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If there is an Award for The Best PENS CapFriendly GM - Ill prepare my speech

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Team: 2019-20 Pittsburgh Penguins
Initial Creation Date: Jul. 14, 2019
Published: Jul. 14, 2019
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REAL CAP SPACE w/ 23 on ROSTER = $1.055m

To WBS : 3- Players
G- T. Jarry
LHD- N. Seeler OR RHD- C. Ruhwedel
RW- J. Archibald OR LW- M. Jones
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This team is Deep AF and I would love if all of this happened b/c the Pens have had a great off-season so far and this would cap it off perfectly.

- FORWARD group has about 9,735 different combo's it could use w/ having 7 possible guys that can play Center & Wing in....
Sissons, Blueger, Bjugstad, McCann, Rodrigues, Kahun, & even Gally.
* If needed speed in line-up - Rodrigues & A. Johnson
* If needed Physical guy - Jones & Archi

- DEFENSIVE group is also deeper and better w/ giving Schultzy a good partner in McCabe & outing the Black Hole in JJ.
PLUS keeping that great 3rd Pairing together in 28 & 44.
* Depth in #7, #8, #9 w/ RHD- Ruhwedel / LHD- Seeler / LHD - Riikola -who can play both sides

- GOALIES are 3- strong w/ keeping Jarry & w/ DeSmith proving to be a great Back-up.
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GMJR has been finally doing what I've been begging for this team to do since the 2nd Cup - GET YOUNGER !!!
And now the Pens no longer need an AARP card during season!!

With MOVES like.....
- Hags (who lost a step or 2) for 27yr old Guddy who has been great here
- Brassy (shouldn't be in NHL) for a 26yr old Stud RW/C Bjugstad & a 22yr old star in the making Wing McCann-Can
- Sprong (who is up & down) for a hell of a 23 yr old Top 4 LHD-man in Petersson
- Maatta (solid but slow AF) for a late blooming 24 yr old Rookie w/ speed in Kuhan
- Kessel (Lost his burst & is a Nitemare 5 on 5 but still great on PP) for a 25 yr old New 3rd star in Gally who will explode being around Sid & Geno
* Yah I kno he signed Tanev to a 6 yr deal BUT who cares??? We will be in Full Re-Build in 3-4 yrs anyways.
Plus WSH just gave Hags who is 3yrs older & maybe has 1 yr left in him a 4yr deal thats only $750k less per yr.
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Free Agent Signings
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
2$850,000
2$1,500,000
2$2,250,000
1$1,100,000
2$2,250,000
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
1$700,000
1$700,000
Trades
1.
PIT
  1. Seeler, Nick
  2. 2020 7th round pick (MIN)
MIN
  1. Johnson, Jack
  2. 2020 4th round pick (PIT)
2.
PIT
  1. Jones, Max
Additional Details:
The annual Every year Ducks - Pens Trade.

- Jones is lower on the Ducks prospect rankings but I really like his size & speed. Hallander will probably end up being the better Player but Jones can help on the 4th line now, while our window is open.
ANA
  1. Hållander, Filip
Additional Details:
- Hallander is the Pens best Forward Prospect but still probably 2 yrs away from playing in NHL.
3.
PIT
  1. McCabe, Jake [RFA Rights]
  2. Rodrigues, Evan [RFA Rights]
Additional Details:
- Im a big fan of McCabe & think he would thrive here around better players. Plus he'd be a great 2nd pairing guy w/ Schultzy
BUF
  1. Miletic, Sam
  2. Rust, Bryan
Additional Details:
- I absolutely hate losing Rusty but its the only option w/ his cap hit and the need for a LHD-man.
4.
PIT
  1. Sissons, Colton [RFA Rights]
Additional Details:
- Sissons is a very under rated player that is a perfect 3rd line Center type or RWer that is a Great 2-way player but can score too. Even w/ NSH being stacked at C, Sissons took 800 Face-offs and won 53.1% of them.
NSH
  1. Aston-Reese, Zach [RFA Rights]
  2. Ölund, Linus
  3. 2021 3rd round pick (PIT)
Additional Details:
- ZAR still has upside, can play on any line at anytime, is physical, & a great PK guy. Needs to stay healthy, maybe this change helps him??
DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
2020
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2021
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2022
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ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
26$81,500,000$78,970,833$132,500$2,850,000$2,529,167

