Good trade. Low risk with possible moderately high reward.

... And Sheahan is a Pen...dont like seeing Wilson go though... But would rather go that Hags or Sheary

Wow, just saw this. Good deal for both teams. I like Wilson, but we have all the depth we need on wing.
- madmike71

Yeah I don't like seeing him go but the fact is he wasn't playing... But probably should of over others... Either way, C was a need.

That's a good trade. Wilson is a good option to have on your fourth line and can play up the line up a bit, but he's highly replaceable. There's also people behind him on the depth chart that need chances like ZAR and Simon. I'm optimistic on Sheahan on the Pens and we acquired him for pretty much nothing. It will also be nice to see Rowney out of the regular lineup.

Rutherford probably isn't done. It'd be awesome to get Glach too, but no longer necessary.

It's also worth noting that Sheahan can also play wing. If we do get another center, we can move Sheahan to 4LW and keep McKegg as center. Its an option if McKegg continues to play well. Sheahan can probably do Kuhnhackl's job but better, and can continue to take draws on the PK if the 3C we acquire isn't a penalty killer.

That's a good trade. Wilson is a good option to have on your fourth line and can play up the line up a bit, but he's highly replaceable. There's also people behind him on the depth chart that need chances like ZAR and Simon. I'm optimistic on Sheahan on the Pens and we acquired him for pretty much nothing. It will also be nice to see Rowney out of the regular lineup.

Rutherford probably isn't done. It'd be awesome to get Glach too, but no longer necessary.

It's also worth noting that Sheahan can also play wing. If we do get another center, we can move Sheahan to 4LW and keep McKegg as center. Its an option if McKegg continues to play well. Sheahan can probably do Kuhnhackl's job but better, and can continue to take draws on the PK if the 3C we acquire isn't a penalty killer.
- Victoro311

I think Sheahan is gonna Bonino'ish. Great on draws, D and PK...but not fast (maybe faster than bones though) and not overly offensive.

Having said all of that, you never know what a fresh start might do for someone. Could start producing well.

That's a good trade. Wilson is a good option to have on your fourth line and can play up the line up a bit, but he's highly replaceable. There's also people behind him on the depth chart that need chances like ZAR and Simon. I'm optimistic on Sheahan on the Pens and we acquired him for pretty much nothing. It will also be nice to see Rowney out of the regular lineup.

Rutherford probably isn't done. It'd be awesome to get Glach too, but no longer necessary.

It's also worth noting that Sheahan can also play wing. If we do get another center, we can move Sheahan to 4LW and keep McKegg as center. Its an option if McKegg continues to play well. Sheahan can probably do Kuhnhackl's job but better, and can continue to take draws on the PK if the 3C we acquire isn't a penalty killer.
- Victoro311

So who gets pushed out of the lineup? Kuhn, Rownie? Not going to be Reaves.

So who gets pushed out of the lineup? Kuhn, Rownie? Not going to be Reaves.
- madmike71

Rowney for now. Great depth player, but not for long periods.

That's a good trade. Wilson is a good option to have on your fourth line and can play up the line up a bit, but he's highly replaceable. There's also people behind him on the depth chart that need chances like ZAR and Simon. I'm optimistic on Sheahan on the Pens and we acquired him for pretty much nothing. It will also be nice to see Rowney out of the regular lineup.

Rutherford probably isn't done. It'd be awesome to get Glach too, but no longer necessary.

It's also worth noting that Sheahan can also play wing. If we do get another center, we can move Sheahan to 4LW and keep McKegg as center. Its an option if McKegg continues to play well. Sheahan can probably do Kuhnhackl's job but better, and can continue to take draws on the PK if the 3C we acquire isn't a penalty killer.
- Victoro311

Couldn't agree more. He's getting 4th line duties with the Wings with no wingers. He was one of the most "unlucky" players of all time last year. I think he'll fit in nicely.

Hell, advanced stats (for what they're worth) show that he's better at shot suppression than Bonino.

So who gets pushed out of the lineup? Kuhn, Rownie? Not going to be Reaves.
- madmike71

I'm assuming Rowney for now.

so what is Wilsons game?

