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MattStrat
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: ...serial abuser...and misuser...of the ellipsis , NF
Joined: 12.12.2014

Jul 28 @ 2:18 PM ET
Cant help but feel Tatar could of been had in the 3 mill or less range...for the price of McGinn and ERod you're getting into Saad territory as well. 5ish mill I'd say he gets...but if his hometown team offered him 7 x 4/4.5 would he take it?
Tojo.
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Aliquippa, PA
Joined: 11.11.2014

Jul 28 @ 2:19 PM ET
So we have ERod replacing Tanev and McGinn replacing McCann... yeah, this is going well. Should have signed Gaudreau over ERod without a second of hesitation. And we have a little cap space left to replace Ceci and somehow upgrade our goaltending even though the great majority of goalies are already signed.

I for one respect the risk taking Hextall is making... Looks like he is betting everything on a 2.5% chance that we miss the playoffs and win the lottery to get Wright.

- MacPatty

McGinn replaces Tanev. ERod was already here and on the bench for the playoffs, but he's likely a 3rd liner.

So far worse at forward, worse at defense, and same at goalie which is worst of all.
kfinl170
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: NJ
Joined: 07.05.2010

Jul 28 @ 2:20 PM ET
Only thing I can think of is if they plan on LTIR Malkin and feel confident they can move Petterson before Malkin comes back.
Mino42
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Philipsburg, PA
Joined: 08.10.2015

Jul 28 @ 2:20 PM ET
Cant help but feel Tatar could of been had in the 3 mill or less range...for the price of McGinn and ERod you're getting into Saad territory as well. 5ish mill I'd say he gets...but if his hometown team offered him 7 x 4/4.5 would he take it?
- MattStrat


I hope to god they don't offer him that. 7 years?!?!
Feds91Stammer
Detroit Red Wings
Location: "China was as proactive as possible" - Rinosaur, SC
Joined: 02.01.2012

Jul 28 @ 2:20 PM ET
McGinn replaces Tanev. ERod was already here and on the bench for the playoffs, but he's likely a 3rd liner.

So far worse at forward, worse at defense, and same at goalie which is worst of all.

- Tojo.

Will feds finally be right about the pens missing the playoffs?
MattStrat
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: ...serial abuser...and misuser...of the ellipsis , NF
Joined: 12.12.2014

Jul 28 @ 2:21 PM ET
I hope to god they don't offer him that. 7 years?!?!
- Mino42



Yeah I dont care about term at this point...why should we?
kfinl170
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: NJ
Joined: 07.05.2010

Jul 28 @ 2:21 PM ET
Will feds finally be right about the pens missing the playoffs?
- Feds91Stammer


At least we have our first next year lol
MattStrat
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: ...serial abuser...and misuser...of the ellipsis , NF
Joined: 12.12.2014

Jul 28 @ 2:22 PM ET
Will feds finally be right about the pens missing the playoffs?
- Feds91Stammer



Eventually you have to be...
Rinosaur
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Somewhere, NJ
Joined: 01.21.2016

Jul 28 @ 2:22 PM ET
Will feds finally be right about the pens missing the playoffs?
- Feds91Stammer


It's hard to say since every team in the Metro has gotten worse aside from NJ.
Feds91Stammer
Detroit Red Wings
Location: "China was as proactive as possible" - Rinosaur, SC
Joined: 02.01.2012

Jul 28 @ 2:22 PM ET
At least we have our first next year lol
- kfinl170

True. Sell off Rust for a couple 2nds at the deadline and start the rebuild.
j.boyd919
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Tampa, FL
Joined: 06.14.2011

Jul 28 @ 2:23 PM ET
McGinn replaces Tanev. ERod was already here and on the bench for the playoffs, but he's likely a 3rd liner.

So far worse at forward, worse at defense, and same at goalie which is worst of all.

- Tojo.


Yup lol
Feds91Stammer
Detroit Red Wings
Location: "China was as proactive as possible" - Rinosaur, SC
Joined: 02.01.2012

Jul 28 @ 2:23 PM ET
It's hard to say since every team in the Metro has gotten worse aside from NJ.
- Rinosaur

Oh the other GMs have certainly helped the pens. But when factoring in progression/regression things could head south real quick for the pens.
Tojo.
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Aliquippa, PA
Joined: 11.11.2014

Jul 28 @ 2:24 PM ET
@Rino looks like you were right about Seattle being players in UFA.

Colorado with a huge hole in net now for a top tier Cup contender.
madmike71
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Joined: 12.21.2006

Jul 28 @ 2:24 PM ET
McGinn replaces Tanev. ERod was already here and on the bench for the playoffs, but he's likely a 3rd liner.

So far worse at forward, worse at defense, and same at goalie which is worst of all.

- Tojo.


100%. Hate the status quo at goalie.

It's possible they believe DeSmith is capable of winning a couple of games if Jarry craps on himself again......therefor giving Jarry time to regain his confidence. Hate the risk though.
Rinosaur
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Somewhere, NJ
Joined: 01.21.2016

Jul 28 @ 2:25 PM ET
Oh the other GMs have certainly helped the pens. But when factoring in progression/regression things could head south real quick for the pens.
- Feds91Stammer


Especially the fact they won't have Geno for a few months I don't have high hopes.
Rinosaur
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Somewhere, NJ
Joined: 01.21.2016

Jul 28 @ 2:26 PM ET
@Rino looks like you were right about Seattle being players in UFA.

Colorado with a huge hole in net now for a top tier Cup contender.

- Tojo.


Yup, although I'm surprised by their choices.
joecool2931
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Rillton, PA
Joined: 09.03.2015

Jul 28 @ 2:27 PM ET
we got simon back...
madmike71
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Joined: 12.21.2006

Jul 28 @ 2:28 PM ET
Another thing about DeSmith. He's pretty solid. I don't think he'll lose you a game like Jarry did. I just have trouble seeing him "take over" if Jarry turns into a disaster.
Rinosaur
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Somewhere, NJ
Joined: 01.21.2016

Jul 28 @ 2:28 PM ET
we got simon back...
- joecool2931


No way!
pghbirdman
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Joined: 02.27.2007

Jul 28 @ 2:28 PM ET
Our free agency moves are analogous to the scene in Animal House where the girl removes her bra and toilet paper falls out before she passes out.

Underwhelming actions.
joecool2931
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Rillton, PA
Joined: 09.03.2015

Jul 28 @ 2:28 PM ET
No way!
- