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[Scandale du Jour]

Yep, here's six degrees of Brandon Sutter . . .

Sutter

for

2 years of Bonino
Clendenning
2nd

Clendenning
Perron (which had been a 1st)

for

4 runs with Hagelin

AND

That 2nd and an added 1st

for

2 runs with Brassard

BASICALLY, JR LEVERAGED SUTTER AND 2 1STS INTO 2 RUNS WITH BONINO, 2 RUNS WITH BRASSARD, AND 4 RUNS WITH HAGELIN.

Pretty good asset management

 

[Clare2904]

Pheneuf was in the US on a travel visa playing for the Sens when he was traded (during the Pens game). He was going to be traveling with them on an approved visa. So, LA just needed to amend an already issued visa.

So every non-American player who plays for a Canadian team has to apply for a travel visa for each road trip into the States?

 

[Ryder71]

That's a very effective and proficient use of assets, well done by JR,

 

[Jaded-Fan]

So if we send Vegas Hunwick, Sheary, and a five year subscription to the fruit of the month club along with the promise to do them a solid in the future would they eat 75 percent of Karlsson's contract in a trade to the Pens?

 

[KIRK]

So every non-American player who plays for a Canadian team has to apply for a travel visa for each road trip into the States?

That's my understanding of the law, but I can't say for certain.

 

[Clare2904]

That's my understanding of the law, but I can't say for certain.

Wow, what a ballache

 

[Speaking Moistly]

Yep, here's six degrees of Brandon Sutter . . .

Sutter

for

2 years of Bonino
Clendenning
2nd

Clendenning
Perron (which had been a 1st)

for

4 runs with Hagelin

AND

That 2nd and an added 1st

for

2 runs with Brassard

BASICALLY, JR LEVERAGED SUTTER AND 2 1STS INTO 2 RUNS WITH BONINO, 2 RUNS WITH BRASSARD, AND 4 RUNS WITH HAGELIN.

Weirdly enough, Sutter has been big in JR’s career recently. Sutter was part of the Staal trade. Dumoulin has been Dumoulin but Pouliot was traded for the 4th used in the Brassard trade. And to think we called him useless.

 

[KIRK]

Pretty good asset management

This is comparable to how Craig Patrick leverage Luc and Ulfie.

EDIT: Well except for that whole Zubov for Hatcher debacle, but that was Mario's doing really.

 

[Pancakes]

This is comparable to how Craig Patrick leverage Luc and Ulfie.

EDIT: Well except for that whole Zubov for Hatcher debacle, but that was Mario's doing really.

Sid has tried to Zubov Hornqvist but that dang Horny just plays balls to the wall good hockey no matter what line he gets on so we can't get rid of him

 

[KIRK]

Sid has tried to Zubov Hornqvist but that dang Horny just plays balls to the wall good hockey no matter what line he gets on so we can't get rid of him

Well, in this case, Geno said he'd take him. You know how those Ed Sheeran fans can be birds of a feather.

 

[Riptide]

The Pen's cap hit for Brassard is identical to Sheary's ($3M). Sheary's production has been cut in half since last year (53/61 vs 22/59) and RW remains deep even with Reaves gone, he's gotta be being shopped around by GMJR.

Fun fact, Sheary is actually better on LW then he is on RW. And I highly doubt that JR is "shopping" him. In fact I doubt that JR would even want to move him. He adds valuable skilled depth that can play anywhere in the lineup.

This summer could (likely will be) different... but right now? I doubt he goes anywhere.

 

[Ryder71]

If they don't trade Sprong, put him with Sid and ZAR a few games. See if they Gel. I don't like Sheary on the right side either.

 

[Pancakes]

Well, in this case, Geno said he'd take him. You know how those Ed Sheeran fans can be birds of a feather.

In fairness to Lemieux though while Zubov is a great player if you don't do what #66 wants you to on the PP wtf is wrong with you? If I'm on the PP and he asks me to jump I say how high.

 

[Pancakes]

If they don't trade Sprong, put him with Sid and ZAR a few games. See if they Gel. I don't like Sheary on the right side either.

I think we can afford to be patient with Sid's line right now. It's not (yet) a problem that they aren't scoring, because everyone else is. Maybe given time they can figure things out.

 

[Ryder71]

I think we can afford to be patient with Sid's line right now. It's not (yet) a problem that they aren't scoring, because everyone else is. Maybe given time they can figure things out.

