I'm not a Penguins fan but I think Guentzel is as untradeable as it gets. He's young, he puts up a ton of points, and most importantly he is SUPER Cheap for 2 more years.

i think the avs would love you taking over as the pens gm

Could easily be the picks the other way, no way pens trade guentzel

Sodenberg's NHL career might be over. He's prime for a buyout. He's a cap dump and a huge risk at his term. Asking the max for retention is good. Landeskog I believe has always been a bit over rated so I like the retention ($1m would be enough for me).

Guentzel playing with Duchese or MacKinnon should be great. He just needs a little bit of weight and he's gold. I think Guentzel is worth more than Landeskog at this point, with the playoff he had, the contract he's on, etc. Maatta value is close to Landeskog IMO, maybe with a 3rd. Sodenberg is worth at 3rd or 4th round pick to me, even with the retention his is a contract that can hurt your team for 3 years.

Here's what I'd suggest ...
Guentzel, Maatta, and PIT 2nd (2018)
Landeskog (- $1m), JT Compher, Sodenberg (-$2.375), and COL 1st (2018)

Then make a deal for an NHL Dman ... Vegas has a few. Compher gives us a backup plan if Sodenberg is a bust, or allows Sodenberg to move to wing if Compher's play earns him a spot. Start shopping Kessel at seasons end for prospects, picks, etc.

Are you okay? might want to see a psychologist.