Yeah, an egomaniac as the leader of the most powerful country in the world is a horrible idea, and he says he gets along with Putin
- A_SteamingLombardi

He would probably be assassinated in the first year

He would probably be assassinated in the first year
- VANTEL

that is exactly what we need. World war 3.

BTW did you know that by definition we are already in World War 3? By definition it means Major powers of the world engaged in battle with Multiple Countries, in Multiple continents in multiple theatres. With almost all of Europe super powers, Russia and US engaged in the war on isis and now China and Japan tussling, we are officially at start of world war 3. All it needs is a spark to make this full scale. If an American president is assassinated, it will be all the spark and fuel that it will need.

Speaking of Semi-Retired wheres lefty?
- SRam19

Life time ban for being to Nuckerish....or at least until he gets back into work mode and sanity returns

I don't think there is a trade freeze during the ASG break

I, myself, suffer greatly from social anxiety. In fact, my anxiety is so great, that the thought of potentially looking for a new job causes my mind and body to shut down. The interview process is so overwhelming for me.....
- chompsey

Sorry to hear that chompsey....word of advice never, ever try applying to the federal gov't, the process is the most deflating experience for a persons self esteem I've ever encountered.

that is exactly what we need. World war 3.

BTW did you know that by definition we are already in World War 3? By definition it means Major powers of the world engaged in battle with Multiple Countries, in Multiple continents in multiple theatres. With almost all of Europe super powers, Russia and US engaged in the war on isis and now China and Japan tussling, we are officially at start of world war 3. All it needs is a spark to make this full scale. If an American president is assassinated, it will be all the spark and fuel that it will need.
- Linden_4_Capt

The climate doesn't exist today for assassination of that magnitude...too much security and technology.

If Trump does make it it's as a figurehead alone. Financially they think he can solve the US' problems but politically might be a disaster.

No ONE man makes all those decisions anyway.

I don't think there is a trade freeze during the ASG break
- VANTEL

No forced one, but i have heard that Bettman asks GM's not to make trades if they can wait.

The climate doesn't exist today for assassination of that magnitude...too much security and technology.

If Trump does make it it's as a figurehead alone. Financially they think he can solve the US' problems but politically might be a disaster.

No ONE man makes all those decisions anyway.
- LordHumungous

They should hire someone like Trump to be in charge of the finances. get America into the black. Reason I say Trump is because of his EGO. It will drive him to go down in history as the man who fixed the US economy.

They should hire someone like Trump to be in charge of the finances. get America into the black. Reason I say Trump is because of his EGO. It will drive him to go down in history as the man who fixed the US economy.
- Retinalz

If he is good enough for the Apprentice then he is damn well good enough for the U.S. Treasury

I hope Hillary wins , because I want to hear another Clinton say I did not have sex with that intern.

I think the rose garden has been getting rather cluttered and the China room could use a woman's touch on the next pattern.

Her and Bill would be the only two people in the world to be the President and the First Lady. Bill got neutered after the Lewinski incident.

The climate doesn't exist today for assassination of that magnitude...too much security and technology.

If Trump does make it it's as a figurehead alone. Financially they think he can solve the US' problems but politically might be a disaster.

No ONE man makes all those decisions anyway.
- LordHumungous

Trump would end up being impeached.

No forced one, but i have heard that Bettman asks GM's not to make trades if they can wait.
- Retinalz

Well, we certainly can't wait.

Saw a pens fan offer this today

VAN Trades:
Radim Vrbata @ 50% (2.5m)
Dan Hamhuis @ 50% (2.25m)

to PIT

Derrick Pouliot ($825k)
Sergei Plotnikov ($3.78m)
Conditional pick:
If PIT wins the Cup, VAN gets Pit's 2016 2nd [PIT will re-acquire their 2016 2nd in Kessel deal by making the playoffs].
If PIT makes the ECFs BUT fails to win the cup, then VAN gets PIT's 2016 3rd.
If PIT does not make the ECFs, PIT surrenders their 2016 4th to VAN.

Trump will end up being president.
- A_SteamingLombardi

fixed.

where is a late first round pick coming from? our team is poop its going to be top 7. why on earth would you trade that pick unless your getting unreal dman back??

