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V1-Balanced Approach

Created by: MrRuB
Team: 2023-24 Pittsburgh Penguins
Initial Creation Date: Jun. 24, 2023
Published: Jun. 24, 2023
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Here is my “honest approach” considering the landscape of what other teams maybe up against and practical. Would love a trade partner for Granlund but I think we buy him out worse case. We keep our first in a loaded draft - and use a few young assests for win now younger players. I like Pettersson but not his contact and I think someone like Gustafsson or Soucy could easily replace him.and with Cap going up, and Carter off the books. We could do 7M for Hanifin extension
Free Agent Signings
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
1$900,000
1$900,000
1$900,000
4$3,500,000
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
3$2,750,000
3$2,750,000
3$3,000,000
2$2,750,000
5$5,000,000
3$1,750,000
Trades
1.
PIT
  1. 2023 2nd round pick (COL)
ANA
  1. Smith, Ty
2.
PIT
  1. 2023 5th round pick (WPG)
WPG
  1. DeSmith, Casey
  2. 2023 6th round pick (PIT)
3.
PIT
  1. Hanifin, Noah
CGY
  1. Pettersson, Marcus
  2. 2023 5th round pick (WPG)
  3. 2024 1st round pick (PIT)
4.
PIT
  1. Colton, Ross [RFA Rights]
  2. Fleury, Haydn
TBL
  1. Joseph, Pierre-Olivier
  2. Puustinen, Valtteri
Buyouts
DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
2023
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2024
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2025
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ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
24$83,500,000$74,091,250$0$57,500$9,408,750
Left WingCentreRight Wing
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Guentzel, Jake
$4,500,000$4,500,000
LW, RW
M-NTC
UFA - 1
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Crosby, Sidney
$8,700,000$8,700,000
C
NMC
UFA - 2
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Rakell, Rickard
$5,000,000$5,000,000
RW, LW
M-NTC
UFA - 5
Colton, Ross
$3,500,000$3,500,000
C, LW
UFA - 4
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Malkin, Evgeni
$6,100,000$6,100,000
C
NMC
UFA - 3
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Rust, Bryan
$5,125,000$5,125,000
RW, LW
NMC
UFA - 5
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O'Connor, Drew
$900,000$900,000
LW
UFA - 2
Compher, J.T.
$5,000,000$5,000,000
C, RW
UFA - 5
Fast, Jesper
$2,750,000$2,750,000
RW
UFA - 2
Motte, Tyler
$1,750,000$1,750,000
LW, RW
UFA - 1
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Poehling, Ryan
$900,000$900,000
C, LW
UFA - 1
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Carter, Jeff
$3,125,000$3,125,000
RW, C
NMC
UFA - 1
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Nylander, Alexander
$775,000$775,000
RW, LW
RFA - 1
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Waivers ExemptSvejkovsky, Lukas
$859,167$859,167 (Performance Bonus$57,500$58K)
C
RFA - 2
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Waivers ExemptPoulin, Samuel
$863,333$863,333
C, LW
RFA - 1
Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
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Hanifin, Noah
$1,237,500$1,237,500
LD
M-NTC
UFA - 1
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Letang, Kris
$6,100,000$6,100,000
RD
NMC
UFA - 5
Korpisalo, Joonas
$3,000,000$3,000,000
G
UFA - 5
Gustafsson, Erik
$2,750,000$2,750,000
LD
UFA - 1
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Petry, Jeff
$2,343,750$2,343,750
RD
M-NTC, NMC
UFA - 2
Brossoit, Laurent
$2,750,000$2,750,000
G
UFA - 1
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Fleury, Haydn
$762,500$762,500
LD/RD
UFA - 1
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Rutta, Jan
$2,750,000$2,750,000
LD/RD
UFA - 2
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Ruhwedel, Chad
$800,000$800,000
RD
UFA - 1

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Jun. 24, 2023 at 11:30 p.m.
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TB doesn't consider this especially if Colton is willing to sign 3.25 they can go as high as 3.7/3.8
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Jun. 24, 2023 at 11:33 p.m.
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They have allot of guys to sign but you maybe right. We can match as I left money on the table. I’d say this is a 50% chance - so agreed a little far fetched. BUT if they move him - this is the kind of deal they’d get - maybe a 3rd and a prospect like Poulin - former first rounder
Jun. 24, 2023 at 11:34 p.m.
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Tampa declines. Any trade likely starts with POJ. POJ+O'Connor/Nylander/Puustinen for Colton+Fleury+CHI '24 4th might be something Tampa considers if Colton was available(ge shouldn't be).
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Jun. 24, 2023 at 11:35 p.m.
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They have allot of guys to sign but you maybe right. We can match as I left money on the table. I’d say this is a 50% chance - so agreed a little far fetched. BUT if they move him - this is the kind of deal they’d get


