Random Penguins Fodder

[DelPen]

I don't think we are done. There is still a move or two to make to get even older.

It’s so sad that you aren’t wrong. But you also forgot slower.

[Pensfan4life8771]

Per Yohe Pens made an offer to Taresenko.

Would be interested to see him on a line with Malkin and Pusty and bump Bunting up to play with Sid. We'd have this:

Bunting - Sid - Rust
Taresenko - Malkin - Pusty
DOC - Hayes - Rakkell
Lizzotte - Eller - Noel
X - Belli

I could still see us flipping Eller too. Maybe we try for Taresenko and if he goes elsewhere go trade route with Eller to help Avs or Oilers.

[Pitts]

Matt Murray signed by Nashville.
https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/nashville ... -contracts

Not our former Matt Murray, the other one.

Our former Matt Murray actually re-signed with Toronto for a 1 year, 875K deal.

I know that. I find it very funny that he is also a goalie.

[Pitts]

Steve Mears moving to Columbus:

[Pitts]

IDK if this means anything:

[Pruezy11881]

IDK if this means anything:

Another example of the coach having input to players he wants. GM can't be to blame if these moves fail.

[KG]

Per Yohe Pens made an offer to Taresenko.

Would be interested to see him on a line with Malkin and Pusty and bump Bunting up to play with Sid. We'd have this:

Bunting - Sid - Rust
Taresenko - Malkin - Pusty
DOC - Hayes - Rakkell
Lizzotte - Eller - Noel
X - Belli

I could still see us flipping Eller too. Maybe we try for Taresenko and if he goes elsewhere go trade route with Eller to help Avs or Oilers.

Getting Tarasenko would be a solid add for sure. I'm sure he is waiting on Florida to see if they can sign him. But coming here to play with Malkin is a good landing spot. Should only be a 1-2 year deal and help us remain kind of relevant.

[Pruezy11881]

Per Yohe Pens made an offer to Taresenko.

Would be interested to see him on a line with Malkin and Pusty and bump Bunting up to play with Sid. We'd have this:

Bunting - Sid - Rust
Taresenko - Malkin - Pusty
DOC - Hayes - Rakkell
Lizzotte - Eller - Noel
X - Belli

I could still see us flipping Eller too. Maybe we try for Taresenko and if he goes elsewhere go trade route with Eller to help Avs or Oilers.

Getting Tarasenko would be a solid add for sure. I'm sure he is waiting on Florida to see if they can sign him. But coming here to play with Malkin is a good landing spot. Should only be a 1-2 year deal and help us remain kind of relevant.

Agree. It'll be interesting for sure. FLA has a little over 7 mil in space but Lundell needs a contract.

[KG]

Per Yohe Pens made an offer to Taresenko.

Would be interested to see him on a line with Malkin and Pusty and bump Bunting up to play with Sid. We'd have this:

Bunting - Sid - Rust
Taresenko - Malkin - Pusty
DOC - Hayes - Rakkell
Lizzotte - Eller - Noel
X - Belli

I could still see us flipping Eller too. Maybe we try for Taresenko and if he goes elsewhere go trade route with Eller to help Avs or Oilers.

Getting Tarasenko would be a solid add for sure. I'm sure he is waiting on Florida to see if they can sign him. But coming here to play with Malkin is a good landing spot. Should only be a 1-2 year deal and help us remain kind of relevant.

Agree. It'll be interesting for sure. FLA has a little over 7 mil in space but Lundell needs a contract.

We can sign him and then trade him to Florida at the deadline lol

[Pitts]

Per Yohe Pens made an offer to Taresenko.

Would be interested to see him on a line with Malkin and Pusty and bump Bunting up to play with Sid. We'd have this:

Bunting - Sid - Rust
Taresenko - Malkin - Pusty
DOC - Hayes - Rakkell
Lizzotte - Eller - Noel
X - Belli

I could still see us flipping Eller too. Maybe we try for Taresenko and if he goes elsewhere go trade route with Eller to help Avs or Oilers.

Getting Tarasenko would be a solid add for sure. I'm sure he is waiting on Florida to see if they can sign him. But coming here to play with Malkin is a good landing spot. Should only be a 1-2 year deal and help us remain kind of relevant.

Agree. It'll be interesting for sure. FLA has a little over 7 mil in space but Lundell needs a contract.

I read there are several teams reaching out to Tarasenko. I don't think the Pens have a chance. I haven't been a fan of his for the past several years, he's a shell if what he was in St. Louis. But, at this point, he's the best option available!

[Cow_Master66]

Again, no reason to think Tarasenko would want to come here.

Edit: Also not sure what would make him attractive for the team? More age, will cost too much $$$, yada yada

[Ohio_Pens_fan]

At this point, I would look at either Colton from Colorado or Kane from EDM. Both would fit into a 2-3 year window at a reasonable price.

