Salary Cap: Pens Summer Salary Thread: We Hayes Dubas's offseason moves so far

[CascadiaPenguin]

It sure didn't take long to get into prime offseason form. Worse than NBA Summer League.

 

[SEALBound]

Allow me to give everyone a lovely recap of recent shitbook rumors.

One site suggests we have reach an agreement for Tyler Johnson. There were others available but Johnson provides a high level of consistency!

Another site says we have 4 FAs in our sights:
Forwards: JVR and Sprong
Defensemen: Shattenkirk and Calvan de Haan.

So there you go, summer hockey discussions at their finest.

 

[Jag68Sid87]

Calvin De Haan signed with the Avalanche as a Jack Johnson replacement on the cheap.

There are no rumors that are worth anything re: the Penguins unless it is about a Crosby extension or a trade. We have too many scrubs as is.

 

[Ugene Magic]

Allow me to give everyone a lovely recap of recent shitbook rumors.

One site suggests we have reach an agreement for Tyler Johnson. There were others available but Johnson provides a high level of consistency!

Another site says we have 4 FAs in our sights:
Forwards: JVR and Sprong
Defensemen: Shattenkirk and Calvan de Haan.

So there you go, summer hockey discussions at their finest.

Can you tell/link us the site or sites?

Because that would be very fitting what Dubas has been doing. 30+ aging vets les Sprong.

Edit: Found the one about the 4 fas. Best Potential Fits For The Pittsburgh Penguins in Free Agency

 

[SEALBound]

Can you tell/link us the site or sites?

Because that would be very fitting what Dubas has been doing. 30+ aging vets les Sprong.

It was on some random fan's "Pittsburgh Penguin Fan" page with a garbage link. If I find it again, I will try to post the link. Honestly, not worth the time especially if you already read here.

 

[PensFutures]

We CaN tRaDe hIm FoR ASsETs L8R

 

[KrisLetAngry]

Allow me to give everyone a lovely recap of recent shitbook rumors.

One site suggests we have reach an agreement for Tyler Johnson. There were others available but Johnson provides a high level of consistency!

Another site says we have 4 FAs in our sights:
Forwards: JVR and Sprong
Defensemen: Shattenkirk and Calvan de Haan.

So there you go, summer hockey discussions at their finest.

I do not want to sign anyone else.

Please let some youth get in the line up. Being oldest team in the NHL year after year is not good.

 

[SEALBound]

Just for fun:

Pickering+Ponomarov for McGroarty
Puustinen+SJS 3rd for Robertson
Eller for Buffalo 5th
Acciari waived and claimed

Robertson-Sid-Rust
Bunting-Geno-Rakell
DOC-McGroarty-Beauvillier
Lizotte-Hayes-Poulin/Puljujarvi

 

[KrisLetAngry]

Just for fun:

Pickering+Ponomarov for McGroarty
Puustinen+SJS 3rd for Robertson
Eller for Buffalo 5th
Acciari waived and claimed

Robertson-Sid-Rust
Bunting-Geno-Rakell
DOC-McGroarty-Beauvillier
Lizotte-Hayes-Poulin/Puljujarvi

I like this a lot.

I still can't see Toronto trading Robertson. They need a LW and I really do not understand his trade demands when he can be in that top 6. Wide open.

 

[The Old Master]

It makes so much sense to give him that ice time here with Sid or Geno, we have absolutely nothing besides Yager to be excited for at the moment. I would do it in a heartbeat and if MS isn't happy, he can go f*** himself!!

you could at least start him there. give him a few games and then see what happens.

 

[KrisLetAngry]

you could at least start him there. give him a few games and then see what happens.

If he's available I think this is a swing we should make.

 

[SEALBound]

I like this a lot.

I still can't see Toronto trading Robertson. They need a LW and I really do not understand his trade demands when he can be in that top 6. Wide open.

I assume at this point it's cap related. That's why I sent Puustinen. I think he could "help" but at the same time I don't think he's a guy that gets claimed if you have to send him down, especially early in the season.

We however, have the cap space. Sending out Eller and Acciari helps a ton too.

That roster has a lot of flexibility too. Other ways to line them up:

McGroaty-Sid-Rust
Bunt-Geno-Robertson
DOC-Hayes-Raks
Poulin-Lizotte-Puljujarvi

DOC-Sid-Rust
Roberston-Geno-Rakell
Bunting-McGroarty-Beau
Lizotte-Hayes-Poulin/Poolparty

DOC, Robertson, Bunting can all rotate. Rakell, Beau, DOC, Rust (maybe) can rotate. McGroarty, Hayes, Lizotte can rotate. Lots of roster flexibility.

