TSN: Pens Interested in Plekanec

[rabbit4949]

How would you feel about a swap of Plekanec (50% retained) for Petan?

Finally. You have won the Plekanec to Pittsburgh thread.

 

[beowulf]

Certainly not better, cheaper, not better

Depends on what aspects of their game. Offensively Brassard for sure but defensively I think Plekanec is better.

 

[WheresRamziAbid]

Depends on what aspects of their game. Offensively Brassard for sure but defensively I think Plekanec is better.

Overall its not close maybe younger Pleks it would be a good argument but hea a shell now

 

[M.C.G. 31]

Overall its not close maybe younger Pleks it would be a good argument but hea a shell now

If the Pens are looking for a shutdown 3C, Plek is their guy, though. If they’re looking for a more offensive one, it’s Brassard.

Plekanec can still get the job done defensively. He’s just useless offensively and has no instincts whatsoever anymore.

 

[WheresRamziAbid]

If the Pens are looking for a shutdown 3C, Plek is their guy, though. If they’re looking for a more offensive one, it’s Brassard.

Plekanec can still get the job done defensively. He’s just useless offensively and has no instincts whatsoever anymore.

I believe the penguins are looking for the best 3c they can find and that is clearly brassard

 

[pheasant]

Plek would have been a better idea if they hadn't already traded for Sheahan earlier this year. Both Plekanec and Sheahan are 4th line centers, and what they need (and needed from the start of the season) is a 3rd lince C.

Problem is there isn't many (any?) 3rd line C's available. So maybe Plekanec will have to do.

 

[CheeseMcCheese]

I know the pens already have sheahan but pleky +3 (16 TOI) on the awfull -35 of the habs is tremendous and shows immense shutdown ability in comparison to sheahan mere +1 (16 TOI) with the +15 pens and therefore they should really look into him if they want to somehow manage the offensive machine that is the tampa bay lightning (average of 4.67 goal allowed against them this season) that they will most likely have to faceoff with in the eastern conference finals

 

[sansabri]

Grabner just landed Rykov + 2nd. Plekanec isn't just going for a low 2nd.

 

[Rusty Razor]

Grabner just landed Rykov + 2nd. Plekanec isn't just going for a low 2nd.

Grabner also has more goals than Plekanec has points this season.

 

[Pens x]

I’d hate for the Pens to settle for Plekanec because we will still be desperate for a third line center at the end of the season once he becomes a UFA. This is just a band aid approach to the center depth issue. We need a more permanent solution.

JR sat on his hands too much this summer. He must have thought he has a decent shot at Duchene and that Cullen would re-sign.

We will just be back at square one come June if Plekanec is our guy. I mean, we can’t keep playing Rowney every game, so I guess Plekanec would be better than him. But I hope Rowney isn’t the measuring stick to compare players to.

 

[sansabri]

Grabner also has more goals than Plekanec has points this season.

Also way more wingers available.

 

[Le Magnifique 66]

Grabner just landed Rykov + 2nd. Plekanec isn't just going for a low 2nd.

That's cause Grabner is worth that
Plekanec isn't worth as much, regardless of a few more wingers being available
That being said, I still hope JR stays away from Pleks. Do not want

 

[Tim Wallach]

I know the pens already have sheahan but pleky +3 (16 TOI) on the awfull -35 of the habs is tremendous and shows immense shutdown ability in comparison to sheahan mere +1 (16 TOI) with the +15 pens and therefore they should really look into him if they want to somehow manage the offensive machine that is the tampa bay lightning (average of 4.67 goal allowed against them this season) that they will most likely have to faceoff with in the eastern conference finals

Exactly. Plek's offence has dropped off for sure, there is no doubt. But he is definitely not a 4C. If you think you're getting a 4C with him, you clearly don't have a handle on how well he does everything.

 

[ImporterExporter]

Grabner just landed Rykov + 2nd. Plekanec isn't just going for a low 2nd.

This makes zero sense. Pleks is nowhere near the player Grabner is.

 

[sansabri]

This makes zero sense. Pleks is nowhere near the player Grabner is.

Hyperbolic much?

 

[wej20]

Grabner also has more goals than Plekanec has points this season.

And his low caphit makes him very enticing.

 

[Grabner]

I know the pens already have sheahan but pleky +3 (16 TOI) on the awfull -35 of the habs is tremendous and shows immense shutdown ability in comparison to sheahan mere +1 (16 TOI) with the +15 pens and therefore they should really look into him if they want to somehow manage the offensive machine that is the tampa bay lightning (average of 4.67 goal allowed against them this season) that they will most likely have to faceoff with in the eastern conference finals

I totally agree, I think it would increase their chances of 3 peat

 

[Captain97]

The common statement about plekanec is he is a black hole for offense. When you have Malkin Kessel and Crosby having someone else basically make it so that noone else can score for 12-15 minutes is pretty good.

 

[Bar Down]

Plekanec isn't what he once was offensively, sure.

But if you're not a Pens fan, you probably wouldn't know that he would be replacing Carter Rowney.

The same Carter Rowney who has exactly 11 points in 63 career games with the Penguins.

Plekanec would be a huge upgrade on both sides of the puck.

 

[BatVader]

I think Pleky would be a good fit in Pitts.
He’s not as offensive as he once was, but he’s still good as a 3rd line defensive/PK a guy.
I’ve always been a fan of his and would love to see him get an actual shot at a Cup.

 

[Jigger77]

I think Pleky would be a good fit in Pitts.
He’s not as offensive as he once was, but he’s still good as a 3rd line defensive/PK a guy.
I’ve always been a fan of his and would love to see him get an actual shot at a Cup.

Same here. I'll be cheering for Pittsburgh in the playoffs if he gets traded there.

 

[davemess]

As a Pens fan the idea of Plekanec is really growing on me. Build a shutdown 4th line around him and see how that goes.

He wont cost an arm and a leg like Brassard is going to either.

 

[Jag68Sid87]

Exactly. Plek's offence has dropped off for sure, there is no doubt. But he is definitely not a 4C. If you think you're getting a 4C with him, you clearly don't have a handle on how well he does everything.

He is a 4C on our team. We need offense from the third line. He provides none.

 

[Habs Halifax]

I believe the penguins are looking for the best 3c they can find and that is clearly brassard

Depends on bang/buck and what they have to trade. A 2019 2nd for Pleky is cheap and addresses the defensive center issues on the 3rd line for another playoff run. Habs will retain whatever to make the deal right and a 2020 3rd conditional if he re-signs.

Hoffman will cost them too much. Sens are not trading cheap

Also pretty sure the Pens will go after depth moves to improve defense

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

He is a 4C on our team. We need offense from the third line. He provides none.

He's a guy you use in defensive matchups. What line number you call it, is not the point.