GDT: NHL Deadline

[Waffle Fries]

So, you'd prefer what looks like a likely 1st round exit while keeping hold of some UFAs that would absolutely draw value on deadline day vs the same result and getting assets back?

Why do you think it's a likely first round exit?

 

[KIRK]

Why? All trade calls have to be done by 2:59.

I hope JR is using a phone from this century.

Rotary phones take time to dial, and who knows if JR will remember the number.

 

[Asuna]

Why? All trade calls have to be done by 2:59.

Weren't Shero's trade pressers around 4?

 

[Harv]

Why? All trade calls have to be done by 2:59.

You just have to be in line by 3. If there is a backup at the league, you can be on hold for awhile.

 

[Fordy]

Why? All trade calls have to be done by 2:59.

because it's earlier than usual, shero did the same last year after a pretty uneventful deadline

 

[Rectify]

Too many people writing Dumo off. Guy's good.

Need backup, here. Where's Jmelm?

I like Dumo, he has been playing great in WBS(scores his 1st last night!) and had a decent showing in the NHL. With that said, if we can flip him for a F prospect with similar promise, I would be all for it.

 

[tinkezione]

Too many people writing Dumo off. Guy's good.

Need backup, here. Where's Jmelm?

Not writing Dumo off, but I choose Pouliot and Harrington over Dumoulin any day and twice on Mondays. Have to give some, if you are to get some.

 

[MrBurghundy]

 

[Ogrezilla]

So, you'd prefer what looks like a likely 1st round exit while keeping hold of some UFAs that would absolutely draw value on deadline day vs the same result and getting assets back?

I don't think we look like a likely 1st round exit team. Its not impossible just because the first round will likely be against a really good team in the division. But I think this team is good enough to beat any team in the league.

 

[Captain Hook]

I wouldn't make much of when JR's presser is scheduled. It can be pushed back.

 

[KIRK]

Thank god.

 

[AR5]

 

[Rectify]

Nice deal for the Wings

OT: Anyone else see what Murray has done for WBS...I think he let up one goal in February and something like a .993 SV%.

Murray+ for ROR

 

[Pens1566]

Why do you think it's a likely first round exit?

Performance (or lack thereof) vs division opponents this season coupled with them adding significant assets in the last few days. Add in that the Rangers and Isles just seem to be the most horrible matchups (size, speed, goaltending, etc.) and it isn't exactly encouraging.

 

[KIRK]

because it's earlier than usual, shero did the same last year after a pretty uneventful deadline

I've heard of GM's pushing back their anticipated availability if something changes.

 

[Karnage420*]

****

guess the TDL is over for us boys.

 

[billybudd]

I wouldn't make much when JR's presser is scheduled. It can be pushed back.

Yeah, but that would require coordination with the South Hills Elk's Lodge.

 

[YinzAintBurgh*]

Pens couldn't have done that and called it a day?

 

[TheCraigAdamsZone]

I don't think we look like a likely 1st round exit team. Its not impossible just because the first round will likely be against a really good team in the division. But I think this team is good enough to beat any team in the league.

I really admire your optimism. Takes some mental strength to endure so many early playoff exits year in and year out.

 

[Frederick Stanley]

Sounds like Zidlicky was their back up plan.

 

[penguins2946*]

Pens couldn't have done that and called it a day?

Why would you want another OFD?

 

[Quatro Quatro]

I'm not really surprised that this is uneventful. JR did all his shopping early, and seeing the prices I'm really happy he did. It'd be nice to see an upgrade for Malkin's line, but you'd have to move Kunitz or Sutter to make that happen. I just don't see JR doing that during the year.

 

[KIRK]

I don't think we look like a likely 1st round exit team. Its not impossible just because the first round will likely be against a really good team in the division. But I think this team is good enough to beat any team in the league.

I sort of concur. It's why I'm not big on that defensive rental. It's really not going to change the equation. If JR makes a deal that involves giving up assets of any significance, then I want it to change the equation (perhaps not as big an impact as Hossa, but something like that changed the equation).

 

[Winger for Hire]

Pens couldn't have done that and called it a day?

Because that's really not the player, or kind of player, the Pens need.

 

[KIRK]

Yeah, but that would require coordination with the South Hills Elk's Lodge.