2021 - 2022 Pittsburgh Penguins Off-Season - {5} Things MUST Do List :
1)~ Get a Legit Goalie "OR" Goalies to push Jarry ============================================= Ullmark, Ingram, Comrie, Delia
2)~ Go get that Right-Handed 3rd Star Forward ============================================= Forsberg
3)~ GENO #71 after knee Surgery, at 35yrs old, gets moved to LW, & McCann to 2C.
4)~ Get bigger & more physical players w/out crushing speed of team ============================ {5}- New Roster Players all 6'-4" & 210+lbs ~ Crouse, Bastian, MacDermid, Khaira, & Ullmark
5)~ ADD Prospects, almost ready Prospects, & Draft picks to Re-Stocking Cupboard ================= Holloway, Jenik, Entwistle, 2021- 1st, 2nd, & 6th Rd picks
********** NEW ADDED ROSTER PLAYERS TRADED FOR {or} SIGNED **********
~ GOALIE :
[UFA] - Linus ULLMARK #25 - Signs 1yr @ $2.25m Per :
- 27yr old Goalie, love his style & play in Net, has improved every yr in NHL, & could be a great 1A (or) 1B on a better team "IF" he can stay healthy. Takes a lil less for a better chance in Net w/ better team.
* {3} Younger Goalies to push Jarry : INGRAM (Trade), DELIA (Trade), & COMRIE (UFA)
~ FORWARDS :
[Trade] - L/RW- Filip FORSBERG #9 - 1yr @ $6m - (signs 3yr Extention @ $6.5m Per) :
- The EXACT RH-Winger that Sid needs (like Bergy has Pasta). A 6'-1"/ 205lbs Star that has Power, is Physical, is a Sniper, has Speed & Quickness, & will also go to the Dirty areas.
[Trade] - LW- Lawson CROUSE #67 - 1yr @ $1.53m (RFA) : The 6'-4" / 220lbs Unicorn, Top 9 Power Forward that needs a change & just coming into his prime hockey yrs @ just 23yrs old.
[Trade] - RW- Nathan BASTIAN #14 - (RFA) Signs 2yrs @ $850,k Per : Another 6'-4" / 210+lb Forward - The former 2nd Rdr is a bottom 6, 4th line RWer w/ upside that can hit hard & play a fast gm too.
[UFA] - R/LW- Mattias JANMARK #23 - 1yr @ $1.75m : The perfect 3rd liner, a great Defensive Forward, has speed, decent size, & has skill to move up & down line-up.
[Trade] - C/LW- Jujhar KHAIRA #16 - (RFA) Signs 1yr @ $750,k Per : Another 6'-4" / 215+lbs Forward that is a perfect #13 Forward & play all 3 Forward spots.
~ DEFENSEMEN :
[UFA] - LHD- Jake McCabe #29 - 1yr @ $1.25m Per :
The 6'-1" / 210lb underrated LHD, will be Steal signing of off-season, Always thought McCabe played D like a Penguin (great stick on puck D & great 1st pass), & will be 100% after injury last yr.
[UFA] - RHD- Jason DEMERS #55 - 1yr @ $1.25m Per : 33yr old still has the legs, wants a chance to win, & was always good in own end. Would be a nice vet 3rd pairing w/ Mathy.
[Trade] - LHD- Kurtis MacDERMID #56 - 1yr @ $875,k Per : A solid 6'-5" / 233lbs LHD-man that is good in own zone, is a beast, & that can fight = NEED
** TAXI SQUAD {New 1st Call Ups} :
~ Forwards : LW- G. Smith #48 / LW- A.J. Greer #24
~ D-Men : LHD- O. Kylington #51 / RHD- C. Carrick #5 / LHD- C. Dahlstrom #63 / RHD- N. Juulson #54
~ Goalie : E. Comrie #1 / C. Delia #60 / C. Ingram #39
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***** {LTIR List = Top Prospect List} *****
- Yah, traded Poulin & 22' - 1st Rdr 'BUT' our prospect list is now 200 times better now & have a bunch of legit NHL guys & Holloway (my fav).
#6- Doesnt need protected
#5- Cap # & Contract length
#13- Cap #, Contract length, & age
#1- Not taking a Back-up Goalie
* 77- Is 37yrs old + Would Retire
{ZAR}- Probably the best Defensive Forward, last 2 yrs in NHL. Also never seen a player 25+ improve offensively in 1 off-season the way ZAR did this yr. [SEA] is getting a heck of a bottom 6 Forward.
{CROUSE}- LWer w/ size, speed, physicality, & skill. Just 23, on PK unit & just coming into his prime hockey yrs. #11 pick needs change of scenery & could be, a McCann type steal.
{JENIK}- a Fav prospect, 3rd Rdr in 18', has had injury problems but now healthy, & already played 2 gms in NHL @ 20yrs old, ultra skilled Forward.
