Confirmed with Link: Jeff Carter Traded to Pittsburgh / Jeff Carter Appreciation Thread

[Anguyen92]

Pens have only 2 picks in 2021 first 6 rounds.

And I will question what Ron Hextall is smoking to give away that 2nd round pick for Carter if it happens.

 

[King'sPawn]

Pens fan here...what can we expect?

He's become a bit of a utility forward. Plays center and wing.

More of a shooter than playmaker. Though he's still willing to go to dirty areas to score (he doesn't just rely on one type of shot).

He looks lazy in his skating, but that's just from having very effective skating mechanics.

He's been hot and cold the past few seasons. Injuries and age taking its toll.

He isn't a hero who rises in clutch moments. Not that he's soft. He's just not one who elevates his game any differently. However, just when you think he's fallen off the face of the earth, he'll show up with the kind of goal you needed and you'll think "where has this guy been?"

Toffoli and Pearson excelled under him. He can be good for youth or vets. While he has moments of disappearing from the scoresheet, he's easy to play with since he is very consistent in his style of play.

It was time for him to move on. The youth has outplayed him. But he will be missed for all that he brought.

 

[ru4reals]

Said it before I'll cry like a little baby if ever Kopi, Quick and Doughty is traded but not going to lie Carts being traded does make me sad a bit. Thanks Jeff for everything.

Edit: How can I forget about Brown

 

[ScoreZeGoals]

Holy crap, I legit thought he was untradeable at this point. I will always absolutely LOVE Jeff Carter for helping the Kings get over the hump and winning two cups. With that said, he needed to go or retire. At the very least his time with the Kings had expired and more than likely his time as an NHL player is over

 

[Statto]

Sad but not sad. He needed to move on for both parties. I love the guy but after his quick start it’s been hard work watching him struggle to bring it consistently. That skate injury really slowed him down and he never looked the same since. I wish him well and would love to see him raise another cup.

Hopefully Andersson now gets a long look.

 

[Crownroyal21]

Jeff Carter was a great King and two time Stanley Cup Champion. They don’t win without him. My favorite goal of his is when he skated around the net against Arizona in the WCF shot it from the middle and won the f***ing game. Thanks for all he did. Good luck at another Cup run Jeff!

 

[MBH]

He wasn't going to be in LA much longer, so getting something for him while he could was good for Blake. Who knows? Might have seriously declined next season.
I think he's been pretty decent this year.
5 on 5 scoring
Kopitar 579 minutes 4-14-18
Iafallo 540 minutes 7-10-16
Athaansiou 387 minutes 7-7-14
Carter 485 minutes 7-6-13
Moore 460 minutes 3-10-13
Brown 509 minutes 6-7-13
Vilardi 437 minutes 4-7-11

Not so sure anyone else just steps in and fills that role this year.
But I think Andersson should probably be on deck.

 

[DryIslandBartender]

He wasn't going to be in LA much longer, so getting something for him while he could was good for Blake. Who knows? Might have seriously declined next season.

I wonder what changed from last season? Didn’t he threaten to retire if he was traded or something to that effect?

 

[All The Kings Men]

I wonder what changed from last season? Didn’t he threaten to retire if he was traded or something to that effect?

Bob McKenzie speculated that it was possible which was interpreted as Carter actually stating it.

When asked directly he denied it.

 

[LAKings88]

I wonder what changed from last season? Didn’t he threaten to retire if he was traded or something to that effect?

TRADE ALERT: LA Kings Send Jeff Carter to the Pittsburgh Penguins

Talks about the retirement thing.

 

[All The Kings Men]

Players, coaches, GMs, agents etc all lie to cover their own asses.

I was in the room when Mayor asked him that question.

I am inclined to believe Jeff Carter.

 

[LAKings88]

This is a huge opening in the lineup next year more than anything.

 

[Puckrobber]

Dropping from the Fab Five to the Filthy Four. Gonna miss you J.C.! Have a good run in Steeltown!

 

[LAKings88]

Carts gave his permission for Blake to make the deal.

Familiarity with Penn. and Hextall likely made it happen.

 

[BigKing]

Guy was a total stud. The injury really took a bite out of him but it really is his hands that have betrayed him the last couple of years.

Kings legend. Loved feeling it was a 50% chance the puck was going in if he was coming down the wing with speed.

 

[Steve Zissou]

Never thought Blakey could trade Carts, but my hats off to both of them.

 

[LAKings88]

Mayor says Pitt also going after Getzlaf.

 

[kilowatt]

I'm happy for Carter. I hope the conversation with Carter, Brown, and Quick was something along the lines of "we don't want to trade you, but if an offer to a contender comes along, would you be interested?" I don't blame him one bit for leaving and can't thank him enough for what he did for this franchise. One of the best to ever play here without a doubt.

 

[Steve Zissou]

Jeff Carter was a great King and two time Stanley Cup Champion. They don’t win without him. My favorite goal of his is when he skated around the net against Arizona in the WCF shot it from the middle and won the f***ing game. Thanks for all he did. Good luck at another Cup run Jeff!

You mean this in game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals vs NJ?
(Kopitar had that sweet breakaway game winner in OT in game 1)



Carter could really fly and had that lethal wrister. This is such a Jeff Carter goal right here. ::tear::

 

[Anguyen92]

Now it's official, in case, if there is any doubt.

 

[kevsh]

Conditions? I'd assume something about Pittsburgh advancing in the playoffs, but they're 2022/23 picks so now I'm curious.

In any case, so long Jeff and thanks for a LOT of great memories. Wish him the best and I'm confident Pens fans will be happy with what he brings.

 

[Kingspiracy]

Good luck Carts, gonna miss the big dude suprising everyone with his speed, even as an old fart.

 

[Peter James Bond III]

DONE!!

LA Kings Trade Jeff Carter to Penguins for NHL Draft Picks

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Those first three years with Carter were magical. Can’t thank the man enough for propelling this team into Cup contenders and champions.

 

[Moses Doughty]

Conditions? I'd assume something about Pittsburgh advancing in the playoffs, but they're 2022/23 picks so now I'm curious.

In any case, so long Jeff and thanks for a LOT of great memories. Wish him the best and I'm confident Pens fans will be happy with what he brings.

Mayor mentioned the 22 pick could be based on games played. Nothing on 23 however