jimmmyg
Joined: Mar. 2017
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I think they're fine not assuming they would make all 3!
Ferland is a great forward in that he has the physical element that not a lot of Pens forwards have, I just don't see a situation in which they can resign him so I am always sketched trading away prospects/picks for rentals. I think he would be a great winger for Geno and can also allow Simon to play on the 4th line with ZAR/Sheahan which could be dangerous. I think it will cost a lot to get him since there seems to be a few teams interested, but this is a fair deal in terms of Jarry's value.
Brassard has been fine IMO, I know he has had much better results & production with NYR and OTT, but he is playing a different role now and is still outperforming Bonino. I think he can play better and make less mistakes, but that can be said about most players time and time. Saying that, I am sure Colorado would be interested. They have a lot of young guys still, and Zadarov is a BODY. I would like him, just don't know what his AAV would be next year. If they do happen to ship Maatta, I think they can find a way to make it work. Not sure if COL is as interested though.
I have always been a Maatta fan and think he rarely gets the credit he deserves, but I also understand the position he is in. He is not as fast as a lot of the young players in the NHL, and that can be an issue moving forward. Still think he is a solid 4-d and I think they will hurt for awhile without him, but I would do this trade every day of the week if we were in need of a 3C. Coyle is a stud and would be even better playing with Pearson & Kessel.