Salary Cap: 2016-17 Roster Building XXVI | Trade Deadline Watch

[ColePens]

All figures are cap numbers, not salaries.

2016-17 salary ceiling​

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​

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73,000,000​

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Pens' projected spending |

76,114,806​

Approx. LTIR cushion |

3,750,000​

Deadline cap space |

903,231​

PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

Forward.................​

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Pos.​

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Age​

|

2016-17​

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2017-18​

|

2018-19​

Evgeni Malkin|

C​

|

30​

|

9,500,000​

|

9,500,000​

|

9,500,000​

Sidney Crosby|

C​

|

29​

|

8,700,000​

|

8,700,000​

|

8,700,000​

Phil Kessel|

RW​

|

29​

|

6,800,000​

|

6,800,000​

|

6,800,000​

Patric Hornqvist|

RW​

|

29​

|

4,250,000​

|

4,250,000​

|

UFA​

Carl Hagelin|

LW​

|

28​

|

4,000,000​

|

4,000,000​

|

4,000,000​

Chris Kunitz|

LW​

|

37​

|

3,850,000​

|

UFA​

Eric Fehr|

RW​

|

31​

|

2,000,000​

|

2,000,000​

|

UFA​

Nick Bonino|

C​

|

28​

|

1,900,000​

|

UFA​

Matt Cullen|

C​

|

40​

|

1,000,000​

|

UFA​

Jake Guentzel|

LW​

|

22​

|

734,167​

|

734,167​

|

734,167​

Scott Wilson|

LW​

|

24​

|

625,000​

|

625,000​

|

RFA​

Tom Kuhnhackl|

LW​

|

24​

|

625,000​

|

625,000​

|

RFA​

Carter Rowney|

RW​

|

27​

|

612,500​

|

612,500​

|

UFA​

Defense.................​

|

Pos.​

|

Age​

|

2016-17​

|

2017-18​

|

.2018-19​

Kris Letang|

D​

|

29​

|

7,250,000​

|

7,250,000​

|

7,250,000​

Trevor Daley|

D​

|

33​

|

3,300,000​

|

UFA​

Ian Cole|

D​

|

27​

|

2,100,000​

|

2,100,000​

|

UFA​

Justin Schultz|

D​

|

26​

|

1,400,000​

|

RFA​

Brian Dumoulin|

D​

|

25​

|

800,000​

|

RFA​

Steve Oleksy|

D​

|

30​

|

575,000​

|

UFA​

Chad Ruhwedel|

D​

|

26​

|

575,000​

|

UFA​

Cameron Gaunce|

D​

|

26​

|

575,000​

|

UFA​

Goalie............,.......​

|

Pos.​

|

Age​

|

2016-17​

|

2017-18​

|

.2018-19​

Marc-Andre Fleury|

G​

|

32​

|

5,750,000​

|

5,750,000​

|

5,750,000​

Matt Murray|

G​

|

22​

|

620,000​

|

3,750,000​

|

3,750,000​

|

RFA​

Injured reserve.....​

|

Pos.​

|

Age​

|

2016-17​

|

2017-18​

|

.2018-19​

Olli Maatta|

D​

|

22​

|

4,083,333​

|

4,083,333​

|

4,083,333​

Pascal Dupuis|

RW​

|

37​

|

3,750,000​

|

UFA​

Conor Sheary|

LW​

|

24​

|

667,500​

|

RFA​

Bryan Rust|

RW​

|

24​

|

640,000​

|

640,000​

|

RFA​

Retained salary.....​

|

Pos.​

|

Age​

|

2016-17​

|

2017-18​

|

.2018-19​

Rob Scuderi|

D​

|

37​

|

1,125,000​

WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON PENGUINS

Forward...............​

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Pos.​

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Age​

|

2016-17​

|

2017-18​

|

2018-19​

Thomas Di Pauli|

C​

|

22​

|

742,500​

|

742,500​

|

RFA​

Teddy Blueger|

C​

|

22​

|

705,000​

|

705,000​

|

RFA​

Oskar Sundqvist|

C​

|

22​

|

700,833​

|

RFA​

Dominik Simon|

C​

|

22​

|

692,500​

|

692,500​

|

RFA​

Josh Archibald|

RW​

|

24​

|

659,167​

|

RFA​

Jean-Sebastien Dea|

C​

|

22​

|

585,000​

|

RFA​

Kevin Porter|

C​

|

30​

|

575,000​

|

UFA​

Garrett Wilson|

LW​

|

25​

|

575,000​

|

UFA​

Danny Kristo|

