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Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 29, 2018 at 9:43 p.m.
Thread: 5 Player Trade With MIN
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>arousedcat</b></div><div>I have heard that before. I wonder why there's a discrepancy between their opinions... From what I've seen Sprong looks really good. He put up great numbers in the AHL last season (at a PPG pace) and should be able to translate his game to the NHL.</div></div>

The coaching staff endlessly talks about him needing to improve his defensive play, even though it really is not that bad. The problem was that they already had two defensive liabilities in Sheary and Kessel on the team, and I don't think they could afford to have another one in their top 9. Now that Sheary is gone, and Sprong is no longer waivers exempt, he will get a long look at playing on Crosby's RW during training camp. However, if the Pens were to deal him I would want it to be now while his value is still really high, because they screwed themselves by waiting too long to deal Derrick Pouliot and essentially got nothing for him.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 29, 2018 at 9:23 p.m.
Thread: 5 Player Trade With MIN
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>arousedcat</b></div><div>Easy no from MN.

I'd go as far to say at least a 1st rounder... Brodin &gt; Maatta IMO, Brodin is a 1st pairing defenseman on any team without an elite 1LD (Such as Suter on MN, Hedman on TB, etc). If we didn't have Suter, he'd easily handle the 1st pairing role. He's only 25 with room to grow into an elite player as well (he has that ceiling as an elite shutdown defenseman, but he's not gunna put up great offensive numbers).

Here's a counter offer for you OP:

:penguins
Niederreiter
Brodin ($1M retained)

:wild
Maatta
Sprong
Hagelin</div></div>

I'd do that deal in an instant, but its hard to know how the Pens value Sprong. I think Rutherford is really high on him, but Sullivan wants nothing to do with him.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 27, 2018 at 9:49 a.m.
Thread: Post Rust Signing
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>pharrow</b></div><div>They aren't paying Rust 3 mil a year to play 4th line minutes. If that's all they thought of him, they would have never signed that contract. They are going to play him LW next year. So that skinner trade never gonna happen if you think ZAR is a 3LW.
You might see Hags traded out. go Gunz, Rust, ZAR then worry about the 4th line which can be filled cheaper. Will probably be Simon, RIley and a UFA (Chiasson, Duclair?). Either way the top 3 on the right are set, and Rust is going to get top 3 line minutes somewhere so that's either 2nd or 3rd line LW.
If they keep Hags, it's Gunz, Hags, Rust and your 4th line is Simon RIley, ZAR. Sheary and Hunwick go and that cap space pays for a new RHD. It's not bad but lets be honest a better LW would be nice but they might not be able to find one at a reasonable price with all the cap space out there.
IF they will look for an upgrade at 2LW. There are very slim pickings. Skinner probably isn't it as he has no term and that cap hit. Grabner is more likely but i doubt that too. He will sign for at least 4 mil given his last year. 27 goals and a +13 goes a long way in a new contract. JVR is probably going to be 7 mil a year, Neal isn't coming back neither is Peron. Maybe Vanek is a possibility but considering Neal wants 5+ million for his 25 goals I'm sure Vanek's 24 goals will want close to the same. I'm not sure he fits the system of what they want as a top 3 winger. Maroon maybe but he's a bit on the slow side. Maybe RIley Nash, doubt it though someone will want him to play C and he will make more doing it. They want someone with term on a reasonable contract so my guess is anyone of real talent is out and they go with what they have and fill a 4W.</div></div>

I agree on the Rust front and changed him and ZAR at the last minute, because I would see Sullivan eventually rolling with these lines. Sullivan doesn't let what a player is being payed affect his lineup decisions. Also I do think Rutherford wants to up grade the 2LW, and Skinner could come at a discount because of his NMC, and it being only for one year will not scare him away as they did the same with the Brassard trade.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 26, 2018 at 2:34 p.m.
Thread: Kunitz Returns to the Burgh
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Jake_H</b></div><div>What does Kunitz bring to the table that the Pens can't possibly get elsewhere? It's a million dollars down the tubes for a guy that's been declining going on four straight years now, who brings nothing special to the table and will only get worse as time passes. There has to be a better way to fill that spot and use that money.</div></div>

You would only be saving $250k against the cap since the minimum replacement is Simon who counts for $750k. Your comments about whether or not he fits in the line up are a valid argument, but the fact that he would be a waste of money is just false. (I'm working under the assumption that he will get a 1 year for $1 million, and not the $2.5 million in this example)
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 26, 2018 at 10:40 a.m.
Thread: Penguins Summer
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>jeg5393</b></div><div>I like the ideas, I think a few guys are underpaid. especially because theyre probably going to arbitration. I would say Rust would be closer to 3 mil per year. and Sheahan closer to 2.25.
Just a thought I would put some betting money on the depth forward to be from WBS in the form of Teddy Bleuger or Adam Johnson. Both guys are listed as centers and Sprong played some of his best last year along side Johnson.
The only comment I would make on your roster would be to swap Rust and Duclair. I would definitely want a more defensive minded winger with geno and kessel to cover them a little.</div></div>
Sheahan is not going to arbitration because they did not issue a qualifying offer, and I think its more likely for an arbitrator to rule in the Pens favor since Rust lacks regular season stats.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 26, 2018 at 10:35 a.m.
Thread: Kunitz Returns to the Burgh
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Jake_H</b></div><div>Any roster that has Kunitz on it deserves exactly one star. Hell, he only had one more point than Kuhnhackl did last postseason. Kunitz would be lucky to hit 25 points next year while blocking a legit prospect like Aston-Reese, who could definitely top 30 points next season in a bottom six role. It's bad cap management on top of bad player management without even getting into other misguided moves like Moore, Nash, and Jarry, so it deserves one star.</div></div>

If you move out Sheary you can Play Aston-Reese on the 3rd line like he was before his injury, then having a 4th line with Kunitz and Rust on the wings could be very solid. Also a 4th line left wing is not going to make or break the teams ability to win the cup, because their main issue in the playoffs this year was getting zero help from anyone outside of their top line. Its ludicrous to be so damn critical of bringing in Kunitz on a one year deal.