Confirmed with Link: Trade deadline thread

[Big Friggin Dummy]

I'm not sure who said it but if he hits FA, Dubas is definitely going to try to get him


Wasn't Jake a Wadell move?

Yeah, pretty much Waddell's last move before resigned from his role as GM and POHO then Tulsky took over. I just meant the overall situation of swinging for the fences, thinking you're getting the offensive punch that team's been lacking, just to have the guy f*** off outta town immediately.

-edit- At some point, you gotta think that team's gonna think about letting Brind'Amour go, right? He has this mystique as a legendary coach but dude's got zilch to show for it aside from a whole buncha players who adore and borderline idolize the guy.

 

[Darren McCord]

Seems like most of the sellers on the market are still contemplating whether to hold onto to their guys or trade them. Marchand, Nelson, Palmeri, Armia, Savard and Rantanen all fall into that category. The dam has to break at some point

Rant and Marchand both playing tonight. Nothing I’d happening before games end tonight

 

[Jag68Sid87]

If we somehow managed to land Fraser Minten from Toronto, every Maple Leafs podcast, TSN, SportsNet and the Leafs board would all be must-see TV for the rest of eternity.

I might have to quit my job just to soak it all in.

 

[Andy99]

Things are a little too quiet for my liking.

Nothing’s happening…it’s frustrating…if this is it for Dubas I’ll be pissed lol

 

[Empoleon8771]

If we somehow managed to land Fraser Minten from Toronto, every Maple Leafs podcast, TSN, SportsNet and the Leafs board would all be must-see TV for the rest of eternity.

I might have to quit my job just to soak it all in.

I feel like Schenn at 50% for Minten is a pretty fair deal. I think it would be more likely Niemela/Robertson and a pick but Minten seems like a fair deal.

 

[IcedCapp]

Rant and Marchand both playing tonight. Nothing I’d happening before games end tonight

Here’s the thing, people aren’t actually people. We’re collections of billions of atoms. Each of those atoms with their own unique characteristics. The atoms making up the “people” in the nhl have already decided what decisions they’ll be making vis-a-vis trades. So nothing has happened. Everything has happened. We simply can’t perceive the happenings which have happened.

 

[Malkinstheman]

Caps are looking for a third line depth guy. They love their Pens players so maybe Beau for Carolina's 2025 3rd makes sense

 

[Darren McCord]

Nothing’s happening…it’s frustrating…if this is it for Dubas I’ll be pissed lol

To many games going on tonight. Trades will start happening after the 7pm games start wrapping up.

 

[Andy99]

Rantanen's probably holding up several moves tbh. Hope that dumb shit gets sorted soon.

I like Tulsky, was high on him when the Pens were interviewing him, but swinging and missing twice on Jake and now, potentially, Rantanen, has to leave a real sour taste in your mouth if you're a Canes fan.

I’d still keep him…they aren’t going to get anyone better and they’re still in a playoff run…let him walk in FA but keep him for your playoff run…so stupid

 

[Empoleon8771]

The thing that sucks is that the Penguins are on the west coast tonight, meaning they could still be working the phones on a trade for the next 2-3 hours. I'd rather not wait up until midnight just to see if a Rakell trade happens tonight

 

[Darren McCord]

Here’s the thing, people aren’t actually people. We’re collections of billions of atoms. Each of those atoms with their own unique characteristics. The atoms making up the “people” in the nhl have already decided what decisions they’ll be making vis-a-vis trades. So nothing has happened. Everything has happened. We simply can’t perceive the happenings which have happened.

It’s like when I eat Taco Bell. it’s an ethereal experience that goes by to fast. Lost in the ecstasy until it’s gone. Sometimes I don’t even know if I ate anything at all…..


……. Until my body confirms the existence of it the next morning.