RW​

|

26​

|

575,000​

|

UFA​

Tom Sestito|

LW​

|

29​

|

575,000​

|

UFA​

Defense...............​

|

Pos.​

|

Age​

|

2016-17​

|

2017-18​

|

2018-19​

Derrick Pouliot|

D​

|

22​

|

863,333​

|

RFA​

Ethan Prow|

D​

|

24​

|

730,000​

|

730,000​

|

RFA​

Lukas Bengtsson|

D​

|

22​

|

705,000​

|

705,000​

|

RFA​

David Warsofsky|

D​

|

26​

|

575,000​

|

UFA​

Stuart Percy|

D​

|

23​

|

575,000​

|

RFA​

Tim Erixon|

D​

|

25​

|

575,000​

|

RFA​

Goalie..................​

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Pos.​

|

Age​

|

2016-17​

|

2017-18​

|

2018-19​

Tristan Jarry|

G​

|

21​

|

589,167​

|

589,167​

|

RFA​

WHEELING NAILERS

Goalie..................​

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Pos.​

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Age​

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2016-17​

|

2017-18​

|

2018-19​

Sean Maguire|

G​

|

23​

|

705,000​

|

705,000​

|

RFA​

SIGNED PROSPECTS

Player​

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Pos.​

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Age​

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Current Team​

|

Contract​

Daniel Sprong|

F​

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19​

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Charlottetown (QMJHL)​

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2 years, $692,500 per​

UNSIGNED PROSPECTS

Player​

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​

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Pos.​

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Age​

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Current Team (League)​

Niclas Almari|

D​

|

18​

|HPK (Liiga)

Anthony Angello|

F​

|

20​

|Cornell (ECAC)

Dane Birks|

D​

|

21​

|Michigan Tech (WCHA)

Kasper Bjorkqvist|

F​

|

19​

|Providence (HEA)

Blaine Byron|

F​

|

21​

|Maine (HEA)

Filip Gustavsson|

G​

|

18​

|Luleå HF (SHL)

Connor Hall|

D​

|

18​

|Kitchener (OHL)

Ryan Jones|

D​

|

20​

|Nebraska-Omaha (NCHC)

Troy Josephs|

F​

|

22​

|Clarkson (ECAC)

Sam Lafferty|

F​

|

21​

|Brown (ECAC)

Joe Masonius|

D​

|

19​

|Connecticut (HEA)

Nikita Pavlychev|

F​

|

19​

|Penn State (B1G)

Alexander Pechurskiy|

G​

|

26​

|Amur Khabarovsk (KHL)

Jeff Taylor|

D​

|

22​

|Union (ECAC)

Frederik Tiffels|

F​

|

21​

|Western Michigan (NCHC)

Dominik Uher|

C​

|

23​

|HC Sparta Praha (ELH)

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[Empoleon8771]

So Engelland and Elliott for Fleury. Do you do it?

 

[WheresRamziAbid]

Yes, Johsnon might be a better option as it would open 800k more in cap space but unless im severely miss reading the goalie market im taking that deal. Solves depth #7 and MAF contract issues

 

[Clatartar]

So Engelland and Elliott for Fleury. Do you do it?

No.


I target duchene and weircoch plus their goalie at the cost of fluery, sprong, pooh and first. If we can unload kunitz in the deal, all the better.

 

[Empoleon8771]

No.


I target duchene and weircoch plus their goalie at the cost of fluery, sprong, pooh and first. If we can unload kunitz in the deal, all the better.

Good luck with that, there's absolutely no chance that the Avs would go for that. Why would they want Fleury? They have Russian Fleury in Varlamov already.

 

[WheresRamziAbid]

Calgary IMO has always been the most likely destination...

