If he wants a big extension you consider moving him at the deadline. You are placing way too much value on a late first imo. Pens are average but they still have enough scoring talent to PDO their way to a cup. So even if that’s a 1% probability take those odds vs just trading Rust for a pick just for the sake of rebuilding.
- Feds91Stammer

Look whos coming around!

Its a sign....

I mean it's not THAT bad. Geno and Tanger turning it around changes everything. Jarry playing better as well changes things. Matheson is our worst contract. And I think Pettersson can be moved to get a forward. Not that Petts would be my first option to move but you have to give to get. Plus we have way to much tied up in LD money wise.
- 668710

Tojos issue is he is super hung up on the 1st round pick.

Look whos coming around!

Its a sign....
- MattStrat

To be clear I don’t think they are good and I wouldn’t advocate spending valuable futures but they definitely aren’t in rebuild for the sake of rebuilding territory.

Jesus guys, I post a novel and all you saw was me suggesting an upgrade at 4c from Jank to Lazar.

He has actually played decent hockey in Buffalo on a poopty team. He isnt close to the player he was hyped to be, but he could be a really solid 4C for the Pens that would be cheap.

Zucker can be utilized with Sid and we'd be ok as well. Sully just won't do it. But I agree with you too, we can go that route and have McCann-Blue-Tanev be the third line.
- 668710

McCann is playing well with Malkin and Rust, leave him there. When Zucker returns, whenever the hell that is, put him with Blueger and Tanev.

Zucker needs to work his way up, not the other way around.

Jesus guys, I post a novel and all you saw was me suggesting an upgrade at 4c from Jank to Lazar.

He has actually played decent hockey in Buffalo on a poopty team. He isnt close to the player he was hyped to be, but he could be a really solid 4C for the Pens that would be cheap.
- MacPatty

He sucks.

If he wants a big extension you consider moving him at the deadline. You are placing way too much value on a late first imo. Pens are average but they still have enough scoring talent to PDO their way to a cup. So even if that’s a 1% probability take those odds vs just trading Rust for a pick just for the sake of rebuilding.
- Feds91Stammer

Sure we just disagree on the 1st. And off-season trade, who knows where it really ends up.

I'm also surprised you're giving them that much of a chance.

EDIT also if you take that run with Rust and he wants an extension, you do end up losing him for nothing which I believe you wanted to avoid.

TO WPG: Pettersson
TO PIT: Lowry + 2nd or 3rd rounder (whichever they can get)

TO NJ: The pick from WGP
TO PIT: Gusev (50% retained)

Jake-Sid-Rust
McCann-Geno-Kap/Gusev
Zucker-Lowry-Kap/Gusev
ZAR-Blue-Tanev

Obviously there's no defined 3rd line there. Either one can be your third line, but I think this strengthens the Pens without giving away too many futures. Also, if Hex was able to find a way to move Matheson instead, clearly that would be preferred, but I think we are stuck.

I think this gives the Pens enough options to rotate whichever players have the hot hand at the moment.

He sucks.
- Feds91Stammer

He isnt awesome but he is better than Jank, Sceivor, Erod, Lafferty or Angello. I suggested him as a very cheap add to improve the teams 4th line for a playoff run.

At least he can win faceoffs and isn't lost in his own end.

McCann is playing well with Malkin and Rust, leave him there. When Zucker returns, whenever the hell that is, put him with Blueger and Tanev.

Zucker needs to work his way up, not the other way around.
- Thunderbolt

Malkin and Kapenen*

Rust has been playing with Sid and Guentzel.

McCann is playing well with Malkin and Rust, leave him there. When Zucker returns, whenever the hell that is, put him with Blueger and Tanev.

Zucker needs to work his way up, not the other way around.
- Thunderbolt

Yea that works too, as long as McCann is still playing good. We all know he goes through his slumps.

He isnt awesome but he is better than Jank, Sceivor, Erod, Lafferty or Angello. I suggested him as a very cheap add to improve the teams 4th line for a playoff run.