 

[pensfan71]

The thing that sucks is that the Penguins are on the west coast tonight, meaning they could still be working the phones on a trade for the next 2-3 hours. I'd rather not wait up until midnight just to see if a Rakell trade happens tonight

You're going to have to...I will need the company

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

Here’s the thing, people aren’t actually people. We’re collections of billions of atoms. Each of those atoms with their own unique characteristics. The atoms making up the “people” in the nhl have already decided what decisions they’ll be making vis-a-vis trades. So nothing has happened. Everything has happened. We simply can’t perceive the happenings which have happened.

The quantum TDL, of course!

I’d still keep him…they aren’t going to get anyone better and they’re still in a playoff run…let him walk in FA but keep him for your playoff run…so stupid

I dunno, man. I think you gotta try and trade him and go after Boeser or something. Can't let the guy you traded Necas for walk, that's killer. On top of that, Rantanen's been kinda dogshit in Carolina; 2g, 6pts in 12 games.

 

[Darren McCord]

The thing that sucks is that the Penguins are on the west coast tonight, meaning they could still be working the phones on a trade for the next 2-3 hours. I'd rather not wait up until midnight just to see if a Rakell trade happens tonight

Even if they were in the east coast they would be making calls all night with teams on the west coast.

Dubas is probably on the east coast anyways still

 

[Andy99]

The quantum TDL, of course!

I dunno, man. I think you gotta try and trade him and go after Boeser or something. Can't let the guy you traded Necas for walk, that's killer. On top of that, Rantanen's been kinda dogshit in Carolina; 2g, 6pts in 12 games.

I disagree…you gotta do what gives you the best chance to a win a Cup…Carolina is in their window…he hasn’t been bad, just not great…it’s only 12 games…he’s probably a better playoff performer than Boeser…bigger body for sure

 

[pensfan71]

Even if they were in the east coast they would be making calls all night with teams on the west coast.

Dubas is probably on the east coast anyways still

I actually think he is...I vaguely remember listening on a podcast saying usually one of him, Spezz or Vukie are usually with the team and none of them are with them on this trip

God Buffalo is so shit

 

[Andy99]

We need two points outta Buffalo and Seattle tonight…come on boys…help the Pens climb to 4OA

 

[IcedCapp]

The thing that sucks is that the Penguins are on the west coast tonight, meaning they could still be working the phones on a trade for the next 2-3 hours. I'd rather not wait up until midnight just to see if a Rakell trade happens tonight

Dudes bags were packed before he was born, don’t you worry about it

 

[pensfan71]

Dudes bags were packed before he was born, don’t you worry about it

I hope you realize how much we're gonna beef you if this doesn't happen

That being said, I still have a tingly feeling it'll happen

 

[Darren McCord]

Would you trade Rakell for Rantanen if you could flip Rantanen at 50% to a contender?

 

[pensfan71]

Would you trade Rakell for Rantanen if you could flip Rantanen at 50% to a contender?

Absolutely yes

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

Rakell's gotta be dealt, right? Like, there's no way a GM is delusional enough to think Rakell's a key piece he needs to keep around at the cost of passing up on taking advantage of his career year in this insane seller's market... Right?

Would you trade Rakell for Rantanen if you could flip Rantanen at 50% to a contender?

1000%

 

[IcedCapp]

I hope you realize how much we're gonna beef you if this doesn't happen

That being said, I still have a tingly feeling it'll happen

Look man, I’m not saying he’s definitely getting traded. I have no idea. No clue. No way of knowing. Don’t believe anything I say about anything ever. I’m just saying, he’s getting traded

 

[pensfan71]

Look man, I’m not saying he’s definitely getting traded. I have no idea. No clue. No way of knowing. Don’t believe anything I say about anything ever. I’m just saying, he’s getting traded

15 years on this board, I will always enjoy the tidbits and convos with you, never gets old



And he's wearing 66, can't script this any better

 

[Bishop7979]

15 years on this board, I will always enjoy the tidbits and convos with you, never gets old



And he's wearing 66, can't script this any better



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It wouldn't be a deadline without capp popping up to taunt us all with his riddles haha