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Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 16 at 10:47 p.m.

Thread: DUBAS ELIMINATED

its really pathetic that obsession of yours.
your life must be boring as hell.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 8 at 1:39 a.m.

Thread: Get to learn the new prospects

I honestly don’t think this is a fleece by Carolina. The Canes have one of the better prospect pools in the league and they are one of the few contenders that can leverage their pool instead of sending 1sts. Ever since Don Waddell became GM of the Hurricanes, they’ve never parted with 1sts, unless it’s for controllable players (Skjei, KK) and they’re so good at drafting they don’t have to and are able to get creative.

From a Pens perspective, you have a bottom 5 prospect pool and you’re trying to retool, not rebuild. Players, prospects > picks. I like to think of it as Guentzel getting 2 2nd Round Picks (one being conditional 1st) an early 3rd and a late 3rd, early 4th. These three prospects will all be in Pittsburgh’s Top 5 and all have a legitimate chance at being in the NHL. Getting a 2nd, B+, B, and B-/C+ + prospect isn’t shabby.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 8 at 12:31 a.m.

Thread: Get to learn the new prospects

This trade is a C grade but only because of the lack of a guaranteed 1st and Bunting. What the many fans trashing this don’t get is we did not have a need or roster spot for Morrow. That kid will need NHL ice time in a couple years and we will still be watching Tanger and EK drag themselves around the rink for 40 plus minutes. We needed young forwards and we did get them. I just wish Nadeau was one.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 8 at 12:30 a.m.

Thread: Get to learn the new prospects

Decent prospects. For a rental looking for a hefty payday Dubas did well. Bunting is also a player who can mesh well with Crosby. I could see him putting up 60-70 points next year on his line.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 8 at 12:22 a.m.

Thread: Get to learn the new prospects

Coming from a Canes fan, I would be most excited about Pono. Lucius and Koivunen have upside, but I think both of their NHL ceilings will be really hampered by poor skating unless they can get it together in that department. Pono is a more complete player, has an underrated shot, and can get started contributing right away in Pittsburgh. Hope y'all take care of him!

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 7 at 11:45 p.m.

Thread: FLEECE

Those are underrated prospects, time will tell how good or bad it was.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 7 at 11:51 p.m.

Thread: FLEECE

I get the logic, honestly. Pittsburgh has a rough farm system, and instead of focusing on getting a single A prospect, Dubas brings in three B/B+ prospects. It's definitely quantity over quality, but it's not like these guys are bums - it's three guys generally ranked in the top 7/8 of Carolina's prospects.

When you consider that Pittsburgh's top-6 is currently populated by guys like Sid (36 years old), Malkin (37), Rakell (30), Reilly Smith (32), Lars Eller (34), and Bryan Rust (31), not to mention bottom-6 guys like Jeff Carter (39) & Noel Acciari (32), I think there's definitely some value in getting a 28-year-old Michael Bunting with some term and three guys that are all showing top-9 potential and should be ready within the next 2 or so years.

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 7 at 11:15 p.m.

Thread: The trade

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>fullblowncaniac90</b></div><div>Pleasantly suprised at this. Was ok with letting him go for Guentz but I think he fits the timeline for us on defense very well. Wonder where this goes now. Blake? Nadeau?</div></div>

Better be nadeau and then I'd be good with either Koivunen or ponomarev or blake

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 5 at 8:47 p.m.

Thread: The Guentzal Lindholm three way

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Pensfan303</b></div><div>Id have to think it's either Debrusk or the 1st, Their prospect pool isn't good enough IMO for neither to be involved</div></div>

There probably is some discussion on this point. I guess it depends on how you value Jake as a pending UFA.

I want to see what the deal actually is. Like I said, I assume it is built around Lysell.

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 28 at 2:09 p.m.

Thread: Targets

Again, PIT is not trading Pettersson. Pipe dream.

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 27 at 11:59 p.m.

Thread: Suspected trade

If Dubas pulls that deal off then the pens should build a statue of him next to Mario outside PPG.

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 26 at 2:06 p.m.

