Matheson

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Created by: AlphaHockey65

Team: 2020-21 Pittsburgh Penguins

Initial Creation Date: Sep. 3, 2020

Published: Sep. 3, 2020

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

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I don't have high hopes for POJ on the Pens. They seem really high on him but I think he only starts making
an impact after the Sid/Geno decline.

Free Agent Signings

RFA	YEARS	CAP HIT
Kunin, Luke	2	$2,500,000
Lafferty, Sam	2	$800,000
Jarry, Tristan	2	$2,700,000
Riikola, Juuso	2	$850,000
Simon, Dominik	2	$850,000
Montour, Brandon	4	$3,750,000

Trades

PIT

Matheson, Michael

Additional Details:

I read a lot of Panthers fans really unhappy about this guy and his massive deal. Change of scenary, Florida saves 3 years of his contract and 1.4 mil per season in cap.

FLA

Johnson, Jack

Additional Details:

Florida gets a cheaper contract with less term.
Pens add a bit because Matheson is the superior player?

PIT

Kunin, Luke [RFA Rights]

MIN

Murray, Matt [RFA Rights]

Additional Details:

Guerin looks for a goalie and calls his old friend Jim.
Pens probably send an extra pick or prospect as Kunin is a solid young player

PIT

Montour, Brandon [RFA Rights]

BUF

Bjugstad, Nick ($1,100,000 retained)
McCann, Jared [RFA Rights]

Additional Details:

Pens send a top 6 winger with some untapped potential and a 100% healthy Bjugstad (according to GMJR) with $1.1 in retention.

I think Pens add a pick here as well. Maybe a 2020 3rd or 2021 2nd

Retained Salary Transactions

Nick Bjugstad: $1,100,000 (53.66%)

Buried

Juuso Riikola: $0 ($850,000)

Draft	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3	Round 4	Round 5	Round 6	Round 7
2020
2021
2022

ROSTER

LONG-TERM OUTLOOK

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ROSTER SIZE	SALARY CAP	CAP HIT	OVERAGES	BONUSES	CAP SPACE
22	$81,500,000	$79,975,175	$0	$850,000	$1,524,825

Left Wing	Centre	Right Wing
Guentzel, Jake $4,500,000$4,500,000 LW, RW UFA - 4	Crosby, Sidney $8,700,000$8,700,000 C NMC UFA - 5	Rust, Bryan $3,500,000$3,500,000 RW, LW UFA - 2
Zucker, Jason $5,500,000$5,500,000 LW, RW M-NTC UFA - 3	Malkin, Evgeni $9,500,000$9,500,000 C NMC UFA - 2	Kapanen, Kasperi $3,200,000$3,200,000 RW UFA - 2
Simon, Dominik $850,000$850,000 RW, LW UFA - 1	Kunin, Luke $2,500,000$2,500,000 RW, C RFA - 2	Hörnqvist, Patric $5,300,000$5,300,000 RW NTC UFA - 3
Lafferty, Sam $800,000$800,000 RW, C, LW UFA - 2	Blueger, Teddy $750,000$750,000 C, LW UFA - 1	Tanev, Brandon $3,500,000$3,500,000 LW, RW M-NTC UFA - 5

Left Defense	Right Defense	Goaltender
Dumoulin, Brian $4,100,000$4,100,000 LD M-NTC UFA - 3	Letang, Kris $7,250,000$7,250,000 RD M-NTC, NMC UFA - 2	Jarry, Tristan $2,700,000$2,700,000 G UFA - 3
Pettersson, Marcus $4,025,175$4,025,175 LD UFA - 5	Marino, John $925,000$925,000 ($850,000$850K) RD UFA - 1	DeSmith, Casey $1,250,000$1,250,000 G UFA - 2
Matheson, Michael $4,875,000$4,875,000 LD UFA - 6	Montour, Brandon $3,750,000$3,750,000 RD UFA - 1

Scratches	Injured Reserve (IR)	Long Term IR (LTIR)
Ruhwedel, Chad $700,000$700,000 RD UFA - 1		Aston-Reese, Zach $1,000,000$1,000,000 LW, RW UFA - 1
Trotman, Zach $700,000$700,000 RD UFA - 1

Sep. 3, 2020 at 1:41 p.m.

ken_holland

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That Matheson trade isn't fair. Jack Johnson is the WORST player in the NHL. At least Matheson is useful in the bottom pairing

Sep. 3, 2020 at 1:44 p.m.

