Salary Cap: 2017-18 Roster Building Thread VI | Contract/FA charts in Post #1 | CAP SET at $75M

[WayneSid9987]

6x4 and I think the Pens do very well there. Would REALLY be happy. May be a huge pipe dream.

I think 4 is definitely a pipe dream.
Close to 5 is where the sweet spot is where both JR and Schultz+agent are happy.

 

[JakeNBake59]

Chris Nichols†@NicholsOnHockey 6m6 minutes ago

"I think there’s a lot of teams" that want to at least talk to Thornton. #SJSharks #Preds #Leafs #Habs #NYR #CBJ

One popular man. I think he stays in San Jose to be honest. Saw something else that he isnt visiting but is listening to offers. But I could get behind the idea of him as the 3rd center is Bones doesnt come back

 

[Nakawick]

6x4 and I think the Pens do very well there. Would REALLY be happy. May be a huge pipe dream.

Sid's contract really helps the team not only in regard to his own value, by as an example for some others to stay for a little less.

 

[Shrimper]

Any team worth their salt will talk to Thornton

 

[ColePens]

The thing about Thornton is he can go to SJ, be with his family, and be traded at the deadline to any team he wants. I have it at like a 90% chance he stays.

 

[Shrimper]

The thing about Thornton is he can go to SJ, be with his family, and be traded at the deadline to any team he wants. I have it at like a 90% chance he stays.

I think he is most likely to do the above to. Not need to go anywhere else really.

 

[CoinOp]

What about Marleau for 3C? Has he played center recently?

 

[WayneSid9987]

Wasn't he looking for a 3yr deal though from SJ?
That would make him pretty untradeable if SJ did that.

 

[mpp9]

Nashville should sign Thornton. Overpay a little. They're not gonna find a better 2C without moving one of their D.

 

[SEALBound]

Never once said he was done. So I'm not sure what you're getting at. Would you rather some him as opposed to Kessel? Didn't think so.

That's what I was getting at.

You didn't even bother looking at what the conversation was. Now you look silly.

Chris Nichols†@NicholsOnHockey 6m6 minutes ago

"I think there’s a lot of teams" that want to at least talk to Thornton. #SJSharks #Preds #Leafs #Habs #NYR #CBJ

One popular man. I think he stays in San Jose to be honest. Saw something else that he isnt visiting but is listening to offers. But I could get behind the idea of him as the 3rd center is Bones doesnt come back

Pens aren't looking at Thornton. I will eat my shoes if he signs here.

Nashville should sign Thornton. Overpay a little. They're not gonna find a better 2C without moving one of their D.

What's Mike Fischer up to now that I think about it?

 

[Riptide]

Would JR be interested in Nail Yakupov?

Don't see why... I mean where would he play? We already have 6 top 9 wingers in Guentzel, Sheary, Rust, Hagelin, Hornqvist and Kessel that he's not going to bump out. And while Wilson, Kuhnhackl and Reaves might not be the best players... as 4th liners they're fine.

 

[PensPlz]

6 year deal with a 4.5 average would be great for Schultz. Great for the Pens' cap. Great for bringing in additional players via FA.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

What's Mike Fischer up to now that I think about it?

Not sure if Carrie would like to leave Nashville.

 

[Asuna]

pretty interesting move. he's only 23. put up 23 points last year. 10 goals. won 57% of his faceoffs

 

[Riptide]

Because:

A. Yakupov sucks, let's get that cleared up immediately.
B. The Penguins are already literally overflowing with young wingers, to the point where they might have to lose one (or more) to waivers or just dumping them for picks. Signing Yakupov to a 2 way deal (which doesn't prevent him from going on waivers) doesn't help that problem, especially if you have any inclination of giving him a shot in the NHL before burying him in the AHL.
C. Yakupov has the hockey IQ of a carrot, which makes me think he'd be a terrible fit in this system despite his speed.
D. Signing the bust Yakupov has no upside for the Penguins because even if he somehow manages to piece it all together, the Penguins don't even need him in the first place and he'd be at best our 6th best winger long term (behind Kessel, Hornqvist, Sprong, Sheary and Guentzel). They don't need him on the PP because that's where Crosby and Malkin play and they don't need him at ES because that's where Kessel, Sprong, Rust, Hornqvist and Sheary will spend time playing.

Even if one disagrees with your opinion of Yak and his IQ and whatever potential he may or may not have...

I don't see how anyone can argue that we need him or even have room for him. This is probably the first time we can say this since Crosby came here. We have multiple skilled wingers and were the top scoring team in the league last year. If one isn't a center, I don't see where they fit in. Sure if they're good (Landy good) we'll make room... but for someone who's struggled over the years... why?

 

[Riptide]

pretty interesting move. he's only 23. put up 23 points last year. 10 goals. won 57% of his faceoffs

His faceoffs impressed me a lot. I'd be kicking tires on him hard.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

pretty interesting move. he's only 23. put up 23 points last year. 10 goals. won 57% of his faceoffs

He can PK too.

We should be all over this.

 

[OnMyOwn]

Sid's contract really helps the team not only in regard to his own value, by as an example for some others to stay for a little less.

That's tough to say, though, as far as an example. He signed his deal before they made cap dollars equal salary dollars.

Sids salary was 10.9 mil this year.

 

[Pens17]

Any team worth their salt will talk to Thornton

I am certain teams want to talk to Big Joe regarding the 37-year old's ACL surgery post the Shark's end of season.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Beau Bennett didn't get a QO. Sign him as an injury magnet?

 

[High Flying Birds]

Grigorenko is definitely the kind of player we should be looking at. He's been on some awful teams in Buffalo and Colorado. Being surrounded by winners might turn around his career. Still young and has potential.

 

[Empoleon8771]

Grigoreko would actually be a good buy low candidate, but isn't it concerning that he's not even getting a QO from by far the worst team in hockey? I also recall there being questions about his ability to play center in the past.

 

[mpp9]

If you want a player who can't score goals, Grigorenko is the ticket.

 

[Mike Lange Version 2]

Grigoreko would actually be a good buy low candidate, but isn't it concerning that he's not even getting a QO from by far the worst team in hockey? I also recall there being questions about his ability to play center in the past.

He's being asked to do more than here. I think he'd be great as our 4C. Put him with Reaves and an LW with some skill and they'll get what we need done on that line. Wouldn't give him a lot of money though, that's for sure.

 

[Asuna]

Grigoreko would actually be a good buy low candidate, but isn't it concerning that he's not even getting a QO from by far the worst team in hockey? I also recall there being questions about his ability to play center in the past.

idk, it's joe sakic, is it really that surprising lol