{PETTERSSON}- Played Top4 all last yr, was Great, got contract, Injury early this yr, turned into sophomore slump, but played good 2nd half of season. Pens fans hate him bc he is skinny but is crazy good (look @ Lytics) & could be Top Pairing on a nice contract in yr or 2.
{BJORKQVIST}- better than ranked 2nd Rd Prospect, workout freak, & will be a 10yr bottom 6 NHLer
{HOLLOWAY}- Wanted so badly in 20' bf Traded our 1st. Love the 6'-1" - 205lbs 19yr old LWer *Think- faster more skilled Chris Kreider. Sophomore yr @ Wisconsin - 23 GP - 35P. Starts in WBS but could be NHL ready soon.
{KHAIRA}- Big C/LW #12-#13 Forward, adds physicality / size to Pens depth.
{JANKO}- solid 4C - #13F , former 1st Rd RFA, & only 26.
{LAFFERTY}- younger, big, fast AF, #12-#13 Forward w/ some upside still.
{GRUDEN}- (B) type Prospect, coaches son, that played solid in 1st Pro yr.
{FORSBERG}- The 3rd Star RH- Forward this [PIT] team has been missing, that's bigger, more physical, w/ an Elite shot. PLUS he is a former Caps 1st Rdr, lol.
{INGRAM}- Love this young 6'2" quick Goalie w/ another yr of waiver elg. but had a very bad yr in Sweden & bad cpl gms in AHL this but still love him.
{POULIN}- Crushes me to trade Poulin bc going to be an absolute beast winger in NHL & very soon.
{DeSMITH}- Top NHL back-up last yr & on a cheap contract.
{LINDGREN}- (B) type RHD Prospect & had good yr in Sweden until injury, ended season.
Replied to the other one as well. Full description doesn't help. Neither the 1st or Holloway are on the table for Rust. Those are only for game changing moves.... not adding complimentary players.
Replied to the other one as well. Full description doesn't help. Neither the 1st or Holloway are on the table for Rust. Those are only for game changing moves.... not adding complimentary players.
Sorry, I had poison Ivy all over for 3 days.... and got really involved in this, lol.
Replied to the other one as well. Full description doesn't help. Neither the 1st or Holloway are on the table for Rust. Those are only for game changing moves.... not adding complimentary players.
Look. you are trading away Poulin who is reportedly 6'3 220lbs.
And want to bring in that?
If you want skilled size, the first step is to not trade it away when you have it. Because of all those names listed there, he's the only one with potential of playing top 6 minutes.
Agreed. Rust is better than "complimentary."
Your trades are thoughtful and reasonable. Hate to lose Holloway, but if Ruhwedel is legit I think the Oilers might say yes.
I can see the hawks making a trade like that, considering his contract security. Entwistle also brings some of that GRIT as a future bottom 6 player that also knows how to play with the puck.
Look. you are trading away Poulin who is reportedly 6'3 220lbs.
And want to bring in that?
If you want skilled size, the first step is to not trade it away when you have it. Because of all those names listed there, he's the only one with potential of playing top 6 minutes.
I still don't see Poulin being ready till 22'-23 & only reason I traded him was for Forsberg who is worth it to me & need the help next yr.
Plus Also I got my fav prospect back in Holloway
I can see the hawks making a trade like that, considering his contract security. Entwistle also brings some of that GRIT as a future bottom 6 player that also knows how to play with the puck.
Thank you, I have always been a big believer in Entwistle as a prospect, a really smart young player, IMO
Agreed. Rust is better than "complimentary."
Your trades are thoughtful and reasonable. Hate to lose Holloway, but if Ruhwedel is legit I think the Oilers might say yes.
Thank You, Holloway is my favorite Prospect.... I wanted him so badly bf we traded our 1st Rdr last yr.
Thank you, I have always been a big believer in Entwistle as a prospect, a really smart young player, IMO
He looked good in the few games he got at the end of the season. Was happy they were able to recoup some value from dumping Hossa. Considering he was a captain and a decent playoff performer in the OHL I can see him being a non-star impact player in a few years
I still don't see Poulin being ready till 22'-23 & only reason I traded him was for Forsberg who is worth it to me & need the help next yr.
Plus Also I got my fav prospect back in Holloway
look, that kind of thinking is going to have to end if this team is going to win another cup. We aren't finding 6'3 220lb guys who can play in the top 6 anywhere. Trading them away isn't the answer. Playing them is.
Aren't the Pens trying to dump Zuckers cap? Not because he's not good but because as you say he doesn't fit. Im not sure we would give up a top 50 pick + for a guy who won't make us considerably better. Our biggest weakness is Defence.
I hear Raitis Ivanans is available. Single scariest dude I've met in my life.
Id take anyone for Pens at this point, its so embarrassing to be a Pens fan.... The only players that ever jump into scrums is Sid or Letang (they are our "tough guys") lol.
Its the craziest stuff Ive ever seen on a hockey team in 35+ yrs of watching hockey.
