Agree that’s the primary need but not the only one. Another RHD is not far behind

I don't really see RHD as a need. People have been sleeping on Ruhwedel for years and he's been OUTSTANDING this year and not getting the recognition, and Friedman has also been awesome. The Pens are fine there.

For the Van trade, if you add a late pick, I think that does it

Yeah? I honestly would have thought more, but if that's really it then consider it done.

Outstanding and awesome are not the adjectives I’d choose for two guys who are adequate plug-ins. Also, if you are keeping two forwards who haven’t produced (Kap and Zucker), don’t play them on the same line. Kap needs to be with Geno

50% on Allen would probably land a 2nd? Might need more to incentivize them to use a retention slot on a pretty fair contract when we have a few "immovable" ones that might require retention in the offseason

Kapanen is on pace for 43 points. That's his career average and good production for a middle 6 winger. He has had some bonehead moments, but his overall body of work this season has been successful.

Halak is probably the best option given Vancouver is going to lean heavily on Demko down the stretch to get in the playoffs. Desmith and a 3/4 round pick would solidify this team.

Allen is better than just a back up goalie, he proved it last year and this year again. EDM is the team that should go after Allen and it would cost a 2nd RD pick without retention

I think fair value for Halak would be Desmith + 3rd. (Or less, TBH I don't know how good Desmith is).

With the Canucks back in the hunt I don't think it makes sense. Halak has been good for Vancouver in his limited starts. I think it's a bit of a crapshoot with goalies when they come to a new team/system. I don't think it's worth the risk for a late round pick.

Sharks retaining half this year and next year on Reimer’s contract and taking Desmith will cost a 2nd minimum

Take a gander at Ruhwedel's fancy stats and get back to me. Also consider that his partner is Matheson who's not easy to play with.

Reimer at 50% retained will cost either a 2nd or Poulin.

Yeah, that's what I figured if they even move him this year at all.

I'd give Poulin in a heartbeat. To be an honest Pens fan, Poulin is a trash prospect. Any Pens fan telling you otherwise is foolish.

Yeah they don't need a RHD until Marino or Letang get hurt and then the team is trashed.

I think you severely underrate Matheson. He's the guy holding Chad up, not the other way around.

Doesn't matter anyway. This team needs help in the forward group if it's going to win a cup.
It's another year of the same ol same ol with this team. Trash PP that can't score a goal. Spare me the Malkin will fix it, he's had years too.
They will hit the playoffs, be unable to net goals. The excuses of "hot goalie" or "played well but didn't win" or "defense/goalie" will pour out.

But the reality will be they can't score like a team needs to in order to win a cup.

His stock is certainly not what it was but he still has upside.

I mean, I guess his age still gives him some upside, but he should have been a man amongst boys his last season in the Q and it was pretty meh. He's bouncing between the 2nd and 3rd line in the AHL which isn't a great sign for someone of his pedigree. I won't argue though if that gets Reimer with 50% retention lol

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