Proposal: WPG-PIT (Heinola)

[CheckingLineCenter]

Ville Heinola to PIT

What does it cost? Friedman speculated he needs a fresh start. Soon to be 24 years old.

Pens need D, especially LD once they trade Grzelcyk and Heinola is exact type they should take a flier on.

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[Tasteless Beaver]

Heinola probably isn’t going to get his shot in Winnipeg, although he has lots of potential if he figures it out. I’d assume Chevy would trade him with his permission. He’s not the type of player that we would trade for a rental, and Pittsburgh doesn’t have a ton that interests Winnipeg, unfortunately.

 

[Empoleon8771]

I'm not sure I see the point of adding Heinola after they just claimed Kolya off waivers. They seem kinda redundant and both fit the "reclamation project LD" idea.

I'm pretty fine with POJ, Kolya and Graves as their LD for the rest of the year.

 

[gojetsgo]

something around cody glass? idk what would make sense from the pens

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

Heinola probably isn’t going to get his shot in Winnipeg, although he has lots of potential if he figures it out. I’d assume Chevy would trade him with his permission. He’s not the type of player that we would trade for a rental, and Pittsburgh doesn’t have a ton that interests Winnipeg, unfortunately.

Yeah I’d like to flip a pick for him but not sure WPG cares about that. Seems destined to be a throw-in piece of a bigger trade.

I'm not sure I see the point of adding Heinola after they just claimed Kolya off waivers. They seem kinda redundant and both fit the "reclamation project LD" idea.

I'm pretty fine with POJ, Kolya and Graves as their LD for the rest of the year.

Because I like the player a lot.

A waiver claim, POJ and Graves are no reason not to add another scratch off lottery ticket, especially one with Heinola’s talent level. I’d love to see what he is if given some rope in a decent role (I.e. Gryzelcyk’s spot).

 

[Empoleon8771]

Yeah I’d like to flip a pick for him but not sure WPG cares about that. Seems destined to be a throw-in piece of a bigger trade.


Because I like the player a lot.

A waiver claim, POJ and Graves are no reason not to add another scratch off lottery ticket, especially one with Heinola’s talent level.

I'm not sure Heinola is much better than a waiver claim caliber player tbh. I don't see much differentiating him and Kolya from what I can tell.

I'm not a no on the idea because they need as many dart throws as possible, but I wouldn't bother spending anything worthwhile to add him either. I'd do Glass for him as mentioned above but that's about it.

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

I'm not sure Heinola is much better than a waiver claim caliber player tbh. I don't see much differentiating him and Kolya from what I can tell.

Its truly as simple as the flashes I’ve seen from Heinola are very enticing and I’d love to flip one of our many picks for him.

 

[SEALBound]

something around cody glass? idk what would make sense from the pens

If we had more viable center prospects, I would say sure but as is, I don't think we can move Glass just yet.

I would do it for Acciari though.

 

[gojetsgo]

If we had more viable center prospects, I would say sure but as is, I don't think we can move Glass just yet.

I would do it for Acciari though.

I don't see the jets having any interest in acciari

 

[TS Quint]

Its truly as simple as the flashes I’ve seen from Heinola are very enticing and I’d love to flip one of our many picks for him.

Done and done from this Jets fan. I’m not even going to ask which pick.

 

[tornado24]

Hienola for McGroarty

 

[SEALBound]

Hienola for McGroarty

I thought I'd find Cole Perfetti's name hidden in white but I guess not. So...nah.

 

[Gurglesons]

I don't see Heinola getting a shot with PIT.

He's also likely hitting the waiver wire at some point in the next 18 months if you want him.

 

[Dennis Reynolds]

For what it's worth, apparently Kolyachonok is comfortable playing RD.

 

[jgimp]

Ville Heinola to PIT

What does it cost? Friedman speculated he needs a fresh start. Soon to be 24 years old.

Pens need D, especially LD once they trade Grzelcyk and Heinola is exact type they should take a flier on.

Rutger just cause id want to see the tantrum

 

[DesertPenguin]

something around cody glass? idk what would make sense from the pens

I guess it really comes down to what WPG is looking for here for their playoff run, but I'd trade Glass for a lotto ticket. Pens have used him as a utility forward up and down the lineup but he's never really stuck anywhere to make me think he's a long term fit here. I'd also do a swap for someone like Poulin if that interested you.

 

[StlBigFly]

I like the original idea a lot.

I think the nhl is a tough business and there are a lot of young guys who miss chunks of or entire early years due to injury.

I’m not sure what opportunity is being held from Hienola…he wasn’t available due to injury and he’s only 24.

The guy is getting minutes now.

I’m not so sure I love Elliott’s take on this. I think the jets may show more patience. Really helpful for the guys future if he can finish the season healthy.

 

[biturbo19]

I'd probably put this sort of deal on ice for the Penguins for now...at least, until they find out a little bit more about what they've picked up in Kolyachonok.