Salary Cap: Pens Off Season Thread: Pre Free Agency Shenanigans!

[DesertedPenguin]

I would assume Zucker is on his way out, given the contract similarity to Smith. Unless Granlund is being completely dumped.

 

[Sideline]

I like this deal.

 

[Gurglesons]

Nice deal. Good work Dubas.

Nice defensive player and I wondered if we'd grab him.

 

[Sideline]

Why not wait until August 1 2024

Because waiting until the busy season for this year to end is different from waiting for 2 years?

 

[xlm34]

Man I love the poorly framed Weekes videos

Good pickup too.

 

[Empoleon8771]

That Smith deal is awesome. He has 2 years left at $5 million AAV and is coming off a 26 goal, 56 point season. That's the exact kind of deal I wanted to see Dubas make to replace Zucker.

 

[Lust for Life]

From Friedman

"I think Pittsburgh has some interest in Blake Wheeler, but I’m not convinced it’s going to happen."

 

[Jacob]

Nitpicking but I hope it's next year's 3rd.

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

From Friedman

"I think Pittsburgh has some interest in Blake Wheeler, but I’m not convinced it’s going to happen."

Boy I hope not.

 

[Gurglesons]

From Friedman

"I think Pittsburgh has some interest in Blake Wheeler, but I’m not convinced it’s going to happen."

Ew.

 

[AuroraBorealis]

Old, but strong! Let's gooo Duber!
Very happy with this. If you're over 2.00 over the long haul, you're a big producer.
Rakell was 1.85 last year, to provide a comparable.

 

[Jacob]

I'd take Wheeler at like half his current cap hit and for nothing in return. I don't care if he's a douche, you only have to put up with him for about 8 months and this leadership group can do that.

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

Really nice move so long as it's accurate.

 

[Ragamuffin Gunner]

f***ing pumped

not dump granlund for a 3rd

 

[SEALBound]

Pretty hard to complain about that. He was great in the playoffs as well.

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

Is Smith an either/or wing kinda guy?

I recall him being mostly RW but he's a lefty.

 

[Gurglesons]

Pretty hard to complain about that. He was great in the playoffs as well.

Been great in the playoffs for years. Solid defensive guy. PKer.

Great add despite his age.

Is Smith an either/or wing kinda guy?

I recall him being mostly RW but he's a lefty.

RW.

 

[Ragamuffin Gunner]

From Friedman

"I think Pittsburgh has some interest in Blake Wheeler, but I’m not convinced it’s going to happen."

I'd do Gran doe 50% Wheeler all day.

 

[AjaxTelamon]

That Smith deal is awesome. He has 2 years left at $5 million AAV and is coming off a 26 goal, 56 point season. That's the exact kind of deal I wanted to see Dubas make to replace Zucker.

Lines up perfect for our window and doesn't give up much to get there.

Dubas is weaponizing our cap space!

 

[TimmyD]

So to me that sets the top 6:

GCRust
Rakell Malkin Smith

 

[SEALBound]

You sign Wheeler to a 1x1 if and when Winnipeg buys him out. Unless they are willing to take Petry and Granlund.

 

[McGroarty2]

By out Granlund and re-sign Zucker?

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

I hope Zucker walks and Granlund is jettisoned into the sun, tbh. Before and after the Smith news.

 

[TimmyD]

Also the Vegas team Twitter account has confirmed the deal and it’s a 2024 3rd

 

[Ragamuffin Gunner]

2024 3rd! Siiiiick