Value of: Mike Hoffman to PIT

[SUBdrewgANS]

Nothing interests me from PIT that would help us defensively that makes sense.

Not even Jack MFin Johnson?

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

Not even Jack MFin Johnson?

 

[Dread Clawz]

Pens aren't good trading partner s for Hoffman.

 

[Jerkbait]

Pens aren't good trading partner s for Hoffman.

Depends what the cats want and where they are ... a first is pretty intriguing ..

 

[FinlandPanther]

Depends what the cats want and where they are ... a first is pretty intriguing ..

A first is intriguing but we don’t really need it. We’ll lose Hoffman’s points and only get potential for the future. We’re trying to make some noise now.

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

Depends what the cats want and where they are ... a first is pretty intriguing ..

A mid to late 1st does nothing to help us get in the playoffs and to be honest, I'd prefer not to help PIT in any way.

 

[GrumpyKelly]

I'd imagine any asset we get for Hoff we'll be used to acquire a defenseman. But rather trade him West.

 

[Beezeral]

Depends what the cats want and where they are ... a first is pretty intriguing ..

Did the Panthers fall out of the playoff race overnight?

 

[SouthGeorge]

Nothing interests me from PIT that would help us defensively that makes sense.

Letang, Gally, and Bjugs for Hoffman and Ekblad.

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

Letang, Gally, and Bjugs for Hoffman and Ekblad.

Trocheck + Hoffman for Malkin

 

[Habs Halifax]

1) I would be shocked IF Hoffman were traded, he would be traded to the Playoff competition. 2) If I don't see a 1 for Hoffman I say thanks but I'll keep Hoffman. Shultz and scrap metal is a hard pass.

I agree with all of this.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Hoffman would require a 1st if FLA even wants to sell. He’s a good player.

Pitt should not be trading 1st round picks for rentals anymore. Not a good fit trade-wise.

IMO, Granlund is the ideal target for the Pens. 3rd plus a B prospect would get it done.

If we are going to swing for the fence, Poulin + 2020 1st for Rakell.

Don't even think your 1st and Poulin will get you Rakell. Who trades a player in their prime, on a value contract with term, and trending very well for unproven futures? If you were in their shoes, why would he be considered a problem vs a solution? He's 26, not 30+

Agree on Hoffman likely returning a 1st. However, doubt the Panthers sell cause they will be in the mix.

I actually think Kovalchuk is your cheapest option for a playoff run. Kovalchuk with Malkin seems like a great fit to me and Kovy improves your PP.

 

[Jerkbait]

Did the Panthers fall out of the playoff race overnight?

No but again depends on where they sit in a few weeks and what does Toronto do? Let's be realistic are the cats true contenders? Can they beat wash Boston tampa or pitt in a 7 game series. Is it worth losing a first knowing this?
I hear san Jose willing to take Hoffman

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

No but again depends on where they sit in a few weeks and what does Toronto do? Let's be realistic are the cats true contenders? Can they beat wash Boston tampa or pitt in a 7 game series. Is it worth losing a first knowing this?
I hear san Jose willing to take Hoffman

Are you guys contenders? You went out first round to NYI last year....

 

[SouthGeorge]

Trocheck + Hoffman for Malkin

Bjug was a 30-40 point c with you guys. Gally had similar production has Hoffman before joining Pens. Letang is better than Ekblad.

 

[SUBdrewgANS]

Letang, Gally, and Bjugs for Hoffman and Ekblad.

just stop.

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

Bjug was a 30-40 point c with you guys. Gally had similar production has Hoffman before joining Pens. Letang is better than Ekblad.

Hoffman is better than Gally and Bjugstad combined right now and I'd say Ekblad has way more upside than an aging Letang.

People are sleeping on Ekblad yet again...

 

[SouthGeorge]

Hoffman is better than Gally and Bjugstad combined right now and I'd say Ekblad has way more upside than an aging Letang.

People are sleeping on Ekblad yet again...

Right now.. Cool. But big picture, better to balance out production.

I'm not sleeping on Ekblad. But Letangs longevity speaks for itself. I'll throw in a 1st too to balance out for age.

Letang, Bjug, Gally, and 1st for Ekblad and Hoffman.

 

[BHD]

A) The Pens don't have anything that would help the Panthers
B) Considering both teams have Cup aspirations over the next few years, the they aren't trading partners

 

[BHD]

Right now.. Cool. But big picture, better to balance out production.

I'm not sleeping on Ekblad. But Letangs longevity speaks for itself. I'll throw in a 1st too to balance out for age.

Letang, Bjug, Gally, and 1st for Ekblad and Hoffman.

Please keep in mind, all things being equal, this guy would trade Letang for Polak - straight up

 

[tony d]

Hoffman would be a good pickup for the Penguins. Not sure why Florida would trade him though.

 

[inthe6ix]

Pens don't really need Hoffman with Rust's emergence as a scorer this season.

If anyone should look into him, the Oil would be that team.

McDavid and Hoffman.. oh ya.

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

Right now.. Cool. But big picture, better to balance out production.

I'm not sleeping on Ekblad. But Letangs longevity speaks for itself. I'll throw in a 1st too to balance out for age.

Letang, Bjug, Gally, and 1st for Ekblad and Hoffman.

It's still a no. Ekblad is our best defenseman by a long stretch and having his best season so far.
FLA is no longer a farm team ready to pawn off their better players for other teams futures/tradeable pieces.

 

[ShootIt]

Maybe Bjugstad or McCann, but I'm not for sure how they would jive on the Panthers?

 

[BHD]

Pens don't really need Hoffman with Rust's emergence as a scorer this season.

If anyone should look into him, the Oil would be that team.

McDavid and Hoffman.. oh ya.

That's why the Pens have turned to Jared McCann, Dominik Kahun, and Dominik Simon to play next to Crosby and Malkin. They need at least one top six winger (it doesn't have to be Hoffman) if they want to seriously compete.