Salary Cap: We are looking for nuclear Kessels. And whales. Beam me up, Scotty Bowman

[Ugene Magic]

Imagine being a Bruins fan and having to relive draft day a la Bill Murray in Groundhog Day. Over and over again, the same result, and no way to stop it.

I'm actually enjoying their misery.

Just to put emphasis on how incredible this would be:

Great job.


It's weird to see only Dupuis with a single digit.

 

[EVGENIMERLIN]

Anyone else think it's a little premature to pencil in 2 guys in the top 9 who have never played NHL style hockey?

 

[HandshakeLine]

Yes. Their dad is Jay.

Really? Jesus, that's dumb. I almost feel bad for Jayson Megna now.

 

[Ogelthorpe]

Dumo, Bennett, Scuderi, 1st for Kessel

get errrr doneeee

Dumo, Bennett, Scuderi, Kunitz.... Git er done.

 

[HandshakeLine]

Anyone else think it's a little premature to pencil in 2 guys in the top 9 who have never played NHL style hockey?

Oh, I'm sure Bennett will adapt quickly.

 

[Speaking Moistly]

Really? Jesus, that's dumb. I almost feel bad for Jayson Megna now.

I think you mean Jaysus.

 

[DesertedPenguin]

Zac Rinaldo just got Philly a 3rd round pick in return. Zac ****ing Rinaldo. If JR can't find a trade partner to take Kunitz/Scuderi, then he's just not doing his job.

Rinaldo makes $850k per year and is 25.

Scuderi and Kunitz make 4-5 times that and are both 10 years older.

 

[HandshakeLine]

I think you mean Jaysus.

 

[Cherpak]

Anyone else think it's a little premature to pencil in 2 guys in the top 9 who have never played NHL style hockey?

Plotnikov is one. Who is the other?

 

[Waffle Fries]

Plotnikov is one. Who is the other?

And from everything I've gathered, his game seems to be pretty well suited to the smaller ice.

 

[Shrimper]

So, to understand. IC's cryptic post indicates that something will happen on Tuesday?

 

[DJ Kariyaaa]

Where did you make those?

Where'd you get the jersey pics? Since Jerseydatabase hasn't been updated in years and dailyfacoff takes forever to make them I've been searching for them.

Made them myself. Tried searching them too, but had to do some freehand editing on my own to make the ones that weren't on JerseyDatabase.

Ha it does look good. It's fun to dream. Defense will be a little rocky to make it work cap-wise, but when you're scoring 4 or 5 goals a night I guess it doesn't matter as much

You're absolutely correct

 

[EVGENIMERLIN]

Plotnikov is one. Who is the other?

The other Russian Twin

 

[Cherpak]

And from everything I've gathered, his game seems to be pretty well suited to the smaller ice.

Yeah his aggressive hard hitting style should be more effective on the smaller ice.

 

[DesertedPenguin]

Anyone else think it's a little premature to pencil in 2 guys in the top 9 who have never played NHL style hockey?

Tikhonov has played 61 games in the NHL and a handful in the AHL. Both he and Plotnikov also have national team experience.

They'll be fine. There are a few scouting reports out there that say that the smaller ice surface might actually benefit their respective games.

 

[Cherpak]

The other Russian Twin

Tikhinov played with Arizona. He has NHL experience.

 

[EVGENIMERLIN]

So, to understand. IC's cryptic post indicates that something will happen on Tuesday?

He's just maintained since the Draft ended that if something is going to happen it will be on Tuesday as they have a self imposed deadline of Wed at Noon when Free Agency starts.

 

[EVGENIMERLIN]

Tikhonov has played 61 games in the NHL and a handful in the AHL. Both he and Plotnikov also have national team experience.

They'll be fine. There are a few scouting reports out there that say that the smaller ice surface might actually benefit their respective games.

Forgot he was an AZ prospect. I stand corrected.

 

[Ugene Magic]

Dumo, Bennett, Scuderi, Kunitz.... Git er done.

Happy,

Dopey,

Grumpy and

Sleepy.

 

[AgentM]

"Simon Despres will be traded" - Simon Despres is traded.

The Pens are going after Phil Kessel

"The Pens are going after Phil Kessel"

No trade will be made this weekend
Leaks will start Monday
expect resolution on Tuesday

I mean, i'm not being vague and I'm not being safe. I've been pretty ****ing clear

IC, I love reading your posts, you're one of the most entertaining guys I've seen on here in the 7 years I've been around (though it's rare that I post anymore). But darn you for getting my hopes up about Phil with your 101/102% chance he comes here. I had given up hope after that extreme snoozefest called the draft but you reeled me right back in with your sweet talk!

 

[Shrimper]

He's just maintained since the Draft ended that if something is going to happen it will be on Tuesday as they have a self imposed deadline of Wed at Noon when Free Agency starts.

I guess that is due to the bonuses kicking in?

 

[Ragamuffin Gunner]

Made them myself. Tried searching them too, but had to do some freehand editing on my own to make the ones that weren't on JerseyDatabase.

That's awesome. If you have a few weeks of free time, you could update JD and make at least 1 guy really happy!

 

[Ugene Magic]

I guess that is due to the bonuses kicking in?

With them taking on/retaining salary, that's a move to get it done sooner.

 

[EVGENIMERLIN]

I guess that is due to the bonuses kicking in?

Someone on this board said it wasn't, but I can't remember who. It more has to do with any FA target the Pens have could be gone, difficult to sign based on Kessel or Oshie coming here. They want to go into Free Agency with a clear understanding of what their Cap is and what holes they have before getting locked into a bidding war with a FA target i.e. Frolik

 

[Winger for Hire]

Every time I see the thread name and then see Plotnikov and Tikhinov, all I can think of is...