I'm just looking for ways to free up cash for this summer, I'd throw in a mid pick to move that money

In Hindsight

WE should have traded Hags for the picks - We'd have an extra 3rd right now

WE should have traded Brass for Picks, - We'd probably have a 2nd and 3rd

WE should never have signed JJ - 3.25 of CAP wasted

WE should have just rode out Hunwick and traded Sheary for a mid pick if we didn't really want him long term

WE should look at trading Kessel ASAP

But, really, I just want the 8 million in capspace we wasted in Bjugstad and Pearson..... and the 3.25 on Jack and the 6.8 on Kessel.....

I'd rather have 18 million in Cap than those 2

Give Duchene 8 and Stone 9.5, sign a couple of league minimum vets and we've spent the same $$$
- RoloTahmasee

With you except for your stupidity on Kessel. Or your delusions on getting Duchene and Stone.

I'm just looking for ways to free up cash for this summer, I'd throw in a mid pick to move that money

In Hindsight

WE should have traded Hags for the picks - We'd have an extra 3rd right now

WE should have traded Brass for Picks, - We'd probably have a 2nd and 3rd

WE should never have signed JJ - 3.25 of CAP wasted

WE should have just rode out Hunwick and traded Sheary for a mid pick if we didn't really want him long term

WE should look at trading Kessel ASAP

But, really, I just want the 8 million in capspace we wasted in Bjugstad and Pearson..... and the 3.25 on Jack and the 6.8 on Kessel.....

I'd rather have 18 million in Cap than those 2

Give Duchene 8 and Stone 9.5, sign a couple of league minimum vets and we've spent the same $$$
- RoloTahmasee

Strongly disagree.

Strongly disagree.
- YouMeAndDupuis9

That we'd have a 2nd and a 3rd, or do you prefer Bjugstad?

From last blog: The main thing Maatta could have done was be the guy who played RD. I can understand trying Riikola there, he is young and you want to see what he can do, especially in a game situation. But when you use Johnson there by default, that is where I think he failed. I wasn't at any practices but I am sure Maatta was given a chance to play that spot. I would expect all the guys were looked at.

As far as him carrying the play with bottom six/replacement players; that is difficult, especially when there isn't any offensively skilled guys left. But he was paired with the best of the bunch in Riikola. That is where he came up short, again by not being the guy playing his off side.

Don't think Scuderi II, think Scuderi I. He was a solid top pairing guy, let alone top four, with less offensive skills than Maatta.

I have to think the Duchene trade will force JR to make a more serious move than someone like Simmonds or Chiasson.
- Rinosaur

Dzingle. Top 6 left wing to play with Geno and Phil. 17 5v5 goals last season and this one.

C'mon... If I was Robert Kraft (or any old Millionaire/Billionaire) I'd be drowning in whores.... admit it, so would you and all of us
- RoloTahmasee

It is hilarious though.

With you except for your stupidity on Kessel. Or your delusions on getting Duchene and Stone.
- Guile

Duchene, Stone...whoever - At least we could be players in the market

I'm not sure Kessel fits anywhere anymore

With Sid? - No

With Geno? - They haven't looked good, both are kinda too lazy

With McCann? - Seems like a waste

He puts up points, but I'd rather see a large chuck of that money invested elsewhere... someone younger, someone better defensively, and I'd like the assets I could get for him - It's been real, thanks for the cups, but time to move on

C'mon... If I was Robert Kraft (or any old Millionaire/Billionaire) I'd be drowning in whores.... admit it, so would you and all of us
- RoloTahmasee

Be like Tiger and get them at Denny's.

I'd rather do nothing than get Chiasson
- YouMeAndDupuis9

100%

Duchene, Stone...whoever - At least we could be players in the market

I'm not sure Kessel fits anywhere anymore

With Sid? - No

With Geno? - They haven't looked good, both are kinda too lazy

With McCann? - Seems like a waste

He puts up points, but I'd rather see a large chuck of that money invested elsewhere... someone younger, someone better defensively, and I'd like the assets I could get for him - It's been real, thanks for the cups, but time to move on
- RoloTahmasee

Doesn't he have a Full NMC? Also, if so and he waived it for Pens, is it a 1-time deal or does a full NMC have re-fills?

Duchene, Stone...whoever - At least we could be players in the market

I'm not sure Kessel fits anywhere anymore

With Sid? - No

With Geno? - They haven't looked good, both are kinda too lazy

With McCann? - Seems like a waste

He puts up points, but I'd rather see a large chuck of that money invested elsewhere... someone younger, someone better defensively, and I'd like the assets I could get for him - It's been real, thanks for the cups, but time to move on
- RoloTahmasee

yeah a point per game is awful production. Gotta move Kessel ASAP

yeah a point per game is awful production. Gotta move Kessel ASAP
- Feds91Stammer

If you can move him for Assets, then take that money and sign a guy who puts up slighly less than a PPG, but is way better defensively and younger is it a good move?

Look at the Patriots model

Sell high on players, move a guy a year early rather than a year late... Seems to work for them

C'mon... If I was Robert Kraft (or any old Millionaire/Billionaire) I'd be drowning in whores.... admit it, so would you and all of us
- RoloTahmasee

Ill drink to that

From last blog: The main thing Maatta could have done was be the guy who played RD. I can understand trying Riikola there, he is young and you want to see what he can do, especially in a game situation. But when you use Johnson there by default, that is where I think he failed. I wasn't at any practices but I am sure Maatta was given a chance to play that spot. I would expect all the guys were looked at.