Roster

Left WingCentreRight Wing
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McCann, Jared
$1,250,000$1,250,000
C, LW
UFA - 1
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Crosby, Sidney
$8,700,000$8,700,000
C
NMC
UFA - 6
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Guentzel, Jake
$4,500,000$4,500,000
LW, RW
UFA - 5
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Galchenyuk, Alex
$4,900,000$4,900,000
LW, C, RW
UFA - 1
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Malkin, Evgeni
$9,500,000$9,500,000
C
NMC
UFA - 3
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Bjugstad, Nick
$2,050,000$2,050,000
C, RW
UFA - 2
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Kahun, Dominik
$925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$2,850,000$3M)
LW, RW, C
UFA - 1
Sissons, Colton
$2,250,000$2,250,000
C, RW
UFA - 7
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Hörnqvist, Patric
$5,300,000$5,300,000
RW
NTC
UFA - 4
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Tanev, Brandon
$3,500,000$3,500,000
LW, RW
M-NTC
UFA - 6
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Blueger, Teddy
$850,000$850,000
C, LW
UFA - 2
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Simon, Dominik
$750,000$750,000
RW, LW
UFA - 1
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Jones, Max
$863,333$863,333
LW, RW
RFA - 2
Rodrigues, Evan
$1,100,000$1,100,000
LW, C
UFA - 1
Archibald, Josh
$700,000$700,000
RW, LW
UFA - 1
Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
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Dumoulin, Brian
$4,100,000$4,100,000
LD
M-NTC
UFA - 4
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Letang, Kris
$7,250,000$7,250,000
RD
M-NTC, NMC
UFA - 3
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Murray, Matt
$3,750,000$3,750,000
G
UFA - 1
McCabe, Jake
$2,250,000$2,250,000
LD/RD
UFA - 2
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Schultz, Justin
$5,500,000$5,500,000
RD
M-NTC
UFA - 1
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DeSmith, Casey
$1,250,000$1,250,000
G
UFA - 3
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Pettersson, Marcus
$1,500,000$1,500,000
LD
UFA - 1
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Gudbranson, Erik
$4,000,000$4,000,000
RD
UFA - 2
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Jarry, Tristan
$675,000$675,000
G
UFA - 1
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Seeler, Nick
$725,000$725,000
LD/RD
UFA - 2
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Ruhwedel, Chad
$700,000$700,000
RD
UFA - 2

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Jul. 14, 2019 at 11:40 p.m.
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5/5 for positivity and optimism. I wish I had the same for my teams (or for the Pens for that matter).
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Jul. 14, 2019 at 11:45 p.m.
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I like the moves but gubranson trade is still bad. tanev signing was bad too
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Jul. 14, 2019 at 11:46 p.m.
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Sissons isn't available for your busted prospects, thanks.
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Jul. 14, 2019 at 11:58 p.m.
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I am ready to hear your speech
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Jul. 15, 2019 at 12:16 a.m.
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I am ready to hear your speech


Lmao
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Jul. 15, 2019 at 12:17 a.m.
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Swapping 7th round pick to 4th round pick and losing $3M in cap space for several years is not worth it. There's no performance difference between Seeler and Johnson really...
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Jul. 15, 2019 at 12:26 a.m.
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If there's an award for not reading a word of your explanation or additional details.. I'll prepare my speech.. Then not read it.
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Jul. 15, 2019 at 12:46 a.m.
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I am ready to hear your speech


Pretty sweet trophy, shouldn't it have some sort of armchair to it though?....?
Jul. 15, 2019 at 1:03 a.m.
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Pretty sweet trophy, shouldn't it have some sort of armchair to it though?....?


