A 1st and Hallander for just over a year of Edler? Why would you do that?

The Kings are looking to get picks and young prospects. Swap out Simon for a younger expansion draft exempt B prospect and that would probably get you Toffoli.

The only trade both teams do is the buffalo trade. Pens maybe do the kings trade but I don’t see the Kings do it. The Nashville trade is just absolutely terrible for the pens. Granlund has been bad for Nashville. Schultz could get atleast a 1st at the deadline whereas Nashville might not take much to get rid of Granlund. And no way am I doing one of the better prospects and a 1st for edler just to get rid of Bjugstad. I’d probably just do Bjugstad and a mid round pick for edler w/o retention if I was desperate. Which I’m not.

I like the Buffalo trade and the idea of getting Tyler Toffoli. These trades would give the Pens a solid goal scorer and depth defenseman which would make them set for the playoffs. Maybe the Pens can get a pick or two for some of the forward depth which would let us give picks to LA if that is what they are asking for.

edler solidifies the top4 and a late 1st isnt getting much better. hallander for the salary retention, I dont think hes going to be anything special. for the kings I picked simon because hes due for a raise we cant afford and will be moved regardless.



schultz hasn't been very good in two years now and I disagree about him being worth a 1st especially as a rental. granlund has been bad for the preds but hes not too far removed from being a 60 point winger in Minnesota and still only 27.

Granlund hasn’t been a 60 pt player in 2 years. You can’t say he’s worth something when he hasn’t hit that point total in 2 years, yet say Schultz isn’t worth a decent return when he hasn’t been “good” in 2 years. Especially when one of those years he was injured and still was over .5 points per game while playing a decent amount with an anchor in JJ. Also, Schultz is only 29.
Secondly, top 4 RHD aren’t a dime a dozen like middle 6 wingers.
3rd teams always overpay for defense, especially top 4 RHD at the deadline.

it's TRUE, granlund has underwhelmed, and my point is.. so has schultz, he really only had one good year. schultz has shown me that he isnt a true top 4d. he needs to be sheltered as a bottom pairing pp specialist role. hes disappointed in his play during a contract year, which is concerning. granlund has for whatever reason not fit in Nashville, but he has a more consistent history of success than schultz imo. classic change of scenery trade.