If Fleury keeps playing the way he's been playing since the All Star break, this team doesn't need much to be dangerous in the playoffs. I know this is a big IF, but he has been at another level over the last month.

No, he only scored 40 in all 82 last year.
- jmatchett383

Playing on a line with Nathan Gerbe and Patrick (frank)ing Dwyer.

I don't think there's a team in the league that would want Scuderi. Maybe Philly for Amac?

The asking price for Sekera is a 1st and good prospect alone. So Sekera for a 1st and Harrinngton maybe? But that's 2 for 1 which further hurts your depth 2 years down the line.
- rangerdanger94

If thats the asking price for Sekera, I cant imagine what JR could get for Martin. Wow.

Dupuis may never play hockey again.
- jmatchett383

Sad but true

If thats the asking price for Sekera, I cant imagine what JR could get for Martin. Wow.
- joescullz

Probably a similar package. Martin's cap hit is harder for contenders to work in than Sekera's though.

If thats the asking price for Sekera, I cant imagine what JR could get for Martin. Wow.
- joescullz

Only thing is Sekera is younger than Martin, but Martin is better.

Dupuis may never play hockey again.
- jmatchett383

But if he did he'd score 53

But if he did he'd score 53
- dbell646

If he played 82 games at his current pace this year, that is true.

Probably a similar package. Martin's cap hit is harder for contenders to work in than Sekera's though.
- rangerdanger94

Martin would also require roster assets coming back from a contender as opposed to picks/prospects.

Only thing is Sekera is younger than Martin, but Martin is better.
- znagle

Sekera has more offensive upside than Martin as well

If there IS a basis to this rumour, than so be it, but to me it seems like a person who's gone to the Dodge dealership and is staring at a Viper that he COULD afford if he sold part of his house instead of the Caravan that he really needs and could easily purchase.

If there IS a basis to this rumour, than so be it, but to me it seems like a person who's gone to the Dodge dealership and is staring at a Viper that he COULD afford if he sold part of his house instead of the Caravan that he really needs and could easily purchase.
- BINGO!

This, but there is a need to upgrade the 3C spot.

Edit: Graphs.

Sekera has more offensive upside than Martin as well
- rangerdanger94

And a way way cheaper cap hit.

And a way way cheaper cap hit.
- BINGO!

True, for this year only. If a contender wants to resign, then they will have to move pieces in the offseason to make it work. Then they have to bank on Sekera signing there as well. Same thing with Martin though.

Playing on a line with Nathan Gerbe and Patrick (frank)ing Dwyer.
- BINGO!

As opposed to a rotating list of superstars Lapierre/Sill/Adams/Downie/Comeau in Pittsburgh.

As opposed to a rotating list of superstars Lapierre/Sill/Adams/Downie/Comeau in Pittsburgh.
- jmatchett383

Fair point.

Interesting weekend, I hope it doesn't change any plans that Good Ole JR had in mind trade wise. STL was a very nice win and FLA looked uninterested yesterday, 2 wins is nice but we still need addition by subtraction and Sutter needs to find a new home; or return to an old home. While I do like Staalsy I still think Jagr would be a better fit for this club.



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WWJJD

How do you feel Staal at 6 vs Statsny at 7?

Does Statsny bring that much more to the table?

I think you have to retain 1 of Ehrhoff or Martin (even with a raise, you're probably saving $3M from the pair). Also, you won't know what you have with Kapanen until training camp, some AHL time may do him some good.

Not saying it can't happen, but you should always plan for the worst case, which is not "hoping" and/or "luck."

If Jordan Staal cost 0 assets and have a $3M cap hit, that would be great. He will, and he doesn't, which makes his risky.
- jmatchett383

No doubt for sure. I'm on the side that believes the Pens should be all in for the next few seasons with Crosby and Malkin still in their prime. Adding Staal and a couple entry level contract guys next season, the Pens are stacked...barring serious illness or injury. Same goes for this season.

Also don't believe either Martin and Ehrhoff need to be resigned. Shero loaded the D and we're pretty well set there with Maata returning.

Wishful thinking, maybe. But I think it's manageable.

How do you feel Staal at 6 vs Statsny at 7?

Does Statsny bring that much more to the table?
- sammy87

I think it's more of a debate of what it does to our depth. Well for me anyways.

How do you feel Staal at 6 vs Statsny at 7?

Does Statsny bring that much more to the table?
- sammy87

No! Staals contract will continue to look better and better.

I think it's more of a debate of what it does to our depth. Well for me anyways.
- dbell646

I didn't mean to bring Statsny to the Pens, just in general. Stasny seems to be overhyped but not really a super star, still a decent player and $7mil seems a bit high. Curious how you compare his value to Staal.

How do you feel Staal at 6 vs Statsny at 7?

Does Statsny bring that much more to the table?
- sammy87

Stastny has better offensive upside.

Staal is better defensively.

Staal can face top level opponents night in and night out and dominate the possession game to shut them down.

Stastny can hold his own as well, but isn't near as good at this. He'll score more, though.

Interesting weekend, I hope it doesn't change any plans the Good Ole JR had in mind trade wise. STL was a very nice win and FLA looked uninterested yesterday, 2 wins is nice but we still need addition by subtraction and Sutter needs to find a new home; or return to an old home. While I do like Staalsy I still think Jagr would be a better fit for this club.



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WWJJD
- nbartley9

I'm not sure if Jagr gets moved because Lou has lost his marbles. A trade asset like Ryder has been a scratch and Tootoo is getting 18+minutes a night + PP time.

Stastny has better offensive upside.

Staal is better defensively.

Staal can face top level opponents night in and night out and dominate the possession game to shut them down.

Stastny can hold his own as well, but isn't near as good at this. He'll score more, though.
- BINGO!

Sounds like a vote for Staal then... Defense wins playoffs more often than offense