 

[KrisLetAngry]

I assume at this point it's cap related. That's why I sent Puustinen. I think he could "help" but at the same time I don't think he's a guy that gets claimed if you have to send him down, especially early in the season.

We however, have the cap space. Sending out Eller and Acciari helps a ton too.

That roster has a lot of flexibility too. Other ways to line them up:

McGroaty-Sid-Rust
Bunt-Geno-Robertson
DOC-Hayes-Raks
Poulin-Lizotte-Puljujarvi

DOC-Sid-Rust
Roberston-Geno-Rakell
Bunting-McGroarty-Beau
Lizotte-Hayes-Poulin/Poolparty

DOC, Robertson, Bunting can all rotate. Rakell, Beau, DOC, Rust (maybe) can rotate. McGroarty, Hayes, Lizotte can rotate. Lots of roster flexibility.

I don't want to be Sullivan here but who is are penalty killers?

Rust lizotte
DOC Hayes?
Poulin/PoolParty / Bunting?

 

[SEALBound]

I don't want to be Sullivan here but who is are penalty killers?

Rust lizotte
DOC Hayes?
Poulin/PoolParty / Bunting?

Rust, Rakell, DOC, Bunting, Lizotte, Hayes, Puljujarvi

Teach one also...

 

[eXile3]

Just for fun:

Pickering+Ponomarov for McGroarty
Puustinen+SJS 3rd for Robertson
Eller for Buffalo 5th
Acciari waived and claimed

Robertson-Sid-Rust
Bunting-Geno-Rakell
DOC-McGroarty-Beauvillier
Lizotte-Hayes-Poulin/Puljujarvi

God I wish that was realistic. Instead we get Hayes and try to run it back with the same squad.

 

[PensFutures]

I know the PK% was pretty good, but I wouldnt mind seeing a slightly more aggressive PK. Always boggled my mind seeing 87,71,59,58, and 65 struggle to get into the zone for a minute, but it felt like every other team had zero issues against us.

 

[SEALBound]

God I wish that was realistic. Instead we get Hayes and try to run it back with the same squad.

Dubas, can we haz Robertson and McGroarty?

Oooooooooo, sorry best I can do is Hayes, Beauvillier, Lizotte, and Gryz.

 

[eXile3]

Dubas, can we haz Robertson and McGroarty?

Oooooooooo, sorry best I can do is Hayes, Beauvillier, Lizotte, and Gryz.

One is what Dubas said he was going to do.

The other is what he actually did.

 

[The Great Mighty Poo]

Tyler Johnson would've been a good pick up if this was still 2018, now not so much.

 

[Andy99]

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[SEALBound]

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I don't think they "rebuilt". I think they are in the same position as us "we want Ovie to get the record and are committed to helping him until he retires". They just took more proactive steps than us this off-season.

 

[Gurglesons]

I don't think they "rebuilt". I think they are in the same position as us "we want Ovie to get the record and are committed to helping him until he retires". They just took more proactive steps than us this off-season.

They acquired two top four defenseman, a top nine winger, and a top six forward.

Not sure what else you'd call it unless you are a bitter Penguins fan who doesn't want to give another team credit.

They will also actually give their young players a chance while we are signing and trading for players to block out ours.

 

[eXile3]

The term “rebuild” seems to be nebulas and mean different things to different people.

To me a rebuild is exactly that. You’re rebuilding from top to bottom with young players. Swapping a handful of non core player is more of a “retool”.

 

[Buddy Bizarre]

I don't think they "rebuilt". I think they are in the same position as us "we want Ovie to get the record and are committed to helping him until he retires". They just took more proactive steps than us this off-season.

But it wasn't just this offseason. Couple years ago they started to sell off assets. No wonder they are further ahead then us.
Doesn't hurt to have a coach that actually, you know, coaches.

Speaking of, how badly do you think Sully would misuse Ovi on the PP?

 

[Kasperi kapanen]

They acquired two top four defenseman, a top nine winger, and a top six forward.

Not sure what else you'd call it unless you are a bitter Penguins fan who doesn't want to give another team credit.

They will also actually give their young players a chance while we are signing and trading for players to block out ours.

Yea the Caps literally acquired a top defensive pair for nothing. Still can’t believe that. And they’re the most likely spot for Laine. They are skull f***ing us in the “retool” phase.