[Mad City Mike]

Matt Murray signed by Nashville.
https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/nashville ... -contracts

Not our former Matt Murray, the other one.

Our former Matt Murray actually re-signed with Toronto for a 1 year, 875K deal.

I think it would be funny if one team signed both.

[FLPensFan]

Matt Murray signed by Nashville.
https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/nashville ... -contracts

Not our former Matt Murray, the other one.

Our former Matt Murray actually re-signed with Toronto for a 1 year, 875K deal.

I think it would be funny if one team signed both.

[Ohio_Pens_fan]

Steve Mears moving to Columbus:

We’re probably going to hire someone with a strong Boston accent to replace him.

[FLPensFan]

Per Yohe Pens made an offer to Taresenko.

Would be interested to see him on a line with Malkin and Pusty and bump Bunting up to play with Sid. We'd have this:

Bunting - Sid - Rust
Taresenko - Malkin - Pusty
DOC - Hayes - Rakkell
Lizzotte - Eller - Noel
X - Belli

I could still see us flipping Eller too. Maybe we try for Taresenko and if he goes elsewhere go trade route with Eller to help Avs or Oilers.

Getting Tarasenko would be a solid add for sure. I'm sure he is waiting on Florida to see if they can sign him. But coming here to play with Malkin is a good landing spot. Should only be a 1-2 year deal and help us remain kind of relevant.

Agree. It'll be interesting for sure. FLA has a little over 7 mil in space but Lundell needs a contract.

I read there are several teams reaching out to Tarasenko. I don't think the Pens have a chance. I haven't been a fan of his for the past several years, he's a shell if what he was in St. Louis. But, at this point, he's the best option available!

Tarasenko is a RW. So if by some chance he came here (there are better teams, but, he may be buddies with Malkin), I think lines would look something like this....

Bunting-Sid-Rust
Rakell-Malkin-Tarasenko
DOC-Hayes-Puustinen
Poulin/Lizotte-Eller-Acciari/Puljujarvi

[DeHaven162]

Per Yohe Pens made an offer to Taresenko.

Would be interested to see him on a line with Malkin and Pusty and bump Bunting up to play with Sid. We'd have this:

Bunting - Sid - Rust
Taresenko - Malkin - Pusty
DOC - Hayes - Rakkell
Lizzotte - Eller - Noel
X - Belli

I could still see us flipping Eller too. Maybe we try for Taresenko and if he goes elsewhere go trade route with Eller to help Avs or Oilers.

Getting Tarasenko would be a solid add for sure. I'm sure he is waiting on Florida to see if they can sign him. But coming here to play with Malkin is a good landing spot. Should only be a 1-2 year deal and help us remain kind of relevant.

Agree. It'll be interesting for sure. FLA has a little over 7 mil in space but Lundell needs a contract.

I read there are several teams reaching out to Tarasenko. I don't think the Pens have a chance. I haven't been a fan of his for the past several years, he's a shell if what he was in St. Louis. But, at this point, he's the best option available!

Tarasenko is a RW. So if by some chance he came here (there are better teams, but, he may be buddies with Malkin), I think lines would look something like this....

Bunting-Sid-Rust
Rakell-Malkin-Tarasenko
DOC-Hayes-Puustinen
Poulin/Lizotte-Eller-Acciari/Puljujarvi

Think it might be:

Rakell-Sid-Rust
Bunting-Malkin-Tarasenko
DOC-Hayes-Beauvillier
Poulin/Lizotte-Eller-Acciari/Puljujarvi/Puustinen

[ahawk9]

I don't really have any issues with what the Pens have done so far, even though I've been a big advocate of letting the young guys battle it out for spots on the roster instead of retread 30-somethings. My reasoning is that most of the signings are guys who will fetch a draft pick at the deadline should the wheels be off by then (which, let's be honest, they probably will). I like what Eller has brought, and I kind of hope he starts the season in Pittsburgh, but he's a valuable deadline trade chip this season as well. Even Hayes may be moveable this season, and if he isn't, then next. The Pens should have a slew of picks in upcoming drafts, especially after the 2025 deadline. MP is another chip who could fetch something pretty nice.

Also, I hope Crosby finishes his career in Pittsburgh but if he decides he wants one more shot at a Cup, you accommodate that and reap a king's ransom in picks and prospects, especially if he signs a 2 or 3-year extension. After next season, Malkin's $6.1 million is off the books, Rust and Rakell will probably be trade bait, maybe even O'Connor by then. Even though they have botched their chance at a soft reboot, the opportunity is there for A.) a couple of years of top 5 picks, and B.) cap space to take on some cap dumps for more prospects and picks.

