GDT: Free Agency Day 1: You're from Boston? Come on down

[SEALBound]

I assume that shuts the door on POJ. He was probably looking at the $3.5mil range so it make sense to walk. Gryz on the third pairing for one year isn't the worst considering our LD depth.

 

[orby]

One year for Gryz is whatever. At worst they can flip him at the deadline with retention and get a mid round pick.

 

[JRS91]

This has Sullivan written all over it.

I wouldn't be shocked if it means Joseph is out.

 

[Turin]

It’s not their roster… it’s that they’re actually going out and trading their vets for young players that they’re taking a chance on…meanwhile we just give lip service

Chychrun and PLD are not young players you’re taking a chance on, they are largely finished products who were drafted 8 years ago, and in PLDs case has one of the worst contracts in the league.

 

[Gurglesons]

Reminds me of the Matt Hunwick signing.

Nah. Gryz was a middle pairing D on a good team for years.

 

[Empoleon8771]

Grzelyck is basically just a more proven POJ. Not crazy about it but hard to get too huffy about a 1 year deal.

He's a guy that you hope has a rebound year then you can send him out for a 2nd or 3rd at the deadline.

This has Sullivan written all over it.

I wouldn't be shocked if it means Joseph is out.

POJ is a UFA right now.

 

[Gurglesons]

Chychrun and PLD are not young players you’re taking a chance on, they are largely finished products who were drafted 8 years ago, and in PLDs case has one of the worst contracts in the league.

Hextall is an idiot for not acquiring Chychrun!!!!!

Capitals are idiots for acquiring Chychrun!!!!!

 

[KrisLetAngry]

Only 3 deals I am upset we missed on.

Chychurn trade.
Debrusk signing
Ardveesson signing - yes spelled wrong

 

[The Great Mighty Poo]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807824123814437007

Lmao Dubas

At least it's only one year.

I don't hate it but I don't like it either.

 

[Turin]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807824123814437007

Lmao Dubas

At least it's only one year.

He was very capable under Cassidy but fell off hard with Montgomery for some reason. At least it’s one year, if he sucks you can trade him at the deadline for a 6th or something. If he doesn’t then you have insulation in case Graves sucks.

 

[AuroraBorealis]

Proper Polish pronunciation.

 

[Empoleon8771]

I don't hate it but I don't like it either.

Yeah he's pretty mid. Not great, not terrible. For 1 year, it would be silly to complain about though.

+/- isn't a useful stat, but the dude was a +137 in his career with the Bruins.

 

[GregR]

small, over 30, never played a full season cause he gets hurt - a natural Penguin

 

[Turin]

That's fine, but if you are looking for a top 6, you have to pay to play.


1hr and 5min now .

I'm wasn't referring to what's happening in UFA only, just overall. Unless it really is thaaat tough out there to trade Smith.


True...but the bargain bin, you user for bottom 6. I really thought Dubas would be in on a top 6 winger. I mean there aren't even any rumors that we were in the mix.

I mean Chychrun for Jensen and a 3rd? We couldn't have given them that?

Only FA top six players I was interested in were Debrusk, Skinner and Stephenson, depending on the price. Laine/Pinto for trade.

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

Mil more than I would’ve liked for Gryz but 1 year is solid

Pens have about 3.8M left with 10 Fs, 7D, 2 goalies?

 

[Gurglesons]

Yeah he's pretty mid. Not great, not terrible. For 1 year, it would be silly to complain about though.

+/- isn't a useful stat, but the dude was a +137 in his career with the Bruins.

Gryz should hypothetically be a decent partner for our two RHD.

 

[Sideline]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807824123814437007

Lmao Dubas

At least it's only one year.

"At least it's only one year" was my exact reaction.

 

[Ryder71]

Shouldn't they be looking for a top six LW?

 

[Malkinstheman]

Pens still have around 4.4m to add 2 more forwards

 

[LiffLaff]

This is actually a solid deal tbh.

Might even be able to get something for him at the deadline.

 

[JRS91]

POJ is a UFA right now.

Yeah, that's what I meant, he won't be back.

 

[wej20]

I assume that shuts the door on POJ. He was probably looking at the $3.5mil range so it make sense to walk. Gryz on the third pairing for one year isn't the worst considering our LD depth.

Is POJ really looking for $3.5 million? Seems like a lot.

 

[Andy99]

Chychrun and PLD are not young players you’re taking a chance on, they are largely finished products who were drafted 8 years ago, and in PLDs case has one of the worst contracts in the league.

Comparatively young compared to predominantly 30+ aged roster like ours

 

[Ugene Magic]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807824123814437007

Lmao Dubas

At least it's only one year.

5'9" #5/#6

 

[SomeDude]

A guy signed with the intent to flip him at 50% at the deadline is my guess. Hopefully he plays well enough to get another 2nd