2 NHL ready pieces TB doesn't give a s"""about picks Poulin and POJ probably does it with a very small add by TB 5th/6th
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Jun. 24, 2023 at 11:36 p.m.
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We’d do POJ+ Puustinen for Colton and Fluery - no pick
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Jun. 24, 2023 at 11:40 p.m.
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I updated
Jun. 25, 2023 at 12:00 a.m.
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Ty Smith might be worth a 2nd to someone, but it's not Anaheim.
Jun. 25, 2023 at 12:01 a.m.
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That top 4 might be the worst defensive top 4 in the league
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Jun. 25, 2023 at 12:10 a.m.
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I thought about that. Maybe soucy over Gustfsson
Jun. 25, 2023 at 1:17 a.m.
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We’d do POJ+ Puustinen for Colton and Fluery - no pick


That is definitely much more in the range for Tampa. Interestingly enough, when I've had this discussion before with other Pittsburgh fans, some were more willing to part with O'Connor or Nylander before Puustinen. I think Tampa would be good with this though, unless another offer blew them away.
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Jun. 25, 2023 at 1:52 a.m.
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That is definitely much more in the range for Tampa. Interestingly enough, when I've had this discussion before with other Pittsburgh fans, some were more willing to part with O'Connor or Nylander before Puustinen. I think Tampa would be good with this though, unless another offer blew them away.


Some Pittsburgh fans only see offensive upside and don’t know real Hockey. Drew us an excellent young Bottom 6 player. Puustinen has some flair and skill, but he’s not a regal NHL top 6 talent and he’s small. Not saying he can’t make an impact at a price, but his size and defensive game are big question marks. Drew is a perfect developmental bottom 6 and is already an NHL player
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Jun. 25, 2023 at 2:34 a.m.
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Some Pittsburgh fans only see offensive upside and don’t know real Hockey. Drew us an excellent young Bottom 6 player. Puustinen has some flair and skill, but he’s not a regal NHL top 6 talent and he’s small. Not saying he can’t make an impact at a price, but his size and defensive game are big question marks. Drew is a perfect developmental bottom 6 and is already an NHL player


Yeah, which is why I think Brisebois would push for him given Tampa's position. Not saying it would be a deal breaker, as Puustinen definitely could make the jump this coming season, just that DOC seems like the exact kind of player that would be an ideal fit on the 3rd line with Paul and Jeannot.
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Jun. 25, 2023 at 2:43 a.m.
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Yeah, which is why I think Brisebois would push for him given Tampa's position. Not saying it would be a deal breaker, as Puustinen definitely could make the jump this coming season, just that DOC seems like the exact kind of player that would be an ideal fit on the 3rd line with Paul and Jeannot.


Yes for sure. From Pitts end they will be hard pressed to get rid of Drew as he can move up with injury and is still cost effective and young
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Jun. 25, 2023 at 2:51 a.m.
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Yes for sure. From Pitts end they will be hard pressed to get rid of Drew as he can move up with injury and is still cost effective and young


If DOC wasn't an option, I think Tampa.would.pivot to going for either Nylander or Puustinen. Nylander.of course has the proven NHL experience that Tampa might want more, but perhaps they would have Puustinen higher. If no O'Connor though, I'd guess it would be one or the other+POJ for Colton+Fleury as the primary base.
Jun. 28, 2023 at 12:24 p.m.
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2 NHL ready pieces TB doesn't give a s"""about picks Poulin and POJ probably does it with a very small add by TB 5th/6th


I had the value for him correct originally. Im sure you are surprised he was dealt for what he was. Not me
Jun. 28, 2023 at 12:58 p.m.
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I had the value for him correct originally. Im sure you are surprised he was dealt for what he was. Not me


I'm utterly sickened. This is a garbage return. Go score 30 + plus Ross😔
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Jun. 28, 2023 at 1:05 p.m.
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I'm utterly sickened. This is a garbage return. Go score 30 + plus Ross😔


Yep, cap situation sucked. It is a low second in deep draft but I figured a second would do it. But he’ll do well in CO. Sakic is on it!
Jun. 28, 2023 at 1:10 p.m.
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Yep, cap situation sucked. It is a low second in deep draft but I figured a second would do it. But he’ll do well in CO. Sakic is on it!


Brisebois has his head up his F-ING rectum
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