Value of: Marcus Pettersson.

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

I know It's still somewhat early, nobody has played 20 games yet but the Pens look done.

I know they are only a couple points out of the 2nd wildcard spot but everybody ahead of them has at least 2 games in hand, and somehow the Rangers have 4.

I think we can put the pens in the seller category.

What can Pittsburgh expect?

It will be interesting to see how Dubas handles this because he's never sold before and before anybody brings up the Guntzel trade that's not selling, yes he brought back some futures, but he also got a top 6 winger back, that is not selling.

This will be the first time in his NHL GM career he TRULY sells.

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[MeinerEiner]

I think we have to be realistic and say that the Pens are one of the weaker teams in the league. They've conceded the most goals, and I'm not sure they'll improve much in the long run.

I think Pettersson is one of the best defensemen available, and he'd be a great addition to any team! There's been a lot of talk about a trade with Vancouver, and I think Pettersson for Pettersson would be a great basis. If there's a bidding war, then I could see a first-round pick in addition. Otherwise I think Pettersson and a second-round pick is realistic.

 

[Zbynek]

He's been lights out the last few years. Super reliable guy who eats top-pairing mins, PKs, plays very responsible defense. He has earned a big contract when he goes UFA end of this year.

His value should be a 1st round pick at the deadline but it's Kyle Dubas (who couldn't even get a 1st for Jake Guentzel) so I expect the return to be something like a 2036 3rd round pick and a failing prospect.