Speculation: Off-Season

[Armourboy]

Fisher is not a legit 2C and neither is Bonino. If everything else stayed the same and Fisher came back, he should be the 2C and Bonino the 3. Nothing about Bonino points to him being a real 2C in this league.

Did you not see last season? While the Preds made a hell of a run, they were the worst team to make the playoffs out of all of 'em. They weren't exactly tearing it up in the regular season. The Central is going to be a bloodbath.

We also had a ton of injuries early on that factored greatly into that record, which I think most people seem to forget. It also created chemistry issues throughout the season.

We didn't do poor because of our roster, we did poor because they weren't there. However, I think that paid dividends in the playoffs where guys just moved up.

 

[AdmiralsFan24]

Arvidsson and Watson filed for salary arbitration.

 

[BigFatCat999]

Arvidsson and Watson filed for salary arbitration.

ok. Let's see what we get.

 

[Viqsi]

I think a lot of folks here are going to be eating crow about Hartnell by this time next year. I'd put him in the top-6 here without hesitation and call it a great move. If Fiala or similar beats him out, so much the better.

 

[Bjornar Moxnes]

So 6 million 6 million 6 million 6 million 6 million 6 million for Arvidsson?

 

[GeauxPreds1]

What do y all think we would have to give up for bozak and jvr? they would be a great addition to our team. they are both ufa after this next year. But could you imagine
1st line forsberg Joey arvi
2nd line jvr bozak fiala
3rd line hartnell bones aberg
4th line Watson sissons gaudreau
if you notice the players missing that's the players I would put in the trade

 

[GeauxPreds1]

So 6 million 6 million 6 million 6 million 6 million 6 million for Arvidsson?

I would give him a bridge contract at 3 years for 9 or 2 for 6. let's see if he can do it more than 1 year. he has only 1 good year under his belt give him that much for that long would be a mistake imo he has to prove he can do it more than 1 year

 

[David Singleton]

Arvidsson and Watson filed for salary arbitration.

ok. Let's see what we get.

I doubt either will reach the arbitration hearing (ie, likely they sign beforehand). If one does, I'd guess Watson has a higher probability of getting to the hearing before Arvidsson.

 

[Drake744]

Joey for anything less than 8 would be incredible. I'd realistically take 8.5 though. I feel like they may have settled in the 8ish range

 

[GeauxPreds1]

Joey for anything less than 8 would be incredible. I'd realistically take 8.5 though. I feel like they may have settled in the 8ish range

8 years 64 million is what I'd offer him. for the points he got in the year and half hes been here he's worth about 7.5. give the extra .5 million to make him happy. 8.5 were getting up there with Crosby malkin stamkos and toews money and no offense to ryjo but ypu have tp produce like them if ypu want those dollars. 8×8 is fair

 

[froods]

I don't know if you have heard, but the Pens lost their 3rd line center. Do you think Sissons could be had? If so, what cost?

 

[GeauxPreds1]

I don't know if you have heard, but the Pens lost their 3rd line center. Do you think Sissons could be had? If so, what cost?

if I was poile I wouldn't trade sissons. 650k the next 2 years is a good contract

 

[froods]

if I was poile I wouldn't trade sissons. 650k the next 2 years is a good contract

What if Connor Sheary was coming back?

 

[TheJungleHunter]

I don't know if you have heard, but the Pens lost their 3rd line center. Do you think Sissons could be had? If so, what cost?

We'll trade Sissons + 2018 1st for Olli Maata.

Then we'll flip Maata + 2019 1st to COL for Duchene.

My wishful thinking...

 

[GeauxPreds1]

What if Connor Sheary was coming back?

That wouldn't happen lol

 

[GeauxPreds1]

We'll trade Sissons + 2018 1st for Olli Maata.

Then we'll flip Maata + 2019 1st to COL for Duchene.

My wishful thinking...

if it was that easy Pittsburg would have duchene instead of sissons

 

[TheJungleHunter]

if it was that easy Pittsburg would have duchene instead of sissons

I don't think the Pens salary cap could afford Dutch's extra $6 million on yet another center, especially a 3C. Sisson's contract might make him a more appealing low-end option at 650k for 2 years.

A Preds trade for Duchene in that situation would likely be Maata + 1st + Aberg/Gaudreau/etc.

 

[GeauxPreds1]

I don't think the Pens salary cap could afford Dutch's extra $6 million on another center, especially a 3C.

they are 11 million under the cap before they sign their 3 rfa. if Matta and a 1st could get duchene a deal would already be done

 

[froods]

That wouldn't happen lol

The Pens would need an asset back, but the framework makes sense.

 

[SauceMyBiscuit]

What if Connor Sheary was coming back?

I could see that. Imagine Sheary and Arvy on the same line!

 

[PredsV82]

I would give him a bridge contract at 3 years for 9 or 2 for 6. let's see if he can do it more than 1 year. he has only 1 good year under his belt give him that much for that long would be a mistake imo he has to prove he can do it more than 1 year

I made the mistake previously of not realizing that a 3 year deal makes Arvy a UFA.

So he either gets a 2 year bridge deal probably in the 4 mil per range or else 6 or more years averaging about 4.5

Its also possible that he gets a one year deal thru arbitration if his agent plays hardball

 

[Mortiest Morty]

Still don't like RW or C (if Fisher is indeed gone). I hope to see another move or two before puck drop

 

[NSH615]

I made the mistake previously of not realizing that a 3 year deal makes Arvy a UFA.

So he either gets a 2 year bridge deal probably in the 4 mil per range or else 6 or more years averaging about 4.5

Its also possible that he gets a one year deal thru arbitration if his agent plays hardball

If he wants to stay here and maximize his money, he should take a 1-2 year deal to prove he can continue to perform at that level. That will set him up for a bigger contract at the expiration. It would be bad for us as we would start having some of our nice contracts on D expire at the same time though.

 

[GeauxPreds1]

If he wants to stay here and maximize his money, he should take a 1-2 year deal to prove he can continue to perform at that level. That will set him up for a bigger contract at the expiration. It would be bad for us as we would start having some of our nice contracts on D expire at the same time though.

only 1 that will expire in 2 years is Ellis and I honestly don't think we'll be able to afford him so he might already be moved. I like the 1 to 2 year deal at 4 you get a 2 years to prove that last year is no fluke. I just think it would be a mistake to give and big long contract with only 1 good year on his resume. I say if he can score at least 55 points then you give him the 6×6

 

[triggrman]

I'm almost to the point to watch camp and see if the young guys are ready to step up.

Can't keep them in Milwaukee forever.