Thread: 32 thoughts I dont like it

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Pensfan303</b></div><div>Take out Holl and add in a Joe Veleno and you probably have a deal however, I just don't see Detroit being the team pulling the trigger on a Guentzel trade</div></div>

I seriously doubt it. He's a luxury piece and a player to put a team over the top. What's happening in Detroit is beyond nice but no way. Wings would have a miserable time signing him

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 25 at 1:10 p.m.

Thread: guentzel instead of EK

rathr have norris at 8m in his prime than guentzle at 9M+ untill he is 37/38

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 25 at 12:56 p.m.

Thread: guentzel instead of EK

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>littlejerryseinfeld</b></div><div>He's not that young and you have these other 2 centers...</div></div>

He's not that young? He's 24 and honestly, this could actually give the Pens the opportunity to move Geno to wing like they did with Mario, or even let Geno slot next to Sid and build a 2nd line around Norris.

This would be a huge win for the Pens if they moved Boston's 1st to OTT's 2025 1st.

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 25 at 2:43 p.m.

Thread: Next season

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>JuanDamienNebraska</b></div><div>Buddy is constantly making ACGM’s that have us paying a 3rd for Kampf, knowing we don’t want him or his contract for free. I’ll never understand how it’s even fun to make ACGM’s with moves that have a 0% chance of happening. Maybe he should look into the definition of insanity.</div></div>

He’s one of the Dubas obsessed people

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 25 at 2:32 p.m.

Thread: Next season

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Pensfan303</b></div><div>we don't want your trash</div></div>

Buddy is constantly making ACGM’s that have us paying a 3rd for Kampf, knowing we don’t want him or his contract for free. I’ll never understand how it’s even fun to make ACGM’s with moves that have a 0% chance of happening. Maybe he should look into the definition of insanity.

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 22 at 10:52 p.m.

Thread: Reaves

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Duggysdanglers</b></div><div>They need some push back on their roster so they do not constantly get knocked around.</div></div>

I mean having Reaves on the team doesn’t stop players from playing their game lol Trouba still gonna throw hits and Rempe still gonna throw hits

Reaves is useless and is an anchor with whoever he plays with

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 22 at 9:15 p.m.

Thread: Scenario 1 of 3

More than fair. I wouldn't be shocked though if VGK now becomes a front-runner for Guentzel. You could realistically trade for both.

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 22 at 8:00 p.m.

Thread: A trade has happened

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Brad_Treliving</b></div><div>I'm taking Tre over Dubas any day of the week, but we all have different opinions</div></div>

Hextall completely set the Penguins back by years, yet he doesn’t live rent free in my head like Dubas (the man who produced consistent playoff births in TOR) does in yours. Maybe blame your stars that couldn’t man up in playoffs instead of your former GM. Loser mentality.

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 30 at 4:36 p.m.

Thread: Pens

That Pettersson trade is real bad. MP has been their best D man, his value is much higher.

Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 8 at 4:30 p.m.

Thread: my biggest nightmare

Those trades are awful and they should keep trying. That's what you do when you have HOF players. Everyone is so ready to start the rebuild like it's just a simple blueprint that generates a cup contender in 5 years. That's not how it works.

Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 29, 2023 at 6:53 p.m.

Thread: TD sell edition

I’d explore the market, haggle, see what’s out there, but ultimately would buy Ned at that price if that’s what it took. Wouldn’t be my first choice tho

Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 29, 2023 at 6:13 p.m.

Thread: TD sell edition

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Pensfan303</b></div><div>Their LW is very thin after Barbashev and we all Know vegas loves to get the big names</div></div>

Yeah, that is true.
I can see Guentzel donning a VGK jersey.

Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 29, 2023 at 5:57 p.m.

Thread: TD Buy edition

Not much for 50% retention after this year's 2nd. We've been pretty adamant about a 2nd and a B prospect.

Could be Nylander and a late pick, I'd like him for San Diego.

Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 29, 2023 at 2:44 p.m.

Thread: COL PIT CGY Three Team Trade

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Pensfan303</b></div><div>F the PK i guess, tell me you don't understand the value of acciari without telling me you don't understand his value to the team</div></div>

Right! Great defensive forward. Does everything right as one from body checking, stick checking, winning face offs, blocking shots, and keeping pucks out of the net.

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