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

[Andy P]

Do we know anything about Crosby's extension yet?

 

[Gurglesons]

More WBS depth.

He is probably better than Gryz lol

 

[Empoleon8771]

Actually I'm not totally sure Aho is just WBS depth, he may be NHL depth instead. He played 16:23 and 16:46 a night in the last 2 years and gave what appears to be decent results. He was legitimately good in that role in 2022-2023.

With Ludvig out until at least December, I figure Aho's now their #7 defenseman.

 

[Sideline]

Do we know anything about Crosby's extension yet?

All reports have said there is no rush, but both sides expect to get something done.

 

[Ryder71]

Get Tarasenko, play him with Geno, LOOK respectable.

 

[GilbertSeinfeld]

I can use the Aho jokes for a Penguin now.

 

[Merc29]

All reports have said there is no rush, but both sides expect to get something done.

Just hand him a check and say, how much you want for how long.. anything less than 12.5x8 years is a hometown discount

 

[Sideline]

Actually I'm not totally sure Aho is just WBS depth, he may be NHL depth instead. He played 16:23 and 16:46 a night in the last 2 years and gave what appears to be decent results. He was legitimately good in that role in 2022-2023.

With Ludvig out until at least December, I figure Aho's now their #7 defenseman.

Pettersson Letang
Griz Karlsson
Graves St. Ivaney

7th at this point is Ludvig or Shea who aren't too exciting.

 

[AuroraBorealis]

Yeah I don't see why Dubas has to re-sign Sid July 1. He's talking to million other guys at this time.
Sid can wait a week. Won't change squat.

 

[Zbynek]

Your lineup sucks if DOC plays in your top six

Fixed!

 

[The Great Mighty Poo]

Aho and Bukakke UMama were sure are kinkyfyin the roster.

 

[Empoleon8771]

Pettersson Letang
Griz Karlsson
Graves St. Ivaney

7th at this point is Ludvig or Shea who aren't too exciting.

Ludvig is out until at least December and I personally think Aho is better than Shea.

 

[Your Boy Troy]

I'm not incredibly excited about the Grzelcyk signing, but tbh Brannstrom isn't a sure thing.

Gryz has been a 17-19 minute defenseman on a really good Boston team.

Brannstrom was a 16 minute guy on a terrible Ottawa team that had lots of LHD to insulate him.

You’re right. I would have preferred a defenseman with a bigger body and some PK experience (physicality would be nice) in that bottom pairing over the both of them (e.g. Dakota Mermis, Haydn Fleury, Robert Bortuzzo)

Brannstrom has his flaws, although I believe he’s a better option than Grzelcyk with his age and upside.

It’s not really a big deal, since this team isn’t nor should they be competing. It’s just frustrating to see how Dubas continues to construct an unbalanced roster. The fact that he doesn’t have anyone in a provisional role like he did with Shanahan in Toronto is beyond frustrating.

 

[Gurglesons]

Yeah I don't see why Dubas has to re-sign Sid July 1. He's talking to million other guys at this time.
Sid can wait a week. Won't change squat.

I’d just assume if Sid was 100% committed to being here the contract would be written up for a signature.

You’re right. I would have preferred a defenseman with a bigger body and some PK experience (physicality would be nice) in that bottom pairing over the both of them (e.g. Dakota Mermis, Haydn Fleury, Robert Bortuzzo)

Brannstrom has his flaws, although I believe he’s a better option than Grzelcyk with his age and upside.

It’s not really a big deal, since this team isn’t nor should they be competing. It’s just frustrating to see how Dubas continues to construct an unbalanced roster. The fact that he doesn’t have anyone in a provisional role like he did with Shanahan in Toronto is beyond frustrating.

Dubas failed for years in Toronto to establish depth. Seeing him do it here is no surprise.

 

[ThosePuckingPenguins]

Yeah I don't see why Dubas has to re-sign Sid July 1. He's talking to million other guys at this time.
Sid can wait a week. Won't change squat.

Both Sid and Dubas said they’ve had discussions recently. Can imagine there’s a basic framework that both have agreed to and it’s all about nailing down the rest of the components of the contract.

 

[Sideline]

Both Sid and Dubas said they’ve had discussions recently. Can imagine there’s a basic framework that both have agreed to and it’s all about nailing down the rest of the components of the contract.

I imagine it's done as soon as Sid tells Dubas what he wants.

 

[Gurglesons]

Dubas should trade Erik Karlsson to Detroit.

 

[Ugene Magic]

I can use the Aho jokes for a Penguin now.

A-ho Take on me....

 

[Turin]

NYI fans are happy to see Aho leave

 

[Your Boy Troy]

All of your undersized mediocre LHD belong to Pittsburgh…

 

[Andy P]

I’d just assume if Sid was 100% committed to being here the contract would be written up for a signature.



Dubas failed for years in Toronto to establish depth. Seeing him do it here is no surprise.

I could see Sid waiting until August 7th to sign his deal lol 3 x 8.7

 

[Ryder71]

Just hand him a check and say, how much you want for how long.. anything less than 12.5x8 years is a hometown discount

You've lost your mind, he's 37 yrs old, hell he shouldn't even get 8.7 mil at this point.

I could see Sid waiting until August 7th to sign his deal lol 3 x 8.7

Makes sense.

 

[SEALBound]

The Guentzel move was correct, for sure. Not going scorched earth is not though.
Why re-sign Sid until he's 40 when you're not really trying to win anymore?
*snip*

Because Sid has earned it. Sid is owed that time and privilege. End of story.

The longer people want to pretend that is not the case or that he's not deserving of it, the longer they will continue to be baffled by moves that support that viewpoint and the longer they will be mad about it.

Not trying to be harsh to you in particular or anything but people. need. to. get. this. through. their. heads: Sid WILL resign. They WILL try to "stay competitive for Sid's sake while building for the future. There will NOT be a full strip down involving trading Sid, Geno, and/or Letang. The true rebuild will start when Sid retires.

This is has been discusses by Dubas sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo many f***ing times that it's baffling that people don't understand at this point. Do I think it's the right thing to do...yes, actually. I do. 100%. That doesn't mean I will like or defend every move or signing that supports that blueprint but we are in for some dark times once they leave. Enjoy the sunset while we can.

 

[TooManyHumans]

I imagine it's done as soon as Sid tells Dubas what he wants.

Even after the way Dubas played hardball with the stars on the Toronto roster? Lol.

 

[SomeDude]

I would have 100% offered Brannstrom an extra year to entice him here. 2x $950k. He has talent. He’s only played for a trash can of an organization. He seems like a prime project that has the actual upside of a lottery ticket. I could easily see him figuring it out with Colorado.