[Mad City Mike]

Steve Mears moving to Columbus:

We’re probably going to hire someone with a strong Boston accent to replace him.

Jack Edwards is available.

[Cow_Master66]

Getting Tarasenko would be a solid add for sure. I'm sure he is waiting on Florida to see if they can sign him. But coming here to play with Malkin is a good landing spot. Should only be a 1-2 year deal and help us remain kind of relevant.

Agree. It'll be interesting for sure. FLA has a little over 7 mil in space but Lundell needs a contract.

I read there are several teams reaching out to Tarasenko. I don't think the Pens have a chance. I haven't been a fan of his for the past several years, he's a shell if what he was in St. Louis. But, at this point, he's the best option available!

Tarasenko is a RW. So if by some chance he came here (there are better teams, but, he may be buddies with Malkin), I think lines would look something like this....

Bunting-Sid-Rust
Rakell-Malkin-Tarasenko
DOC-Hayes-Puustinen
Poulin/Lizotte-Eller-Acciari/Puljujarvi

Think it might be:

Rakell-Sid-Rust
Bunting-Malkin-Tarasenko
DOC-Hayes-Beauvillier
Poulin/Lizotte-Eller-Acciari/Puljujarvi/Puustinen

That 2nd line would be crazy easy to play against....
As would most of the other 3....If they somehow trade their upcoming 1st to contend this season, I will....well, I dunno, I'll complain

[Pitts]

Steve Mears moving to Columbus:

We’re probably going to hire someone with a strong Boston accent to replace him.

Jack Edwards is available.

The Pens already have their tv/radio lineup set. Josh Getzoff taking over TV with Phil Bourque doing color

[KG]

Funny thing is, if we add a top 6 forward this team is certainly better than what it was end of last season. A lot more depth with players playing in their proper roles. Eller (if he's not traded on the 4th line) Acciari 4RW so he can get in on the forecheck and be physical for example.

Taraesnko would be a good get. He is still a 50+ point guy and does most of his damage at even strength.

I also think Kane will get dealt from Edmonton. If Edmonton would pay us nicely to take on the last 2 years of his contract that could be a win-win. Get a top 6 forward for now and a future asset. Kane and Bunting in the top 6 would definitely make us tougher to play against.

Definitely sounds like we are looking to add in the top 6 which is correct. DOC on the 3rd line makes the lineup that much deeper.

[FLPensFan]

Getting Tarasenko would be a solid add for sure. I'm sure he is waiting on Florida to see if they can sign him. But coming here to play with Malkin is a good landing spot. Should only be a 1-2 year deal and help us remain kind of relevant.

Agree. It'll be interesting for sure. FLA has a little over 7 mil in space but Lundell needs a contract.

I read there are several teams reaching out to Tarasenko. I don't think the Pens have a chance. I haven't been a fan of his for the past several years, he's a shell if what he was in St. Louis. But, at this point, he's the best option available!

Tarasenko is a RW. So if by some chance he came here (there are better teams, but, he may be buddies with Malkin), I think lines would look something like this....

Bunting-Sid-Rust
Rakell-Malkin-Tarasenko
DOC-Hayes-Puustinen
Poulin/Lizotte-Eller-Acciari/Puljujarvi

Think it might be:

Rakell-Sid-Rust
Bunting-Malkin-Tarasenko
DOC-Hayes-Beauvillier
Poulin/Lizotte-Eller-Acciari/Puljujarvi/Puustinen

I knew I was forgetting someone....Beauvillier. Your lineup would work too. The problem the Penguins are going to have now is, how to fit the 3Ps into the lineup. None of them are waiver exempt.

[Pensfan4life8771]

Funny thing is, if we add a top 6 forward this team is certainly better than what it was end of last season. A lot more depth with players playing in their proper roles. Eller (if he's not traded on the 4th line) Acciari 4RW so he can get in on the forecheck and be physical for example.

Taraesnko would be a good get. He is still a 50+ point guy and does most of his damage at even strength.

I also think Kane will get dealt from Edmonton. If Edmonton would pay us nicely to take on the last 2 years of his contract that could be a win-win. Get a top 6 forward for now and a future asset. Kane and Bunting in the top 6 would definitely make us tougher to play against.

Definitely sounds like we are looking to add in the top 6 which is correct. DOC on the 3rd line makes the lineup that much deeper.

100% agree with this comment. If we land a top six winger we are better than last year. Pens always did better in the Malkin/Sid era with a more established third line as it allows the top 2 lines to not take all the weight on. I would be ok with Kane as well. He plays with some edge which I think we are always looking for a winger with edge. As much as I don't like him Tom Wilson would be perfect for us.

[Cow_Master66]

This team is a Crosby injury away from a top 3 pick.