I want duchene over Thornton if Thornton is coming in at 5.5 mil. If ek is even relatively right about the pens inquiring about duchene, I want him everyday over Thornton. I'm not discrediting Thornton, but duchene has wheels and would probably mesh with our playing style better than Thornton would.

But hey, I'd (frank)ing love Thornton too. What a predicament to have.
- rbaurle51

Duchene is gonna cost an arm and a leg and could/will probably walk for a pay day in two years. Jumbo costs us nothing but cap space. Thornton is the clear play here unless the Avs are selling low.

Sign Brendan Smith. Sign Nesterov. Blueger, DP, and a 2nd to NJ for Kovalchuk. Re-sign Dumo, Schultz, and Sheary.

Sheary - Sid - Guentzel
Hagelin - Geno - Kessel
Kovalchuk - Sundqvist - Rust
Wilson - Rowney - Horny

Smith - Letang
Maatta - Schultz
Dumo - Nesterov
Cole


- Feds91Stammer

Zero chance Pens go with Rowns and Sundq as their 3 and 4 centers. When Crosby or Malkin get hurt, we all know its going to happen...you aren't going to play either of those guys as a 2C. They love having great center depth...what a stupid flocking post.

Zero chance Pens go with Rowns and Sundq as their 3 and 4 centers. When Crosby or Malkin get hurt, we all know its going to happen...you aren't going to play either of those guys as a 2C. They love having great center depth...what a stupid flocking post.
- Thorny

Thanks

GABRIEL LANDESKOG!

GABRIEL LANDESKOG!
- martox

do you know something we dont?

GABRIEL LANDESKOG!
- martox

Overpaid 3rd line winger.

Overpaid 3rd line winger.
- Feds91Stammer

arn't all swedes? (frank) europeans right? only canadian master race is good enough

Only one problem..... joes never won a thing in this league, he shoud keep his mout shut!!!
Torts

When GMJR says he'll add toughness I have to believe he'll do that. He's been very open about his moves and intentions. My guess is he adds Phaneuf or EKane

When GMJR says he'll add toughness I have to believe he'll do that. He's been very open about his moves and intentions. My guess is he adds Phaneuf or EKane
- jchst22

A 5 or 7 million dollar contract depending on which one. Not a good idea and in my opinion not likely.

When GMJR says he'll add toughness I have to believe he'll do that. He's been very open about his moves and intentions. My guess is he adds Phaneuf or EKane
- jchst22

I could actually see this if they eat some of the contract.

I could actually see this if they eat some of the contract.
- madmike71

He's an OK second pairing guy. There better be a (frank) ton of contract being eaten if we're even considering him. He's an at most 4 mil AAV guy.

Only one problem..... joes never won a thing in this league, he shoud keep his mout shut!!!
Torts
- Jordy8

well art ross and hart doesn't count I guess.

He's an OK second pairing guy. There better be a (frank) ton of contract being eaten if we're even considering him. He's an at most 4 mil AAV guy.
- Victoro311

Yikes... I dont think you can bite on 4 years left of declining Phaneuf. Been solid 30 pt guy in season but I thought our team was built on more mobile dmen. Seems like we'd be going in the wrong direction.

Yikes... I dont think you can bite on 4 years left of declining Phaneuf. Been solid 30 pt guy in season but I thought our team was built on more mobile dmen. Seems like we'd be going in the wrong direction.
- nelson911

I totally agree. I don't like Dion at all and he's hard to root for. I will be so disappointed if we acquire him at max salary retained and will be pissed if we get him with less than max salary retained.

I totally agree. I don't like Dion at all and he's hard to root for. I will be so disappointed if we acquire him at max salary retained and will be pissed if we get him with less than max salary retained.
- Victoro311

Yeah, I'll throw up if that happens.

Well I missed what seems like a fun day in rumorville

I totally agree. I don't like Dion at all and he's hard to root for. I will be so disappointed if we acquire him at max salary retained and will be pissed if we get him with less than max salary retained.
- Victoro311

I like EKane, but the cost will be high for a guy that URF in a year and will get 6-7 million per after.

Zero chance Pens go with Rowns and Sundq as their 3 and 4 centers. When Crosby or Malkin get hurt, we all know its going to happen...you aren't going to play either of those guys as a 2C. They love having great center depth...what a stupid flocking post.
- Thorny

Agreed 100 percent, C is the strength of 3 cup teams. The Pens will sign or trade for a 3C. Rowney/Sunqvist 4th line center/13th forward if Cullen retires.

I could see the Pens offering Maatta, 31st overall pick and a top prospect for Duchene.

Agreed 100 percent, C is the strength of 3 cup teams. The Pens will sign or trade for a 3C. Rowney/Sunqvist 4th line center/13th forward if Cullen retires.

I could see the Pens offering Maatta, 31st overall pick and a top prospect for Duchene.
- Brianandr1

If they make any splash moves, I sure as hell hope it's on defense. I know Trouba isn't going to happen, but I can dream.

Agreed 100 percent, C is the strength of 3 cup teams. The Pens will sign or trade for a 3C. Rowney/Sunqvist 4th line center/13th forward if Cullen retires.

I could see the Pens offering Maatta, 31st overall pick and a top prospect for Duchene.
- Brianandr1

The first 2 Cup teams had some pretty good centers as well. #HOF

A 5 or 7 million dollar contract depending on which one. Not a good idea and in my opinion not likely.
- Zac_O

That's the problem with adding toughness, if it can actually play, you have to pay extra for it.

That's the problem with adding toughness, if it can actually play, you have to pay extra for it.
- Tojo.

exactly this.

im all ears to suggestions, but if people want to name toughness that can play its a short short list. and as you point out, a valuable one.

That's the problem with adding toughness, if it can actually play, you have to pay extra for it.
- Tojo.

I have no issue giving up assets to acquire EKane, but it needs to be a Drouin type situation in which he agrees to an extension... I think Duchene has more value, Would play with Kessel and Hags on the third line.

I have no issue giving up assets to acquire EKane, but it needs to be a Drouin type situation in which he agrees to an extension... I think Duchene has more value, Would play with Kessel and Hags on the third line.
- Brianandr1

Which brings up anotger problem, Pens probably have the tradable assets to make a splashy deal, but do they have enough for 2? If they trade for Kane, can they still deal for a stud 3C or 2D?

On Duchene specifically, I don't think we line up well. They are asking for the world and think they'll get it from a team desperate for a top 2 line center. They are looking for a stud defenseman and don't think they'll consider Maatta that.