Rumor: Pens contemplating "major trade" to shake up team

[Fatty McLardy]

1. He's already laying the groundwork to take action. This isn't 'well, I may look to explore things in a few weeks if it's not turned around'. This is 'I'm in the process of loading the gun and will be ready to pull the trigger in a little bit if necessary'. BTW, IF the Pens get smoked tonight in Vegas, IT WILL BE TOTALLY LIT.

2. Remember we were discussing all this in the Pens trade thread 24 hours BEFORE the Mackey article and you asked if my info was real?

I'm scared and excited at the same time...

 

[KIRK]

What are the Pens needs? Haven't watched a lot of them this year. I read ITT a 3C but that's hardly a "major trade" or a major shakeup for a team thats performing so far below the expectations.

I would have thought they would want D or something, but I must admit I don't really know.

In order . . .

1. A 3C (but NOT a run of the mill 3C, someone higher end)

2. A winger with some jam a la old school Chris Kunitz (I think it's to play with Malkin and Kessel, because the Pens now look like they may slide Hornqvist to his off wing).

3. A high end back up goalie (affordability and availability will be issues, but Murray's injuries worry them and I'm not sure they see Jarry as ready for the playoffs if an injury struck then).

4. Defense (presumably closer to the deadline in the form of a rental, although it's also possible earlier I'd think IF a massive trade involved a defenseman going out but one not coming back in the same deal).

 

[therealkoho]

Clearly he meant JVR and Bozak to Pittsburgh..

it's sad you had to explain that

 

[BreakfastatMarios]

That song is awesome!

Agreed

 

[crosbyshow]

Their 4 stars are 30 years old:

Crosby: 30
Malkin: 31
Letang: 30
Kessel: 30

Those guys still have some big values....in 2-3 years it will not be the case.

Thay should not do what Vancouver did with the Sedins.

If Rutherford and Lemieux have some balls , they should trade at least 2 of those 4 players by July 2018 for young guys.

If they keep those 4 players for too long, the Pens will be in big trouble in 4-5 years..

 

[BreakfastatMarios]

Any thoughts on a package that makes sense for a Jordan Staal back to Penguins.

 

[Dog]

Their 4 stars are 30 years old:

Crosby: 30
Malkin: 31
Letang: 30
Kessel: 30

Those guys still have some big values....in 2-3 years it will not be the case.

Thay should not do what Vancouver did with the Sedins.

If Rutherford and Lemieux have some balls , they should trade at least 2 of those 4 players by July 2018 for young guys.

If they keep those 4 players for too long, the Pens will be in big trouble in 4-5 years..

They should trade Malkin and whoever. Crosby staying do not see them trading him they will lose fan base revenue.

 

[Fatty McLardy]

Any thoughts on a package that makes sense for a Jordan Staal back to Penguins.

No been there done that, i don't want them to pay 6 million for a 3rd line center...i'd rather they get a young speedy 3c with upside.

 

[KIRK]

They should trade Malkin and whoever. Crosby staying do not see them trading him they will lose fan base.

Evgeni Malkin will not be traded unless Evgeni Malkin FIRST asks to be traded. He's a conversation non starter to the Penguins organization.

 

[wej20]

He sure would!

Pacioretty (50% retained) + Petry
Guentzel + Hagelin + Maata

I'm sure the Habs add to that but not sure about how much.

Gunetzel's untouchable until his ELC finishes.

 

[PittsburghPens8771]

Crosby and Malkin aren't going anywhere. It has to be Letang?

 

[xxsciroccoxx]

Malkin on his way to Montréal! (not to play, just visit the city)

 

[Burke the Legend]

Crosby and Malkin aren't going anywhere. It has to be Letang?

The fact that they won a cup last year without him anywhere near the lineup has to be a consideration.

 

[Scandale du Jour]

Their 4 stars are 30 years old:

Crosby: 30
Malkin: 31
Letang: 30
Kessel: 30

Those guys still have some big values....in 2-3 years it will not be the case.

Thay should not do what Vancouver did with the Sedins.

If Rutherford and Lemieux have some balls , they should trade at least 2 of those 4 players by July 2018 for young guys.

If they keep those 4 players for too long, the Pens will be in big trouble in 4-5 years..

No.

Keeping these 4 guys for the next 3 or 4 years is what gives us the best chance of winning another Cup. You might be able to sacrifice Letang, get a good return and still win, but that's it IMO. The other three should remain until the window is closed. Once it is closed? Yeah, sure, it they want a last shot at a Cup somewhere, trade them, if not, Sid and Geno especially, should be allowed to be Pens lifers.

 

[M2Beezy]

The Wrong Granlund for a 5th

Gudbranson for a 2nd and a 5th

Gagner for moldy cheese and a conditional 7th

Burmurstov for a 6th

 

[ColbyChaos]

Malkin to Blackhawks to play with Panarin. Book it.

Panarin-Malkin-Oshie would be an amazaing line

 

[KIRK]

Panarin-Malkin-Oshie would be an amazaing line

The Kings aren't trading Malkin to Chicago.

 

[Luigi Lemieux]

Their 4 stars are 30 years old:

Crosby: 30
Malkin: 31
Letang: 30
Kessel: 30

Those guys still have some big values....in 2-3 years it will not be the case.

Thay should not do what Vancouver did with the Sedins.

If Rutherford and Lemieux have some balls , they should trade at least 2 of those 4 players by July 2018 for young guys.

If they keep those 4 players for too long, the Pens will be in big trouble in 4-5 years..

If the pens are in trouble in 4-5 years so be it. Crosby Malkin in particular are going nowhere, they give the pens the opportunity to accomplish something special here - they're on the verge of a dynasty after winning back to back.

 

[wannabebluesplayer]

I could see Letang or one of the young forwards being moved...mmmmaaayyybbbeeee Kessel. Malkin and Crosby deserve and should end their career's as Penguins. Period. They have brought Pittsburgh 3 Stanley Cups in 4 trips to the SCF. They DESERVE to finish their careers there.

 

[DearDiary]

The Kings aren't trading Malkin to Chicago.

What if the Leafs traded McDavid to the Kings for a bag of pucks? Then the Kings can trade Malkin to Chicago for McDavid

 

[OCPenguin]

Any thoughts on a package that makes sense for a Jordan Staal back to Penguins.

Pittsburgh couldn't afford to resign Bones for over 4 million. Why on earth would they consider bringing in Staal at 6 as a third line center?

 

[Lemieuxs]

Pittsburgh couldn't afford to resign Bones for over 4 million. Why on earth would they consider bringing in Staal at 6 as a third line center?

Because he is an offensive dynamo and the Penguins are in need of offense. duh!

 

[KIRK]

Pittsburgh couldn't afford to resign Bones for over 4 million. Why on earth would they consider bringing in Staal at 6 as a third line center?

I know this will come as a shock to you, but there's a difference between being able to afford a 4M contract and thinking a 4M contract for extended term is wise. Ergo, your question about Staal makes perfect sense.

 

[Critical13]

The Wrong Granlund for a 5th

Gudbranson for a 2nd and a 5th

Gagner for moldy cheese and a conditional 7th

Burmurstov for a 6th

Gudbranson is not worth a 2nd...dude sucks

 

[molon labe]

People talking about Malkin trades forgot he has a full NTC in nine months of the calendar year. He's only available from mid June to mid August. Do a little research on any message board or hockey blog and you'll see that's when his agent is the most active and when he's typically unhappy playing behind Crosby.