

For Smith, I think the Stars should strongly consider that deal. I will concede that a 1st is a little steep, but it is the going rate on the market. Dellandrea seems to be just a warm body in Dallas despite his obvious upside. Damiani is of no use to the Stars, and the pick will be late. It's really not that far off.

The Pens would have an unbelievable amount of flexibility this offseason. They could easily go out and get a few of the biggest names on the market. You could sign Reinhart at 8.5m - 9m, a guy like Duchene at 4m, and still be comfortable enough to resign the expiring players and address your backup goaltender. If Dubas is smart, he'll sell off his valuable assets and prep for next season. There is no change the current Pens team will be serious contenders. Hell, it looks more than likely that you guys are missing the playoffs again. I know everyone gets all excited when they hear that Dubas wants a Giroux-like return for Guentzel, but just remember what Tippett was for the Cats at the time of that deal; a healthy scratch with terrible analytics
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