I'd keep Simon out in favor of Bleuger. Cullen isn't coming out either and Sully loves ZAR so I imagine Wilson is out......which he shouldn't be. It wouldn't surprise me if Pearson got scratched at this point. He's not been noticeable enough.
- madmike71

Pearson has the tools to be noticeable. When he uses his body he can be quite effective, he also has pretty good hands and shot. He just doesn't seem to bring it every shift.

Pearson has the tools to be noticeable. When he uses his body he can be quite effective, he also has pretty good hands and shot. He just doesn't seem to bring it every shift.
- MattStrat

Aside from his gaff that led to us netting a shortie, I thought Pearson looked solid last night.

I still believe he will be very good once Malkin is back and not in a MASSIVE slump, as he was earlier this season.

Pearson and a 2nd for Nyquist

Pearson has the tools to be noticeable. When he uses his body he can be quite effective, he also has pretty good hands and shot. He just doesn't seem to bring it every shift.
- MattStrat

I wouldn't scratch him either. Just saying he disappears at times when he's on the lower two lines. Like you, I'd have him with Malkin and Kessel.

He kind of reminds me of Hornie when he's on the lower two lines. Doesn't fit well. You get a lot more out of him with a dominant center.

Pearson and a 2nd for Nyquist
- Feds91Stammer

I'd do it.

EDIT: though you are getting a player with term back for a UFA....2nd added might be too much....hmmm

EDIT: he's listed as a left handed RW...does he play LW at all?

I'd do it.

EDIT: though you are getting a player with term back for a UFA....2nd added might be too much....hmmm

EDIT: he's listed as a left handed RW...does he play LW at all?


- MattStrat

Gus plays either wing. And I will be flipping Pearson in this alternate reality where I am the GM for DET.

I wouldn't scratch him either. Just saying he disappears at times when he's on the lower two lines. Like you, I'd have him with Malkin and Kessel.

He kind of reminds me of Hornie when he's on the lower two lines. Doesn't fit well. You get a lot more out of him with a dominant center.
- madmike71

Yeah, hopefully we get an extended look of him with Geno and Phil on Saturday. I think Sully is going to put Bjugs on that 2nd line though, unfortunately.

Gus plays either wing. And I will be flipping Pearson in this alternate reality where I am the GM for DET.
- Feds91Stammer

Flipping a player with term though.

So will Pearson and a 4th get it done?

Flipping a player with term though.

So will Pearson and a 4th get it done?
- MattStrat

No. I don't consider additional term on Pearson to necessarily be a good thing.

Remember you got him for Hagelin and let's not pretend Hagelin and Nyquist have equal value.

Pearson and a 2nd for Nyquist
- Feds91Stammer

I would absolutely do that! Nyquist would be great and the Pens need to get rid of that contract moving forward.

No. I don't consider additional term on Pearson to necessarily be a good thing.

Remember you got him for Hagelin and let's not pretend Hagelin and Nyquist have equal value.
- Feds91Stammer

You are right, the term on Pearson's contract is a handicap.

Flipping a player with term though.

So will Pearson and a 4th get it done?
- MattStrat

Even though I like the idea of Pearson, he’s encroaching on negative value. $3.5 mil for a guy who’s producing at 4th line rates is a really bad contract. I think a 2nd is pretty in bounds. A 4th would be a heist.

No. I don't consider additional term on Pearson to necessarily be a good thing.

Remember you got him for Hagelin and let's not pretend Hagelin and Nyquist have equal value.
- Feds91Stammer

You run a tight ship, Feds. Alright, 2nd it is. Picks really dont matter all that much to me right now, not even that 1st they have, though it would be a bit cool to see a 1st round pick again draft night haha. Its been like 5 years I think since we've seen one.

Yep. Then the Manning, Wideman and Petrovic trades?????!?
- RafiDRW

In Manning's defense, he was the only player to completely shut down McDavid.

Even though I like the idea of Pearson, he’s encroaching on negative value. $3.5 mil for a guy who’s producing at 4th line rates is a really bad contract. I think a 2nd is pretty in bounds. A 4th would be a heist.
- Victoro311

Yeah, you're right.

You run a tight ship, Feds. Alright, 2nd it is. Picks really dont matter all that much to me right now, not even that 1st they have, though it would be a bit cool to see a 1st round pick again draft night haha. Its been like 5 years I think since we've seen one.
- MattStrat

2014, Kasperi Kapanen, was the last one I think.

I was thinking the same thing, had to rewind it and show my wife
- gravyboy33

Glad someone else noticed this. Major Juniors fans are weird, man. They’re the same breed as people that are super into state high school football.

You run a tight ship, Feds. Alright, 2nd it is. Picks really dont matter all that much to me right now, not even that 1st they have, though it would be a bit cool to see a 1st round pick again draft night haha. Its been like 5 years I think since we've seen one.
- MattStrat

If teams are smart they would throw around 2nd a 3rds like crazy then come draft day trade the first back for 2 2nds.

Picks outside of the top 10 all have relatively similar value on average:

https://originalsixanalyt...com/tag/draft-pick-value/

2014, Kasperi Kapanen, was the last one I think.
- jmatchett383

That actually turned out to be a pretty good draft pick.

That actually turned out to be a pretty good draft pick.
- Victoro311

It did. Granted, no one is the arena had any idea who they picked.

It did. Granted, no one is the arena had any idea who they picked.
- jmatchett383

I actually know a few Flyers fans that were pissed because I think his dad played for you guys or something?

I actually know a few Flyers fans that were pissed because I think his dad played for you guys or something?
- Victoro311

You are really not familiar with Sami Kapanen?

If teams are smart they would throw around 2nd a 3rds like crazy then come draft day trade the first back for 2 2nds.

Picks outside of the top 10 all have relatively similar value on average:

https://originalsixanalyt...com/tag/draft-pick-value/
- Feds91Stammer

Yeah, Ive read similar studies and reports over the years but the table/chart in this one is pretty cool. Easy to see.

You are really not familiar with Sami Kapanen?
- Feds91Stammer

The end of his career is right on the fringe of when I seriously started following hockey.

I actually know a few Flyers fans that were pissed because I think his dad played for you guys or something?
- Victoro311

Same Kapanen was a fan favorite during his time in Philly. Was small, played like he was Chara's size. Shifted to defense for our run to the ECF in 2004.