Dreger: Rutherford "in the market" for a dman

[Flying Dego]

A center. Got any of those?

Sure. You can have two guys that can play center. Sam Lafferty and Evan Rodrigues.

You're welcome.

 

[Extra Texture]

Well, a few games in and I think the Pens are just fine. PO Joseph has been great so far. Ruhwedel has been his usual steady self. Ceci has been better after his lousy first game.

If there is a need for another body on the blueline, I hope JR is looking at the waiver wire first.
And in a couple of weeks Pettersson will likely be back in the mix

Do you guys want Addison back?

Why would the Wild be offering him up? Has something gone sour for him in Minny?

 

[thestonedkoala]

Why would the Wild be offering him up? Has something gone sour for him in Minny?

No, but they have an insane amount of depth at defense:

Spurgeon, Dumba, Soucy/Cole, Belpedio, Menell (when he gets back), Addison, and Johansson is starting to put together a pretty good season in the Swedish Elite Leagues.

What is going on with Lafferty btw? I thought he was a decent player.

 

[57special]

Well, a few games in and I think the Pens are just fine. PO Joseph has been great so far. Ruhwedel has been his usual steady self. Ceci has been better after his lousy first game.

If there is a need for another body on the blueline, I hope JR is looking at the waiver wire first.
And in a couple of weeks Pettersson will likely be back in the mix



Why would the Wild be offering him up? Has something gone sour for him in Minny?

On the contrary, he looked really good in the bubble for the playoffs, and in training camp. Just needs more seasoning, and to add a bit of muscle. His offensive game is already very impressive. I don't see why MN would trade him. IMO, he is the next man up on RD, even though some other guys like Belpedio and Menell( KHL)are ready too.
Pateryn is on waivers. He is functional.
You can have Cole for a prospect. Seems to be exactly what you need, a functional vet. I would want a pick back. You would also have to send back an expiring contract I guess. If you had a functioning Top 6 C you would want a hell of a lot more in trade, and would probably keep him anyway

 

[Lukin1978]

Old man Rutherford probably going to trade a first rounder for Jack Johnson

 

[KIRK]

Old man Rutherford probably going to trade a first rounder for Jack Johnson

He'll certainly fit right in on a pairing with Cody Ceci.

 

[GuerinUp]

swap captains?

 

[Empoleon8771]

Old man Rutherford probably going to trade a first rounder for Jack Johnson

I don't think JR is allowed to trade for JJ because he bought him out

 

[Lukin1978]

I don't think JR is allowed to trade for JJ because he bought him out

Thank God for the small miracles

 

[The Great Mighty Poo]

I don't think JR is allowed to trade for JJ because he bought him out

You'd be correct on this statement, can't trade or claim him off waivers for a year.

 

[Captain Controversy]

Larsson for kapanen.

 

[DesertPenguin]

Everyone looking for a blockbuster move is probably off the mark. If anything, we would be looking for a LHS stop gap 3rd pairing D in order to let Marino go back to his natural side. GMJR may just be keeping options warm in case we lose anyone else. The emergence of PO Joseph so far has been a revelation, and as long as he keeps this up I think we will just stand pat. In fact, assuming POJ's play remains strong and forces the staff to keep him in the lineup, we have a logjam at LD once we get healthy:

Dumoulin
Pettersson
Matheson
POJ
Riikola

Pettersson is on an upward trajectory, Matheson probably has negative value until he plays more games, POJ is cost controlled and locked in, and Riikola has more value to the team than a trade partner.

That leaves multiple cup winner, top pairing LD Brian Dumoulin who might be available. In full disclosure he seems to have lost a step, or maybe just isn't all the way back since his ankle injury, but he still has value around the league. I wonder if we would be willing to move him for a depth forward and a pick/prospect.

 

[The Old Master]

it looks to me as though they are going to get guys back off the ir fairly soon. i don't think they will be doing anything.

 

[TheGoldenGod]

31 Thoughts: How the Dubois-Laine trade finally came together

5. Vince Dunn was off the second power play in St. Louis’s morning skate Tuesday at Vegas. Coach Craig Berube would not reveal his lineup, but will that mean a healthy scratch?
Dunn has had a rough start, but his talent is respected. St. Louis had a lot of trade talks about him in the summer before signing him. They are believed to be looking for a first rounder.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

31 Thoughts: How the Dubois-Laine trade finally came together

5. Vince Dunn was off the second power play in St. Louis’s morning skate Tuesday at Vegas. Coach Craig Berube would not reveal his lineup, but will that mean a healthy scratch?
Dunn has had a rough start, but his talent is respected. St. Louis had a lot of trade talks about him in the summer before signing him. They are believed to be looking for a first rounder.

Armstrong: It will take a 1st round pick to get it done.

JR: How about 2 first round picks?

Armstrong: Uh ... yeah, yeah that works.

JR: Fine. 3 first round picks and I'll throw in John Marino.

Armstrong: You're a tough negotiator, JR, but you have a deal.

 

[LiffLaff]

31 Thoughts: How the Dubois-Laine trade finally came together

5. Vince Dunn was off the second power play in St. Louis’s morning skate Tuesday at Vegas. Coach Craig Berube would not reveal his lineup, but will that mean a healthy scratch?
Dunn has had a rough start, but his talent is respected. St. Louis had a lot of trade talks about him in the summer before signing him. They are believed to be looking for a first rounder.

I think Dunn would be awesome with Marino, not sure I'd pay a first at this point though.

 

[DRAGO 18]

Young D man is right up JR's alley get ready for the overpay

 

[thestonedkoala]

Young D man is right up JR's alley get ready for the overpay

What overpay? Pittsburgh has one of the worst - if not the worst - prospect system in the NHL, nothing of note that they can give up in the NHL

 

[DRAGO 18]

What overpay? Pittsburgh has one of the worst - if not the worst - prospect system in the NHL, nothing of note that they can give up in the NHL

Poulin
Legare
Joseph
'22 1st

All assets other teams would want that are burning a hole in JRs pocket

 

[Jerkbait]

Larsson for kapanen.

Last year yes I woukd have made that deal. Its more complicated now with the lackluster start of malkin and especially on wing with zucker. Kapanen is just needed too much at the moment

 

[Empoleon8771]

I don't think Dunn makes that much sense for the Penguins. When healthy, they have Dumoulin, Pettersson, Matheson, POJ and Riikola on LD. Where does Dunn fit in there? Even if they got rid of Matheson, I'd still rather just play POJ over trading a lot for Dunn.

 

[SEALBound]

I think if Honka went unclaimed, I doubt JR is still in the market.

 

[Jerkbait]

I think if Honka went unclaimed, I doubt JR is still in the market.

If they drop next couple games he will pull the trigger.. more rumblings out of Toronto today about Dermott

 

[SEALBound]

If they drop next couple games he will pull the trigger.. more rumblings out of Toronto today about Dermott

Dermott will cost assets. Honka was free. Unless it's for Laffy, ERod, or even - more ideally - ZAR, I don't see it. Begs the question why Toronto would as well.

 

[domaug]

Larsson for kapanen.

nope 10char