I think the best low risk high reward signing is Simon Despres to a 2-way contract. Apparently he’s turned his life around, he’s willing to sign a 2-way deal, he was once very effective, and it’s super low risk
- WSCTeton17

I think the problem with him is that no one will insure him because of his injury history. Wouldn’t hate the idea though.

I mean if it’s a vet minimum or two way contract I don’t see a ton of downside.
- Victoro311

Agree. If it's not going to 'move the needle' so to speak on the cap, it's a no brainer.

So would it be 650k NHL & ? Ahl? When he plays in The A our cap hit is only the lower contracted number - 250k for example? What is league minimum for the A?

So those wanting Green as a comparison to sign rather than JJ, throw 5.3m in the calculator & let's see how the cap is.

Who is the other 1? Injury prone & worse playing record (or comparable to) than Tanger - De Haan?

I'll wait & see if JR has left a stained handkerchief in his top pocket.

What’s the other dimension? He won’t play power play in Pitt unless his game does a 180. He hasn’t been killing penalties the last few years. He’s not a big physical presence. He’s fast and he uses speed to generate offense - what is the dimension that I’m missing?
- WSCTeton17

That would be the low hockey iq dimension. (or so we are told )

Some people think PK can be done by anyone, but clearly looking a thing the Pens team last season, some are better than others. The only problem is you cannot see how a player will play by looking at the stats any stats not just analytics.

Ryan Reaves 2 years @ 2.775 mill per year!
Agent said he had 6 contract offers. Wow

Ryan Reaves 2 years @ 2.775 mill per year!
Agent said he had 6 contract offers. Wow
- pens4life-66

Tavares will get 15 now

That would be the low hockey iq dimension. (or so we are told )

Some people think PK can be done by anyone, but clearly looking a thing the Pens team last season, some are better than others. The only problem is you cannot see how a player will play by looking at the stats any stats not just analytics.
- Aussiepenguin

I’m a firm believer that anyone CAN penalty kill. It’s a skill that you can learn. I just think that a lot of guys don’t care to learn. I remember both in juniors and college guys not knowing how to react. Some just don’t care. It’s a “dimenson” they don’t care for

Agree. If it's not going to 'move the needle' so to speak on the cap, it's a no brainer.

So would it be 650k NHL & ? Ahl? When he plays in The A our cap hit is only the lower contracted number - 250k for example? What is league minimum for the A?
- Aussiepenguin

It would be smaller. My guess is he would likely get $85,000 in the A. If he doesn’t make the team, his cap hit won’t effect the big club. It’s a non issue from that standpoint

It appears pretty obvious that teams are waiting around for the JT decision. Since Dreger basically confirmed that the Pens were "listening" on Brassard, I wonder if we could take advantage of one the losers of the JT sweepstakes. I know people around here want to keep him, but he's an UFA and some center starved team may over-pay.

It appears pretty obvious that teams are waiting around for the JT decision. Since Dreger basically confirmed that the Pens were "listening" on Brassard, I wonder if we could take advantage of one the losers of the JT sweepstakes. I know people around here want to keep him, but he's an UFA and some center starved team may over-pay.
- madmike71

What would you accept for Brassard?

JVR 5 years 35 mill 7per with Philly.

JVR 5 years 35 mill 7per with Philly.
- pens4life-66

Damn I expected more term.

JVR 5 years 35 mill 7per with Philly.
- pens4life-66

Done?

Would you rather have E.Kane or J.Van Riemsdyk? Same price for both players.

Hasn't Tyler Ennis played with Sid in the Canada National Team? I don't think he would be bad for us. I'd take a gamble on him for a 1 year $0.75M deal.

What would you accept for Brassard?
- nateca44

I know he’s technically third center, but so was staal and he was still getting a ton of ice time between special teams and being deployed with Malkin at times. I just don’t see how he’s gonna be a waste per se. Obviously the factor being he rediscovers his game

What would you accept for Brassard?
- nateca44

Unless we get something crazy back, I don’t see JR sending him to an eastern contender. He’s a rental so non contenders probably are out. COL/WIN, depending on who gets Stastny- CHI, EDM (if multiple players are involved), possibly LA, and SJ. I think their are definitely pieces from those teams we would want.
Would anyone be interested in a deal around Brassard and Myers?
Happy Canada Day

Ryan Reaves 2 years @ 2.775 mill per year!
Agent said he had 6 contract offers. Wow
- pens4life-66

Reaves was highly underrated by Pens fans. I’m glad we’re not paying him near 3 million, but he had more to give here and Sully just didn’t use him

Unless we get something crazy back, I don’t see JR sending him to an eastern contender. He’s a rental so non contenders probably are out. COL/WIN, depending on who gets Stastny- CHI, EDM (if multiple players are involved), possibly LA, and SJ. I think their are definitely pieces from those teams we would want.
Would anyone be interested in a deal around Brassard and Myers?
Happy Canada Day
- WSCTeton17

Off course I would. Myers is a decent D-man. Ideally I'd like to bring someone with some term left (2-3 years).

Doomsday is upon us....

Doomsday is upon us....
- MattStrat

It's going to be ok. I've lived through it already, cut my finger but everything is ok.

I’m a firm believer that anyone CAN penalty kill. It’s a skill that you can learn. I just think that a lot of guys don’t care to learn. I remember both in juniors and college guys not knowing how to react. Some just don’t care. It’s a “dimenson” they don’t care for
- WSCTeton17

So you're saying not everyone can PK (it's ok, I'm not going to argue with you, I'm kidding.)

It's going to be ok. I've lived through it already, cut my finger but everything is ok.
- Aussiepenguin

Canada Day drinking commencing soon... If i lose a finger later I won't notice...

Canada Day drinking commencing soon... If i lose a finger later I won't notice...
- MattStrat

That's the spirit.

Hope the day goes great & you return home with 8 fingers & 2 thumbs.

What would you accept for Brassard?
- nateca44

Well we gave up a 1st, a top prospect, and 2 roster players for him (one 2nd/3rd pairing D and a 4th liner who apparently many had an interest in and we gave up a 1st for). He is a top 2 pairing center who played injured for us and was averaging a point per game before the injury. So I would say he is worth a top 4 winger or top 4 d plus a high round pick. Idk though if JR gets a bidding war I assume the price may go up due to him being the top available player. He may try for a little less than Duchene last off season because we really don't need to move him

I don't think he understands what Canadians who are bbq ing do...