I wouldn't be. The cap hit makes it tough to re-sign Pietrangelo and Schenn unless we clear out a lot of money elsewhere, and I wouldn't be surprised to see him hit a sharp decline before it ends.If the Pens get eliminated early and make changes this off season would anyone be interested in Kessel? I'm not sure if his contract status but assuming he came cheap enough does he get paid to much to fit our team or is he to old? I mean he just had a PPG season after all. Throw him on wing with Thomas centering.
If the Pens get eliminated early and make changes this off season would anyone be interested in Kessel? I'm not sure if his contract status but assuming he came cheap enough does he get paid to much to fit our team or is he to old? I mean he just had a PPG season after all. Throw him on wing with Thomas centering.
We could throw in a 7th round pick. Would that tip it over the edge?Even if we wanted Kessel, Fabbri + Steen certainly doesn't do it. Not close.
We could throw in a 7th round pick. Would that tip it over the edge?
Even if we wanted Kessel, Fabbri + Steen certainly doesn't do it. Not close.
Why? He played with Bozak in Toronto and that's about the time Kessel was close to hitting 40 goals. To have that kind of potential in 2 players, as well as a former teammate of Kessel's, plus a great passer in Thomas, I don't see why that line couldn't score points. It's not like Maroon is a force in the defensive zone either, and Kessel is a much faster player than him who has a great shot. Maroon's board play and puck possession are great and we are seeing that here in the playoffs, but if the Pens have to trade him and you can get him cheap with retained money, I don't see why you don't entertain that.I don't think Kessel is the worst guy in the world to target, but I really want us to go out and get an experienced shoot first winger to pair with Thomas next year. I've seen 2019-20 lineups proposed with Schwartz and Perron on Thomas' wings and I just don't think either of those guys gets the most out of Thomas' creativity and vision. If he's going to step into a larger role next season, we need to find him a guy that will get the most out of what he brings to the lineup. Unless you're putting him with 91, I don't think that guy is on the roster ATM.
If Kessel was the guy we bring in, I wouldn't want to pair him with Bozak.
Kessel? Skinner? Really? What is with one-dimensional offense being the answer to this teams needs?
I'd like to see us kick the tires on Burakovsky. I know he has been a disappointment in the eyes of the potential/expectations he had, but he has also been stuck behind a logjam of offensively gifted players and is still only 24 and could benefit from a change of scenery.What else is available?
Teams aren't going to trade us a Benn or Marchand.
Even after this series? Outside of his one goal I haven't even noticed Hayes playing.Hayes or Zuccarello interest more than Skinner.
Yeah. Zucc is a player that Schwartz should be playing like.Hayes is a third line player, so no I dont want him.
Zuccarello is a good player and would be a fantastic replacement if they move out Schwartz.
I've been of the opinion for a long time that one more sniper would do this team wonders. Particularly someone with a one-timer, our PP would be light years better with atleast a THREAT of a one-time shot. We have plenty of guys who can score conventional goals and clean-up goals, but other than tank who can look the other goalie dead in the eyes and still beat him.... no one. So one dimensional or not, i think another sniper/scorer would go a long way especially in the playoffs with goals at a premium.Kessel? Skinner? Really? What is with one-dimensional offense being the answer to this teams needs?