1. Has previously shown interest
2. Right there at the bottom in goaltending
3. Doesnt have the money tied up like Dallas or a young guy on the roster like Winnipeg
4. Struck out on a Bishop trade and sign in the offseason.

Rather not take Engellend back but Calgary is close to the cap and salary would almost have to come back.

 

[Shady Machine]

So Engelland and Elliott for Fleury. Do you do it?

No. Why would I want to use all of my cap space on a Dmen that doesn't fit our system and a goalie?

I'd much rather do Fleury for Elliott+3rd and go after Kulikov or someone that fits our system better.

It looks like Calgary is right up against the cap though so not sure how else to make it work. Maybe a blockbuster and send them Maatta for Hamilton or something.

 

[Empoleon8771]

No. Why would I want to use all of my cap space on a Dmen that doesn't fit our system and a goalie?

I'd much rather do Fleury for Elliott+3rd and go after Kulikov or someone that fits our system better.

It looks like Calgary is right up against the cap though so not sure how else to make it work. Maybe a blockbuster and send them Maatta for Hamilton or something.

That's exactly why it would have to be Engelland or Wideman plus a goalie for MAF. It can't just be Fleury for Elliott and a pick.

If the Penguins trade for someone like Kulikov (which I anticipate they do), Engelland is only the #8 when everyone is healthy. I'd much rather have Engelland as the #8 over Olesky.

 

[Shady Machine]

That's exactly why it would have to be Engelland or Wideman plus a goalie for MAF. It can't just be Fleury for Elliott and a pick.

If the Penguins trade for someone like Kulikov (which I anticipate they do), Engelland is only the #8 when everyone is healthy. I'd much rather have Engelland as the #8 over Olesky.

I guess with Olli's LTIR space we can make that work. I don't see why it's Engelland vs Oleksy for number 8. It's pretty clear to me now that Ruhwedel is higher on the depth chart now.

 

[Will Hunting]

My low risk-high value targets are Wiercioch, B.Smith and M.Stone

 

[Empoleon8771]

I guess with Olli's LTIR space we can make that work. I don't see why it's Engelland vs Oleksy for number 8. It's pretty clear to me now that Ruhwedel is higher on the depth chart now.

Olesky has been up with the Penguins for a lot longer than Ruhwedel has been though. He's been consistently with the NHL Penguins as a healthy scratch. I'd be fine with bringing in Engelland if it meant shipping out Fleury, I don't think he'd play enough or is bad enough to be a detriment.

I'd much rather do Fleury for Elliott and a 3rd and then a 3rd for Wiercioch or Smith, I just don't see that as possible due to the cap with the Flames.

 

[Riptide]

So Engelland and Elliott for Fleury. Do you do it?

No questions asked. Even if you do not think that Engo is all that good, it solves MAFs NMC/ED issue, while still giving us a good goalie.

 

[pistolpete11]

So Engelland and Elliott for Fleury. Do you do it?

Wouldn't be my first choice, but yeah. They could still move Fehr or Bonino to make the cap work if Maatta+ for Duchene was a possibility.

 

[Corvidae]

Wouldn't be my first choice, but yeah. They could still move Fehr or Bonino to make the cap work if Maatta+ for Duchene was still on the table.

I'm pretty sure that was never "on the table" aside from perhaps some wild message board speculation.

 

[Empoleon8771]

I'm pretty sure that was never "on the table" aside from perhaps some wild message board speculation.

Duchene to Pittsburgh was a legit rumor from various sources and Maatta was mentioned in many of those sources. I don't know what you've been paying attention to by saying it's just board speculation.

 

[AjaxTelamon]

Pretty cool that JR signed Guentzel to a 3 year deal this past offseason, and not a 2 year deal. That could end up quite a bargain.

 

[PensandCaps]

Good luck with that, there's absolutely no chance that the Avs would go for that. Why would they want Fleury? They have Russian Fleury in Varlamov already.

So true. And they have pickard. Fleury is nothing to the avs.

 

[Empoleon8771]

http://blog.triblive.com/chipped-ice/2017/02/17/rental-defensemen/#axzz4YyEIieIs

JBomb's take on a rental D. He thinks Smith and Kulikov make the most sense and Franson makes no sense, saying Franson looks a lot better on paper than he actually is.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Man it is going to be a good or disappointing deadline for us.

