Geuntzal got the sh!t kicked out of him by the Habs. By the end of that play-in round, he wasn't withing 15' of the net. Can't really blame him. He's not built to take that kind of punishment. Sure, he can occasionally "time" his arrival at the perfect moment, but you can't do that with any consistency.

I'm with you. A guy that's built to take the punishment who screens the goalie is imperative for the playoffs. Deflections, screens, rebounds is playoff hockey.
- madmike71

I also agree we need a net front power forward type player on our team. I do think that is why we have some interest in Virtanen. I think Bobby Ryan who Feds brought up previously would be a good add to this team. I think Bennett would also be a player who would be a good add.

Contract is no issue. But his pants aren't quite long enough.

Jokes aside....If we traded for Henrique, it just feels too much like Brassard 2.0

I like him...but offense is drying up, not worth the contract, and is he really the type of 3C we need?
- YouMeAndDupuis9

I really like the Adam Lowry mention that was brought up. PLD will be back with Winnipeg tonight pushing him down to the 4th line. They could also use some defensive depth.

Contract is no issue. But his pants aren't quite long enough.

Jokes aside....If we traded for Henrique, it just feels too much like Brassard 2.0

I like him...but offense is drying up, not worth the contract, and is he really the type of 3C we need?
- YouMeAndDupuis9

Henrique is much better than Brassard.

I really like the Adam Lowry mention that was brought up. PLD will be back with Winnipeg tonight pushing him down to the 4th line. They could also use some defensive depth.
- 10inchTerror

Lowry is a 4C though albeit a high level 4C, so that really gives WPG a serious 1-4 punch.

Lowry is a 4C though albeit a high level 4C, so that really gives WPG a serious 1-4 punch.
- Rinosaur

They have a strong center depth, but still need better defensemen. Which does make for a possibility of a trade once our LHD are healthy

Lowry is a 4C though albeit a high level 4C, so that really gives WPG a serious 1-4 punch.
- Rinosaur

Since we literally need an entire 3rd line with few things to offer and cap constraints, I think building a quality 4th line is the most reasonable way to go. Or a reclamation line would be another affordable solution. Finding a team needing defensive depth so we can trade from a surplus will also make things more difficult. Which I think would eliminate Nashville if they become sellers with their current trajectory.

Henrique is much better than Brassard.
- Rinosaur

But is he what the Pens really need?

In some ways I am surprised. Not many teams have the cap space, I get that but he has been a really good two way center good for 20 goalscorer 40 points a year. A team like Minnesota or Columbus with no center depth I thought would be on that. .

Certainly let's you know he is available.
- MacPatty

I'm not surprised either, I'm sure they tried trading Henrique first. His numbers include a little bit more PP time that he might not get on a team with more forward talent. He's on the wrong side of 30 and it's a bad contract for a 3C. And he's been scratched for lack of effort. Maybe a new team reinvigorates him, but it's an expensive gamble.

They have a strong center depth, but still need better defensemen. Which does make for a possibility of a trade once our LHD are healthy
- 123Kid

But we shouldn't be trading Petts or Dumo for a 4c. We also don't necessarily need a 4c. I'd be happy bringing in say Palmeri and put Kap on a wing with McCann.

I'm not surprised either, I'm sure they tried trading Henrique first. His numbers include a little bit more PP time that he might not get on a team with more forward talent. He's on the wrong side of 30 and it's a bad contract for a 3C. And he's been scratched for lack of effort. Maybe a new team reinvigorates him, but it's an expensive gamble.
- Tojo.

Exactly. Contract is too long and expensive to even consider it.

Exactly. Contract is too long and expensive to even consider it.
- madmike71

I just looked it up, yea that's a bit much. I wouldn't even consider a trade conversation if it didn't start with half retained.

I just looked it up, yea that's a bit much. I wouldn't even consider a trade conversation if it didn't start with half retained.
- 668710

At 31, it's a non-starter in light of recent interviews from Hextall and Burke. Even with half retained for 4 more years, I can't see them taking on that long term risk.

