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Trying To Use The 2015-16 Model To Build A Cup Winner

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Team: 2024-25 Pittsburgh Penguins
Initial Creation Date: Apr. 12, 2024
Published: Apr. 12, 2024
Salary Cap Mode: Basic
Free Agent Signings
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
1$950,000
6$4,500,000
2$900,000
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
1$2,500,000
1$1,125,000
1$950,000
1$3,000,000
Trades
1.
PIT
  1. 2025 2nd round pick (VGK)
Additional Details:
*A lot of Vegas want Smith back on Twitter
VGK
  1. Gruden, Jonathan [RFA Rights]
  2. Smith, Reilly
Additional Details:
*Gruden is the sweetener for CHI to retain 50% on Smith
2.
PIT
  1. Välimäki, Juuso [RFA Rights]
ARI
  1. Hållander, Filip [Reserve List]
  2. 2024 2nd round pick (PHI)
3.
PIT
  1. Couturier, Sean
Additional Details:
The only team that makes sense for Graves to be traded to is PHI, they actively need a 2LD.

Even then, they would probably rather sign Skjei, but they may be tempted to get Graves if it means to get out of the Couturier contract
PHI
  1. Graves, Ryan
Additional Details:
Maybe Graves hasn't been a good fit for PIT, but at the moment he looks like the worst player in the NHL.

Torts would love him though for his physicality.
4.
PIT
  1. Sheary, Conor
Additional Details:
PIT's transition based offence will be more suitable for Sheary, and playing him with Bunting & Crosby could be reminiscent of the 2016 first line (Sheary-Sid-Hornqvist)
TBL
  1. Acciari, Noel
Additional Details:
Cap dump for cap dump - I believe Acciari would be much more suitable for Cooper's dump & chase fourth line than Sheary
5.
PIT
  1. Marner, Mitchell
Additional Details:
Marner would be like the 2015 offseason addition of Kessel - unwanted star player on a failing organization

While Marner doesn't have Kessel's speed or blazing shot, he shares similarities in the sense that he is threat off the rush, on the PP and he is a great playmaker
TOR
  1. Jarry, Tristan
  2. Rakell, Rickard
Additional Details:
Leafs get a number 1 goalie with term that they've been lacking in the Matthews Era

Leafs get a physical forward with great skating ability & puck carrying, he hasn't had a lot of recent playoff success but helped ANA reach the WCF in 2017 scoring 7 goals
Buyouts
Retained Salary Transactions
DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
2024
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2025
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2026
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ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
22$87,700,000$87,444,009$0$57,500$255,991

Roster

Left WingCentreRight Wing
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Bunting, Michael
$4,500,000$4,500,000
LW
M-NTC
UFA - 2
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Crosby, Sidney
$8,700,000$8,700,000
C
NMC
UFA - 1
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Sheary, Conor
$2,000,000$2,000,000
LW, RW
M-NTC
UFA - 2
DeBrusk, Jake
$3,000,000$3,000,000
RW, LW
UFA
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Malkin, Evgeni
$6,100,000$6,100,000
C
NMC
UFA - 2
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Rust, Bryan
$5,125,000$5,125,000
RW, LW
NMC
UFA - 4
Beauvillier, Anthony
$1,125,000$1,125,000
RW, LW
UFA
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Couturier, Sean
$7,750,000$7,750,000
C
NMC
UFA - 6
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Marner, Mitchell
$10,903,000$10,903,000
RW
NMC
UFA - 1
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O'Connor, Drew
$925,000$925,000
LW
UFA - 1
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Eller, Lars
$2,450,000$2,450,000
C
UFA - 1
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Puljujärvi, Jesse
$800,000$800,000
RW
UFA - 1
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Waivers ExemptPoulin, Samuel
$900,000$900,000
C, LW
RFA - 2
Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
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Pettersson, Marcus
$4,025,175$4,025,175
LD
M-NTC
UFA - 1
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Karlsson, Erik
$10,000,000$10,000,000
RD
NMC
UFA - 3
Talbot, Cam
$2,500,000$2,500,000
G
UFA
Välimäki, Juuso
$4,500,000$4,500,000
LD
RFA
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Letang, Kris
$6,100,000$6,100,000
RD
NMC
UFA - 4
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Waivers ExemptBlomqvist, Joel
$886,667$886,667 (Performance Bonus$57,500$58K)
G
RFA - 2
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Shea, Ryan
$950,000$950,000
LD
UFA
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Waivers ExemptSt. Ivany, Jack
$950,000$950,000
RD
RFA
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Ludvig, John
$775,000$775,000
LD
RFA - 1
ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
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Nieto, Matt
$900,000$900,000
LW, RW
UFA - 1

