I assume Letang is wearing the skirt for that routine, what with the hair.
- BulliesPhan87

Why does anyone have to wear a skirt? Martin Short smashed that barrier almost 30 years ago.

Not sure if trading Letang would be a mistake...it would depend on the return. I'd definitely trade him out west, nowhere near the eastern conference. I'm sure the return value would be huge if an extension is in place...possible deals (I am trying to estimate inflation due to bidding war as well):

ANA: Ryan + G prospect + 1st <-> Letang + Kunitz + Kennedy

VAN: Edler + Kassian + 1st + <-> Letang + Kennedy

WPG: Kane + Bogosian <-> Letang + Kunitz + Kennedy

STL: Shattenkirk + 1st + Prospect/or grinder <-> Letang

CLB: J. Johnson + Foligno + 1st (14th) <-> Letang + Kennedy
* JJ and Crosby connection

COL: 1st overall <-> Letang + Kennedy
* PITT then has some fun dealing this pick!

Just random thoughts...may have over-estimated Letang value, but I don't think so (I'm assuming he's got an 6-8 year contract in place + bidding way).
- mventres

The deal that makes the most sense is with Edmonton:

Letang for the 7th overall pick, either Smid or Petry, and a higher end forward prospect not named Magnus

Why does anyone have to wear a skirt? Martin Short smashed that barrier almost 30 years ago.





- canadianpenfan

"I'm not that strong of a swimmer..."

The deal that makes the most sense is with Edmonton:

Letang for the 7th overall pick, either Smid or Petry, and a higher end forward prospect not named Magnus
- cap1681

Petry?Really? Is he better than Fistric? The only guy I'd want from that blue line would be Smid.

From the East, i'd probably deal Letang to the Islander (for the right deal, like M.Martin/Okposo).

"I'm not that strong of a swimmer..."
- rival22

Still one of the best skits of all time.

ANA: Ryan + G prospect + 1st <-> Letang + Kunitz + Kennedy
VAN: Edler + Kassian + 1st + <-> Letang + Kennedy
WPG: Kane + Bogosian <-> Letang + Kunitz + Kennedy
STL: Shattenkirk + 1st + Prospect/or grinder <-> Letang
CLB: J. Johnson + Foligno + 1st (14th) <-> Letang + Kennedy
* JJ and Crosby connection
COL: 1st overall <-> Letang + Kennedy
* PITT then has some fun dealing this pick!

Just random thoughts...may have over-estimated Letang value, but I don't think so (I'm assuming he's got an 6-8 year contract in place + bidding way).
- mventres

ONLY if we have to, then:

St. L : Letang
Pitts: Shattenkirk, Stewart

or

St. L: Letang
Pitts: Pietrangelo, Rattie

Add in either TK or whomever from our side if necessary or another prospect from their side, but you get the idea(s).

Still one of the best skits of all time.
- canadianpenfan

Absolutely... Easily a top 10 SNL skit ever.

Petry?Really? Is he better than Fistric? The only guy I'd want from that blue line would be Smid.

From the East, i'd probably deal Letang to the Islander (for the right deal, like M.Martin/Okposo).
- Orpik44

I don't see Shero trading him to a rival. Plus, i don't think a deal gets done without a NHL ready defenseman coming back. If I'm Shero and the Isles call, I would say the deal starts with Hamonic, and goes from there. Most likely though, Letang will be playing in the Western Conference if he gets traded.

No way if Letang is traded, does he stay in the east.

- mventres

ONLY if we have to, then:

St. L : Letang
Pitts: Shattenkirk, Stewart

or

St. L: Letang
Pitts: Pietrangelo, Rattie

Add in either TK or whomever from our side if necessary or another prospect from their side, but you get the idea(s).
- errey12

Both those deals are hard because Shattenkirk, Stewart, and Pietrangelo are all RFAs

No way if Letang is traded, does he stay in the east.
- errey12

Unless Shero gets blown away by a team in the east.

I don't see Shero trading him to a rival. Plus, i don't think a deal gets done without a NHL ready defenseman coming back. If I'm Shero and the Isles call, I would say the deal starts with Hamonic, and goes from there. Most likely though, Letang will be playing in the Western Conference if he gets traded.
- cap1681

A canadian team: Edmonton or Vancouver.

Both those deals are hard because Shattenkirk, Stewart, and Pietrangelo are all RFAs
- cap1681

Shattenkirk makes 1.3M and Pietrangelo makes 3.167 (so look for him to go to at least 5.5). Obviously it all depends on Letang guaranteeing resigning there and St. L. obliging us. No biggie!

Unless Shero gets blown away by a team in the east.
- cap1681

I'd be blown away with M.Martin/Okposo or M.Martin/Hamonic.