Thats an idea for next time
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Jul. 15, 2019 at 1:42 a.m.
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Uh...don't quit your day job buddy!
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Jul. 15, 2019 at 2:13 a.m.
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Lol Buffalo would never accept that. McCabe is our only D that can play good shutdown defence and ERod is a cheap 30+ point guy. No way you get both for Rust.
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Jul. 15, 2019 at 2:40 a.m.
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the penguins are not trading a top 6 forward prospect for a ****ing 4th liner.

I hate the constant, if they were on a better team, bs argument. That's how you end up with a bunch of bad players on a team. You end up with nothing but a whole collection of, they would be better players if they were on a better team, and then wonder why the team sucks.

Maybe if they were better players to begin with they would you know, be better players.
It's like looking at JJ and asking, did you expect different? He was marginal at best for CBJ and he's that here too.
A better team didn't fix it.
Jul. 15, 2019 at 9:30 a.m.
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Quoting: ForsbergForVezina
5/5 for positivity and optimism. I wish I had the same for my teams (or for the Pens for that matter).


LOL, Thanx
Jul. 15, 2019 at 9:33 a.m.
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I like the moves but gubranson trade is still bad. tanev signing was bad too


I kno but there is just so much negativity about Pens ... I was just trying to make ppl madder, lol.
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Jul. 15, 2019 at 9:35 a.m.
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Sissons isn't available for your busted prospects, thanks.


So thats a No from u Dave? Thank u for ur time but i do like Sissons as a player... What in ur humble opinion would it take for Sissons?
Jul. 15, 2019 at 9:36 a.m.
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Swapping 7th round pick to 4th round pick and losing $3M in cap space for several years is not worth it. There's no performance difference between Seeler and Johnson really...


This was just a prayer bc Minny had interest in JJ before.... IDK why but they did, lol.
Jul. 15, 2019 at 9:37 a.m.
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Quoting: Socially_Hawkward_Podcast
If there's an award for not reading a word of your explanation or additional details.. I'll prepare my speech.. Then not read it.


Thank u, You are a very funny person.
Jul. 15, 2019 at 9:39 a.m.
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Uh...don't quit your day job buddy!


So ur saying, I shouldnt have closed my biz and sent this ArmChair GM sheet to GMJR?
Jul. 15, 2019 at 9:43 a.m.
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Lol Buffalo would never accept that. McCabe is our only D that can play good shutdown defence and ERod is a cheap 30+ point guy. No way you get both for Rust.


Fair enough, Everyone has dif opinions of players and that players value but I have made that type of trade before w/ Rusty & prospect or pick for McCabe & Rodrigues .... with most BUF fans saying yes or take them? IDK, evertime i watch BUF, I always liked McCabe and thought he played solid... PLUS when Pens played BUF, He always played solid & played 20+ min.
Jul. 15, 2019 at 9:58 a.m.
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the penguins are not trading a top 6 forward prospect for a ****ing 4th liner.

I hate the constant, if they were on a better team, bs argument. That's how you end up with a bunch of bad players on a team. You end up with nothing but a whole collection of, they would be better players if they were on a better team, and then wonder why the team sucks.

Maybe if they were better players to begin with they would you know, be better players.
It's like looking at JJ and asking, did you expect different? He was marginal at best for CBJ and he's that here too.
A better team didn't fix it.


I dont think anyone can honestly say Hallander will be a top 6 guy in NHL but he does look good so far. Max Jones has potential to be a really good top 9 forward, all I was saying was that w/ his speed & size he could be a big factor on this team while our window is still open these next 2-3 yrs. I hate to say it bc I hate him but Jones reminds me of a Tom Wilson type player and look at him now he is on the 1st line.

