Operation Soft Rebuild Is On

Team: 2024-25 Pittsburgh Penguins

Initial Creation Date: Mar. 10, 2024

Published: Mar. 10, 2024

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

My hopes are that this is a transformative offseason. There is no way FSG will take on a full rebuild and get rid of the legends on this team, especially 87. However, you can do a soft rebuild. Put some of the valuable pieces that we have left on the market. Pettersson leads that list and he should have plenty of suitors who would love to have him in their lineup for opening night. He would fetch a solid return unless we hold onto him and end up selling him off as a rental. We all know how that goes, so capitalize on him this summer. I think Rakell can be moved albeit the return would require some kind of cap coming back and a team that sees itself as on the rise. That’s why I think Arizona will look to use their cap space to cheaply acquire veterans. They can’t keep being the way they are and expect to generate a shred of interest in that franchise. Rust should be on the market but I think Sid will want him on his line next year. Therefore, I doubt he goes anywhere. I don’t think anyone will offer up a trade for Jarry but if it’s decent we should take it. I think this season is as good as it gets for him. I don’t see him heading upward from here. Guys like Eller, Acciari, Nieto, and of course Smith should all be available. I don’t think there’s a market for Smith and I think he will be on the team for opening night. I can see a cheap rental trade near next year’s deadline.

As far the coaching goes, Sully should want a new younger team near contention. We need to part ways and send a message of change but not too much. Keep a familiar face around for our veterans, so I say Vellucci gets the job for next season. He has a solid resume and I’d say let him pick his assistants and take the wheel. I also am predicting a front office role for Jeff Carter. Dubas loves the Soo guys.

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