Rumor: Karlsson "out there" for trade, most likely an off-season move

[Empoleon8771]

I mean yes but Karlsson not panning out is still on Dubas.

Dubas is genuinely terrible.

No, Karlsson panning out is on Mike Sullivan. Because it's Sullivan's system that caused Karlsson to not pan out with the Penguins.

 

[Zbynek]

No, Karlsson panning out is on Mike Sullivan. Because it's Sullivan's system that caused Karlsson to not pan out with the Penguins.

Dubas spent an entire offseason fondling Mike Grier's balls to set up an EK65 trade from the San Jose Sharks to the Pittsburgh Mike Sullivans.

Sure Sullivan is a problem also but this is on Dubas first and foremost.

 

[Ratbath]

Literally the first two responses lmao:

Confirmed with Link: Thread 'Kyle Dubas named President of Hockey Operations'

Jun 1, 2023

"Dubas, 37, will oversee all aspects of the Penguins hockey operations department including establishing the strategic vision and philosophy for the franchise."

Penguins Name Kyle Dubas President of Hockey Operations | Pittsburgh Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced today that Kyle Dubas has been named President of Hockey Operations. Dubas becomes just the second person to hold this position in the history of the franchise.

www.nhl.com

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I was replying to you trying to own someone online and failing miserably. Quoting him barely caring about the hire was not a clever response and you keep doubling down.

 

[Empoleon8771]

Dubas spent an entire offseason fondling Mike Grier's balls to set up an EK65 trade from the San Jose Sharks to the Pittsburgh Mike Sullivans.

Sure Sullivan is a problem also but this is on Dubas first and foremost.

We're now on 3 GMs in a row that keep bringing in players that continuously underperform on this team under Sullivan, but yeah it's totally Dubas' fault.

 

[Zbynek]

We're now on 3 GMs in a row that keep bringing in players that continuously underperform on this team under Sullivan, but yeah it's totally Dubas' fault.

It's not one or the other, it's both man.

Point being EK65 was Dubas' #1 focus the 2023 offseason without properly thinking through other boneheaded moves like Jarry/Graves. Dubas, being the rat politician he is, was only focused on that first press conference where he could announce EK65 as a Penguin.

Dubas is a freaking moron.

And while I think we'll still salvage some assets out of EK65 we're absolutely going to retain some salary and not get anywhere near what we spent on him.

 

[KrisLeturnover]

Nikishin is coming over and that is gonna be amazing but he's a LHD so he's not gonna be paired with Slavin. He is probably more of an Orlov replacement in that respect. Burns might hang it up so there would be space for both.

Slavin - Karlsson (zomg!)
Nikishin - Chatfield
Ghostbear - Walker

And then you have Morrow who might get a look as well. I could see a scenario where the Canes move off of Walker eventually. Maybe not this off-season but next

Slavic would be the perfect partner for Karlsson. I could honestly see that working out swimmingly.

 

[TheBeard]

EK65 with retention to sharks for FC

 

[SomeDude]

EK65 with retention to sharks for FC

I can only assume FC = Freakin' Celebrini.

I'll take it.

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

Pens should have never traded for Karlsson in the first place..

 

[VaporTrail]

Wow you mean things didn't work out in Pittsburgh? I can't imagine why.

 

[voyageur]

Karlsson dominated in the 4 Nations. He's still an incredible player. He just needs a system that allows him to play to his strengths.

I feel like Detroit on the 2nd pairing with Edvinsson would be a good landing spot for him.