Salary Cap: Pittsburgh Penguins Salary Cap Thread: Why Is All The Good Sticks Are Always Gone?

[MayorofWBS]

Very interested in what the cost would be for Gusev

Underperforming this year on a bad team but he checks the boxes we should be looking for

Right handed shot for the powerplay, plays LW, would likely work with Malkin

Team Soft would be getting even more Charmin than the already are.

 

[Flying Dego]

Sure seem to be showcasing Pettersson on the top pair tonight

Would not miss him if he brought back a Kempe caliber 2nd/3rd line winger with some upside

My thoughts. Burke wants long pants hockey. Petts plays short pants hockey. Ya dig?

Petts isn't worth 4M to us. We have enough cash wrapped into the D. Leave the 3LD to Riik/POJ.

D is valued so we should get a decent tweener for him.

 

[TySmith4Norris]

Team Soft would be getting even more Charmin than the already are.

Gusev would fill a role where they’re lacking

All for adding grit, but it should be on the fourth line

No top 6 forward that can play that style should be available for a reasonable enough price for it to make sense this year

 

[Gurglesons]

I don’t really know if Gusev is a solution. But if he comes dirt cheap I’d try.

 

[TySmith4Norris]

I don’t really know if Gusev is a solution. But if he comes dirt cheap I’d try.

I think it’s an intriguing option given the price and situation

 

[Jules Winnfield]

Why is it expected that a player is going to play well with another if they are from the same country?

 

[TySmith4Norris]

Why is it expected that a player is going to play well with another if they are from the same country?

They’ve played together internationally

 

[Pens x]

Gotta dump Pettersson before he sabotages his value more.

 

[3ladesof5teel]

I don’t really know if Gusev is a solution. But if he comes dirt cheap I’d try.

Agree and by dirt cheap I'd hope Petts isnt invloved. I am no fan of Petts but I think he should be used for something else that someone else values. I think he is what he is and there isnt much more there.

That being said he is young and teams need D

 

[Tender Rip]

What is actually a nice, realistic destination for Petterson - ie. a team needing a second pairing LD who is more of a nr. 4 than number 3, yet has age and contract on his side?

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

Gotta dump Pettersson before he sabotages his value more.

Ditto for Dumoulin.

 

[Tender Rip]

Ditto for Dumoulin.

Nah, it’s one or the other. We still need some depth. Dumo at least is a guy you go to war with in the playoffs even when his skating deteriorates. PK, smarts etc.
By far the more important player to winning, IMO.

 

[JRS91]

Dumoulin has been good this season.

Pettersson had like a 50 game stretch where he was good, given a big contract for it and has been average since.

 

[3ladesof5teel]

Petts has always been meh to me. I mean hes ok for a 4-5 guy but I dont think hes anything special. Ideally he should be a 5-6.

Hes not going to kill you but I think you can replace him. With our sudden defensive logjam (not that its a terrible thing) I think hes the guy to move. Of course Dumo has to prove he can stay healthy or moving him would hurt a little more

 

[JRS91]

What is actually a nice, realistic destination for Petterson - ie. a team needing a second pairing LD who is more of a nr. 4 than number 3, yet has age and contract on his side?

I'd say to Calgary for Sam Bennett.

 

[Tender Rip]

I'd say to Calgary for Sam Bennett.

Giordano, Hanifin, Valimaeki?

 

[Rakell67]

What is actually a nice, realistic destination for Petterson - ie. a team needing a second pairing LD who is more of a nr. 4 than number 3, yet has age and contract on his side?

To LA for Kempe?

 

[Peat]

I can't see a deal between us and NJD while both are still playoff hopefuls. I know NJD have slid it out of it a bit, but one good week is all it takes for them to be back in it.

What is actually a nice, realistic destination for Petterson - ie. a team needing a second pairing LD who is more of a nr. 4 than number 3, yet has age and contract on his side?

Looking around the league....

West

LAK - Could use a boost on defence and could protect him easily enough if they decide they don't mind exposing Maatta (or moving him again at the deadline). Arguably not at the stage of their rebuild where a guy like Pettersson makes sense tho; arguably might be thinking of going for the playoffs.

SJS - No hope this season, no ability to protect him in the expansion draft

Anaheim - No hope this season, no ability to protect him in the expansion draft

Arizona - Don't need him today, but would be able to protect him and depending on where they are with OEL could use him from next season. Very asset poor right now though.

Colorado - Very full defence

St Louis - Probably no need for him but - they are spluttering a little; they have been looking to move Dunn, who's top 4 there but not doing great; they could go 4-4 there and protect 4 dmen; he's not the sort of physical guy they like but he does bring the area to block a lot of real estate with his reach which they're kinda missing now. So... I guess maybe if Dunn talk heats back up?

Minnesota - Inn is full

Vegas - Don't really need him and I think complicates the ED for them. I guess maybe interested if McNabb's injury is really bad and they want to load for bear?

So in that division... maybe Kings, maybe Arizona and St Louis at stretches.

Might do the others later.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

I don’t really know if Gusev is a solution. But if he comes dirt cheap I’d try.

His skillset does lines up with what we could use beside Malkin - genuine offensive talent and smarts to play with, and the RH shot for the PP.

Like you say, if he's dirt cheap give him a shot...if there's nobody better available.

Agree and by dirt cheap I'd hope Petts isnt invloved. I am no fan of Petts but I think he should be used for something else that someone else values. I think he is what he is and there isnt much more there.

That being said he is young and teams need D

I like Pettersson and he's a good #4 defenseman, but considering he was the most hit player in the league last year and his head looks like it could fall off at any moment, I'm not sure about his long-term durability.

 

[Randy Butternubs]

MP needs to talk to POJ about strength training. And am I recalling correctly that MP used to play with some nastiness? Not much, but it was there.

 

[EightyOne]

I think the most PETTS did was sorta throw a check like twice

He's a lanky dude who looks like a strong breeze could push him over though

 

[Flying Dego]

I'd say to Calgary for Sam Bennett.

Apparently you are unaware of Bennetts value. He's near untouchable according to CGY fans.

 

[Flying Dego]

Petts ticks me off. Hes got height and I of all people understand being a 'hard' gainer with a super fast metabolism...but he has access to world class trainers and nutritionists. It's also literally his job??

zero excuse why he doesn't gain to 195-210 range. He needs some muscle to do his job especially in front of our goalies.

 

[3ladesof5teel]

His skillset does lines up with what we could use beside Malkin - genuine offensive talent and smarts to play with, and the RH shot for the PP.

Like you say, if he's dirt cheap give him a shot...if there's nobody better available.



I like Pettersson and he's a good #4 defenseman, but considering he was the most hit player in the league last year and his head looks like it could fall off at any moment, I'm not sure about his long-term durability.

Especially considering the fact he dawns the Pens sweater

 

[Peat]

Petts ticks me off. Hes got height and I of all people understand being a 'hard' gainer with a super fast metabolism...but he has access to world class trainers and nutritionists. It's also literally his job??

zero excuse why he doesn't gain to 195-210 range. He needs some muscle to do his job especially in front of our goalies.

Isn't it more logical to assume that if he's not heavier, it's either because world class trainers can't get him there, or don't think he should?