But we shouldn't be trading Petts or Dumo for a 4c. We also don't necessarily need a 4c. I'd be happy bringing in say Palmeri and put Kap on a wing with McCann.
- 668710

I would assume a prospect/draft picks would be involved. Or I could see Riikola being the player moved.

At 31, it's a non-starter in light of recent interviews from Hextall and Burke. Even with half retained for 4 more years, I can't see them taking on that long term risk.
- madmike71

Yea definitely.

I would assume a prospect/draft picks would be involved. Or I could see Riikola being the player moved.
- 123Kid

We'll that's our best trade asset, it shouldn't go for a 4c and picks or prospects. We need the dman that we trade to be a "hockey trade". I get what you're saying, I just don't believe it to be the right thing to do. I'd keep Rikki as the extra dman. Don't trade Rikki for Lowry, because then we're pretty much stuck with not being able to move Petts or Dumo.

Let's say things get crazy in Nashville. Let them trade Ekholm to some other team, then swoop in with Petts,Legare, Poulin and a pick and snag Forsberg. Apparently all players except Rinne, Josi and Ellis are available.

Let's say things get crazy in Nashville. Let them trade Ekholm to some other team, then swoop in with Petts,Legare, Poulin and a pick and snag Forsberg. Apparently all players except Rinne, Josi and Ellis are available.
- 668710

I wouldn't trade Legare and Poulin. They both look amazing when they are on the ice. I do wish we could bring in Forsberg, but I don't wanna give up our only good prospects for him.

Let's say things get crazy in Nashville. Let them trade Ekholm to some other team, then swoop in with Petts,Legare, Poulin and a pick and snag Forsberg. Apparently all players except Rinne, Josi and Ellis are available.
- 668710

Forsberg would be amazing. Just don't understand why they would trade him unless they are looking to go full blown rebuild. And if they are going full blown rebuild why wouldn't josi or Ellis be on the table?

Forsberg would be amazing. Just don't understand why they would trade him unless they are looking to go full blown rebuild. And if they are going full blown rebuild why wouldn't josi or Ellis be on the table?
- MacPatty

Not sure but I believe Elliott Friedman said this. So I'm not pulling this out of my ass lol

I wouldn't trade Legare and Poulin. They both look amazing when they are on the ice. I do wish we could bring in Forsberg, but I don't wanna give up our only good prospects for him.
- 123Kid

Well they better use them now then. If they aren't gonna help the Sid/Geno window then there is no point in having them, because they won't be leading us to cups after Sid and Geno are gone.

I wouldn't trade Legare and Poulin. They both look amazing when they are on the ice. I do wish we could bring in Forsberg, but I don't wanna give up our only good prospects for him.
- 123Kid

Also I suggested calling them up for the 9 game tryout if possible and have McCann center them.

Not sure but I believe Elliott Friedman said this. So I'm not pulling this out of my ass lol
- 668710

Yeah, wasn't challenging you on that, just wondering out loud why they would trade him.

Yeah, wasn't challenging you on that, just wondering out loud why they would trade him.
- MacPatty

I doubt they trade him unless it's an overpayment.

Yeah, wasn't challenging you on that, just wondering out loud why they would trade him.
- MacPatty

Gotcha haha. Yea idk what their situation is. I figured Rinne is untouchable because he's their best goalie/player in history, they will probably let him retire a Pred.

Well they better use them now then. If they aren't gonna help the Sid/Geno window then there is no point in having them, because they won't be leading us to cups after Sid and Geno are gone.
- 668710

They should be able to help the club in a year or 2. They both seem to make plays all over the ice and can score clutch goals. They both standout whenever they are on the ice. Even though they don't help today or tomorrow doesn't mean you trade them away. Plus Hextall is a GM who likes to build up his prospects/youth not give them away.