This never happens and it is not going to happen. Team do not trade expiring UFAs and then resign them. Everyone realizes after the trade that it is time for both parties to move on. Jake is not coming back. This team is done for as a playoff team. This trade was the beginning of the rebuild process. The organization will avoid that word because it is a ticket sales killer but in reality we can start to take apart this roster as long as 87 is still here to sell those tickets.

Or they could just do it

Do what? The thing that never happens? Or the rebuild?

The thing that never happens
His agent hasn't talked about a deal to anyone
I think he'll be sad going away
I think the Pens can offer as much $$$ as anyone else
Just do it

Ok that would be interesting if it happens because it would be a first.

Mark Recchi did exactly this leaving to win the cup in Carolina in '06 and re-signed with the Pens. The stars are aligned

Fair enough but you are going back almost 20 years lol. Look I would love it I am just not holding my breath.

I can't hold my breath that long lol

The Penguins are a playoff team. Players needed to move to revamp the roster to win. The next movement will be on the coaching staff. Enjoy Sullivan and Reirden in their final games on the Penguins coaching staff.

I wish, Dubas has said time and again he won't fire Sullivan

Okay. Sullivan will be forced to have a new staff next year, and will be on a shorter leash.

There are 0 ways to make a playoff team out of this mess. We are a lottery pick team and we aren’t making the playoffs for several years. It’s over.

Great run though! I’m sure many fan bases would love to be in your spot.

If you say so