Quoting: ForsbergForVezina
I'd like to think even he can recognize the value Rust brings, especially on that contract a lot of people thought was an overpayment when it was signed lol.
But maybe I'm wrong....
I went on a whole diatribe in another thread about this. It was reported today by two legit Pittsburgh hockey writers that Rust is available for the right deal. He's not being shopped in any way, but teams are calling and Rutherford will move him for an "NHL ready player and a top prospect." The thing about Rutherford is when he wants something he gets total tunnel vision and for good or far bad, will make sure he gets it.
-He wanted to get tougher, he traded a young bottom-six forward + 1st for Reaves
-He wanted Kap back, he overpaid to get him.
-He wanted Brandon Tanev, he outbid himself
-He wanted Jack Johnson, he outbid himself
Now his main priority is signing a RD and he really like Tanev which has now been reported multiple times. The article also goes on to say he believes Hornqvist can step up into his spot. It's safe to say his blinders are up and he'll do whatever he can to get Tanev.