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

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Just thinking about that 3rd '26 SJS sent our way in the deal. That overall pick # is not going to be that far off from the 2nd '25 we sent to Montreal.

The Penguins didn't even manage to lose out too badly on picks, yeah. The first being top ten protected is probably not necessary (I hope) but still nice.

This is obviously a bit of hyperbole (and not entirely fair to Petry) but even if EK is injured most of next year... considering the contracts this team got out of and their likely non-impact on the roster it's not even that huge a deal.
 
My thing is I felt it was a lateral move at best losing Zucker and getting Smith in the scoring department. We can argue that all day but the fact is it's minimal either way.

Karlsson wipes that all out as he creates more offense then anyone we could have brought in and makes everyone on our offense better.

Only thing we are lacking now is some forecheck and bite
Zucker's scoring was "fine", and I agree Smith is about equivalent, but his playmaking and defense is a big step up. Geno needs defensive support on his line.
 
Wait, I just thought of something. Is Ruhwedel now our regular 3RD? Karlsson in, but both Petry and Rutta out.

Did we sign any other RD? Graves is LD and both Smith and POJ are lefties (though both can play RD).
Welcome to the nightmare. Your next reality check will be when you realize we have no physical defensemen left and our goalie likes to get targeted and injured. :facepalm:

Personally would have preferred to throw a pick or prospect in, to get more retention and Ruh over Rutta.
 
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The Penguins didn't even manage to lose out too badly on picks, yeah. The first being top ten protected is probably not necessary (I hope) but still nice.

This is obviously a bit of hyperbole (and not entirely fair to Petry) but even if EK is injured most of next year... considering the contracts this team got out of and their likely non-impact on the roster it's not even that huge a deal.
I checked CF but there's nothing - the 1st is top 10 protected. Were any details given about what it falls back to if the 1st is in the top 10? Revert to 2025, revert to a 2nd, ...nothing at all?
 
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I checked CF but there's nothing - the 1st is top 10 protected. Were any details given about what it falls back to if the 1st is in the top 10? Revert to 2025, revert to a 2nd, ...nothing at all?
it will become a 2025 1st, non protected if i understood it right.
 
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I was just thinking to myself about how funny it is that none of the local guys were like "hey this thing's picking up, trade seems imminent" before the Karlsson move.

At least, as far as I know. I don't pay attention to any of 'em anymore. :laugh:
 
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it will become a 2025 1st, non protected if i understood it right.

I believe this is correct though I'm having a hard time nailing down the details on this part, too.

I was just thinking to myself about how funny it is that none of the local guys were like "hey this thing's picking up, trade seems imminent" before the Karlsson move.

At least, as far as I know. I don't pay attention to any of 'em anymore. :laugh:

They only know what real sports journalists who are good at their job tell them. Typically hours or even a day later.
 
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Has there been any response from Karlsson yet?
Not sure but his Twitter banner was updated quickly.

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Welcome to the nightmare. Your next reality check will be when you realize we have no physical defensemen left and our goalie likes to get targeted and injured. :facepalm:

Personally would have preferred to throw a pick or prospect in, to get more retention and Ruh over Rutta.

The issue is that pick would've likely been another 1st tbh.
 

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