Speculation: Trade Speculation / Untouchable Players Pt. V

[billybudd]

Kevin Allen is up there with B Mac. They are the only two I really trust everything they say. It was sad that some people on here were asking if Allen was credible when he broke the Staal news. He's only been around for 25 years.

I like Lebrun also and think he is highly credible, just not with the two guys above.

When it comes to Penguins stuff, Renaud Lavoie and Pierre McGuire are the two guys who are the voice of God, with Lebrun just behind.

All French speakers...always wondered if Pierre Larouche was accepting kickbacks for media leaks.

Since the other team Lavoie really has his finger on the pulse of is the Habs, I'll be real worried if he corroborates Lebrun's report.

 

[Le Magnifique 66]

So who is more in need of an intervention:

1. Shero with hoarding of defensemen he doesn't need

or

2. Bylsma with his love of players who are washed up?

If Shero goes after Markov, it's definitely him

 

[Mo Wanchuk]

I have searched high and low and have yet to find anything from LeBrun indicating the Pens are interested in Markov. If this happens I am done with Shero.

 

[Fire Shero*]

So who is more in need of an intervention:

1. Shero with hoarding of defensemen he doesn't need

or

2. Bylsma with his love of players who are washed up?

Tough call. Shero should know by now that disco starts players based on loyalty and not how good they are.

If Shero would stop signing a half dozen worthless forwards every year Bylsma couldn't play them.

However even when Shero does something intelligent (which is almost never in the last 3 seasons) like acquire Iginla, disco screws the pooch.

That's why both need to go

 

[Jaded-Fan]

So who is more in need of an intervention:

1. Shero with hoarding of defensemen he doesn't need

or

2. Bylsma with his love of players who are washed up?

Can I please have both taken care of?

 

[Speaking Moistly]

So who is more in need of an intervention:

1. Shero with hoarding of defensemen he doesn't need

or

2. Bylsma with his love of players who are washed up?

Both, but maybe if you do Shero then he stops enabling Bylsma.

If Shero goes after Markov I'm .... I don't know what yet, but I'll do something.

 

[Shrimper]

So who is more in need of an intervention:

1. Shero with hoarding of defensemen he doesn't need

or

2. Bylsma with his love of players who are washed up?

 

[Shockmaster]

If Shero acquires Markov......

 

[MtlPenFan]

Markov on the Pens would fulfill DB's dream of having 5 lefties on the PP.

It's probably rumor mongering because Letang is out, but if this happens, I'm never rooting for this team again.

I'm already pissed at the probability that Despres gets traded - probably for a rental - because he doesn't play the idiot way the staff wants him to.

 

[gordie]

Markov makes over 5 Million a year and is an 35 year old UFA in the summer and add to this he is a Canadian Citizen who lives in Montreal. I see him as a Douglas Murray Rental and because of that I don't see why you would give up much of anything for him let alone a player like Despres. If Shero wants to give any other Future Draft Pick but a Number One Draft Pick, I'm fine with it but no players!

 

[JimmyTwoTimes]

Maatta has played more playoff hockey in the last 3 years then anyone on this team

Well I didn't think I had to explain I was being sarcastic ( figured the Niskanen for Salo move put it over the top) but after 4 responses I guess it shows how realistic all of that could be with this organization

 

[Waffle Fries]

The only information there is about this supposed Markov rumor is the post a Habs fan posted in this thread. I can't find information about anyone else who heard this interview or any other similar rumors.

I think everyone might be overreacting.

 

[Jaded-Fan]

The only information there is about this supposed Markov rumor is the post a Habs fan posted in this thread. I can't find information about anyone else who heard this interview or any other similar rumors.

I think everyone might be overreacting.

I heard from a very reliable source that Montreal really has an interest in Glass and Adams and are willing to part with their first round pick. Maybe sweeten the deal with a middling prospect. Think I should let them know on the Montreal board?

 

[Shockmaster]

I heard from a very reliable source that Montreal really has an interest in Glass and Adams and are willing to part with their first round pick. Maybe sweeten the deal with a middling prospect. Think I should let them know on the Montreal board?

Tell them LeBrun said it!

 

[penguins2946*]

We have the #1 PP and a plethora of PMD? BRING IN ANOTHER PP QB OFD!!!!

It has to be speculation. It makes no sense.

 

[Dying Alive]

The Markov to Pittsburgh thing, if Lebrun did say it, seems like guesswork to me. Oh, Letang is going to be out for a while? He's an offensive defenseman who plays on the PP? The Pens will take a look at Markov then, surely.

 

[Shockmaster]

The Markov to Pittsburgh thing, if Lebrun did say it, seems like guesswork to me. Oh, Letang is going to be out for a while? He's an offensive defenseman who plays on the PP? The Pens will take a look at Markov then, surely.

Makes no sense when they already have Martin and Niskanen.

 

[Fire Shero*]

Makes no sense when they already have Martin and Niskanen.

Shero makes no sense anymore

 

[Michael8771*]

I don't understand the logic behind this. I have to think that Lebrun was speculating without really having an idea.

 

[Fire Shero*]

Hopefully the pens go after Grabovski if he isn't re-signed.

Sutter is not good....

 

[Michael8771*]

Here are the guys I'd look into acquiring. None of them would likely break the bank or deplete our assets for.

Kulemin, Boyes, Upshall, Bergenheim and Palmieri. Palmieri and Kulemin would be at the top of the list but all of them could help us I believe.

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

Grabovski would cost a damned fortune for a third line center.

And not be terribly effective within that role, anyway.

I'd rather just match Sutter with better linemates and see what happens. I don't really know if anyone actually watched Sutter in Carolina. This is largely the player he is. And he's mostly-better than the majority of the league's 3rd line centers or at least right on par. It's a shame he doesn't mash people's faces or destroy opposing skaters along the boards every game... but defensively he is steady and is on pace to chip in ~30 points, this year.

As craptacular as this team's depth scoring has been... that's fairly respectable. He just doesn't play with the kind of flair and jam that seemingly everyone wants to see. That doesn't mean he can't be an effective, affordable option as third line pivot.

Didn't mean to rant.

 

[JTG]

Yeah, Grabovski is a terrible idea.

 

[mpp9]

Grabo's a damn good player. And if Sid is going to be the guy we match up against top lines, Grabo would be fine as our 3C providing solid secondary scoring.

But I've been on board with moving Sutter+D-man for an elite or potential elite level winger for Sid. On the list of replacements for Sutter, Grabo isn't far down. Legwand would be a decent stopgap as well.

 

[JTG]

Grabovski is a horrendous idea for a 3rd line defensive center, not even bringing money into the question, or if he would want to be a 3rd line center.