Team: 2021-22 Pittsburgh Penguins

Initial Creation Date: Aug. 23, 2021

Published: Aug. 26, 2021

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

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Yes, I do have [24] Roster Players & still under Cap........ Would be around {$2.5 - $2.6m} of Cap Space w/ [23] ROSTER PLAYERS
{To Show w/ Geno being out at Start of Season}
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***** ~~~ PENS FILL ALL THE MAJOR HOLES ~~~ *****

1)~ Top 6-9 R-H-Winger = {Via Trade} - Ricky 'Rickardo' RAKELL #67

2)~ 'Real' NHL 1B Goalie to push Jarry = {Via Trade} - A. KHUDOBIN #30 (35)

3)~ Top 4 LHD-man that can move ppl in front of net & take off heads at Blue Line (lol) = {Via Trade} - B. McNABB #3

4)~ At least 1 Forward that does NOT get beat up, picked on, & bullied ..... (like all Pens do) = {Via Trade} - MacEWEN #15 (71)

5)~ {2-3} Under 25yr old Players inserted into line-up to provide Energy to a Veteran group = {Via Trade} - I. LUNDESTROM #21 / J. DUGAN #18 (8) / J. MAHURA #76

****** C/LW- I. LUNDESTROM #21 : Thee Perfect McCann replacement - Can play C & LW - Is a former 1st Rdr who has Insane skill but needs a change & could be a complete steal.
***** R/W- J. DUGAN #18 : Pittsburgh's own Jack Dugan is a Beast, had a great 1st yr in AHL, (no clue how he wasn't in NHL last yr). The Dude is just different & could be special.
*** LHD- J. MAHURA #76 : Mahura should have been playing in ANA for past 2yrs, is underrated AF. Have watched since in JRs w/ Red Deer & Regina

6)~ It Really sucks to Trade Rusty bc he's a leader & can do everything on the ice but this old arse team can't afford to re-sign another 30+ yr old player
***** L/W- D. GURIANOV #34 is just scratching the surface, the 6'-3"/ 200+ lb Stud can skate & shoot at an Elite level & could also be a star in the right situation here.

7)~ #3 RHD-man to Replace Ceci & battle w/ Mahura & Friedman = {Via UFA} - J. DEMERS #55

8)~ Veteran Bottom 6 Center for Geno71 being out for 1st 1-2 months of season = {Via UFA} - T. BOZAK #25 (21) {Worth a shot}

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- LTIR LIST = Pens - {23 & under Prospect List}

- Taxi Squad = 1st Call Up List from AHL - {P.O.J. / Poulin / Hallander too}
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** After I fixed this "Mess of a Roster" : Would be able to keep 85% - 90% of this Team together for the Next 3+ yrs, w/ $40+m of Cap Space in 22' to Re-Sign all [UFA's / RFA's] w/ some small changes each yr.

Would have a much better aged Roster mix of :
~ {4}-Older Vet Star Leaders (32-36), {3}- Vets (33-35) , {7-8}-Vets in their Prime (27-31), {9-10}-Players in Prime ages (23-27), & a mix of {3-4}-young guys (20-23)

*** All 1st (4) Rds of Draft picks for next 3yrs & Didn't use any Top Prospects Via Trade.
- The Pens would be loaded for Bear w/ Options & a Much better Team for a 2-3yr 'All IN' Last Run of the {87-71-58} Core & Be able to Re-Fill Prospect Cupboards w/ all Picks.
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