GDT: Penguins Trade Deadline discussion thread

[namsnoodle]

Or perhaps some of us who did not feel god about Morrow to begin with see with us the same player who was mediocre for Dallas, and think him not needed... or worse yet believe that in getting him, what will really be accomplished by dealing Joe Morrow will be that Bennett does not play in the playoffs.

The problem with Morrow isn't that he looks BAD. He doesn't. To me the problem is that he looks very meh! I see him battle, but I don't see him winning him battles. Again, that will hopefully change. Early days and all. Anyway. No biggie in the greater scheme if things.

Out of all the tangibles he brings to the table, I think his best is his veteran presence.

 

[Dying Alive]

This won't be a popular suggestion but if the Pens are worried about puck moving D being out long-term (Martin and if Letang keeps having issues) they could probably pick up Ryan Whitney on the cheap. I'm not saying they should, but he's a known quantity for Shero and didn't RS say dealing him was the hardest decision he's had to make?

 

[PensFan68]

Well it's being mentioned that they may look to make one more move. If that is actually the case, I hope Glass gets traded in the process.

I see a depth faceoff/defensive forward coming in. I do doubt Glass gets moved though. He actually has had a couple good games recently, but I doubt there is a market for him.

 

[MrBurghundy]

Are there still people out there that think Bennett will actually see playing time on the big club barring an injury?

 

[Le Magnifique 66]

Are there still people out there that think Bennett will actually see playing time on the big club barring an injury?

We're hoping that's about it

I'd play him on the 3rd line with Sutter and Morrow

 

[Ogrezilla]

Are there still people out there that think Bennett will actually see playing time on the big club barring an injury?

no. just people that think he should

 

[MrBurghundy]

We're hoping that's about it

I'd play him on the 3rd line with Sutter and Morrow

There is not one single player Bylsma would play him over.

Neal - Malkin - Iginla
Kunitz - Jeffrey - Dupuis
Morrow - Sutter - Cooke
Glass - Adams - Kennedy
(Vitale)

 

[PensFan68]

no. just people that think he should

I think that's it.

I, personally, have no issue with him not playing. He did a great job and he'll be with the big club next year, but with the trades he really isn't needed. I guess there is a possibility of him on the 3rd line, but he's pretty much wasted if on the 4th.

 

[MrBurghundy]

I think that's it.

I, personally, have no issue with him not playing. He did a great job and he'll be with the big club next year, but with the trades he really isn't needed. I guess there is a possibility of him on the 3rd line, but he's pretty much wasted if on the 4th.

I'm ok with him not playing this season too, but there is 0% chance of him playing on the third line barring injury.

 

[WhatsaMaatta]

Or perhaps some of us who did not feel god about Morrow to begin with see with us the same player who was mediocre for Dallas, and think him not needed... or worse yet believe that in getting him, what will really be accomplished by dealing Joe Morrow will be that Bennett does not play in the playoffs.

The problem with Morrow isn't that he looks BAD. He doesn't. To me the problem is that he looks very meh! I see him battle, but I don't see him winning him battles. Again, that will hopefully change. Early days and all. Anyway. No biggie in the greater scheme if things.

Morrow has been winning battles. The goal Malkin scored was created by Morrow when he drew two defenseman away from Malkin.

 

[Le Magnifique 66]

There is not one single player Bylsma would play him over.

Neal - Malkin - Iginla
Kunitz - Jeffrey - Dupuis
Morrow - Sutter - Cooke
Glass - Adams - Kennedy
(Vitale)

The only hope is if Shero would get a call today and that team desperately wants Kennedy

Chances are very slim

 

[MrBurghundy]

The only hope is if Shero would get a call today and that team desperately wants Kennedy

Chances are very slim

Yeah, and even then it's not guaranteed. I'd hate to see him used on the 4th line with offensively inept players.

 

[Le Magnifique 66]

Yeah, and even then it's not guaranteed. I'd hate to see him used on the 4th line with offensively inept players.

True but at that point I would hope DB would put Bennett on the 3rd and Cookie on the 4th

Go with 3 scoring lines

 

[JimmyTwoTimes]

Bylsma would dress himself before playing a skilled young player like Bennett

 

[Ogrezilla]

Yeah, and even then it's not guaranteed. I'd hate to see him used on the 4th line with offensively inept players.

I'd rather him there than Glass or TK. He's better than both defensively too. Its not like VItale will be there. Bennett - Jeffrey - Adams would probably score a few goals

 

[MrBurghundy]

I'd rather him there than Glass or TK. He's better than both defensively too.

I agree, but thats probably not the best course for his development.

 

[PensFan68]

The only hope is if Shero would get a call today and that team desperately wants Kennedy

Chances are very slim

I'm hoping he gets moved today, but I highly doubt it.

 

[MrBurghundy]

True but at that point I would hope DB would put Bennett on the 3rd and Cookie on the 4th

Go with 3 scoring lines

You can hope in one hand and **** in the other and see which one fills up faster.

 

[Ogrezilla]

I agree, but thats probably not the best course for his development.

I think playoff experience would be great for him even if its not in his long term role.

Not worth discussing though. It won't happen. I'm just getting myself worked up

 

[Jag68Sid87]

This won't be a popular suggestion but if the Pens are worried about puck moving D being out long-term (Martin and if Letang keeps having issues) they could probably pick up Ryan Whitney on the cheap. I'm not saying they should, but he's a known quantity for Shero and didn't RS say dealing him was the hardest decision he's had to make?

The Oilers now seem like they're keeping Whitney. Not that I'd want him. Or that he'd be acquired on the cheap, either.

As for Bennett, there's no guarantee he'll play next season either. Veterans are always available if that's what the coach prefers.

It'd be AWESOME if Shero would deal someone, ANYONE off the roster right now and say in his presser that the reason so and so were traded was because we believe Beau Bennett is ready to play for us. That type of thing.

I doubt it, but I think it would be a great move.

 

[Ogrezilla]

I'm more annoyed with Vitale sitting out at this point than Bennett. We literally only played 3 centers last night. And we have a glaringly bad player on the 4th line.

 

[plaidchuck]

Thought they said he'll (Bennet) be on the team after the deadline? I'd assume that would mean actually playing not just the pressbox, in that case let him get experience in the AHL.

 

[Le Magnifique 66]

The Oilers now seem like they're keeping Whitney. Not that I'd want him. Or that he'd be acquired on the cheap, either.

As for Bennett, there's no guarantee he'll play next season either. Veterans are always available if that's what the coach prefers.

It'd be AWESOME if Shero would deal someone, ANYONE off the roster right now and say in his presser that the reason so and so were traded was because we believe Beau Bennett is ready to play for us. That type of thing.

I doubt it, but I think it would be a great move.

Whitney was rumored to Boston a few days ago I guess that died down.

I wouldn't trade for him personally, Letang will be back and Martin will be back for the playoffs

 

[Jag68Sid87]

I'm more annoyed with Vitale sitting out at this point than Bennett. We literally only played 3 centers last night. And we have a glaringly bad player on the 4th line.

That only bothers me when Craig Adams is in his stead. I have no problem seeing Jeffrey in the lineup. In fact, I'm usually shocked when it happens.

I may literally fall off my chair the next time I see Robert Bortuzzo in the lineup.

 

[Ogrezilla]

Thought they said he'll (Bennet) be on the team after the deadline? I'd assume that would mean actually playing not just the pressbox, in that case let him get experience in the AHL.

they said that before trading for Morrow and Iginla though.