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Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 16, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.
Thread: Adding a RW
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Jesus</b></div><div>Here's the thing. Whenever he's in the offensive zone, he's generating chances. He played less than 8 minutes tonight and still got 2 shots on net and he got points in the 2 games before tonight despite only playing 10 minutes. It's just I don't think he's driving play in the neutral zone or winning puck battles the way that everyone else on the team does. He can't spend the entire game in the offensive zone, at some point he has to backcheck and step up in the neutral zone. I really don't think we should trade him or Bjugstad though. I mean is Tyler Toffoli really going to be that much better than Galchenyuk in the system that we play? Plus this team has so much chemistry I don't really want anyone getting moved off the NHL roster unless its absolutely necessary.</div></div>

Toffoli has developed into the all-around player in all three zones that you yourself say Galchenyuk isn't. He's often used on the penalty kill, which I don't think that you can say about Galchenyuk. Frankly, I'd love to see TT finish his career in Pittsburgh.
Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 16, 2020 at 11:41 p.m.
Thread: Adding a RW
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>LetsTalkNHL</b></div><div>I do know that. I want Chucky to work here, but it doesn't seem feasible. When Guentzel went down, he didn't even play a full game with Malkin and Rust. Kahun replaced him and that line has stuck ever since. I know we could keep him, but a trade just seems so likely.</div></div>

Here's the thing. Whenever he's in the offensive zone, he's generating chances. He played less than 8 minutes tonight and still got 2 shots on net and he got points in the 2 games before tonight despite only playing 10 minutes. It's just I don't think he's driving play in the neutral zone or winning puck battles the way that everyone else on the team does. He can't spend the entire game in the offensive zone, at some point he has to backcheck and step up in the neutral zone. I really don't think we should trade him or Bjugstad though. I mean is Tyler Toffoli really going to be that much better than Galchenyuk in the system that we play? Plus this team has so much chemistry I don't really want anyone getting moved off the NHL roster unless its absolutely necessary.
Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 16, 2020 at 11:33 p.m.
Thread: Adding a RW
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>LetsTalkNHL</b></div><div>Yeah, no way the Pens move out Marino. He has surpassed expectations and is an absolute beast. He is also exempt from the Seattle draft which is great. He will be in our top 4 next year for sure, since I do think Schultz is gone like you said.</div></div>

I think it's right on value, but you'd be stupid to trade Marino. That would be true even if Schultz was under contract for a couple more years; in that case, I'd rather trade him than Marino.

I shouldn't have used the word "viable." It's not at all viable from a rational Penguins viewpoint. I was trying to get across the concept of player-to-player value. I was trying to answer your question of whether Rakell or Kase was available and/or the likely price. Sorry about the very poor choice of word.
Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 10, 2020 at 1:58 p.m.
Thread: Next SZN
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>LetsTalkNHL</b></div><div>I do not think it is necessarily giving up on Murray. If Jarry keeps it up, it is clear that hell be the long-term option. I love Murray and appreciate everything he's done here in such a short amount of time. The way I see it, we need to move one of them before the Seattle expansion draft, since I do not want to lose another sick goalie for free. Let's say we keep him past this season and he puts up similar numbers next year, his value won't be high at all, but well be forced to make a move because of Seattle. If we move him in the summer, we can still get a solid return because of his age, credentials and potential. One bad year is something he can bounce back from for sure, but two years will really lower his value. Sure, next year could be an awesome year for him and he brings up his value and the Pens could do that, but they'll have to sign him to a contract and I am worried about the cap space.</div></div>

Very good point about the expansion draft, kind of forgot that's on it's way. Yikes, I guess you're right. You did mention to keep him through this season so I guess I can live with only a few more months of Muzz :(
Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 10, 2019 at 8:07 a.m.
Thread: A few ideas
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>pharrow</b></div><div>I said this all summer before the year started. Every detroit poster kept telling me they would play their prospects and they were fine.
You could tell what was going to happen the whole time. The starting lineup looked like a collection of fine china about to have a bull released through it. You knew they would all be on IR by mid season.
There are multiple teams going to have to rebuild at least 1/2 their defense next year. DET, TOR, WPG just off the top of my head will be looking to bring in like 2-3 guys a piece.
This off season is going to be insane for defense men contracts. There is going to be demand and not much available.</div></div>

I agree the defense core is a Mash unit these days. Only Hronek and Cholowski are the only kids that have played worth keeping. McIllrath is sub par, Bowey was just put on waivers and Hicketts is a 7th defenseman at best. They have some guys in the system and it will take 2 to years for them to mature. In the mean time they like almost 50% of the teams will be trying to improve the back end core.

Wings defense in 2020/21

Dekeyser, Nemeth, Hronek, Cholowski, Sieder? &amp; a mystery. That is where I believe Yzerman will wheel and deal to get a player.