Proposal: Rieder to Pittsburgh
- Thread starter Empoleon8771
- Start date
m302291
Registered User
- Jun 2, 2015
- 1,433
- 33
I do this from the Pens if we are packaging Rust along with other piece(s) for a big return at 3C or in the top 3. Otherwise I don't really see what the benefit is.
Gotta say that I wouldn't be thrilled about losing Gus though. Nothing has pointed to anything other than him being a special goalie.
Gotta say that I wouldn't be thrilled about losing Gus though. Nothing has pointed to anything other than him being a special goalie.
m302291
Registered User
- Jun 2, 2015
- 1,433
- 33
But as I said in another thread, I think Rieder will be a guy who will be on the auction block at the deadline and/or the draft.
And I wouldn't be surprised if a higher bidder offered up a 2nd and a decent prospect/serviceable roster player. Does this proposal beat that? Idk.
And I wouldn't be surprised if a higher bidder offered up a 2nd and a decent prospect/serviceable roster player. Does this proposal beat that? Idk.
Empoleon8771
Registered User
Having both Rust and Rieder in your bottom-6 would be incredible for depth. Having them on the same line would be really special. It also helps balance the RW/LW split on this team somewhat, since Rieder is a defensive LWer that the Penguins don't have (outside of Hagelin, who isn't good anymore).
My thought was that the Penguins trade Sheary for a 3C and have the 3rd line be Rieder-3C-Rust. That's personally what I'd do.
m302291
Registered User
- Jun 2, 2015
- 1,433
- 33
Makes sense.
But then I would wonder where Hornqvist goes if not on Crosby's line.
Guentzel - Crosby - Hornqvist
Hagelin - Malkin - Kessel
Rieder - 3C - Rust
Kuhnhackl - Sheahan - Simon
would be great, but if what people have been saying about Crosby not wanting to play with Hornqvist is true (which I don't even necessarily believe because I haven't seen any sources) then that really screws with what the plan would be.
VoluntaryDom
Formerly DominicBoltsFan / Ⓐ / ✞
m302291
Registered User
- Jun 2, 2015
- 1,433
- 33
It's an idea, but he doesn't seem ready for the NHL, his play style doesn't really gel with Crosby, (Neal and Kessel didn't either) and we can't just boot Hornqvist out of the line up. Pens need his net presence and leadership.
VoluntaryDom
Formerly DominicBoltsFan / Ⓐ / ✞
sprong elite
but yeah idk what pens lines should be, they have too many talented forwards. good problem to have
Shaffer
GuentzGoal
- May 20, 2017
- 5,273
- 2,054
Big fan of Toby Rieder's. He has killed us. Brings serious speed. Would be wonderful get.
moosemeister
5,000 strong
No person who has watched Strome the last few years honestly makes that deal. He has underachieved grossly since his 50-point season a few years ago. That is a no deal.
Empoleon8771
Registered User
The Penguins don't have a 2018 3rd, it went to Detroit for Sheahan.
Filip Gustavsson
This is Gustavsson's EP page. He's coming to North America next year.
moosemeister
5,000 strong
Mmm. Not feeling a goalie. We got a few who look decent in the pipeline. What if we dropped the 3rd and made it a 18 2nd?
Edit: Straight up.
Edit: Straight up.
Shaffer
GuentzGoal
- May 20, 2017
- 5,273
- 2,054
Kaibur
Registered User
I think the Coyotes could get more for Rieder, but I do think he will hit the trade market soon. Arizona has younger wing options coming through the system and Rieder's agent was a pain in the ass to deal with last time over nothing. I don't think they want to trade him for picks and prospects though.
