GDT: Free Agency: Dr Strangedubas or How We Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Nerd

[DesertedPenguin]

I've been out most of the weekend, so no in-depth comments yet. They're over the cap, so Dubas obviously isn't done.

Not wild about Jarry coming back at that term, but he was probably the best option. Still a risk.

I do think there is a clear plan in place. The Pens signed bottom six forwards who are comfortable and competent in the defensive zone. They have a history of success playing hard minutes.

I think Dubas/Sullivan want those guys to eat hard minutes and set the top six up to take advantage in the offensive zone.

Last year the bottom six had guys who clearly weren't comfortable in more defensive roles. That won't be the case now. It's not sexy, but theoretically it could help the Pens be stingier.

We'll see if it works. I'll reserve more thoughts until Dubas makes his moves to get under the cap.

 

[PensandCaps]

I’m actually super optimistic about Acciari. He’s not tall, but he’s built like a soda machine and his nose is the shape of a crescent moon.

Just seems like a hardnosed bastard

yah, underrated signing. Eller kinda soured that though.

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

And how do you think that trade will look? Teams will demand 1st round picks to save the pens.

Yeah dude. Somebody's gonna demand a 1st rounder for a middle of the road backup goalie making under $2 million AAV.

 

[DRAGO 18]

Signing Eller is a complete waste.



This was my favorite video of him I could find

 

[PensandCaps]

And how do you think that trade will look? Teams will demand 1st round picks to save the pens.

DeSmith is easily moveable. Good backup at his cap.

 

[Shrimper]

And how do you think that trade will look? Teams will demand 1st round picks to save the pens.

They won't be traded with a first.

We're only £1.5m over. Worst case, send DeSmith down and hope someone takes him

Or make a bigger trade like the EK one

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

I've been out most of the weekend, so no in-depth comments yet. They're over the cap, so Dubas obviously isn't done.

Not wild about Jarry coming back at that term, but he was probably the best option. Still a risk.

I do think there is a clear plan in place. The Pens signed bottom six forwards who are comfortable and competent in the defensive zone. They have a history of success playing hard minutes.

I think Dubas/Sullivan want those guys to eat hard minutes and set the top six up to take advantage in the offensive zone.

Last year the bottom six had guys who clearly weren't comfortable in more defensive roles. That won't be the case now. It's not sexy, but theoretically it could help the Pens be stingier.

We'll see if it works. I'll reserve more thoughts until Dubas makes his moves to get under the cap.

We've still got Carter and Granlund occupying two of the six bottom six slots. If the idea is to have two bottom six lines that can hold down the fort defensively, those two have to be moved. If the idea is to have a more "offensive" line with Granlund on it, then they need to upgrade the talent.

 

[Pens x]

I’m actually super optimistic about Acciari. He’s not tall, but he’s built like a soda machine and his nose is the shape of a crescent moon.

Just seems like a hardnosed bastard

I agree. I think he will be the best of the free agent signings, though that bar is set low.

 

[chethejet]

Not trading for that high cap hit RD was the best move to me. That was a really bad move to tie up at least 8 million on a RD who is not a need. GMJR does that deal so at least it went nowhere. Not a perfect day but on the big issues, physical LD in Graves, solid 4th line center RH with grit and Smith a good 2 way player were positives. Kinda neutral on Lars and Nieto and preferred they keep Poehling. The move of the day is Jarry and I am not a Jarry hater but they are putting a lot of faith in him. Move Granlund and DeSmith and get some cap room.

As to the top 6, Rust has to play much better. concern Sid and Geno won't play so many games this year. Pens need to make a decision on Jake and I think once Crosby is gone his game will head south. I move him but that won;t happen with sully. Still want a little more grit but for now the roster is better as to size and grit.

 

[cygnus47]

At least we’re not Toronto. Taking all their defensive effort from the last couple years and throwing it out the window. They seem determined to f*** everything up jr style.

 

[Gurglesons]

I agree. I think he will be the best of the free agent signings, though that bar is set low.

Yeah, he's my favorite add too.

 

[Andy99]

I just hope when we’re out of the playoffs by December, Dubas can move some of these contracts…they’re all the old vets that Sullivan prefers lol

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

I'll be honest I saw Eller and my brain read Ehlers for a minute and I perked up like the kombucha chick.

Kind of like when I got the alert for Granlund and was bummed because I thought it was Garland, who I hate the thought of acquiring--just to find out it was the even worse Granlund.

 

[AuroraBorealis]

But Sid and Geno were healthy last year. They need to do that again.

Yeah, that's why I expect our improved shooting to get negated by outlier stuff from the top 6 last year. It ends up about neutral imo..middle of the league again.

 

[Josey Wales]

I've been out most of the weekend, so no in-depth comments yet. They're over the cap, so Dubas obviously isn't done.

Not wild about Jarry coming back at that term, but he was probably the best option. Still a risk.

I do think there is a clear plan in place. The Pens signed bottom six forwards who are comfortable and competent in the defensive zone. They have a history of success playing hard minutes.

I think Dubas/Sullivan want those guys to eat hard minutes and set the top six up to take advantage in the offensive zone.

Last year the bottom six had guys who clearly weren't comfortable in more defensive roles. That won't be the case now. It's not sexy, but theoretically it could help the Pens be stingier.

We'll see if it works. I'll reserve more thoughts until Dubas makes his moves to get under the cap.

NO NO NO !! you have to overreact & Shit Your Underroos

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

I just hope when we’re out of the playoffs by December, Dubas can move some of these contracts…they’re all the old vets that Sullivan prefers lol

Being way out of the playoffs by December/January is the best possible outcome--though I doubt for a second they have the guts to ship out Jake for a haul or something. This team's gonna plod along like they have for years, barely making or missing the playoffs.

 

[Dick Sledge]

I think I’m just going to watch, enjoy what I can and see what happens.

Not get caught up in all the minor moves that we have no idea how they’ll truly work out. If a splash happens then maybe I’ll perk up.

I control 0% of what happens so why stress out.

 

[DrDangles]

I really can't believe this team found a way to get softer.

 

[Turin]

I really can't believe this team found a way to get softer.

Idk how you figure they did that

 

[Ginormousthumbs]

Will Sully be on a shorter leash now?

 

[eXile3]

Dubas said it was Reidern who recommended Eller based off his time in Washington.

Who’s going to tell him that was 3 years ago and that is not the version Eller they’re getting?

 

[Son Goku]

Changing my name to Ryan Graves undoubtedly

 

[WickedWrister]

Dubas said it was Reidern who recommended Eller based off his time in Washington.

Who’s going to tell him that was 3 years ago and that is not the version Eller they’re getting?

OOF, shades of the Granlund deal

 

[Turin]

Dubas said it was Reidern who recommended Eller based off his time in Washington.

Who’s going to tell him that was 3 years ago and that is not the version Eller they’re getting?

Alright why are people taking stock of that eggheads opinions.

 

[MayorofWBS]

102 points. So, i mean 2023 is pretty good for EK.

Do you really think he can repeat anywhere near that? If yes, I'd like to sell you some land.

This year was such outlier over the last 5 year.