At least he can win faceoffs and isn't lost in his own end.
- MacPatty

We can do better than Lazar though. Shoot higher, like Forsberg and work your way down.

He isnt awesome but he is better than Jank, Sceivor, Erod, Lafferty or Angello. I suggested him as a very cheap add to improve the teams 4th line for a playoff run.

At least he can win faceoffs and isn't lost in his own end.
- MacPatty

Pretty on par with all of those guys, maybe even worse than some of them. I wont get too into who though because I dont want to split hairs over 4th liners with Rino today hahah

TO WPG: Pettersson
TO PIT: Lowry + 2nd or 3rd rounder (whichever they can get)

TO NJ: The pick from WGP
TO PIT: Gusev (50% retained)

Jake-Sid-Rust
McCann-Geno-Kap/Gusev
Zucker-Lowry-Kap/Gusev
ZAR-Blue-Tanev

Obviously there's no defined 3rd line there. Either one can be your third line, but I think this strengthens the Pens without giving away too many future. Also, if Hex was able to find a way to move Matheson instead, clearly that would be preferred, but I think we are stuck.

I think this gives the Pens enough options to rotate whichever players have the hot hand at the moment.
- Rinosaur

I'd like Lowry but I don't think Winnipeg is sweetening the pot. I'd be surprised if they moved him actually. If you are going for it I'd much rather pay a bit extra to get Palmeri. I have zero interest in Gusev.

TO WPG: Pettersson
TO PIT: Lowry + 2nd or 3rd rounder (whichever they can get)

TO NJ: The pick from WGP
TO PIT: Gusev (50% retained)

Jake-Sid-Rust
McCann-Geno-Kap/Gusev
Zucker-Lowry-Kap/Gusev
ZAR-Blue-Tanev

Obviously there's no defined 3rd line there. Either one can be your third line, but I think this strengthens the Pens without giving away too many future. Also, if Hex was able to find a way to move Matheson instead, clearly that would be preferred, but I think we are stuck.

I think this gives the Pens enough options to rotate whichever players have the hot hand at the moment.
- Rinosaur

Yea you're right about Forsberg.

Pretty on par with all of those guys, maybe even worse than some of them. I wont get too into who though because I dont want to split hairs over 4th liners with Rino today hahah
- MattStrat

Lol

I'd like Lowry but I don't think Winnipeg is sweetening the pot. I'd be surprised if they moved him actually. If you are going for it I'd much rather pay a bit extra to get Palmeri. I have zero interest in Gusev.
- MacPatty

Yea Palmeri checks 2 boxes. Top 6 wing and top left circle pp.

HBSL updates?

I finally clawed my way back into the wild card with my win last week.

HBSL updates?

I finally clawed my way back into the wild card with my win last week.
- Rinosaur

I'm one spot above you somehow.

HBSL updates?

I finally clawed my way back into the wild card with my win last week.
- Rinosaur

2nd week in a row I forgot to set lineups....gonna let it slide now, I'd say


EDIT: doing great in the 18 team $1800 yahoo fantasy one though..currently in 4th

We can do better than Lazar though. Shoot higher, like Forsberg and work your way down.
- 668710

literal garbage

I'm one spot above you somehow.
- j.boyd919

Oh wow yeah. We're almost tied in all our numbers. What's your lineup this week?

2nd week in a row I forgot to set lineups....gonna let it slide now, I'd say


EDIT: doing great in the 18 team $1800 yahoo fantasy one though..currently in 4th
- MattStrat

Nice!

literal garbage
- DeflatedPucks

He is awesome. 1. Bump Blueger to the 4th and have Lazar center Zucker and Kapanen. 2. Win the Stanley Cup.

It's that easy.

He is awesome. 1. Bump Blueger to the 4th and have Lazar center Zucker and Kapanen. 2. Win the Stanley Cup.

It's that easy.
- MacPatty

Obvious sarcasm...but no way I'm breaking up Geno and Kap right now.