Speculation: Penguins in market for another center

[Zman5778]

Pens can have Riley Sheahan for a pick. He's a solid 4th liner.

Heck, they can have Cody Eakin if they'd rather.

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

Carl Soderberg?

 

[Blackjack]

Can either of these guys play the wing at all? While center is kind of a need at the moment, it would be nice to be able to acquire guys who can play both C and W when everyone is healthy and pieces need to be moved around.

I guess you could try anything but I would not play Zajac at wing. He's a center all the way.

He has a full NMC, NJ fans are guessing that he won't want to uproot to go play somewhere else, but there's speculation that he'd waive to go to the Islanders since he wouldn't have to move.

But I was thinking, Pittsburgh plays in NJ, Philly, New York City, Boston, and Buffalo, 4 of the teams that they play are in driving distance to where Zajac lives, which means he would only be away from home for the Pittsburgh, Boston, and Buffalo games.

Don't care too much about the return, it would be very cool to see Zajac get another shot at a cup.

 

[BHD]

Pens can have Riley Sheahan for a pick. He's a solid 4th liner.

Heck, they can have Cody Eakin if they'd rather.

Riley Sheahan fits the bill. I think they are looking for a player whose contract expires after the season.

 

[DRAGO 18]

The 1st go arounds with Riley Sheahan, Brandon Sutter and Derrick Brassard were more than enough, thank you

Jim Rutherford quit on us a couple months ago no more double dipping please

 

[Le Magnifique 66]

Carl Soderberg?

Depending on cost, could be an option

 

[Nikolajs Sillers]

Pens fans don't want to see this, so you must be a Canuck fan. We are fine at C once Blueger gets back.

Teddy is better now a days than Sutter any way and much cheaper.

 

[Jerkbait]

2nd round pick


Dylan Strome

Pitt confirmed they will NOT be dealing this pick.

 

[Jerkbait]

Pens do not need another C.

Yes they absolutely do....

 

[Jerkbait]

Burke can take his boy Bennett

This would be the most realistic option and this was explored before.

 

[Jerkbait]

Tbh Sam Bennett fits the mold they're probably looking for, but I don't know if there's a viable trade to be made.

There is serious smoke here.. this woukd be my guess for sure. Bennett for Petterson.

 

[Flying Dego]

There is serious smoke here.. this woukd be my guess for sure. Bennett for Petterson.

CGY fans would riot. Bennett is worth two 1sts + Pettersson

 

[Ugene Magic]

Major no's to....Bennett, Sutter, Brassard. If guys feel a need for any of them really need to try and prove why they'd be good. Bennett doesn't even play center anymore. The name Bennett in these parts is cursed, Beau should check in on this.

I'd be down for Soderberg/Glendening/ Strome and such, Strome more for future purposes than a solid bottom six defensive two ways center. I think he could learn a lot from Geno and Sid to bring out his potential to be even more offensive down the line.

Pitt confirmed they will NOT be dealing this pick.

The only thing they said they were not trading was Poulin and Legare. Depending on who's available and the costs are not too high there's possibilities.

A 2nd for Strome could be seen as a steal. Fit what they are trying to do, filling a now and future need.

Needless to say, this is more a move to make than for Bennett. Long-in-the-pants at 6'3 200 lbs. with 1 more year at a manageable cap.

People are caught up with the whole 4c because they are frighten about Blueger's place amongst the ranks... No doubt it's more of a 3c type center if you want to have two 3rd lines.

 

[Jerkbait]

CGY fans would riot. Bennett is worth two 1sts + Pettersson

Hahaha yeah maybe and then rust is worth 4 firsts plus some prospects and markstrom !

 

[Jerkbait]

Major no's to....Bennett, Sutter, Brassard. If guys feel a need for any of them really need to try and prove why they'd be good. Bennett doesn't even play center anymore. The name Bennett in these parts is cursed, Beau should check in on this.

I'd be down for Soderberg/Glendening/ Strome and such, Strome more for future purposes than a solid bottom six defensive two ways center. I think he could learn a lot from Geno and Sid to bring out his potential to be even more offensive down the line.



The only thing they said they were not trading was Poulin and Legare. Depending on who's available and the costs are not too high there's possibilities.

A 2nd for Strome could be seen as a steal. Fit what they are trying to do, filling a now and future need.

Needless to say, this is more a move to make than for Bennett. Long-in-the-pants at 6'3 200 lbs. with 1 more year at a manageable cap.