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Apr. 12 at 10:46 p.m.
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VGKNation702
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Maybe at the deadline… but I’m probably going to say pretty comfortably this wouldn’t happen until then
Apr. 12 at 10:47 p.m.
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Quoting: VGKNation702
Maybe at the deadline… but I’m probably going to say pretty comfortably this wouldn’t happen until then


Fair enough. I just find it hilarious PIT fans absolutely loath Smith & Graves while NJD and VGK fans miss them dearly.
Apr. 12 at 10:48 p.m.
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I doubt marner waives
Apr. 12 at 10:49 p.m.
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Marner is getting massively undervalued here. Even if he's in the last year of his contract he's still a 95 pt player. That's worth WAY more than a meh goalie and a meh winger, both of which could easily be a cap dump as soon as next year
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Apr. 12 at 10:51 p.m.
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Quoting: ggha777
I doubt marner waives


I’m sure he would love to be back with his BFF Dubas.
Apr. 12 at 10:52 p.m.
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lol
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Apr. 12 at 10:53 p.m.
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Quoting: la_scaloneta
I’m sure he would love to be back with his BFF Dubas.


I bet he rather stay with his boyfriend and play in his hometown, which is also a better team than Pitt at the moment
Apr. 12 at 10:55 p.m.
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Utah won’t be selling
Apr. 12 at 10:56 p.m.
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Quoting: GuyGuyGuy
Utah won’t be selling


I don't think Utah will be a significantly better hockey market than Arizona. Should've gone to Quebec City.
Apr. 12 at 10:56 p.m.
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Quoting: ggha777
I bet he rather stay with his boyfriend and play in his hometown, which is also a better team than Pitt at the moment


They'll be bounced in the first round again, I don't think he would want to stay if he had a choice.
Apr. 12 at 10:57 p.m.
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Quoting: imawesome
Marner is getting massively undervalued here. Even if he's in the last year of his contract he's still a 95 pt player. That's worth WAY more than a meh goalie and a meh winger, both of which could easily be a cap dump as soon as next year


Fair enough, but I just think knowing Treliving's track record, he'll be desperate to get a goalie.

And he definitely like Rakell, even if he's 32, but he fits the profile of players he's been acquiring at forward (Domi, Bertuzzi) who are great in transition, great at forechecking and can score goals.
Apr. 12 at 11:07 p.m.
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Lowball on DeBrusk
Apr. 12 at 11:37 p.m.
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Marner for a massive cap hit okay player and a decent goalie?
Apr. 12 at 11:58 p.m.
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why would PIT trade anything for a guy they can't resign that isn't worth his value?
Apr. 13 at 12:07 a.m.
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The Marner trade isn't serious, right?
Apr. 13 at 5:07 a.m.
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The pens trading for the Flyers captain would be pretty funny
Apr. 13 at 7:46 a.m.
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Quoting: Mikael_Smith
Marner for a massive cap hit okay player and a decent goalie?


He would love Rakell tbh, he is very much a Domi/Bertuzzi type player.

TOR needs a goalie and for a long time.
Apr. 13 at 7:47 a.m.
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Quoting: LuckyMoneyPuck
why would PIT trade anything for a guy they can't resign that isn't worth his value?


Probably to get rid of the sieve and the guy that has 35 points in 67 games with another 4 years left.
Apr. 13 at 8:02 a.m.
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I don't think Utah will be a significantly better hockey market than Arizona. Should've gone to Quebec City.


For sure, but the owner will want a competitive team next season to sell the team to the fans
Apr. 13 at 9:33 a.m.
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Keep dreaming 😅; Leafs decline easily.
Apr. 13 at 9:51 p.m.
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Quoting: la_scaloneta
Probably to get rid of the sieve and the guy that has 35 points in 67 games with another 4 years left.


They have no interest in moving Jarry.
Rakell, as much as you might not like the production, he's only 1 year out from a good season. Fact is Malkin slowed and took the line down with him.
He's 37. Not ready to throw Rakell under the bus for that.
 
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