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!"

[Le Magnifique 66]

This is why you don't retain and you deal Jarry for a player like Husso that you can buy out or run this year.

Gives us flexiblity to make moves.

Being a UFA the year after, he is probably going to have a career season next year. I'd just ride him for next season with Neds!

 

[DesertPenguin]

At this point I'm looking for a Smith trade and a top 6 winger replacement. Ideally a RHS power play trigger man. Maybe a 3C. Thats all I realistically see.

 

[Empoleon8771]

2 teams in on Gibson apparently, with a mystery team as the other team. Super curious for who that other team would be, no one really sticks out as a super logical fit there.

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

Jarry to ANA for a late pick if they move Gibson.

 

[Sideline]

2 teams in on Gibson apparently, with a mystery team as the other team. Super curious for who that other team would be, no one really sticks out as a super logical fit there.

I really hope the mystery team isn't the Penguins.

 

[Empoleon8771]

I really hope the mystery team isn't the Penguins.

After my autism rant about how bad Gibson is, it would honestly be hilarious if the Penguins traded for him.

I'd want Dubas fired for making the move of course, but I can't deny it would be hilarious.

 

[Gurglesons]

I really hope the mystery team isn't the Penguins.

It's Pagnotta.

 

[Sideline]

It's Pagnotta.

Honestly, with Bob Mackenzie mostly retired I don't really rate any of the new generation as reliable.

 

[Darren McCord]

Jarry to ANA for a late pick if they move Gibson.

That's kinda what I am hoping for to be honest.

 

[Gurglesons]

That's kinda what I am hoping for to be honest.

Why is Anaheim taking on Jarry if they are getting out of Gibson?

I could see them trading Gibson straight up for Jarry. But if they get Detroit to take on Gibson. They likely just go with Dostal and a cheap vet back-up like Talbot or whatever.

 

[Empoleon8771]

I don't see why Anaheim would trade for Jarry, they're moving Gibson to let Dostal be their new starter. I think they're a team that would be signing a veteran backup like Talbot, I don't think they'd be interested in Jarry.

Not from anyone legitimate, but the 2 teams people are wondering about as the other team in on Gibson are Edmonton (with Campbell+ for Gibson) and Utah (with Vejmelka+ for Gibson). I don't know why Utah would do that though, Ingram was really good for them last year as the starter.

 

[Buddy Bizarre]

Why is Anaheim taking on Jarry if they are getting out of Gibson?

I could see them trading Gibson straight up for Jarry. But if they get Detroit to take on Gibson. They likely just go with Dostal and a cheap vet back-up like Talbot or whatever.

Not saying I agree, but their perception could be they view Jarry as having "change of scenery" upside.

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

Would be hilarious if Pens went all in on age and brought in Stammer and Kane

all jokes… but that would actually fix the PP

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

I'm still not even convinced Jarry is being actively shopped or the Pens have any real desire to get rid of him tbh. I know there are guys saying shit like "Y'know I look around and I, for some reason, think of Tristan Jarry" etc, etc. But until something happens, I'm gonna remain skeptical that this team's smart or bold enough to get rid of that dude.

 

[Malkinstheman]

Seattle and Columbus are other teams that need goalies but there's no shot they're getting our of the Elvis and Grubaeur contracts

 

[deakka]

I don't think they're shopping Jarry. Which makes the Ned signing even more puzzling. We are literally gonna run the same tandem next season, only more expensive

 

[Tom Hanks]

Would be hilarious if Pens went all in on age and brought in Stammer and Kane

all jokes… but that would actually fix the PP

https://x.com/i/web/status/1805975196194492667

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1805975196194492667

I was joking BUT I want to be clear- I’m not opposed.

 

[Sideline]

Would be hilarious if Pens went all in on age and brought in Stammer and Kane

all jokes… but that would actually fix the PP

I'd be completely on board to replace Smith's 5MM with either Stamkos or Kane. I wouldn't want to give Kane multiple years since he is a 35+ contract, but I'd give Stamkos 3 years just so the powerplay could not suck.

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

I'd be completely on board to replace Smith's 5MM with either Stamkos or Kane. I wouldn't want to give Kane multiple years since he is a 35+ contract, but I'd give Stamkos 3 years just so the powerplay could not suck.

Imagine EK Malkin Sid Stamkos Kane on the same PP. but in 2014

 

[SEALBound]

That could be a ploy by Detroit given how team and agents have seemingly weaponized insiders and twitter these days.

That's kinda what I am hoping for to be honest.

Nah, they have Dostol who is probably ready to take over. His age fits well with the core. They might add a cheap vet on top but I think the idea of moving on from Gibson would be to make room for the next gen.

 

[metalan2]

Kane and Stamkos coming here would be like the 2002 Red Wings. Old, but could win the cup.

Stamkos alone would be the difference maker bc of where he parks on the PP. I'd even take Laine to be at this spot.

 

[Turin]

I’d take Stamkos. Pass on Kane though.

 

[Darren McCord]

Why is Anaheim taking on Jarry if they are getting out of Gibson?

I could see them trading Gibson straight up for Jarry. But if they get Detroit to take on Gibson. They likely just go with Dostal and a cheap vet back-up like Talbot or whatever.

I think Jarry will do better with a change of scenery. Maybe other teams feel the same way. Also Jarry could be had for pretty much nothing. You can platoon them and trade Jarry later if he bounces back. It's a risk sure but they have the cap for it. Dostal cost nothing and will not cost much in the near future. By the time they have to pay him Jarry will be off the books.

 

[SEALBound]

Teams typically build based on trends. This year was super tough to evaluate because you basically have a well-built Florida team that has a solid mix of everything but they were almost beat out by a one-man team.

So unless you are adding Conor McDavid...what trends do you follow that help improve the team?

I know it's jokes but Kane and Stammer aren't helping the playoff race nor IN the playoffs, realistically speaking but:

Rust-Sid-Kane
Bunting-Geno-Stammer
DOC-Eller-Rakell

would be nothing to shake a stick at.