GDT: The 2022 NHL Free Agent Frenzy | July 13th, 2022 | 12:00 PM EST

[Peacefool]

Pens fan coming in to scope out the Rutta situation. Is this a guy who you hoped to re-sign? What's his game like? Is there any reason Tampa didn't want to lock him down?

Yes he drinks before game, are toxic in locker room,and tells stupid jokes about players mommas...and yes I am jealious that you guys got him. Good defenceman,very servicable,good teammate,with right partner will make your defence much better.

 

[Stormbreaker]

 

[DistantThunderRep]

He's played for both Coop and Blashill.

Also, he's a former Ranger.

trifecta.

 

[Stormbreaker]

Jordan next?

 

[Peacefool]

He's played for both Coop and Blashill.

Also, he's a former Ranger.

Now this signing makes sense xD

 

[Stammertime91]

Jordan next?

Then Jared

 

[Fabiobest]

Pens fan coming in to scope out the Rutta situation. Is this a guy who you hoped to re-sign? What's his game like? Is there any reason Tampa didn't want to lock him down?

I guess we did not resign him because he asked for a long term dead. So we chose to acquire Cole, with a 1 year deal at the same price.
Rutta is a solid dman: he's not an All-Star player but, if you have a Hedman-type guy, he's very good to play near him.
You won't win games because of games but, for sure, you won't lose because of him either.
It's a very solid pick for your team.

 

[Stammertime91]

Lmao. Nice try little brother but we stunted your growth b2b years *muah*

 

[Master P]

oof

 

[Point21]

 

[The Gongshow]

Yeah I think Paul is the Palat replacement.

Cirelli gotta become a more offensive threat for the money but it's not a bad contract.

Serg is the biggest question mark. He ABSOLUTELY HAS TO take a big step forward. We gave up alot for him (McD) and paid alot for him....

 

[Master P]

 

[ThunderRoad]

He's played for both Coop and Blashill.

Also, he's a former Ranger.

Doesn't count. Too much time has passed in between.

 

[Flat Ronnie]

oof

I mean, our shit ain't much better.

 

[Master P]

I mean, our shit ain't much better.

What? Did you forget about the 2 cups?

 

[Flat Ronnie]

What? Did you forget about the 2 cups?

I meant our current offseason

 

[Rschmitz]

Pens fan coming in to scope out the Rutta situation. Is this a guy who you hoped to re-sign? What's his game like? Is there any reason Tampa didn't want to lock him down?

Keeps his head above water defensively and above average offensively. Can skate pretty well and has size, but doesn't use it. Good bottom 6 guy, below average if you plan on having him in top 4

 

[LTIR Trickery]

I wouldn't say hes below average in the top four but don't expect him to carry a pairing. He was honestly a great number 4 after he got settled.

 

[Master P]

Leafs trending

 

[Stormbreaker]

 

[Fabiobest]

LTIR...and then bring Pally back

EZ PZ

ahahahahah

 

[Stammertime91]

Would much rather prefer;

Palat - Point - Kucherov
Paul - Stamkos - Namestnikov
Hagel - Cirelli - Colton
Bus line

Hedman - cernak
$ergachev - Rutta
Cole - Bogo

Move Killorn, Foote and don't sign Names, bring up Koepke to make it work.

The Cole signing isn't bad. It's the best LD option out of mediocrity available. He's serviceable. The swap for Myers and Rutta is odd. Expecting Names and the other two way forward playoff no shows to fill the gap of two LW spots is a reach.

The hope is Killorn on a "contract year" doesn't shit the bed in the playoffs.

 

[Point21]

 

[Stammertime91]

Hope he can use that schnoz to channel some goal scoring this year

 

[Flat Ronnie]

That new contract must make it a lot easier to look at that schnoz in the mirror every day