Confirmed with Link: Penguins acquire Erik Karlsson for Granlund, 1st rounder in 2024, Rutta, Petry, DeSmith (more in first post)

[Turin]

The final piece of the puzzle is clearly Chris Tanev.

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

Man I'm always super wary about being a fan of FO guys but you can see why people are impressed by Dubas.

 

[brewski420]

I was not a fan of acquiring EK from the beginning as I believed the cost would be too high, multiple firsts plus top prospects, while still having the bad contracts to get rid of. I also didn't think the Sharks would retain enough.

I was proved wrong by Dubas that it could be done effectively with only a small retention by SJ. No real negative effect on planning for future while keeping the hope alive for another Cup run, although admittedly not very likely. It will be fun to watch.

 

[Ryder71]

Very proud of our GM.

 

[The Great Mighty Poo]

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The final piece of the puzzle is clearly Chris Tanev.

Phil Bourque needs to grow back his beautiful flow from the 90s.

 

[Sorry]

Dubas lives and breathes hockey. It's so awesome having a guy his age, I'm 37 as well, in charge.

BTW, EK65 cut his hair. But still has the best mustache in the league.

 

[farscape1]

Considering the moves this summer, this leaves Sully with no more excuses, right?

Well there is still Jarry.

 

[66-30-33]

Dubas lives and breathes hockey. It's so awesome having a guy his age, I'm 37 as well, in charge.

BTW, EK65 cut his hair. But still has the best mustache in the league.

When does EK talk?

 

[Jaded-Fan]

The current state of the main boards is that they had to lock a Crosby birthday thread because someone threw a tantrum that it wasn't fair not to wish everyone else who has a birthday today well.

I wish I were joking.


Humanity is boned.


Who cares, eat Arby's.

I remember someone on the main board creating a thread complaining that Google was obsessed with Crosby because every time he opened Google News half the stories were regarding Crosby. And he hated Crosby.

People pointed out to him that Google used algorithms based on individual search patterns.

So it wasn't Google obsessed with Crosby. He was obsessed with Crosby.

 

[farscape1]

My only concern is next year with the cap. I just hope it goes up a good bit cause Jake will get his raise and POJ an Ty Smith with be RFA.

 

[Ryder71]

My only concern is next year with the cap. I just hope it goes up a good bit cause Jake will get his raise and POJ an Ty Smith with be RFA.

Allegedly going up at least 4.0 million.

 

[Turin]

My only concern is next year with the cap. I just hope it goes up a good bit cause Jake will get his raise and POJ an Ty Smith with be RFA.

I wouldn't worry about next year. Nobody thought in April that Kyle Dubas was gonna be the next GM and he was gonna bring in Erik Karlsson, Reilly Smith, Ryan Graves and Noel Acciari and get rid of Granlund, Petry and Rutta.

 

[Sorry]

When does EK talk?

I'm stunned there isn't a transcript of Crosby and Karlssons phone call already.

 

[66-30-33]

I'm stunned there isn't a transcript of Crosby and Karlssons phone call already.

Oh crosby we will be better then sex together.

 

[Ryder71]

Read the 1st five pages of the Sharks board about the trade. They act as if Grier did a great job for them. They're so hung up on the retention aspect of this. I get it to a point, but they won't be contenders for quite some time. Not sure retaining an extra million or two didn't cost them another asset. Maybe their owner is cheap. lol

In their position I would have preferred more. Oh well Dubas did well, if they want to believe Grier is some mastermind I suppose ignorance is bliss. lol

 

[farscape1]

So in the mood for hockey and there isn't any to watch that i know of. Going to be along 5 weeks.

 

[Sorry]

Oh crosby we will be better then sex together.

Is Potash gonna try to kiss me? Yeah, probably. Okay, I'll trim the stache, thanks.

 

[Randy Butternubs]

I guess DeSmith won't lose his passport again?

 

[The Great Mighty Poo]

I guess DeSmith won't lose his passport again?

Not our problem if he does, I'd find it hilarious if he does since I like laughing at the misfortunes of stupid idiots.

 

[DesertedPenguin]

I wouldn't worry about next year. Nobody thought in April that Kyle Dubas was gonna be the next GM and he was gonna bring in Erik Karlsson, Reilly Smith, Ryan Graves and Noel Acciari and get rid of Granlund, Petry and Rutta.

Dubas has a reputation for churning through bottom six players, too. And, ideally you have some cheap homegrown players start to hit.

I don't think it's too much to ask Poulin and Puustinen to have firm roles in the lineup by next year.

 

[Mr. T]

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The final piece of the puzzle is clearly Chris Tanev.

 

[3ladesof5teel]

Dubas has a reputation for churning through bottom six players, too. And, ideally you have some cheap homegrown players start to hit.

I don't think it's too much to ask Poulin and Puustinen to have firm roles in the lineup by next year.

It would be incredible for this team if Poulin figured it out and lived up to some of his hype. Hes shown some flashes, would love to see him take that next step

 

[DesertedPenguin]

It would be incredible for this team if Poulin figured it out and lived up to some of his hype. Hes shown some flashes, would love to see him take that next step

Even if he just turns into a reliable two-way 3C with some offensive pop, that'd be big.

 

[Jacob]

After watching some highlights I’m putting Pitlick up on L1 until Jake comes back. Crafty dude.

 

[Ryder71]

After watching some highlights I’m putting Pitlick up on L1 until Jake comes back. Crafty dude.

He's at least intriguing. That might be a great value pick up, I hope so.