why would pittsburgh destroy their team?

"Early rebuild". just incase you didnt read that..

I know Maatta moves like he's 30+ but he's still in his mid 20s and can survive a rebuild

Like I said why would they destroy their team and think about any sort of rebuild

I don't understand this post no matter the title. Most of the trades are a downgrade and Cammalleri is ancient. Who rebuilds by signing old has beens and trading away their core players? By the time the Pens are in rebuild mode, those core players will be retired or so ineffective their value wouldn't even merit a trade worthwhile. Their farm system is pretty lackluster as well so unless they start the "rebuild" now and by doing that it means to stop trading away draft picks for playoff rentals. I would be more concerned with how to build the current team since they are in contention every year and doing so without stripping the cupboards bare. They were pretty injury sticken last year at the end of the season and during playoffs. Dont think much is needed but there are some glaring issues that need addressed. Crosby needs a permanent RW. He had 6 or so rotating the past season and a half. Obviously nobody on the current roster can stick on his wing aside from Jake G. Murray needs a solid backup. He showed he can perform when it matters but I don't think he's ready just yet to carry the workload as a fulltime starter yet hoping his personal issues (fathers death) was the main reason behind his subpar season. The defense is a concern as well. Everyone on here loves Maatta but I see him as a liability with his piss poor skating and puck decision ability, or lack of. Oleksiak is fine as a bottom pairing dman and JJ could be a hit or miss. The Pens have a recent history of rejuvenating dmens careers but JJ, by what everyone says, is a lost cause. Letang needs sheltered minutes for health reasons and the other pairing either need to step up or be utilized more effectively. Not sure about Brassard either. He should thrive as the 3rd line center, especially with Kessel on his wing, but what I watched of him last year with the Pens, I was less than impressed eventhough his reported injury may be the culprit of his performance. Another issue is was their even strength scoring, which was awful considering the talent they have up front. They rely too much on the powerplay. I think they have a 3-4 year window to capture championships before they go in a decline and start a fire sale.

sheeesh yall take this **** to seriously.

if you gonna do some nonsensical early rebuild you should at least make fair trades lol, could get more for malkin, slightly more for hagelin, slightly more for hornqvist, definitely more for maata.