Salary Cap: '24-'25 Salary Thread: Crosbicles Volume MMXXVI: Sid is Still Goat

[SomeDude]

He's not and he won't.

They resurrected Boqvist’s career already this year. I could see a similar thing happening assuming he gets in the lineup.

 

[Gurglesons]

This is a 2-way street though, the more pieces get traded, the fewer available pieces there are.

Tampa is no longer in on Rakell (if they were in before), but teams also can't trade for Bjorkstrand now. There really aren't many legitimate top-6 options available, and Bjorkstrand being off the board takes another one waway.

I guess that's one way to look at it.

We will see. Reminds me a lot of how Eller was definitely being moved last deadline.

 

[DesertedPenguin]

Lol how many times can Puljujarvi end up on waivers

Florida is likely signing Puljujarvi to an NHL deal. He was on an AHL PTO. He has to go through waivers to be signed to an NHL deal.

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

That would be great but I think like Trouba, some dumb team will pay value for Kreider

Definitely not the team that has a coach that likely lobbied (in part or entirely) to get Kreider on Team USA over guys like Tage, Caufield, Keller, or Robertson. Also definitely not the coach that scratched Connor to dress Kreider in the championship game.

 

[DesertedPenguin]

Vrana on waivers. I'd put a claim in.

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Those are strong numbers with that ice time. Dude can still play.

He's shooting 25%. The production is unsustainable.

 

[Dennis Reynolds]

I'd claim Vrana if Beau is going to be dealt. He's had relatively good production compared to his ATOI this year.

 

[Randy Butternubs]

He's shooting 25%. The production is unsustainable.

you're unsustainable

 

[DesertedPenguin]

 

[Turin]

Good move by Tampa, regardless of what they payed. They’re a real contender again.

 

[SEALBound]

I guess that's one way to look at it.

We will see. Reminds me a lot of how Eller was definitely being moved last deadline.

Nah, it came out relatively early that there was zero interest in Eller.

We wanted him to be moved but I don't even remember anyone suggesting it.

 

[Empoleon8771]

Florida is likely signing Puljujarvi to an NHL deal. He was on an AHL PTO. He has to go through waivers to be signed to an NHL deal.

Yes he's being signed to a NHL deal and then getting waived and demoted to the AHL. He's still depth for them that will likely be sitting in the AHL for the most part.

I guess that's one way to look at it.

We will see. Reminds me a lot of how Eller was definitely being moved last deadline.

I don't think it's controversial, it's a simple supply and demand talk. The demand goes down because another team acquired another guy, but the supply also went down with Bjorkstrand no longer as an option.

It still seems to be a seller's market because there are more teams that need top-6 wingers than there are top-6 wingers available. It's just a question if Dubas is stupid about it.

 

[DesertedPenguin]

you're unsustainable

You must've been talking to my ex. She said the same thing. All lies.

 

[HandshakeLine]

you're unsustainable

but is he stainable?

 

[Randy Butternubs]

but is he stainable?

let me find out

 

[Gurglesons]

Allegedly Dubas' ask for Rakell is a 1st / 2nd and Clarke.

From what I've heard LA wants Rakell bad.

Maybe Dubas pulls another rabbit out of his hat here ala Petts.

Clarke would get the same exact treatment as LA here though under Sullivan.

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

let me find out

This guy, always with the horny. First Mans Goos, now with the staining. smh my head

 

[Empoleon8771]

I would shoot ropes if the Penguins somehow managed to pull off Clarke+ for Rakell. Would be highway robbery.

I would even say that Greentree and a 2025 2nd for Rakell would be a pretty satisfying package. Greentree is huge and beating up on the OHL right now, would be really happy with adding him as the primary piece back for Rakell. That said, Clarke is the crown jewel that they could get from LA.

 

[HandshakeLine]

let me find out

Sup R. Kelley!

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

Let Rob Blake Cook (overpay and send us an unprotected 2026 first in the process)

 

[Randy Butternubs]

but is he stainable?

I would shoot ropes

bro chill

 

[Gurglesons]

I would shoot ropes if the Penguins somehow managed to pull off Clarke+ for Rakell. Would be highway robbery.

I would even say that Greentree and a 2025 2nd for Rakell would be a pretty satisfying package. Greentree is huge and beating up on the OHL right now, would be really happy with adding him as the primary piece back for Rakell. That said, Clarke is the crown jewel that they could get from LA.

It'd be great until you have Clarke playing left or scratched for Desharnais.

That's the biggest issue with acquiring "great" prospects. Mike Sullivan is still the coach.

 

[displacedpensfan]

I know it's not hugely likely, but what happens if McDavid hits the open market after the end of next year? Could the Pens actually be players in that sweepstakes or do you think the windows just don't line up in a way that would be attractive for McDavid?

 

[Empoleon8771]

It'd be great until you have Clarke playing left or scratched for Desharnais.

That's the biggest issue with acquiring "great" prospects. Mike Sullivan is still the coach.

Even if that happened, he'd be sliding to RD next year once Karlsson gets traded. Wouldn't be something I'd be overly concerned with.

 

[Deport Ogie]

I keep hearing how Rob Blake is a moron...but he can't be THAT much of a moron can he?

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

I keep hearing how Rob Blake is a moron...but he can't be THAT much of a moron can he?

he’s gotta prove he’s still got it after the PLD saga