Salary Cap: Pens 2024 Summer Thread: "Thus, knocking us out of these superior numbers when we emerge! Mr. President, we must not allow a non-playoff bound gap!"

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

Probably because we’re not getting anyone better than Geno…we can dream that Yager develops into one but I don’t see getting anyone as good or better in the trade market

Well that being the case,.. I sure wouldn't try to pound a 40ish point 6+ million dollar square peg into a round hole. I'm not being an ass... at least you're spitballing, here. I just gave up.

If we can get Lindholm and slot him with Malkin, I'd do it.

The issue is term and cost.

I honestly would overpay for Lindholm if we could get him on a short deal. Say 7.5-8 x 4.

Sure why not. Dude needs some help. He won't get it but it should have been a priority like... years ago.

 

[Andy99]

Lindholm will get a 6 year deal for the same money as Cirelli and he’s older and not much better

 

[OnMyOwn]

Kral had a pretty impressive season over seas last year. Even if it’s only an AHL body, it’s nice to have some offense on the backend and he’s only 24.

 

[Gurglesons]

Lindholm will get a 6 year deal for the same money as Cirelli and he’s older and not much better

I think Lindholm has a lot more chance of popping off a 60+ pt season with Malkin than Cirelli does.

If you play the contract right and overpay him on cost versus term, you can potentially eat half the deal in the last year and get a good pick back.

 

[Ugene Magic]

Too old imo

Younger more proven players will cost more.

He's a R-shot, doesn't turn 30 until Dec., and is pretty good on the PP.

I'd say he'd be the 2c from the 3c position.

Smith, Lindholm, Rakell.

O'Connor, Crosby, Rust
Bunting, Malkin, Puustinen

#1 PP unit:

Lindholm, Crosby, Rakell

Bunting - Karlsson


#2 PP unit:

Smith, Malkin, Rust

Puustinen - Letang

 

[Andy99]

I think Lindholm has a lot more chance of popping off a 60+ pt season with Malkin than Cirelli does.

If you play the contract right and overpay him on cost versus term, you can potentially eat half the deal in the last year and get a good pick back.

He’s going to want a NMC and we’ll have to overpay to get him to play in Pittsburgh, plus he is not really a wing…I see him playing 2C or 3C depending how Geno is playing…someplace like Boston will offer him better

 

[GilbertSeinfeld]

WBS fodder. Have like 1 D signed.

I thought you were being facetious, but holy cow, it's like the Coyotes NHL roster down there.

 

[Ugene Magic]

He’s going to want a NMC and we’ll have to overpay to get him to play in Pittsburgh, plus he is not really a wing…I see him playing 2C or 3C depending how Geno is playing…someplace like Boston will offer him better

I'd pay him the 6.250 for 4/5 year term NMC over a guy like Cirelli.

 

[wej20]

Kral had a pretty impressive season over seas last year. Even if it’s only an AHL body, it’s nice to have some offense on the backend and he’s only 24.

Assume he also doesn't count as an AHL vet which I assume is a plus too.

 

[AuroraBorealis]

Cirelli is a 40 point, PP2 guy at 6.25M x 6. Primary linemates were Stamkos, Hagel (75 pts this year) and Paul.
He PKs pretty well, so that adds some value, but I still wouldn't do it.
AAV's too high, he'd likely score less here, and we should be doing the opposite of taking on more long term, big AAV contracts.

 

[TheGoldenJet]

Busy day for Dubas.

It’s Dubster diving season again I see.

 

[Andy99]

I'd pay him the 6.250 for 4/5 year term NMC over a guy like Cirelli.

He’s going to get better elsewhere…

 

[Pancakes]

Not sure I trust any of St. Ivany, Ludvig, or Shea to amount to much, but I would rather pay them 775k to be mediocre rather than sign the next Chad Ruhwedel from UFA for 1-2 million and have them provide the same or worse results.

 

[Gurglesons]

Not sure I trust any of St. Ivany, Ludvig, or Shea to amount to much, but I would rather pay them 775k to be mediocre rather than sign the next Chad Ruhwedel from UFA for 1-2 million and have them provide the same or worse results.

One of the few refreshing parts of Dubas so far. Outside of last season signing losers like Johansson.

 

[Jacob]

Why are we even discussing a guy mixed up in hard drugs and human trafficking. Jesus. I’d rather just lose.

 

[chethejet]

I like the signings as a low cost with upside here. St Ivany is key here. RD with some physical play. Gruden maybe can add some size and be that 4th line plugger. NO more older small guys who bring nothing but cap hits.

 

[Ugene Magic]

He’s going to get better elsewhere…

Possible.

Pens being represented by a few Sweds could coax him our way.

 

[Deport Ogie]

Dear Lisa

As I write this I am very sad. Our depth defense has been overthrown anD REPLACED BY THE BENEVOLENT FILIP KRAL. ALL HAIL KRAL AND HIS GLORIOUS NEW CONTRACT.

Sincerely, Little Girl.

 

[Andy99]

Lol..yep

https://x.com/i/web/status/1793079404404564197

 

[Tom Hanks]

Wonder why Nashville is opening up cap.

Marner? Stamkos?

Obviously Reilly Smith

 

[Jacob]

Král and Gruden don’t count as vets in the AHL which is also nice considering they were scratching veterans last year.

They’re gonna need a bunch of D, preferably RD, to fill out the roster though.

 

[Tom Hanks]

It’s Dubster diving season again I see.

He’s off to see the wizard

 

[Gurglesons]

Lol..yep

https://x.com/i/web/status/1793079404404564197

Nobody tell @Jesse how Mike Sullivan feels about 23 year old forwards.

 

[Tom Hanks]

Nobody tell @Jesse how Mike Sullivan feels about 23 year old forwards.

Sully has a Blink 182 poster in his office

 

[BusinessGoose]

Why did we sign gruden?