 

[Corvidae]

Duchene to Pittsburgh was a legit rumor from various sources and Maatta was mentioned in many of those sources. I don't know what you've been paying attention to by saying it's just board speculation.

And what credible sources where they that said a Maatta+ for Duchene deal was "on the table" or legitimately in the works? Kypreos said JR "might take a run at him" and JR told Friedman that he would "do anything to win." The rest was filled in with speculation and suggesting a deal involving Maatta for Duchene was even close is entirely baseless. Also, a "legit" rumor is pretty oxymoronic when you're saying there were actual sources. That wouldn't have been a "rumor" then.

 

[SEALBound]

http://blog.triblive.com/chipped-ice/2017/02/17/rental-defensemen/#axzz4YyEIieIs

JBomb's take on a rental D. He thinks Smith and Kulikov make the most sense and Franson makes no sense, saying Franson looks a lot better on paper than he actually is.

I would agree with that.

Focus on Kulikov now, try to get Smith for cheap at the TDL. Maybe use that OTT 5th.

Lots of pieces for Kulikov that Sabres may be interested in too. MAF, Fehr, Bonino, Pouliot...they have Lehner, Kulikov, and picks that would be of interest to us. Lots of options there.

I don't think Duchene will be moved before the off season. I just don't see it. I see Sakic wanting too much. I think it's an either or. Lando or Matt now, the other after the season is done.

Good news is, Maatta is signed for a while so that trade chip is always there.

I think the only way to go after Smith is if Maatta is moved. I think they go after Kulikov regardless. Question is, when 100% healthy...who do you run?

Dumo-Letang
Maatta-Daley-Kulikov
Cole-Schultz

Who sits? Gotta assume it's Maatta or Daley but...tough choice. I'm guessing the rest of the season about be a mix and match game to see who works best with who.

What about: MAF+Daley to Dallas for Niemi+Hudler or Sharp?

 

[UnderratedBrooks44]

Man it is going to be a good or disappointing deadline for us.

Eh maybe. Depends on how you define disappointing. They can bolster the lineup with a couple small trades and shipping Kunitz out. That'd be enough for me assuming they can't get rid of Fleury. It's looking like everyone will be ready for the playoffs except Rust barring future injuries. If we touch up the roster enough to have a go at it that's all I can ask for.

 

[Empoleon8771]

And what credible sources where they that said a Maatta+ for Duchene deal was "on the table" or legitimately in the works? Kypreos said JR "might take a run at him" and JR told Friedman that he would "do anything to win." The rest was filled in with speculation and suggesting a deal involving Maatta for Duchene was even close is entirely baseless. Also, a "legit" rumor is pretty oxymoronic when you're saying there were actual sources. That wouldn't have been a "rumor" then.

Who said anything about that deal being in the process of being completed? I said there were rumors about it being a possibility, which is 100% true. Was it just speculation on behalf of the rumor people like Friedman and Kypreos? Yeah, but you have no way of knowing that, so passing off the Duchene for Maatta rumors as "nothing but board speculation" is just hilariously obtuse.

Essentially, saying that Maatta+ for Duchene is solely "board speculation" when actual insiders are speculating (or even more) about it is just wrong.

 

[High Flying Birds]

Franson is pretty awful. Kulikov is definitely more enticing as he can play solid shut-down defense which is what we need more of than anything IMO. Wings fans are seemingly of the opinion that Smith is a train-wreck. I don't know enough about him myself but he could be another buy-low option that the Pens love taking chances on.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Eh maybe. Depends on how you define disappointing. They can bolster the lineup with a couple small trades and shipping Kunitz out. That'd be enough for me assuming they can't get rid of Fleury. It's looking like everyone will be ready for the playoffs except Rust barring future injuries. If we touch up the roster enough to have a go at it that's all I can ask for.

If it's Kunitz for Kulikov and then whatever JR was looking at for forwards, I'm ok with that, the team gets Maatta back by the playoffs and Schultz is gone for how long?

Dumoulin/Kulikov, Letang
Cole, Schultz
Kulikov/Dumolin, Daley
Ruhwedel