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Matt Beleskey, RW
2014-15 Salary Cap Hit: $1,350,000 Age: 27
Status: Available, Free Agent
Beleskey is expected to test the free agent market in July, and given the limited marketplace, his goal-scoring touch makes him a hot target for many teams.
Justin Williams, RW
2014-15 Salary Cap Hit: $3,650,000 Age: 33
Status: Available, Free Agent
Unless Williams takes a "hometown" discount, he won't be back with the Kings next season. He has lots of hockey left and adds solid depth to any second line.
Curtis Glencross, LW
2014-15 Salary Cap Hit: $2,550,000 Age: 32
Status: Available, Free Agent
Glencross attracted plenty of interest at the trade deadline this past season and should generate interest this July.
(I think all of these guys will get paid to much by other teams.) None of these guys will return except for maybe Glencross to Calgary. Some team like Florida or Dallas or even Philly will over pay for Beleskey. Williams will make bank off Boston, Edmonton, or even Philly if they miss out on Beleskey.
I noticed two things, holy crap the free agency depth is bad this year after we already knew it was going to be terrible & there are a couple more guys I am surprised the Pens are not at least attempting to talk to.
Sean Bergenheim, RW/LW - Minnesota (Guy I think is most likely to be signed, not on that list)
Mike Santorelli, C - Nashville (Completely makes Sutter expandable since he is are best trade asset)
Michael Frolik, LW - Winnipeg (If the price is right, I'd consider it.)
Drew Stafford, LW - Winnipeg (same thing, except, I always thought at some point he'd end up a Penguin, but thought Shero would grab him.)
Joel Ward, RW - Washington (the 3rd line winger, this team has needed for a while, plus he can fill in a top 6 role in certain circumstances.)
Carl Soderberg, C - Boston (Someone will over pay, but the Santorelli explanation but with a greater reward.)
Thoughts? I get the young movement is needed, but right now with asking prices being so high for players in trades maybe grab one or two of these guys?
Yes, there can be a little risk in this. But if you look at it, there are a lot of positives too. (At least) one player might shine under the situation and take his game to a new level, gives other teams a reason to bite an give up better assets in trades, potentially shows other teams we don't need their player dropping their asking price, also signing at least one of these guys might make someone else on the team more expandable.
Matt Beleskey, RW
2014-15 Salary Cap Hit: $1,350,000 Age: 27
Status: Available, Free Agent
Beleskey is expected to test the free agent market in July, and given the limited marketplace, his goal-scoring touch makes him a hot target for many teams.
Justin Williams, RW
2014-15 Salary Cap Hit: $3,650,000 Age: 33
Status: Available, Free Agent
Unless Williams takes a "hometown" discount, he won't be back with the Kings next season. He has lots of hockey left and adds solid depth to any second line.
Curtis Glencross, LW
2014-15 Salary Cap Hit: $2,550,000 Age: 32
Status: Available, Free Agent
Glencross attracted plenty of interest at the trade deadline this past season and should generate interest this July.
(I think all of these guys will get paid to much by other teams.) None of these guys will return except for maybe Glencross to Calgary. Some team like Florida or Dallas or even Philly will over pay for Beleskey. Williams will make bank off Boston, Edmonton, or even Philly if they miss out on Beleskey.
I noticed two things, holy crap the free agency depth is bad this year after we already knew it was going to be terrible & there are a couple more guys I am surprised the Pens are not at least attempting to talk to.
Sean Bergenheim, RW/LW - Minnesota (Guy I think is most likely to be signed, not on that list)
Mike Santorelli, C - Nashville (Completely makes Sutter expandable since he is are best trade asset)
Michael Frolik, LW - Winnipeg (If the price is right, I'd consider it.)
Drew Stafford, LW - Winnipeg (same thing, except, I always thought at some point he'd end up a Penguin, but thought Shero would grab him.)
Joel Ward, RW - Washington (the 3rd line winger, this team has needed for a while, plus he can fill in a top 6 role in certain circumstances.)
Carl Soderberg, C - Boston (Someone will over pay, but the Santorelli explanation but with a greater reward.)
Thoughts? I get the young movement is needed, but right now with asking prices being so high for players in trades maybe grab one or two of these guys?
Yes, there can be a little risk in this. But if you look at it, there are a lot of positives too. (At least) one player might shine under the situation and take his game to a new level, gives other teams a reason to bite an give up better assets in trades, potentially shows other teams we don't need their player dropping their asking price, also signing at least one of these guys might make someone else on the team more expandable.