Aren't the Pens trying to dump Zuckers cap? Not because he's not good but because as you say he doesn't fit. Im not sure we would give up a top 50 pick + for a guy who won't make us considerably better. Our biggest weakness is Defence.
Zucker still has crazy speed & is still good but just hasn't fit like most thought here & Plus we have so many needs & rite on cap.
He still is a legit top 6 winger, so there is still value
look, that kind of thinking is going to have to end if this team is going to win another cup. We aren't finding 6'3 220lb guys who can play in the top 6 anywhere. Trading them away isn't the answer. Playing them is.
I like Poulin too but I got a better prospect back (IMO) back in Holloway.
Yah, Poulin is big but he isn't going to come out & be physically mature or be able to hit like a Crouse & Bastian is rite now
I like Poulin too but I got a better prospect back (IMO) back in Holloway.
Yah, Poulin is big but he isn't going to come out & be physically mature or be able to hit like a Crouse & Bastian is rite now
he's already physically mature.
This kind of thinking is just so backwards. You realize guys go into other sports at 20 and hit right?
This is the kind of comment someone who never played sports makes.
They think age or teaching is what makes people hit. It has nothing to do with that, it's mentality. I've seen little guys run over much bigger guys who are puzz ies at 14 and 15 years old.
If you aren't scared to hit, you'll hit. And when you are 6'3 and 220lbs and your not scared to hit, you're good to go.
We aren't talking about 170lb player here. He's not Sprong getting back checked to the ground or POJ getting shoved around.
This is a kid who plays with an edge and has the size to beat up on people. He's been doing it in the CHL. Like every game up there he's taking a cross checking penalty letting the other team know, hey, get out my way.
But you seem to think every prospect is coming in like Jack Hughes getting run over.
That's just not the case. This mentality needs to go, as it's just tiring and limiting in the NHL. Have you learned nothing from teams continued success with bringing in younger players. From the weeding out of the older players the last few years.
Here are some facts. You aren't finding 6'3 220lbs in a guy with the ability to slot in the to 6 anywhere. It's just not happening. There are no FA like that. The best you can do is trade and no one is trading that unless they have no choice but to. You also don't have forever on this team. It's on borrowed time. 3 of your 4 centers are 34, 35, 37 years old next year.
What the hell is the point on waiting anymore. You won't have anything to build with in 1-2 years. You'll just be a rebuilding team....but it's ok Poulin will save us then. FFS want to talk about wasting a career. It will go to waste here as the team is in rebuild for basically all of it. If they are to get anything out of him, it's now.
he's already physically mature.
This kind of thinking is just so backwards. You realize guys go into other sports at 20 and hit right?
This is the kind of comment someone who never played sports makes.
They think age or teaching is what makes people hit. It has nothing to do with that, it's mentality. I've seen little guys run over much bigger guys who are puzz ies at 14 and 15 years old.
If you aren't scared to hit, you'll hit. And when you are 6'3 and 220lbs and your not scared to hit, you're good to go.
We aren't talking about 170lb player here. He's not Sprong getting back checked to the ground or POJ getting shoved around.
This is a kid who plays with an edge and has the size to beat up on people. He's been doing it in the CHL. Like every game up there he's taking a cross checking penalty letting the other team know, hey, get out my way.
But you seem to think every prospect is coming in like Jack Hughes getting run over.
That's just not the case. This mentality needs to go, as it's just tiring and limiting in the NHL. Have you learned nothing from teams continued success with bringing in younger players. From the weeding out of the older players the last few years.
Here are some facts. You aren't finding 6'3 220lbs in a guy with the ability to slot in the to 6 anywhere. It's just not happening. There are no FA like that. The best you can do is trade and no one is trading that unless they have no choice but to. You also don't have forever on this team. It's on borrowed time. 3 of your 4 centers are 34, 35, 37 years old next year.
What the hell is the point on waiting anymore. You won't have anything to build with in 1-2 years. You'll just be a rebuilding team....but it's ok Poulin will save us then. FFS want to talk about wasting a career. It will go to waste here as the team is in rebuild for basically all of it. If they are to get anything out of him, it's now.
it think it's directly the opposite.
Hell you got highschool kids at 16-17 years old blowing people up on football fields.....then there is you. "he isn't going to come out & be physically mature or be able to hit l"
Just give it up.
That's the weakest shyt I've read on here all day.
Anyone who has ever played sports know this.
You think the 18-19 year old kids playing NCAA football aren't mature enough to hit too?
It's just pathetic that this is the mentality people on here have.
it think it's directly the opposite.
Hell you got highschool kids at 16-17 years old blowing people up on football fields.....then there is you. "he isn't going to come out & be physically mature or be able to hit l"
Just give it up.
That's the weakest shyt I've read on here all day.
Anyone who has ever played sports know this.
You think the 18-19 year old kids playing NCAA football aren't mature enough to hit too?
It's just pathetic that this is the mentality people on here have.
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