Interesting Moves, by all reports the trade for Gusev, is about the right value. though if we did that pickup I'd like to see Gusev-Malkin-Galchenyuk on a line together.

Not heard about ANA interest in JJ but if that deal was on the table certainly work considering is Larsson NHL ready yet though, from his small sample of games I'd guess he would be able to take up the third line LD role.

Not sure about dumping Guddy especially if it's to get cap space to go after Gardiner, he's awful in his own end and you couldn't pair him with Schultz it would be a complete mess in their own zone.

I agree about moving out Hornqvist and Jarry, sad to see both of them go but Jarry won't clear waivers and Horny is wasted on the third line, also given his concussion history he's one hit away from retirement. sadly I think the return for both of those guys is lower than what you're anticipating.

I'd like to see ZAR take that 4th line RW role too, I think Simon has got to prove he can play top six as he lacks the size to play a bottom six hitting role.

Levo -

I would be okay with going young on the D even though that is against common practice. Don't sign Gardnier, and pair Petterson with Schultz. Rotate some of the younger guys into the mix with Larsson/Ruhwedel, and see who sticks and surprises.

There's room for movement on the right side forward group, Galchenyuk could get a crack with Malkin. I think trying him and Kahun would be smart this season b/c both will need contracts and one will click with Malkin more.

Larssons>3rd
5th>JJ
Why does ANA do that
And I'd rather have Guddy for 2 that Gardiner for 6, but the return for Guddy is pretty good

AFOX10900 -

It's all hypothetical right.

If I was Anaheim I wouldn't take on Johnson. However, I went that way b/c I saw a rumor of possible interest and Rutherford possibly shopping him. To get the trade done the picks could move to a higher pick for Anaheim, and/or eliminate the pick coming back (honestly 5th round and lower are sort of meh anyway).

They traded Montor who was established as a solid player for an AHLer and a 1st. I would have taken that trade.

On Guddy it kinda depends on which player he is, the decent one in PIT, or the no so much one everywhere else? I'd trade now b/c his has a higher perceived value with the short sample in PIT and you might get someone to bite. Not sure on what the FA D class for next summer is, and maybe if someone is worth targeting you pass on Gardiner.

Schultz will prob be gone after this season too, so Gardiner helps fill that hole.

Bottom six hitting role? Go back to the 80s when that might have been the case. I'll take Simon on any line if he's a good player

I like all these possible moves and don't think they are too far off. I'm still not convinced about Bjugstad at center. I think if we could use him in some form of trade package to sweeten a deal in some form/get back draft picks and then offer some draft pick trade to Nashville for Bonino and have Nick back as the 3rd line center, I think the Pens would be better off.