Salary Cap: Pittsburgh Penguins Salary cap: We need some wet wipes, there's a mess back there

[Mr Jiggyfly]

What's the rumored cap for next season? Because if the Pens go after Domi, they're losing one of Kahun or McCann in the off season.

I’m ok with losing McCann.

I’m as indifferent with him as MP.

Both total spazzes that show flashes of brilliance, but do you want to pay both of these guys nice chunks from your cap?

 

[SUBdrewgANS]

Please don’t waste assets on rentals. Only trades I’d like to see are ones that help us beyond this year. I don’t think it’s happening this year (id love to be proven wrong), too many injuries.

 

[66-30-33]

So LeBrun says Pens interested in Marleau. When him and Mac say we are interested in someone, we are because they are JRs guys, not Friedman.

 

[TimmyD]

LeBrun saying Penguins have shown an interest in Marleau. Dreger followed up on that by saying Pittsburgh would be an excellent fit for him and that JR will be working hard on getting that deal done today

 

[pistolpete11]

I’m ok with losing McCann.

I’m as indifferent with him as MP.

Both total spazzes that show flashes of brilliance, but do you want to pay both of these guys nice chunks from your cap?

Since they are both only 23, yes.

 

[OswaldBates]

San Jose Sharks taking calls on both Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau today. Totally up to them if they sign off on going to a contender for a chance to win a Cup. Both would be welcomed back to SJ on July 1 if they wish. Pittsburgh has shown interest in Marleau.

 

[Randy Butternubs]

Pens could use a veteran who hasn't won a Cup to rally around. Plus, Marleau can still play. I recall him pressuring Marino and then stripping the puck from him to score (or set up) a goal.

 

[pistolpete11]

That wouldn't surprise me, though I'd be a bit sad because he looked really good here before the concussion.

That said, if you can pull a deal to immediately improve the team now, then go for it.

If it improves the team beyond this year as well, sure, but it's going to be hard to top a young, relatively cheap, productive top 9 winger.

 

[OnMyOwn]

I’ll take Marleau for a run in a heartbeat

 

[madinsomniac]

Most Rentals probably are cheap... a few will be pricey but for thirds, fourths and fifths you probably can get some afterthought guys that could be useful...

I wont begrudge him going hard after a big target though... picks and prospect have a high failure rate and we have a short window with sid and crosby

 

[HandshakeLine]

That was something I pushed before the emergence of Marino, I thought he and Pettersson would complement each other extremely well. With Marino's emergence, there isn't much of a need for him anymore.

Speaking of Schultz, for the people who wondered what kind of value Schultz had or want to trade Schultz, go look at the Mike Green trade. The market value for OFD who can't produce is borderline nothing.

I'd honestly move Schultz for Green's return, provided we got Marino back.

 

[TimmyD]

Zucker Sid Kahun
McCann Malkin Rust
Marleau Bjugstad Hornqvist
Simon Bleuger Tanev

 

[pistolpete11]

It won't happen, but I'd like to see a Tanev-Blueger-Bjugstad line when healthy. Bjug has been out too long. I don't think you can expect him to step into a 3C role right away. He's decent defensively, could maybe help out on some faceoffs being a RH shot, and most importantly he can finish some chances caused by Tanev and Blueger running around.

Zucker - Crosby - Kahun
XXX - Malkin - Rust
Simon - McCann - Hornqvist
Tanev - Blueger - Bjugstad

 

[MeinerEiner]

What´s the plan for today? Do we keep posting in this thread oder do we create a new one just for the deadline?

 

[Trade]

It won't happen, but I'd like to see a Tanev-Blueger-Bjugstad line when healthy. Bjug has been out too long. I don't think you can expect him to step into a 3C role right away. He's decent defensively, could maybe help out on some faceoffs being a RH shot, and most importantly he can finish some chances caused by Tanev and Blueger running around.

Zucker - Crosby - Kahun
XXX - Malkin - Rust
Simon - McCann - Hornqvist
Tanev - Blueger - Bjugstad

Bjugstad I believe has more experience on LW and Tanev prefers RW so i could get behind that easily.

Marleau would be a pretty sweet and cheap addition. Haven’t watched him all year so I don’t know the full scoop with him as of late. But even 38 year old Marleau was 27 goal nearly 50 point guy.

 

[Old Gregg]

It won't happen, but I'd like to see a Tanev-Blueger-Bjugstad line when healthy. Bjug has been out too long. I don't think you can expect him to step into a 3C role right away. He's decent defensively, could maybe help out on some faceoffs being a RH shot, and most importantly he can finish some chances caused by Tanev and Blueger running around.

Zucker - Crosby - Kahun
XXX - Malkin - Rust
Simon - McCann - Hornqvist
Tanev - Blueger - Bjugstad

Marleau next to Malkin could be interesting

 

[Randy Butternubs]

Bjugstad I believe has more experience on LW and Tanev prefers RW so i could get behind that easily.

Marleau would be a pretty sweet and cheap addition. Haven’t watched him all year so I don’t know the full scoop with him as of late. But even 38 year old Marleau was 27 goal nearly 50 point guy.

I'm quite sure that Bjustad is only center or right wing.

 

[molon labe]

I think I'd rather Thornton than Marleau - but either/both would be a welcome addition(s).

I think Thornton and Namestnikov should have been here like, yesterday.

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

Curious what Marleau costs, but I like it

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

I think I'd rather Thornton than Marleau - but either/both would be a welcome addition(s).

I think Thornton and Namestikov should have been here like, yesterday.

no to Jumbo. I’m a huge fan of the guy, but he can’t skate anymore. He’d be brutal with how we wanna play and id rather use Laff over him.

 

[Trade]

I'm quite sure that Bjustad is only center or right wing.

Just did some digging and you are correct. Not sure where I heard/saw that info but either way I agree with your stance. We should be trying to find someone other than ZAR as a fixture on that line if Blueger/Tanev are a duo in Sully’s eyes.

 

[molon labe]

no to Jumbo. I’m a huge fan of the guy, but he can’t skate anymore. He’d be brutal with how we wanna play and id rather use Laff over him.

We would use him for defensive draws, selectively on the power play, and for set plays in the offensive zone. Think Cullen a few years ago. The entire squad does not need to skate like Tazmanian Devils.....If we make the playoffs - and do well - the first round is really the only area you see teams flying around. Things tend to slow down drastically (see Tampa last year). The refs swallow their whistles and let teams clutch and grab their way to victory. Our guys can be the fastest in the league on defense but it doesn't mean a whole lot on offense if we can't get through the NZ..

 

[JackFr]

Marleau's analytic profile if anyone's interested. I don't think he's a fit aside from "speed"

 

[EightyOne]

Interesting tidbits

Bjugstad OUT
Schultz OUT
Petts OUT
Simon OUT
Sullivan OUT (it's 2.5 years of dumb player management...his best line combo was an accident)

Don't f***ing care for what.

ElmoNuke.gif it, JR



...am I serious? Or joking?

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

Marleau's analytic profile if anyone's interested. I don't think he's a fit aside from "speed"

he’d be a winger w/ not a ton of minutes, so not being a defensive ace isn’t a big deal.

Some added offense and speed to bottom 6 is fine w/ me. Maybe could play up lineup in a pinch. Hard to say he wouldnt be upgrade on Angello, Aggo.