I come here to escape political theory while at school, don't ruin this for me

Saw a pens fan offer this today

VAN Trades:
Radim Vrbata @ 50% (2.5m)
Dan Hamhuis @ 50% (2.25m)

to PIT

Derrick Pouliot ($825k)
Sergei Plotnikov ($3.78m)
Conditional pick:
If PIT wins the Cup, VAN gets Pit's 2016 2nd
- Retinalz[PIT will re-acquire their 2016 2nd in Kessel deal by making the playoffs].
If PIT makes the ECFs BUT fails to win the cup, then VAN gets PIT's 2016 3rd.
If PIT does not make the ECFs, PIT surrenders their 2016 4th to VAN.

looks like a whole lot of bullpoop to me

where is a late first round pick coming from? our team is poop its going to be top 7. why on earth would you trade that pick unless your getting unreal dman back??
- mauryballstein

ya, we trade for first rounders, not trade them away. There are no d-men available that would compel me to trade a first rounder.

Saw a pens fan offer this today

VAN Trades:
Radim Vrbata @ 50% (2.5m)
Dan Hamhuis @ 50% (2.25m)

to PIT

Derrick Pouliot ($825k)
Sergei Plotnikov ($3.78m)
Conditional pick:
If PIT wins the Cup, VAN gets Pit's 2016 2nd
- Retinalz[PIT will re-acquire their 2016 2nd in Kessel deal by making the playoffs].
If PIT makes the ECFs BUT fails to win the cup, then VAN gets PIT's 2016 3rd.
If PIT does not make the ECFs, PIT surrenders their 2016 4th to VAN.

its tough to say what deadline deals will look like. if a contender has injuries going in they will bite the bullet and give up more especially if multiple teams are interested. hopefully peg signs buff long term and hamhuis value will increase.

puliot is a roll of the dice he hasnt really done anything but id be fine with that sort of deal. i know nothing of plotnikov if he sucks just for as many picks as you can get out of them

its tough to say what deadline deals will look like. if a contender has injuries going in they will bite the bullet and give up more especially if multiple teams are interested. hopefully peg signs buff long term and hamhuis value will increase.

puliot is a roll of the dice he hasnt really done anything but id be fine with that sort of deal. i know nothing of plotnikov if he sucks just for as many picks as you can get out of them
- mauryballstein

It's not enough value for Hammer and Vrbata, were getting a prospect and a plug, with the possiblility of a 2nd rounder?! Vrbata or Hammer should land you pouliot. No deal!

its tough to say what deadline deals will look like. if a contender has injuries going in they will bite the bullet and give up more especially if multiple teams are interested. hopefully peg signs buff long term and hamhuis value will increase.

puliot is a roll of the dice he hasnt really done anything but id be fine with that sort of deal. i know nothing of plotnikov if he sucks just for as many picks as you can get out of them
- mauryballstein

he would be cap dump. contract ends this year.

They should hire someone like Trump to be in charge of the finances. get America into the black. Reason I say Trump is because of his EGO. It will drive him to go down in history as the man who fixed the US economy.
- Retinalz

You do know he's filed for bankruptcy 4 times, right?

It's not enough value for Hammer and Vrbata, were getting a prospect and a plug, with the possiblility of a 2nd rounder?! Vrbata or Hammer should land you pouliot. No deal!
- neem55

Agreed. Pittsburgh is not the team we should try and make a deal with. Boston or Montreal, Washington or the isles. Some struggling teams with 1st round picks or a contender in the caps that would pay in multiple picks for a player like hamhuis. Pens got all their picks tied up with the maple leafs.

he would be cap dump. contract ends this year.
- Retinalz

This is what I would do.

Tanev Subban Shink Vrbata Sbisa

Mtl for

Petry Bealiue Smith Pelly and a first.

We will eat 4 mil this year on Vrbatas salary

Kypreos just said reimer and polak should fetch a 2nd or 3rd round pick or a mid level prospect... If that's the case hamhuis is easilllyyyyy worth a 1st and a solid prospect

Kypreos just said reimer and polak should fetch a 2nd or 3rd round pick or a mid level prospect... If that's the case hamhuis is easilllyyyyy worth a 1st and a solid prospect
- MaWLz

Kyper also said DION should fetch a first and a second or RNH