AlphaHockey65

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Quoting: ken_holland

That Matheson trade isn't fair. Jack Johnson is the WORST player in the NHL. At least Matheson is useful in the bottom pairing

That's why I wrote pens add a little. But let's not act like Matheson's massive contract is movable. He's a 3rd pairing D who can slide into the top 4 when needed

Sep. 3, 2020 at 1:45 p.m.

jnorrrr

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POJ is a player you need then, especially with PIT’s prospect pool

Sep. 3, 2020 at 1:46 p.m.

Caerii

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I can give you my personal guarantee that Kunin will not be traded for Murray. That's not a good deal for the Wild.

Sep. 3, 2020 at 1:46 p.m.

AlphaHockey65

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Quoting: jnorrrr

POJ is a player you need then, especially with PIT’s prospect pool

I don't think he's ready for an NHL role yet. After reading what a lot of analysts have said, he needs more experience and can't be rushed

Sep. 3, 2020 at 1:48 p.m.

AlphaHockey65

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Quoting: Caerii

I can give you my personal guarantee that Kunin will not be traded for Murray. That's not a good deal for the Wild.

I have no idea what the goalie market will be like. I only see Minnesota as a potential candidate because of Bill Guerin. Jim said he's exclusively looking at younger players so that's why I chose Kunin

Sep. 3, 2020 at 1:48 p.m.

C21

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Kunin is one of Minnesota's only RHF in the organization. Both the best now and for the future too

Sep. 3, 2020 at 1:49 p.m.

jnorrrr

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Quoting: AlphaHockey65

I don't think he's ready for an NHL role yet. After reading what a lot of analysts have said, he needs more experience and can't be rushed

Ah, well yeah surely don’t rush the guy. Hang onto him and see how he pans out when Sid and Geno start to decline.

Sep. 3, 2020 at 1:50 p.m.

AlphaHockey65

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Quoting: C21

Kunin is one of Minnesota's only RHF in the organization. Both the best now and for the future too

I think Brodin makes more senses but it would take A LOT more than Murray.
I guess it all depends on if they think Brodin will sign an extension

Sep. 3, 2020 at 1:50 p.m.

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Caerii

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Quoting: AlphaHockey65

You can get Hartman if you want a RH RW. Kunin is not on the table for Murray. And frankly the latest rumors I've seen don't even list Minnesota as one of the top 5 or so suitors at this point, which is good, because for the price Penguins fans want, and the contract Murray wants, I'll gladly stay far away. We already have Kahkonen ready to go.

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Sep. 3, 2020 at 1:51 p.m.

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Caerii

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Quoting: AlphaHockey65

I think Brodin makes more senses but it would take A LOT more than Murray.
I guess it all depends on if they think Brodin will sign an extension

The Penguins don't even have the assets to begin the discussion, frankly.

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Sep. 3, 2020 at 1:52 p.m.

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AlphaHockey65

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Quoting: Caerii

Honestly, I'm not very high on Murray.
I would be perfectly okay with a Hartman for Murray swap. A lot of fans need to realize his value isn't that much, and BEST case scenario is the one I listed on this trade.

Sep. 3, 2020 at 2:04 p.m.

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C21

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Quoting: AlphaHockey65

I think Brodin makes more senses but it would take A LOT more than Murray.
I guess it all depends on if they think Brodin will sign an extension

I don't think a Brodin deal works tbh. I think if Minnesota is making a move for Murray, they're probably just doing it with a pick. And with GMJR's focus on winning now i don't know if he'd be interested in that.

I think unless PIT adds, everyone they might be interested in but pretty much Greenway & Donato would be off limits

Sep. 3, 2020 at 2:40 p.m.

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Chigurrhh

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Montour and Matheson are both bad (though less bad than Jack). That's a bad third pairing.

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