Friedman: Penguins interested in Jack Roslovic

[JetsFan815]

“The Pittsburgh Penguins have started the season 0-2. We know Jim Rutherford is not afraid. I also believe the Penguins are one of the teams very interested to see if there’s a match.”

Oof Pittsburgh has bigger problems if Rutherford thinks Jack Roslovic is the answer to their slow start and thinking that he'll be the catalyst to trigger their turnaround.

 

[jetsforever]

I don't really want to trade him but I'm getting tired of this sitting out, so if we can get a decent return that'd be good.

 

[Buffdog]

He’s available for the same reason multiple players want out of Columbus over the past few years. Shit coach.

Who in the jets top 6 should he be playing over?

 

[Gurglesons]

Who in the jets top 6 should he be playing over?

I’m not sure the coaching issue is this year. More so how Roslovic has been handled since coming into the league.

Granted, I don’t think that highly of Roslovic.

 

[snowkiddin]

Seems like a good way to tank his value like Trouba’s, but whatevs Chevy does seem like that type of GM.

The Jets ended up handily winning the Trouba trade, so I guess that worked out.

 

[DJBiffWPG]

Pittsburgh makes a real poor trade partner for the Jets, I’m sure Chevy could find a more desirable asset elsewhere.

 

[Buffdog]

The Jets ended up handily winning the Trouba trade, so I guess that worked out.

Had heinola been a bust we wouldn't be quite as happy with that deal.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

I’d imagine the acquisition would be with the intentions of adding Roslovic to the 3rd line as a winger, but I wouldn’t do that. They’re 3rd line has been the bright spot of the season so far. Crosby and Malkin will get theirs as the season progresses, if GMJR had a brain he’d fire Sullivan and make a move to improve that horrendous defense. Man, I didn’t think there was a worse defenseman in the league than Matheson... until I saw Letang... and then I saw Ceci

 

[TySmith4Norris]

I'd take him over whatever it is the likes of Evan Rodigues, Colton Sceviour, and Zach Aston-Reese are suppose to be doing.

Aston-Reese has been on injured reserve...

 

[snowkiddin]

Had heinola been a bust we wouldn't be quite as happy with that deal.

True but they still ended up with the better defender at the NHL level too.

 

[TySmith4Norris]

Actually makes a lot of sense for Pittsburgh, they don't have a RW that can slide up into the top 6 and not look terrible if Rust/Kapanen miss time. ERod has been horrific next to Crosby with Kapanen in quarantine

Would be fine with the 2021 2nd and someone like Sceviour/ERod or a prospect they refuse to play like Angello going the other way

But a 1st or a legitimate prospect? Pass. If there were that many teams calling he would've been moved by now. Expansion concerns also going to limit his value to most

 

[DJBiffWPG]

Had heinola been a bust we wouldn't be quite as happy with that deal.

Agreed.

The value of the trade at the time was horrible. Heinola hitting or not is irrelevant.

 

[tgo0]

Agreed. Most teams wouldn't. The Penguins, or Rutherford for that matter, will. If Chevy tells Rutherford about Roslovic "being a real pro" on top of "being able to play", then a 1st isn't out of the question. If you're not sure, then go look at what he parted with for Kapanen and compare it to what Fitzgerald gave up for Johnsson.

Again, Jets fans should be cautiously optimistic. The situation will be resolved and they'll get some good assets in return.

Dammit, now I’m hoping against all hope...

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

I'd take him over whatever it is the likes of Evan Rodigues, Colton Sceviour, and Zach Aston-Reese are suppose to be doing.

Chain of events:
-JR trades for Roslovic, overpaying badly for him.
-Sullivan continues to play Rodrigues on L1 and slots Roslovic onto L4 in Lafferty's spot
-Fans rage

 

[10Ducky10]

Roslo and a 4th in 2022 for Pitt's 1st in 2022.

 

[voyageur]

Roslo and a 4th in 2022 for Pitt's 1st in 2022.

I'd love it but Rutherford should be fired if he trades a 1st for Roslovic, I'd take two 2nds or a 2nd and a 3rd/4th, plus a roster player (Rikola?) to make Cap space.

I still think Roslovic is going elsewhere though.

 

[Necrobutcher]

Riikola & a 3rd/4th for Roslo?

 

[SEALBound]

him sitting out isn't hurting us one bit... we can sit and wait for either a return we like or him to sign..

More often than not, letting them sit tanks value. Roslo isn't ROR.

 

[Leafs87]

They should be interested in a goalie

 

[robes1]

Pens need a new coach more than some random 3rd liner.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

Pens need a new coach more than some random 3rd liner.

We were only missing Kapanen and Evan Rodrigues was playing on our 1st line.

Evan.

Rodrigues.

We do need a new coach, but that ain't the only thing we need.

 

[larmex99]

Seems like a good way to tank his value like Trouba’s, but whatevs Chevy does seem like that type of GM.

Tanked Trouba’s value? He is a $6M D who is being paid $8M. Plus we got Heinola and Pionk in trade. Value seems high to me. Even if Trouba wanted to stay with the Jets Chevy wasn’t going to over pay for him.

 

[Mick Jagr]

3rd line player. Dime a dozen.

Good. The Pens need a legit 3rd line center. We haven't had a real one since losing Bonino.

 

[Mick Jagr]

Pens fans praying they won't trade Poulin right now.

TBH I have my doubts whether or not Poulin will even be as good as Roslovic is now. He's overrated because he's our top prospect but if he was on any other team then I doubt you'd hear his name near as much.

 

[DJBiffWPG]

True but they still ended up with the better defender at the NHL level too.

Troubas worst season as a Jet was better than Pionk’s first as a Jet.