Agreed. It's just that "most" UFA's don't play with a linemate like Sidney Crosby. Obviously - some of them do, and they're likely well rewarded in their next contract for doing so. Probably just my hang-up with long term UFA contracts (what % of those contracts end up being "good"?).
I'm not mad about it. My favorite team has won 5 cups in my lifetime, but it's pretty clearly against the spirit of the rules.
"Playing with Crosby" is not the detriment you think it is. Anyone knowledgeable about Sid and Pens' history would know that it's actually rather difficult to play with Sid and have success. It takes a certain level of player to consistently work well and produce with him. While that may translate into high production what it also tells you is that Jake is capable of playing with star talents. He plays just as well with Malkin. Over the last 15 years, Pens fans have come to realize that not everyone can do it at the level Jake has sustained over the years.
I agree with all those situations (aka - Nate, Eichel, EP, McD, etc.) that would be a good fit. The problem is that I doubt those teams will likely have the $8.5-10M cap space for the contract that Guetzel is desiring. As a rental for those teams - sure, it would be a great fit.
Yea this team is old af they're only going to lose steam down the stretch. Definitely on the sell train
Canes had Neds at one point and I don't remember it going well, so it unlikely that they'd want to reacquire him.
He's going to age well imo. His whole game is based around his intelligence and vision. He's weak, small, and slow. I don't foresee a dropoff for a few years at least.
I could be wrong but i thought he was really good for them, it was with the redwings that his play dropped off a good bit.
I doubt Carolina is going to be interested in signing Guentzel to a UFA market rate contract (likely 6+ years) starting at age 30. The contracts they are trying to avoid are the mid 30s players whose production falls off.
Just make the picks conditional. Like instead of prospect+1st, make it prospect+conditional 1st based on games played etc
PENS were never gonna make the playoffs, Trade Jake and get big return, that's always more or less been the plan. Heck, for any team that wants him he'll be well rested for a playoff run.
The time frame may not be an issue, but the actual injury is a huge deal. His value has just plummeted.
Depends, if it's his wrist, maybe, if its his ''pinky'' as has been alleged, probably not.
Yes, plus he'll be 30. People throwing around silly numbers here. Anything over 3 or 4M long term would be a mistake.
It absolutely does. It takes time to build chemistry for one and no one is gonna empty their prospect or picks wallet for a guy injured. There could have been a bidding war at this point this injury just minimized that substantially.
