Just posted my comment on the article
- Orpik44

Scoring isn't the problem on this roster. Upgrading top 6 is down on my list
- dbell646

This need repeated over and over again...

And again...

The Pens lead the league in goals scored. I'd love to have Iginla added to the roster, but he's about the furthest thing from a necessity at this point.

Go after him in the summer... maybe he will take a 2 year $8 mil deal to come play with Crosby. We'll worry about on July 1st.

Just a friendly reminder you have to give to get in trades. Classically speaking what you give away should sting as much as you are excited about the new player coming in.

Neal/Goligoski is the exception to the rule.

pass on pouliot bc we traded staal for him and im not trading him away yet... plus pens could have gotten a (frank)ing winger at 8th pick.....

and from all the reports i have read on dumoulin it sounds like he is an orpik replacement.. one of two defensive defensemen in the org
- nh4442

Harrington is our future on D as a defensive defenseman, that's why I'd never trade him. And Maatta has just SO much upside. Morrow will ba an all around like Martin.

Just a friendly reminder you have to give to get in trades. Classically speaking what you give away should sting as much as you are excited about the new player coming in.

Neal/Goligoski is the exception to the rule.
- Gunner Staal

Add to that, you have to look at it from the other team's point of view... Are they rebuilding? are they clearing out cap room? clearing out a roster spot for a young player? are they still contending and won't remove pieces from their roster? positional depth issues... etc etc etc

No team wants to give contributing players for guys like Tyler Kennedy or Eric Tangradi... Chances are they have their own overpaid struggling role players or AHL tweeners.

Add to that, you have to look at it from the other team's point of view... Are they rebuilding? are they clearing out cap room? clearing out a roster spot for a young player? are they still contending and won't remove pieces from their roster? positional depth issues... etc etc etc

No team wants to give contributing players for guys like Tyler Kennedy or Eric Tangradi... Chances are they have their own overpaid struggling role players or AHL tweeners.
- rival22

This should be permanently on the side bar of the website.

Add to that, you have to look at it from the other team's point of view... Are they rebuilding? are they clearing out cap room? clearing out a roster spot for a young player? are they still contending and won't remove pieces from their roster? positional depth issues... etc etc etc

No team wants to give contributing players for guys like Tyler Kennedy or Eric Tangradi... Chances are they have their own overpaid struggling role players or AHL tweeners.
- rival22

So are you trying to imply that TK Tangradi packaged together wouldn't get us a top 6 winger? I think you need to step away from the bottle my friend.

Add to that, you have to look at it from the other team's point of view... Are they rebuilding? are they clearing out cap room? clearing out a roster spot for a young player? are they still contending and won't remove pieces from their roster? positional depth issues... etc etc etc

No team wants to give contributing players for guys like Tyler Kennedy or Eric Tangradi... Chances are they have their own overpaid struggling role players or AHL tweeners.
- rival22

I'd also like to remind everyone it's a trade rumor website. Most folks come in here for Penguins chat but to also kick out pipedream trades they'd love to see. Anyone who takes it seriously enought to look up all that information is wasting there time as you can never determine how one GM values a player vs another. I'd say keep it light be unrealistic and have fun that is what Hockeybuzz trade rumors are all about.

So are you trying to imply that TK Tangradi packaged together wouldn't get us a top 6 winger? I think you need to step away from the bottle my friend.
- dbell646

Well, of course not... But that's just because Tangradi isn't hear any more. If you'd toss in Dustin Jeffrey and a conditional 3rd rounder, I think that we could probably get Iginla and Glencross though.

Well, of course not... But that's just because Tangradi isn't hear any more. If you'd toss in Dustin Jeffrey and a conditional 3rd rounder, I think that we could probably get Iginla and Glencross though.
- rival22

now you're talking.

I'd also like to remind everyone it's a trade rumor website. Most folks come in here for Penguins chat but to also kick out pipedream trades they'd love to see. Anyone who takes it seriously enought to look up all that information is wasting there time as you can never determine how one GM values a player vs another. I'd say keep it light be unrealistic and have fun that is what Hockeybuzz trade rumors are all about.
- dbell646

True... And I like seeing names brought up who would look good on the Pens roster. Most of them are guys who I wouldn't think of, and often lead to good discussion But, so many times the proposed return is just a joke lol.

bennet back to wbs.. i smell a trade coming

edit: im confused... with boychuk being snet down on waivers did they have to move bennett down bc martin isnt on IR and eaton is new??

someone check that out

Add to that, you have to look at it from the other team's point of view... Are they rebuilding? are they clearing out cap room? clearing out a roster spot for a young player? are they still contending and won't remove pieces from their roster? positional depth issues... etc etc etc

No team wants to give contributing players for guys like Tyler Kennedy or Eric Tangradi... Chances are they have their own overpaid struggling role players or AHL tweeners.
- rival22

The way you might get something cheaper is end of trade deadline for a player who will not be under contract the following year.

bennet back to wbs.. i smell a trade coming
- nh4442

empty roster spot... always great fuel for speculation

True... And I like seeing names brought up who would look good on the Pens roster. Most of them are guys who I wouldn't think of, and often lead to good discussion But, so many times the proposed return is just a joke lol.
- rival22

Like you and Gunner said everyone wants great players for their spare parts. Some of it is comical.

empty roster spot... always great fuel for speculation
- rival22

You got that right. up there with healthy scratches.

Add to that, you have to look at it from the other team's point of view... Are they rebuilding? are they clearing out cap room? clearing out a roster spot for a young player? are they still contending and won't remove pieces from their roster? positional depth issues... etc etc etc

No team wants to give contributing players for guys like Tyler Kennedy or Eric Tangradi... Chances are they have their own overpaid struggling role players or AHL tweeners.
- rival22

You mean too tell me that packaging an offer of bottom 6 wingers, AHL tweeners, 5-6 defensemen and random draft picks won't be enough to get acquire a Perry, Iginla, Oshie, or Ladd?

You got that right. up there with healthy scratches.
- dbell646

Actually, something will be done this week. They are only carrying 12 forwards. Philly isn't a problem since WB is so close, but I can't see them going on the road to Toronto with only 12. If a forward pulls something in the morning skate, they are screwed.

edit - I guess they could dress 7 d-men though..

Actually, something will be done this week. They are only carrying 12 forwards. Philly isn't a problem since WB is so close, but I can't see them going on the road to Toronto with only 12. If a forward pulls something in the morning skate, they are screwed.
- rival22

I hope we trade Borts Nisk TK and Jeffrey for Stamkos

You mean too tell me that packaging an offer of bottom 6 wingers, AHL tweeners, 5-6 defensemen and random draft picks won't be enough to get acquire a Perry, Iginla, Oshie, or Ladd?
- Ben37

I wanted the Pens to get Ladd when Chicago was dismantling their cup team. What did WInipeg give up for him I'm assuming picks but I can't remember how high. Regardless he was worth a 1st.

Is my calculator broke? I see the Pens as the #1 goals per. game. Just saying.

Bennett sent down

Is my calculator broke? I see the Pens as the #1 goals per. game. Just saying.
- seaofgreen

NHL.com lists them at #2 with 3.46 G/G, while Tampa Bay has 3.48 for #1.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/te...sPerGame&viewName=summary

Bennett sent down
- nbartley9

wow ur on top of things

At least they actually sent him down instead of scratching him (if that was the alternative).