Ryan Wilson: Penguins Biggest Threat To The Division Rolls Into Town + Trade Talk Penguins Biggest Threat To The Division Rolls Into Town + Trade Talk

Nice images! Why do Pens fans seem set on trading Sutter?

Nice images! Why do Pens fans seem set on trading Sutter?
- coffee junkie

Some do, some don't. You have to give to get in trades. His perceived value is as high as it has ever been. He scored some playoff goals and now he is on a line with Malkin. Marcel Goc being on the roster opens the door for the discussion.

Hornqvist is killing it for you guys.

Ryan Wilson: Penguins Biggest Threat To The Division Rolls Into Town + Trade Talk
Penguins Biggest Threat To The Division Rolls Into Town + Trade Talk
- Ryan_Wilson

Nice to be known as a threat for once. Should be an interesting game tonight. McDonald expected to be in the line up and kulemin to push up to the second line. It's a shame Bcs that line was flying with grabo on it. May upset the balance and I'm no fan of McDonald. Guy better come out flying or Lee will be called up in a flash. Is MAF expected to play tonight?

Marcel Goc being on the roster opens the door for the discussion.
- Ryan_Wilson

Interesting to note that the coaching staff seems to prefer Spaling to Goc as the third line center in Sutter's absence.

Interesting to note that the coaching staff seems to prefer Spaling to Goc as the third line center in Sutter's absence.
- hardnosed

Interesting if you believe it will be a long term thing

That third line will most likely be their fourth line down the road.

Interesting if you believe it will be a long term thing

That third line will most likely be their fourth line down the road.
- Ryan_Wilson

you keep saying this but im not sure it happens, like you and many have said, paul martin helps this team by staying through the playoffs.

to me the smart thing to do is move him asap, so that the team receiving him gets him for more than a couple months and whom ever we get in return can go ahead and start their chemistry with their line mates.

how ever it is clear that the coaching staff still isnt doing the smart thing, any one who watches can tell scuderi should be benched. yet he plays

Ryan Wilson: Penguins Biggest Threat To The Division Rolls Into Town + Trade Talk
Penguins Biggest Threat To The Division Rolls Into Town + Trade Talk
- Ryan_Wilson

Thanks for the acknowledgement in your blog.....

Its going to be a great game regardless of outcome of game. Since the Pens are an elite team, this will help show how far the isles have come and a good test after the SJ game.

Nice images! Why do Pens fans seem set on trading Sutter?
- coffee junkie

I think it's because Goc has been great in the 3rd line role and when malkin eventually resumes his 2nd C position, sutter does become expendable. Also Sundqvist looked great during training camp and could possibly take the 3rd or 4th C spot next year or even later this year after his season in Sweden is done.

Sutter for yaks makes sense cap wise, but if they were targeting Perron, something a tad extra would have to be thrown in. Yaks is 21 and there's a good possibility he isn't close to his ceiling, while Perron is 26 and at his prime. Although Perron is the better player right now, there's that chance yaks could become the great goal scorer we thought he would be by now, but I know some of that is due to the oilers roster/coaching

I know it's probably not because of the change in management, (perhaps, the new system could have benefitted, but not likely this early in the saxon) but it's great to see the Pens health take a turn for the best.

Just think, the past few years, the Pens couldn't catch a break with the injuries. Now we see Maatta return much earlier from surgery than expected and playing just as well, if not better.

Also Bennett's "6 week" recovery seems to be ahead of schedule if he's skating just 3 weeks in.

Dupuis' case is probably all luck, that puck was an inch closer to the spinal cord I'm almost certain he would've been paralyzed, but nonetheless the luck there is something we didn't seem to have in the past.

Hopefully it continues throughout the season so we can hit the playoffs full speed ahead.

I think it's because Goc has been great in the 3rd line role and when malkin eventually resumes his 2nd C position, sutter does become expendable. Also Sundqvist looked great during training camp and could possibly take the 3rd or 4th C spot next year or even later this year after his season in Sweden is done.

Sutter for yaks makes sense cap wise, but if they were targeting Perron, something a tad extra would have to be thrown in. Yaks is 21 and there's a good possibility he isn't close to his ceiling, while Perron is 26 and at his prime. Although Perron is the better player right now, there's that chance yaks could become the great goal scorer we thought he would be by now, but I know some of that is due to the oilers roster/coaching
- drummer829

I'd much prefer to have Yak come in to Pittsburgh. He's just 21 like you said, which means if he hits his prime at 25, Sid and Geno will be around 30, just starting to fall out of their primes. It would make more sense for the future of the organization, I think.

Where did you get that images of shots and goals for Crosby, Hornqvist and Kunitz?

I think it's because Goc has been great in the 3rd line role and when malkin eventually resumes his 2nd C position, sutter does become expendable. Also Sundqvist looked great during training camp and could possibly take the 3rd or 4th C spot next year or even later this year after his season in Sweden is done.

Sutter for yaks makes sense cap wise, but if they were targeting Perron, something a tad extra would have to be thrown in. Yaks is 21 and there's a good possibility he isn't close to his ceiling, while Perron is 26 and at his prime. Although Perron is the better player right now, there's that chance yaks could become the great goal scorer we thought he would be by now, but I know some of that is due to the oilers roster/coaching
- drummer829

Not a chance Sutter gets you Yak

I'd much prefer to have Yak come in to Pittsburgh. He's just 21 like you said, which means if he hits his prime at 25, Sid and Geno will be around 30, just starting to fall out of their primes. It would make more sense for the future of the organization, I think.
- neilsonnn18

That's very true, good point. Sutter being able to handle the 2nd C spot really ups his value too. Pens could also throw in a mid-tier d prospect as well, but I can't see them doing much more than that

Not as bad as Nonis and Caryle Id love to see you explain that one.

I get that the oilers need a center but isnt their defense atrocious? Why dont they want a defenseman, that's what we have most of.

Not a chance Sutter gets you Yak
- sfrizz

I wasn't implying that would be the only player involved, more like the key pieces. If I were making a trade offer right now, it'd be sutter, dumoulin, 2nd for yaks.

Where did you get that images of shots and goals for Crosby, Hornqvist and Kunitz?
- CanesFans94

http://www.sportingcharts.com/nhl/icetrack/

Not a chance Sutter gets you Yak
- sfrizz

How bout Yak for Sid Geno Tanger Sutter and we'll tell Detroit to send you Datysuk

Not as bad as Nonis and Caryle Id love to see you explain that one.
- jake24242

Leafs have had pieces in place to do OK, still don't. Carlyle was burying Grabovski on the 4th line and healthy scratching MacArthur in the playoffs. Two solid players being horrendously misused. But hey, you got Clarkson and Bozak to lead the charge now instead of those two.

Oilers haven't had the Grabovski's and MacArthurs laying around to misuse. They have had promising young top end forwards and nothing else.

I kind of like that the Crosby unit is scoring their goals while being close to the net. It just means that the offense is being funneled to the net. Where it should be.

I would love if the Penguins could acquire Perron. I am on the fence with Yakupov. I cannot deny his talent. His goal against the Canucks last saturday could have been straight from a Pavel Bure highlight reel, but the mishandling from the Oilers leaves me wondering if it is him or Eakins.

Jagr would perfect trade Martin straight up and we get a 3rd round pick giving away 5 million contract for 3,500,000 million perfect top 6 winger for geno next year trade for a kessil or ryan or a kesler next year is his last year on his contract

How bout Yak for Sid Geno Tanger Sutter and we'll tell Detroit to send you Datysuk
- neilsonnn18

So you really think Sutter is worth Yak?

You can have Eberle. Make me an offer