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- Nov 10, 2017
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One trade candidate that does not seem to get mentioned is Justin Schultz. He is entering his final season at a 5.5 Cap hit. He is going to want a raise and may have priced himself out of Pittsburgh. A move would require the addition of a #3 type RHD. There are at least two RHD’s who might the bill; one in a trade scenario and the other a a potential UFA. The Pens could move Rust and Jarry to Calgary for Travis Hamonic and a 2020 pick. Or as they clear space, rather than signing a Simmonds or Perry, use $$$ if there is an to sign Anton Stralman.
With Schultz, I’d contact Winnipeg, who have basically lost 2 of their RHD’s, and move Schultz for Ehlers.
Just a though.
Schultz is a complex deal because we need a D man just as good overall coming back. We would want a RHD but a RHD for RHD is unlikely. If it’s a LHD then we need another move for a #4 RHD.
Just speculation of course but being in a contract year I think will be more motivating for him than the norm which could work out well for us. Can’t imagine he’ll be here beyond this upcoming season but if he has a real good year and gives us a better chance for a cup it’s worth him walking in UFA.
By all means keep exploring the options but as I said it gets complicated.