Confirmed with Link: Justin Schultz (50% retained) to Penguins for 3rd round pick

[sf expat71]

I mean, it's a pretty low risk deal. I don't get the uproar.

 

[pistolpete11]

I would have preferred to do nothing, but this wasn't as bad as I was fearing.

 

[DipsyMcDoodles]

Well, here's some Norris potential to help your playoff endeavors In any case, I usually wish players well when traded, but there have been many nights (not limited to myself) where I have physically wanted to punch this guy in the face. Hope it goes well for the Pens anyhow

 

[Shrimper]

Barring a Conn Smythe he's not getting qualified.

Would be a potential trade chip at the draft then.

 

[High Flying Birds]

Schultz is a disaster in his own end. And is he going to be paired with Pouliot? If so, I fear for that pairing if we make the playoffs. And for Poo's confidence.

I'm neutral on this deal. A 3rd isn't the end of the world but people don't realize how bad Schultz really has been for the Oilers.

 

[WayneSid9987]

Here's Ryan Wilson's take that he wrote this morning:

He is an offensively minded defenseman who is able to help generate shot attempts. Part of the issue in Edmonton has been the fact he has been one of their better defenseman. This speaks to how thin Edmonton has been on the blue line. Two of Schultz's three most common partners are anchors.

Going to a team that can provide him a sheltered bottom pairing role could be very beneficial to the player. He is not a defensive stalwart and acquiring him would be going all in on the Dallas Stars model which is to score as many goals as possible and worry about the rest later. I personally like that approach better than the super conservative defensive approach which we are all subjected to during the 2015-16 Mike Johnston Penguins.

Schultz has a positive dCorsi rating for the first time in his young career this year and it should come as no surprise it was when Edmonton didn't ask as much of him. The addition of Andrej Sekera has lessened the burden on Schultz. Schultz is an RFA at the end of the year and currently makes 3.9M. The 3.9M cap hit would be the biggest stumbling block here. In the offseason Schultz would have to be qualified at 3.0M, but that is if you qualify him. There is nothing that says you have to.

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Ryan-Wilson/Sensible-Trade-Targets-For-Pittsburgh/177/75105

 

[sf expat71]

Well, here's some Norris potential to help your playoff endeavors In any case, I usually wish players well when traded, but there have been many nights (not limited to myself) where I have physically wanted to punch this guy in the face. Hope it goes well for the Pens anyhow

Sounds like he'd fit right in.

 

[Zirakzigil]

Sounds like other teams were interested. I'm indifferent about the Pens trading a 3rd. Not the best value but not horrible. If he plays decent he gets a new prove me 1 year contract. If he sucks he's not qualified or given a new contract and walks. 3rd is fine for depth.

 

[orby]

Would be a potential trade chip at the draft then.

Call me crazy but I don't think anyone's giving up anything for the rights to Justin Schultz

 

[Lomez]

This doesn't bother me, it could work out.

 

[Deutschland Dangler]

That doesn't seem to make any sense. I'd like Schultz as a buy-low reclamation project but he's basically just a rental. I seriously doubt that he'll reach his potential until the playoffs.
Can someone explain me what the purpose of this is?

 

[mouser]

Schultz is a RFA this season, his qualifying offer will be $3m.

Qualifying offer would be $3.9m. Also the team can't take him to salary arbitration in lieu of making a qualifying offer to seek a lower salary award. Players can only be subject to one team-elected arbitration in their careers, and Edmonton already did that with Shultz last year.

 

[TNT87]

Sometimes a player just needs a change of scenery. Hopefully this applies to him.

 

[UnderratedBrooks44]

I didn't really see the point in getting him the other day and nothing has changed. Honestly though if they like the guy a 3rd round pick is probably worse than taking a chance on this guy to see what he's got

 

[Farnham4top6]

So they are going to ruin dp by pairing him with schultz

 

[Boocock]

So please confirm this... If we make the playoffs, the Pens will have
- 2 2nds
- 1 3rd (we have Canucks & Isles picks, and the most favorable goes to the Canucks)
- 1 4th
- 1 5th
- 1 6th
- 1 7th

 

[Speaking Moistly]

Didn't Carolina (?) not qualify a RFA and then sign him as a UFA after?

 

[Gurglesons]

I mean, it's an okay trade.. but like why do we make this?

What exactly is improved in our line-up by adding Schultz?

 

[Daeni10]

Not sure about the deal, but give him a chance. A 3rd is a risk I`m willing to take with 50% retained. Yes a 3rd is a lot, but pls dont overvalue it.

 

[Ugene Magic]

I was wondering why the post game was dead.


It's happening...

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

The trade deadline is still a bit off. I wouldn't start slamming the panic button about how little this makes sense until after that date. I acknowledge that Schultz is pretty bad... on a really, really bad team. But this is hardly giving up a ton or taking on a potentially damaging contract so... what gives?

 

[Farnham4top6]

That doesn't seem to make any sense. I'd like Schultz as a buy-low reclamation project but he's basically just a rental. I seriously doubt that he'll reach his potential until the playoffs.
Can someone explain me what the purpose of this is?

Ruin as much of the organization as possible so the new owners will be left with nothing?

 

[deakka]

I had to check the main board.and we are the laughing stock once again... God damn JR, retire already

 

[WayneSid9987]

Yea, i'm guessing the hope here is Schultz does the Pens a solid and signs as a UFA.

 

[BrunoPuntzJones]

Justin Schultz is the Smog Strangler and JR just gave up a third for him. Better hope the feds don't catch on until after the season.