I like that we're getting a bigger centre, as long as he doesnt have stone feet. Having speed on his wings will open up some space, may allow him to start bringing in the points. Its tough to find centres for a good price. Good on JR

so what is Wilsons game?
- wingz4life

Sparknotes: Speedy, 4th line scoring winger with some fire and scrappiness to him.

Some games he'll be all over the ice, and others he's completely invisible. Good guy to have on your fourth line, but way to inconsistent to play in the top 9 with any regularity.

so what is Wilsons game?
- wingz4life

For a while he looked like he could have been Kunitz's replacement (similar straight ahead style and shot). However, he's not consistent enough and his hands aren't quite as good. Most likely a 3rd line scoring winger at best.

For a while he looked like he could have been Kunitz's replacement (similar straight ahead style and shot). However, he's not consistent enough and his hands aren't quite as good. Most likely a 3rd line scoring winger at best.
- cranktheradio

oh ok, better then i was expecting

oh ok, better then i was expecting
- wingz4life

He's good enough that he should be an every night NHL regular, we're just super deep and Sully doesn't always make the best personnel decisions when it comes to the 4th line and the D pairings. You'll like him as long as you're not expecting a top 6 winger. Exactly the kind of depth guy Cup teams should have in their bottom 6.

oh ok, better then i was expecting
- wingz4life

He's never really a liability. I think that he's a guy who can turn into a 10-15 goal scorer. But, he's at least adds an offensive element to a 4th line. Good player even if he doesn't do any one thing tremendously.

He's good enough that he should be an every night NHL regular, we're just super deep and Sully doesn't always make the best personnel decisions when it comes to the 4th line and the D pairings. You'll like him as long as you're not expecting a top 6 winger. Exactly the kind of depth guy Cup teams should have in their bottom 6.
- Victoro311

no yeah. i imagine wilson will be on the 4th line/press box with AA back.

Thanks for everything Wilson and welcome to Pittsburgh Sheahan.

I hope this game is as entertaining as the last one. Although, that 5-4 win was a lot closer than I would have liked. The Pens have a habit of making me drink bourbon when I watch the Lightning play them. Almost always either a blowout in favor of the Pens, or a nailbiter for the Bolts.
- GalacticStone

Two entertaining teams. TB is definitely a favorite this season to win the Cup.

no yeah. i imagine wilson will be on the 4th line/press box with AA back.
- wingz4life

I don't think Wilson is a pressbox guy on the Wings. But then again you guys seem deadset on playing Glendening so he might get unfairly scratched.

Thanks for everything Wilson and welcome to Pittsburgh Sheahan.
- acdc1206

He will always be remembered as an integral part of the WB5 that turned our season around in '16.

no yeah. i imagine wilson will be on the 4th line/press box with AA back.
- wingz4life

He can move up a line or two and not embarrass himself if you need injury replacements. The Pens expected a little more goal scoring out of him considering he did pretty well in the AHL. When our young guys moved up, most people thought he'd be the better goal scorer out of those kids. It just didn't materialize.

Looks like we got a 5th back too.

I think Sheahan is gonna Bonino'ish. Great on draws, D and PK...but not fast (maybe faster than bones though) and not overly offensive.

Having said all of that, you never know what a fresh start might do for someone. Could start producing well.
- MattStrat

really? I don't believe you.

I don't think Wilson is a pressbox guy on the Wings. But then again you guys seem deadset on playing Glendening so he might get unfairly scratched.
- Victoro311

well yeah (Wilson, Booth, Witkowski, Glendening, (another skater with AA back)
those are the 4th line guys. Sheahan was there in that 4th line mix. Now AA has pushed another guy out.

Anyway, thanks for the insight!

He's good enough that he should be an every night NHL regular, we're just super deep and Sully doesn't always make the best personnel decisions when it comes to the 4th line and the D pairings. You'll like him as long as you're not expecting a top 6 winger. Exactly the kind of depth guy Cup teams should have in their bottom 6.
- Victoro311

Are you implying FoF 'shouldn't' be on our 4th line?