Both those deals are hard because Shattenkirk, Stewart, and Pietrangelo are all RFAs
- cap1681

Besides the fact that neither of those deals make much sense for St Louis.

Why trade Pietrangelo for Letang when he is going to be a similar caliber player, and cheaper? And then to throw in a quality prospect who they would control at a low cap hit for at least a few years...

Shattenkirk might not be on that level, but you'd basically give up a quality second pairing defesnseman and a power forward for a 1st pairing guy that you don't need.

Think about these proposed deals from both sides....

I'd be blown away with M.Martin/Okposo or M.Martin/Hamonic.
- Orpik44

ehh, that's not enough to give him to a team that the Pens will see 6 times a year.

Another team i think would be interesting is Dallas. If we could pry away Erikkson and maybe their young d-man Dillon, i would be happy. Dillon is going to be a stud stay at home defenseman.

Besides the fact that neither of those deals make much sense for St Louis.

Why trade Pietrangelo for Letang when he is going to be a similar caliber player, and cheaper? And then to throw in a quality prospect who they would control at a low cap hit for at least a few years...

Shattenkirk might not be on that level, but you'd basically give up a quality second pairing defesnseman and a power forward for a 1st pairing guy that you don't need.

Think about these proposed deals from both sides....
- rival22

It's a nice line of thought but you have to think St.Louis' lineup is not cutting it in the playoffs. A small change (yet big) would benefit them. They had a lot of trouble scoring in the playoffs. I guess Letang could help on the PP and 5 on 5.

I'd be blown away with M.Martin/Okposo or M.Martin/Hamonic.
- Orpik44

Hamonic would be nice, but Okposo and Martin? You'd take an underachieving 20 goal scorer and Matt Cooke-light for Letang?

- mventres

ONLY if we have to, then:

St. L : Letang
Pitts: Shattenkirk, Stewart

or

St. L: Letang
Pitts: Pietrangelo, Rattie

Add in either TK or whomever from our side if necessary or another prospect from their side, but you get the idea(s).
- errey12

So trade Letang because we can't afford him and get Pietrangelo who will be looking for the same money?

Not to mention, there is no way they even consider adding Rattie to that. St.Louis has no desire or need for Letang.

If Letang is traded it will be for several inexpensive pieces (shutdown D men at the top of this list), not another high priced player.

ehh, that's not enough to give him to a team that the Pens will see 6 times a year.

Another team i think would be interesting is Dallas. If we could pry away Erikkson and maybe their young d-man Dillon, i would be happy. Dillon is going to be a stud stay at home defenseman.
- cap1681

Now you're talking! Eriksson he would be amazing in Pittsburgh (and his great cap hit of $4M). You can't have him AND Dillon. They would be giving up too much.

ehh, that's not enough to give him to a team that the Pens will see 6 times a year.

Another team i think would be interesting is Dallas. If we could pry away Erikkson and maybe their young d-man Dillon, i would be happy. Dillon is going to be a stud stay at home defenseman.
- cap1681

Who would be our puck-moving D then?

ehh, that's not enough to give him to a team that the Pens will see 6 times a year.

Another team i think would be interesting is Dallas. If we could pry away Erikkson and maybe their young d-man Dillon, i would be happy. Dillon is going to be a stud stay at home defenseman.
- cap1681

Or maybe Goligoski. Our blogger would be in heaven.

Hamonic would be nice, but Okposo and Martin? You'd take an underachieving 20 goal scorer and Matt Cooke-light for Letang?
- rival22

If you look at their cap hits you'll know why I handpicked them. M.Martin would be very nice for our 4th line for years to come. Basically a replacement to Adams. Hamonic is a very good shut down defenseman. Okposo...I see him as a Fedotenko type. He could work well on our top 2 lines. Give him to either, Sid or Geno.

If you look at their cap hits you'll know why I handpicked them. M.Martin would be very nice for our 4th line for years to come. Basically a replacement to Adams. Hamonic is a very good shut down defenseman. Okposo...I see him as a Fedotenko type. He could work well on our top 2 lines. Give him to either, Sid or Geno.
- Orpik44

They're terrible deals for Pittsburgh, whether you hand picked them or not. Back to the drawing board.

Who would be our puck-moving D then?
- errey12

Martin is a pretty good puck moving D-man. I said this in a earlier blog......I don't think the Pens need that high level, offensive minded d-man with all the firepower they have up front. They need a more balanced, defense-minded group of guys who have trace amounts of offensive ability. I also think Dumolin will get a shot with the big club next season, and he is cut from the same cloth as Martin. Plus, let's not forget about Despres.