People are caught up with the whole 4c because they are frighten about Blueger's place amongst the ranks... No doubt it's more of a 3c type center if you want to have two 3rd lines.

Wrong.... Burke said today hextall has said they are NOT trading the second round pick . Via sportsnet .

 

[Ugene Magic]

Wrong.... Burke said today hextall has said they are NOT trading the second round pick . Via sportsnet .

That's the 2021 2nd and I'd agree. But there's also in how it's worded "Burke also mentioned GM Ron Hextall doesn’t want to trade the team’s second-round pick." Not that they won't.

Sounds like they should be targeting the other Gaudreau.

Guentzel - Crosby
Gaudreau - Malkin

That's a nice 1-2 punch if they can get 71 back for the playoffs.

No way they have the assets for that

In a trade of this magnitude it would take a roster player to complete a trade like this. Not saying Calgary would ever do this or accept it...but..

Zucker++ would have to be the major piece going back. Now what those pluses are is up for debate as is what a trade like this could end up shaking out to be considering it could grow into more to even out any discrepancies.

 

[Jerkbait]

That's the 2021 2nd and I'd agree. But there's also in how it's worded "Burke also mentioned GM Ron Hextall doesn’t want to trade the team’s second-round pick." Not that they won't.






In a trade of this magnitude it would take a roster player to complete a trade like this. Not saying Calgary would ever do this or accept it...but..

Zucker++ would have to be the major piece going back. Now what those pluses are is up for debate as is what a trade like this could end up shaking out to be considering it could grow into more to even out any discrepancies.

They have tradeable assets besides this pick. Hextall won't trade this.

 

[Ugene Magic]

They have tradeable assets besides this pick. Hextall won't trade this.

Sure, but if the player fits the bill of what they are trying to accomplish they haven't put an expressive no there either. All it means is they will not waste that pick on some UFA.

 

[Jerkbait]

Sure, but if the player fits the bill of what they are trying to accomplish they haven't put an expressive no there either. All it means is they will not waste that pick on some UFA.

These 2 coming sre have been super cautious perhaps even to the point of missing out. Eric stall would have been a good fit IMO. But rest assured they are not going to trade away this pick at this time . The pens have been great as of late but they are more than one piece away and a 2nd round pick isn't going to get you that.

 

[Ugene Magic]

These 2 coming sre have been super cautious perhaps even to the point of missing out. Eric stall would have been a good fit IMO. But rest assured they are not going to trade away this pick at this time . The pens have been great as of late but they are more than one piece away and a 2nd round pick isn't going to get you that.

No matter what you are saying here, it doesn't change that possibly they will trade it for the right deal. It's up for debate of how many pieces they are away because, with each injury has had someone come forward. Mostly in support roles.

So, agree to disagree. They may or may not trade it. It's your personal opinion they won't.

 

[MabusIncarnate]

Can either of these guys play the wing at all? While center is kind of a need at the moment, it would be nice to be able to acquire guys who can play both C and W when everyone is healthy and pieces need to be moved around.

Glendening would be strictly a C i'd think, I don't know if it still stands, but a couple weeks ago he led the NHL in faceoff percentage, he was sitting above 63%

I don't recall him playing on either wing in recent memory.

 

[Jerkbait]

No matter what you are saying here, it doesn't change that possibly they will trade it for the right deal. It's up for debate of how many pieces they are away because, with each injury has had someone come forward. Mostly in support roles.

So, agree to disagree. They may or may not trade it. It's your personal opinion they won't.

No its actually common sense here . This isn't Rutherford. You can Imagine all you want about magical deals but at the end of the day ..after trade deadline that pick will still belong to Pittsburgh. There are not many things guaranteed in hockey but thats as close as it gets. The pens have defence that will be long traded before their to pick. You dont have to agree and 8 may not even do a " i told you so" after the deadline

 

[Pantokrator]

If the Flyers would do a trade with the Pens, Scott Laughton would be a nice addition. I don't know the cost - maybe a second round pick. He is a UFA so he isn't going to fetch much of a return.

 

[StaalForOne]

New rule, if they've already played for the Penguins assume the answer is no, because it is.

 

[Kuznetsnow]

If the Flyers would do a trade with the Pens, Scott Laughton would be a nice addition. I don't know the cost - maybe a second round pick. He is a UFA so he isn't going to fetch much of a return.

Yes Flyers are absolutely dying to strengthen the Pens for not much of a return, good call