ZAR was producing on that line, not sure why they took him off. Simons a decent player but I like what ZAR does for that line. Bangs bodies, goes to the net and is always on the right side of the puck. I didn't think Reese would be as effective as he has thus far. Still, it's early but I'd at least give him more time with Sid.

 

[Riptide]

Let him walk in two years. Rebuild ala 14-15, win a cup when Crosby and Malkin enter the twilight years.

Would we actually need to "rebuild/retool" after next season? Keep Sheahan as the 3c, keep Sprong and the other kids... we will still have a good roster. It won't be as good as this one (unless something surprising happens), but it will still be a good one.

 

[NMK11]

So really what Im reading is that we owe our two cups plus this run to Brandon Sutter. There needs to be a 30 in 30 production about this or something.

 

[Gurglesons]

Would we actually need to "rebuild/retool" after next season? Keep Sheahan as the 3c, keep Sprong and the other kids... we will still have a good roster. It won't be as good as this one (unless something surprising happens), but it will still be a good one.

I think it would be “good” in the sense of 2014 team. You also will need to give Schultz 6+, Sheary gone, etc. in 2019

I’d rather sell off some pieces. Limp into the playoffs and have a solid core as Crosby and Malkin get into the 35 range.

 

[KIRK]

Would we actually need to "rebuild/retool" after next season? Keep Sheahan as the 3c, keep Sprong and the other kids... we will still have a good roster. It won't be as good as this one (unless something surprising happens), but it will still be a good one.

Leaving aside your lovely belief that Sprong will be here, the WORST case scenario after next season is that you've got Sid, Geno, some guys in their mid 20's, a ton of cap space, the Jarry card to play, and a genuine French Canadian hero who sometimes plays defense you could move depending on circumstances.

They'll need a retool. Not a rebuild. Not if it's managed properly.

 

[NMK11]

Would we actually need to "rebuild/retool" after next season? Keep Sheahan as the 3c, keep Sprong and the other kids... we will still have a good roster. It won't be as good as this one (unless something surprising happens), but it will still be a good one.

Center position will be interesting next year. Brassard stays as your 3c, so do you resign Sheahan for a one year prove it deal for a bit of a cut? Sign him long term for more? Something in between? I could also see them not resigning him and readdressing the 3C after Brassards contract runs out.

I was about to start saying you cant afford Sheahan as your 4C with Brassard as your 3C until I remembered VGK is retaining 40%. What a sweet deal.

 

[Speaking Moistly]

So really what Im reading is that we owe our two cups plus this run to Brandon Sutter. There needs to be a 30 in 30 production about this or something.

How one 11OA pick for a frustrating and confusing player boosted by his family name shaped years of the NHL landscape. The Brandon Sutter Story: Flat No More

 

[Empoleon8771]

The Penguins probably won't even need to retool in the next few years. Don't re-sign players you can internally replace, re-sign important core players and consistently be on the lookout for reclamation projects on defense. Let go of players like Hagelin and Sheahan unless they're willing to sign for cheaper than what they're currently making, and try to re-sign guys like Brassard and Hornqvist.

 

[Andy99]

Yep, here's six degrees of Brandon Sutter . . .

Sutter

for

2 years of Bonino
Clendenning
2nd

Clendenning
Perron (which had been a 1st)

for

4 runs with Hagelin

AND

That 2nd and an added 1st

for

2 runs with Brassard

BASICALLY, JR LEVERAGED SUTTER AND 2 1STS INTO 2 RUNS WITH BONINO, 2 RUNS WITH BRASSARD, AND 4 RUNS WITH HAGELIN.

This is so beautiful.....worthy of tears

 

[Scandale du Jour]

Leaving aside your lovely belief that Sprong will be here, the WORST case scenario after next season is that you've got Sid, Geno, some guys in their mid 20's, a ton of cap space, the Jarry card to play, and a genuine French Canadian hero who sometimes plays defense you could move depending on circumstances.

They'll need a retool. Not a rebuild. Not if it's managed properly.

The French Canadian hero won't be moved

 

[Andy99]

I think we can afford to be patient with Sid's line right now. It's not (yet) a problem that they aren't scoring, because everyone else is. Maybe given time they can figure things out.

It's not the scoring...it's the other part: poor play in their own end, getting the puck out in transition and possession. It would actually help their offense if they could play defense...