The Gally argument is valid here tho, When MTL had 2 good teams - Gally's 2nd & 3rd yr - he had 50+ points both seasons & 20 then 30 goals those yrs.
- I just see him being here as a perfect situation ....
1- having no issue w/ being a Center or wing,
2- No pressure to be the star of the team
3- Contract yr
4- will have to play very good to get the ice time (even on PP)
Jul. 15, 2019 at 1:11 p.m.
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I dont think anyone can honestly say Hallander will be a top 6 guy in NHL but he does look good so far. Max Jones has potential to be a really good top 9 forward, all I was saying was that w/ his speed & size he could be a big factor on this team while our window is still open these next 2-3 yrs. I hate to say it bc I hate him but Jones reminds me of a Tom Wilson type player and look at him now he is on the 1st line.

The Gally argument is valid here tho, When MTL had 2 good teams - Gally's 2nd & 3rd yr - he had 50+ points both seasons & 20 then 30 goals those yrs.
- I just see him being here as a perfect situation ....
1- having no issue w/ being a Center or wing,
2- No pressure to be the star of the team
3- Contract yr
4- will have to play very good to get the ice time (even on PP)


It's a real reach to think Jones is going to turn out to be able to produce points like WIlson.
Hallander is projected as a top 6 forward.
I would not trade one for the other. I don't care how much grit the other one brings. You still have to win games. It's easier to bring in a lower line player to be the grit, which is traditionally what teams do. Otherwise you get stuck with a wilson situation where the player makes good money, and then starts to get massive fines, and realizes, it costs a lot of money to be "that guy" and finds himself being neutered.
Jul. 15, 2019 at 3:46 p.m.
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It's a real reach to think Jones is going to turn out to be able to produce points like WIlson.
Hallander is projected as a top 6 forward.
I would not trade one for the other. I don't care how much grit the other one brings. You still have to win games. It's easier to bring in a lower line player to be the grit, which is traditionally what teams do. Otherwise you get stuck with a wilson situation where the player makes good money, and then starts to get massive fines, and realizes, it costs a lot of money to be "that guy" and finds himself being neutered.


No I didnt mean he was going to be as physical as Wilson or put up points like Wilson... Im only saying if there is a comparable young player like Wilson its Jones w/ his size of 6'-3" - 220lbs and can skate even better than Wilson.
I am only trading Hallander bc he will be just coming into NHL when we are in full re-build, so i was just using him for a trade.
Jul. 15, 2019 at 4:22 p.m.
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No I didnt mean he was going to be as physical as Wilson or put up points like Wilson... Im only saying if there is a comparable young player like Wilson its Jones w/ his size of 6'-3" - 220lbs and can skate even better than Wilson.
I am only trading Hallander bc he will be just coming into NHL when we are in full re-build, so i was just using him for a trade.


It doesn't matter if he makes it in the window or not. You don't down trade out of desperation which is exactly what you are suggesting.
Last thing any team wants is to get took on a trade.
Besides, even if Hallander spent all this year in the AHL, he could very well play next year at the NHL level.
Either way, this team is already on the downward path. The only thing that is going to stop that is really good young talent, not mediocre side pieces.
Jul. 15, 2019 at 6:39 p.m.
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It doesn't matter if he makes it in the window or not. You don't down trade out of desperation which is exactly what you are suggesting.
Last thing any team wants is to get took on a trade.
Besides, even if Hallander spent all this year in the AHL, he could very well play next year at the NHL level.
Either way, this team is already on the downward path. The only thing that is going to stop that is really good young talent, not mediocre side pieces.


He is already on Sweden roster, he isnt even in AHL yet... def 2-3 yrs away.
Jul. 16, 2019 at 12:41 a.m.
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He is already on Sweden roster, he isnt even in AHL yet... def 2-3 yrs away.


2 years at most. He's 19, next year he's 20 and at WBS if he doesn't go this year. Being on the Sweden roster doesn't mean anything yet.
I don't see him spending more than a half season in WBS at 20.
 
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