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Bergevin sent me an offer sheet
two firsts and a second for some player on Burke's radar
But I do see Sam Bennett going there.
But I do see Sam Bennett going there.
Agreed. Unless he goes for a hail Mary and ships out some baggage and stars and hopes the return turns to gold there really is not optionBurke would be foolish not to rebuild. They are stuck in no mans land being too good for top picks in the draft and not good enough to make a run for the cup. Their core is old. Crosby is the captain you would want to lay down a winning culture for a rebuilding team.
So Tampa is a big bad team all of a sudden?Yes that’s definitely the way the playoffs have gone the last few years . Tampa didn’t get anywhere’s until they added some size and toughness .
Well they were also a team that got swept 2 years ago.So Tampa is a big bad team all of a sudden?
Without their skilled guys where would they have gotten haha
Burke has a great relationship with the Ducks, I'm sure that GMBM will give him a nice discount on good ol Kevin Shattenkirk.
Rakell and Shatty for McCann and Matheson
Rakell and Shatty for McCann and Matheson
First move Hexy made was trading Hartnell for salary cap space. Ideally first move is to trade Matheson off the books.
Easier said than done.
I could see Malkin and Letang dealt but don't think there is a chance of Crosby being moved with Brian Burke as President
This is the most logical thing to happen.
And Washington went on and on and on until it finally happenedWell they were also a team that got swept 2 years ago.
Don't sell picks or prospects. Start stockpiling before Crosby and Malkin retire.
Thats correct, but in reality it took tampa to have a different look and different edge to win. Teams need a good balance and the pens don't have thatAnd Washington went on and on and on until it finally happened
Toughness, goaltending, coach, Bennett, etc.
What do you think happens first?
I want to hear your opinion/extreme power speculation.
The difference here there isn't time to make assessments. This season is only a few more losses away from completely getting away from them. Waiting means aging and this team is already getting up there. Its massive retool instantly or slow rebuild process and accept the fact that they may not make playoffs again for 10 years. Letting sid, geno and cough cough letang age another year and hopes for next season is foolish. Its not a good spot for sureBurkie said in his book he likes to make a big splash his first off season. Likes to take his time making assestments first. Ie. Sedin twins, Kessel trade, Pronger, etc...
I don’t disagree teams need balanceThats correct, but in reality it took tampa to have a different look and different edge to win. Teams need a good balance and the pens don't have that
unlikely Malkin would be traded at this point unless he requested a trade. Perhaps he could sign elsewhere as a FA, but I don’t see the team dealing him without some kind of event occurring first.
I think that a team like the Kings would be a perfect match for Malkin and the Pens. They have lots of cap space and prospects that could fill the Pens wants and needs.