Andy99
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they definitely need JJ now! Who cares about the return...
edit...actually have heard proposals of Soderberg for Guds + 5th round pick...
I dunno, Bjugstad reminds me of a crappier Jordan Staal. He’s not physical and skates like he has two cinder blocks tied to his skates. He is just kind of bluhhhh.
NHL defensemen and sources around the league confirmed again over the past few days that Rutherford is still trying to move a defenseman.
Not helping Pittsburgh’s quest to move a defenseman is the competition on the market, as Dallas is still actively taking calls on Julius Honka, and there’s also the Sabres, who once fully healthy on defense will have some moves to make.
LeBrun's observations: Quality coaching, Sandin's demotion...
apparently Pens still looking for D trade,..I don’t have access...
And as long as he can continue doing what he's done then that bluh is just fine. He doesn't need to be great - it would be nice, but not the end of the world. He just needs to be effective (which he has been) and continue to be able to take on the DZ load so that Crosby and Malkin don't have to do it, while pushing play forward. And that's what he's been able to do for us. Is it all that pretty? No, not really. But as long as it works, who cares? And make no mistake - Bjugs does work. It might not work all that great going forward, but based on the sample size we have, he's a quality 3c who can fill the role we need out of our 3c. If someone better or the same who's cheaper comes along, great - then dump Bjugs. But we need that guy first, and McCann isn't it. The fact that he's 1/4 the price doesn't sway me at all given that he's also noticeably worse in the role.
I think the key bit that others are missing is that of the teams mentions, Winnipeg, NJ and Arizona are in situations where they may look if the situation doesn't improve - but Anaheim seem to be the one actively trying to make things happen. Gudbranson to Anaheim makes a lot of sense.
One of Gudbranson or JJ will have to be traded away if we plan on re-signing all the free agents next year. Perhaps Bjugstad too.
I have a strong feeling Schultz is almost a lock to leave. Someone will pay him big bucks for his one good season from 2 years ago.
they may be waiting on Risto when BUF gets Montour back, at least that’s the scuttlebutt
One of Gudbranson or JJ will have to be traded away if we plan on re-signing all the free agents next year. Perhaps Bjugstad too.
I have a strong feeling Schultz is almost a lock to leave. Someone will pay him big bucks for his one good season from 2 years ago.
Arizona owes us after the Kessel trade. Please take EG or JJ.
they may be waiting on Risto when BUF gets Montour back, at least that’s the scuttlebutt
When is Montour due back? Arz might not be able to afford to wait
Would anyone take Subban with some retention? Schultz/Bjugstad for Subban @ 2 million retained would be a decent deal.