if these guys work out, the only other big deadline move the Penguins need to make is putting Schultz back into the lineup.
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Gurglesons
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I’m so glad he’s gone.
I also think you’re really underrating McCann.
I think Bjugstad is who I’m more worried about tbh.
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You really think JR will be able to go the next 25 days without making another move?
I highly doubt that !!
Empoleon8771
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Of all angles to look at this trade, going after McCann is just a really weird one. He's the piece I'm most excited about in this trade, he's a former 1st rounder from 2014 that has developed really nicely. The fact that the Penguins got that for 2 pending UFAs and some picks is great, and that doesn't touch on Bjugstad. I consider McCann to be right on par with Pettersson in terms of valuable young assets.
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What kind of player is McCann now? Because the McCann I saw in junior was more of an offensive player who was still a work in progress defensively (not to mention consistency).
Probably. We'll just have to see how it goes. As for Bjugstad, that will be an interesting situation. I'm not all that worried, because his cap hit is only 4.1m and he should at least in theory be able to play some center. FLA wanted to move him because he'll earn 10.25m over the next 2 seasons. If it wasn't for that, I'd almost be tempted to call Ottawa and trade Bjugstad for Z.Smith - but there's no way Ottawa is going to take on an extra 3.75m in salary.
If you believe Yohe, Bjugstad will "immediately become the Penguins 3c".
“He’s just a big guy, strong on the puck down low,” Rutherford said. “The guy has a great shot. He really likes to shoot the puck, and we like that about him. He’s strong defensively as well. He can do all the things you want a third-line center to do. Plus, he’s only 26. We think there remains real upside there.”
Another Rutherford tidbit.
“I really like this draft coming up,” Rutherford said. “Really, really like it. Now, it will be tempting to trade that pick before Feb. 25, because someone is going to make an offer. Someone will offer something that I hadn’t thought of, and it will be interesting. Anything is possible, to be honest. I’m always looking to make us better. But I tell myself before I go to bed every night that I shouldn’t trade our first-round pick this season.”
“He’s just a big guy, strong on the puck down low,” Rutherford said. “The guy has a great shot. He really likes to shoot the puck, and we like that about him. He’s strong defensively as well. He can do all the things you want a third-line center to do. Plus, he’s only 26. We think there remains real upside there.”
Another Rutherford tidbit.
“I really like this draft coming up,” Rutherford said. “Really, really like it. Now, it will be tempting to trade that pick before Feb. 25, because someone is going to make an offer. Someone will offer something that I hadn’t thought of, and it will be interesting. Anything is possible, to be honest. I’m always looking to make us better. But I tell myself before I go to bed every night that I shouldn’t trade our first-round pick this season.”
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Good news, he has become very reliable defensively, to the point where you can use him on a defensive line and have him do well (at least based on his scouting report). Bad news, he sounds incredibly similar to Sutter from his scouting report. I'm very happy to have him, because even if he just ends up another Sutter, that's still a nice additional piece to get for what the Penguins gave up.
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Everything I’ve read on McCann is that he flashes some real high end ability but doesn’t do it consistently enough.
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We actually can go into next season with the same list and be under the cap. It’ll be tight but alright. If we want to upgrade or make changes you’re probably looking at closer to dollar for dollar moves.
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JR still has the 1st and Jarry to trade if something else comes up. Pretty good position to be in.
Empoleon8771
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Yeah, I'll amend my previous post. I don't want JR to trade the 1st, but if you can get something that helps the team by trading Jarry, I'm all for it. I'd rather them not trade any further picks and only see what you can get for Jarry. I don't know exactly what you'd target for Jarry though, the Penguins lineup looks very full after the trade today.
We just filled our two biggest needs at F and did so by trading a 2nd, 2 4th and the two guys that got upgraded.
Today is a good day.
Today is a good day.
That's JR's opinion as well.
“This is a shutdown player,” Rutherford said. “You put him on a third line, in that kind of role, he can shut down other players. That’s what he does best. But he can score, too. He can really skate. He’s such a good puck-pressure guy. And the thing about him is, he’s so young. There’s a ton of upside there, in our opinion. We’ve liked him for a long time.”
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Le Magnifique 66
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Yup the next 2 drafts are apparently pretty deep
But overall this season, he has been able to make the team younger and better in his trades
The Pettersson trade is so underrated around here, kid will be a solid D for many years
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He’s a 2-way player. He’ll be a really good 3C in the next year or two. He’s probably good enough for what we need there this season depending on his adjustment.
The good thing he’s 22 so we have him cheap for a while.
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It should be noted, with the acquisition of Bjugstad, they likely can't afford Pearson for after this season. Considering the results he has given the Penguins so far, I don't actually have much of an issue with trading him. I think it's possible that McCann is your 3C and Bjugstad slides to the wing next year to replace Pearson.
I don't even think trading Pearson hurts all that much assuming Bjugstad can play LW, you'd be left with:
Guentzel-Crosby-Simon
Rust-Malkin-Kessel
Bjugstad-McCann-Hornqvist
ZAR-Blueger-XXXXXX
I don't really see many problems with that forward group, and you'll have probably about $2 million to add a great 4th liner to play with ZAR and Blueger.
I don't even think trading Pearson hurts all that much assuming Bjugstad can play LW, you'd be left with:
Guentzel-Crosby-Simon
Rust-Malkin-Kessel
Bjugstad-McCann-Hornqvist
ZAR-Blueger-XXXXXX
I don't really see many problems with that forward group, and you'll have probably about $2 million to add a great 4th liner to play with ZAR and Blueger.
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We talked about it a while back (last few months). I think I saw it on DK or the athletic. However it was just a line in passing that it had been offered.
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