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That Gretz piece isn't exactly a glowing endorsement of the trade. His point about the power play is spot on. Either Kuni or Hornqvist will be sitting.

I'll say this... Malkins line will certainly benefit from a net front presence. It was clearly needed in the playoffs. Unfortunately the sniper is gone. I guess Malkin is going to need to shoot more (which isn't a bad thing).

Still not enamored with the deal.

That Gretz piece isn't exactly a glowing endorsement of the trade. His point about the power play is spot on. Either Kuni or Hornqvist will be sitting.

I'll say this... Malkins line will certainly benefit from a net front presence. It was clearly needed in the playoffs. Unfortunately the sniper is gone. I guess Malkin is going to need to shoot more (which isn't a bad thing).

Still not enamored with the deal.
- madmike71

I am too.. really wondering how JR didn't get one of their 2nds...he'll their 3rd rd pick was 2nd in the rd.. that would have worked too...

I think pens keep only one of them... and I think it's spaling bc he is cheaper... I am hoping kapanen makes it bc Hornqvist sid kapanen would be a sweet line and I'd like to see a pen win the calder.. I'm still sulking maatta wasn't in top 3...

This is such a mess, these two should have been signed a while ago.



Not really. If they get signed by camp, cool. If Sutter is traded, cool. Work and summer have me in a crappy hockey mood. I need some violence and speed to get me going. Baseball isn't cutting it anymore.

For me them not signing is a great thing. Means JR isn't going to over pay hopefully

For me them not signing is a great thing. Means JR isn't going to over pay hopefully
- dbell646

Also, people were complaining that JR was telling the media to much and were hoping he would keep his mouth shut. I wasn't one of those people but since nothing is actually known with these two situations I would say JR has done a great job of keeping everything under wraps.

For me them not signing is a great thing. Means JR isn't going to over pay hopefully
- dbell646

Good point. Or even exploring trading them. Either way...due diligence is good.

William DePaoli ‏@TIOPS_DePaoli 8m
Penguins believe they are closing in on a new deal for RFA Brandon Sutter that "should" be completed this week, a source says.

That Gretz piece isn't exactly a glowing endorsement of the trade. His point about the power play is spot on. Either Kuni or Hornqvist will be sitting.

I'll say this... Malkins line will certainly benefit from a net front presence. It was clearly needed in the playoffs. Unfortunately the sniper is gone. I guess Malkin is going to need to shoot more (which isn't a bad thing).

Still not enamored with the deal.
- madmike71

I agree cant have both on the pp. Either of them at LW . Malkin on the right face off dot. Sid down low. Martin just feeding one timers to ehrhoff n malkin should b just fine

Good point. Or even exploring trading them. Either way...due diligence is good.

William DePaoli ‏@TIOPS_DePaoli 8m
Penguins believe they are closing in on a new deal for RFA Brandon Sutter that "should" be completed this week, a source says.
- YouMeAndDupuis9

It better be to trade him, I will erupt with anger if we sign this guy.

It better be to trade him, I will erupt with anger if we sign this guy.
- nbartley9

When you find out Sutter is signed for 3 years at 4 mil please wait 5 minutes before posting. I wouldn't want you to say anything irrational.

I am too.. really wondering how JR didn't get one of their 2nds...he'll their 3rd rd pick was 2nd in the rd.. that would have worked too...

I think pens keep only one of them... and I think it's spaling bc he is cheaper... I am hoping kapanen makes it bc Hornqvist sid kapanen would be a sweet line and I'd like to see a pen win the calder.. I'm still sulking maatta wasn't in top 3...
- nh4442

That could be a nice first line. (I think Hornqvist is a pure RW though). I like Kunitz-Malkin-Bennett as a second line. Each line has a generational talented center, a banger/net front guy, and puck skill guy. Man, a legit top 6 winger makes us so much more potent.

I have a gut feeling Kapanen remains in Finland this year. It only makes sense that he at least gets a 9 game tryout at the beginning of the year though. Changes the whole complexion of our forward lines.

It better be to trade him, I will erupt with anger if we sign this guy.
- nbartley9

When you find out Sutter is signed for 3 years at 4 mil please wait 5 minutes before posting. I wouldn't want you to say anything irrational.
- dbell646

When you find out Sutter is signed for 3 years at 4 mil please wait 5 minutes before posting. I wouldn't want you to say anything irrational.
- dbell646

It wont matter, there is a ban somewhere already with my name on it.

When you find out Sutter is signed for 3 years at 4 mil please wait 5 minutes before posting. I wouldn't want you to say anything irrational.
- dbell646

Lol. I think we will all be mad. Honestly, I would pay him $4M and be just fine with it if Scuderi wasn't on the roster. Sutter/Spaling contracts are really only a problem because the cap is so tight right now. We basically have $5.4M to sign both.

It wont matter, there is a ban somewhere already with my name on it.
- nbartley9

I'm sorry, Bartley. I can't help this GIF fever.

Lol. I think we will all be mad. Honestly, I would pay him $4M and be just fine with it if Scuderi wasn't on the roster. Sutter/Spaling contracts are really only a problem because the cap is so tight right now. We basically have $5.4M to sign both.
- YouMeAndDupuis9

CapGeek has them listed at $6.43M right now. A little better but, yes, it's still tight if both of them are overpaid.

[quote=kgrpitt]Also, people were complaining that JR was telling the media to much and were hoping he would keep his mouth shut. I wasn't one of those people but since nothing is actually known with these two situations I would say JR has done a great job of keeping everything under wraps.

JR keep your mouth shut until you have a deal with RFAs

It wont matter, there is a ban somewhere already with my name on it.
- nbartley9

I haven't seen the sheriff in here for a while. You should be ok.

Scratch Mueller of your wish list. He's a Blue

I haven't seen the sheriff in here for a while. You should be ok.

Scratch Mueller of your wish list. He's a Blue
- dbell646

2 way deal.. wow.. wonder if seto would do a 2 way deal.. that would be perfect bc bennett isn't starting the season...

That Gretz piece isn't exactly a glowing endorsement of the trade. His point about the power play is spot on. Either Kuni or Hornqvist will be sitting.

I'll say this... Malkins line will certainly benefit from a net front presence. It was clearly needed in the playoffs. Unfortunately the sniper is gone. I guess Malkin is going to need to shoot more (which isn't a bad thing).

Still not enamored with the deal.
- madmike71

The Gretz piece makes sense if a PP sniper specialist was all it took to go deep in the playoffs. Net crashing and dirty goals were a shortage the last 4 years in the playoffs. If the PP drops off a bit in the regular season until it settles out, that is OK with me. This team needs more grit. If Spaling walks, it matters little to us. But I think Hornquist with Malkin, Crosby and Erhoff will be a force. Plus we need to see how the new coaching staff utilizes all these guys on PP and even strength. Stay calm my friend.

I said this yesterday but does anyone else (beisdes Victoro) like this idea?

Trade Sutter to EDM for Moroz
Sign Mueller for $700k
Sign Gooch for $1M.