As far as him carrying the play with bottom six/replacement players; that is difficult, especially when there isn't any offensively skilled guys left. But he was paired with the best of the bunch in Riikola. That is where he came up short, again by not being the guy playing his off side.

Don't think Scuderi II, think Scuderi I. He was a solid top pairing guy, let alone top four, with less offensive skills than Maatta.
- Thunderbolt

A) Riikola isn't the best of the bunch. Oleksiak and Ruhwedel are legitimate bottom pairing defensemen. Riikola is replacement level and has been Olli's most common line mate this season.

B) Pretty much every single defenseman struggles on their offside. I guess Maatta could have marched into Sullivan's office and demanded that he play out of position for the sake of mentoring Riikola, but, like, who would do that? Everyone hates playing out of position and it would occur to almost no one that playing their off position would benefit the team. And most coaches when deciding who to play out of position will decide to maximize their better players and keep them in their natural position as a damage control element.

If you can move him for Assets, then take that money and sign a guy who puts up slighly less than a PPG, but is way better defensively and younger is it a good move?

Look at the Patriots model

Sell high on players, move a guy a year early rather than a year late... Seems to work for them
- RoloTahmasee

Trade clause and you aren't getting a UFA with that production for 6.8m

If you can move him for Assets, then take that money and sign a guy who puts up slighly less than a PPG, but is way better defensively and younger is it a good move?

Look at the Patriots model

Sell high on players, move a guy a year early rather than a year late... Seems to work for them
- RoloTahmasee

Patriots do that to their depth and complimentary players. They don't do that to their high end players. They've kept Brady beyond the point that it was technically smart to, they've held onto Gronk despite his injury problems, they've held onto Edelman, they held onto Welker until he broke down, Hightower's been there for quite a while, Bruschi was a straight up career Pat.

The Pats don't get rid of stars while they're still producing at a star caliber level. Only core players that really comes to mind that the Pats let go of in their prime were Aquib Talib, and Dion Branch. Talib walked for more money than the Pats could afford and Branch held out and forced a trade. Would hardly call either situation "selling high".

RW is usually on point with his criticisms
- Feds91Stammer

Something Toews something Malkin

If you can move him for Assets, then take that money and sign a guy who puts up slighly less than a PPG, but is way better defensively and younger is it a good move?

Look at the Patriots model

Sell high on players, move a guy a year early rather than a year late... Seems to work for them
- RoloTahmasee

I'm with you. Especially important given the cap space Sid, Geno, Letang and Kessel occupy and the fact they are all over 30. Kessel is the odd man out for me.

I'm just looking for ways to free up cash for this summer, I'd throw in a mid pick to move that money

In Hindsight

WE should have traded Hags for the picks - We'd have an extra 3rd right now

WE should have traded Brass for Picks, - We'd probably have a 2nd and 3rd

WE should never have signed JJ - 3.25 of CAP wasted

WE should have just rode out Hunwick and traded Sheary for a mid pick if we didn't really want him long term

WE should look at trading Kessel ASAP

But, really, I just want the 8 million in capspace we wasted in Bjugstad and Pearson..... and the 3.25 on Jack and the 6.8 on Kessel.....

I'd rather have 18 million in Cap than those 2

Give Duchene 8 and Stone 9.5, sign a couple of league minimum vets and we've spent the same $$$
- RoloTahmasee

Well, get moving on your time machine design.

Trade clause and you aren't getting a UFA with that production for 6.8m
- Feds91Stammer

He has a 10 team no trade clause.

I'd take Stone at 9.5m and the assets you get a trade over Kessel for 6.8m.

I'm with you. Especially important given the cap space Sid, Geno, Letang and Kessel occupy and the fact they are all over 30. Kessel is the odd man out for me.
- MacPatty

Of course you are

From last blog: The main thing Maatta could have done was be the guy who played RD. I can understand trying Riikola there, he is young and you want to see what he can do, especially in a game situation. But when you use Johnson there by default, that is where I think he failed. I wasn't at any practices but I am sure Maatta was given a chance to play that spot. I would expect all the guys were looked at.

As far as him carrying the play with bottom six/replacement players; that is difficult, especially when there isn't any offensively skilled guys left. But he was paired with the best of the bunch in Riikola. That is where he came up short, again by not being the guy playing his off side.

Don't think Scuderi II, think Scuderi I. He was a solid top pairing guy, let alone top four, with less offensive skills than Maatta.
- Thunderbolt

Isn’t it the coaches decision on what player plays what side?

Can anyone provide some info from Yohe’s new article in the athletic?

Ill drink to that
- PittsPens

Haha Julien, gronk n meek mills next to b questioned, serious tho I did not like the hornqvist signing right away. Definitely not the patriot way. U want to stay here n win ur taking less money bottom line. Hopefully he doesn't turn out like franzen

Can anyone provide some info from Yohe’s new article in the athletic?
- Rinosaur

PIT is trading Kessel for picks and the picks are being flipped for Stone.