Leaving aside the question about Janmark fitting the bill, I think the trouble is the Pens have gotta move on Brassard sooner rather than later. Another 2 months of him playing well below his standards is going to kill any value for him.
Ideally this goes down like Perron for Hagelin. Rutherford admitted his mistake there and traded a more talented guy for a less talented role player that was just a better fit. And both teams benefited.
Just because a guy makes one mistake and then follows up with one really bad mistake....hold on you're right, take the $50.We'll give you Brendan Smith for $50 worth of Taco Cabana fajitas.
Jonathan Ericsson (4.25M) + BUF 5th for Gemel Smith (0.72M) and Marc Methot (4.9M).
Detroit saves a year of Ericsson plus reunites Smith with his brother, Methot might not play for a while. Dallas gets a dependable #5 or #6 D and a pick.
I don't think Gemel and Brendan are brothers.
You're thinking of Reilly.
EDIT: Nvm, didn't realize Gemel actually has a brother in the Wings system. Small world, eh?
Our defense and goaltending is top 10 in the league. Top 5 in certain aspects. No need to make a trade.
Despite dressing half the defensive lineup AHL guys we're a top5 defense. I don't think we're throwing away assets to get someone. Klingberg and Carrick will come back soon enough , Bayreuther looks like he belongs in the NHL anyway and somehow Polak has been solid enough for ~20 ish minutes a night. A bit unsure whats up with Methot and Johns and if they return at all.
Defense has not been a problem.
Hickey for D. Shore work for Dallas ?
Oleksiak ? We had Oleksiak until last year . He looked dreadful here and while he's been better with the Pens bringing him back would be just dumb.
I don't think Gemel and Brendan are brothers.
You're thinking of Reilly.
EDIT: Nvm, didn't realize Gemel actually has a brother in the Wings system. Small world, eh?
You realize Brenden Smith isnt in Detroit anymore right?
Our defense and goaltending is top 10 in the league. Top 5 in certain aspects. No need to make a trade.
I'm fine with this if LA retains 50%.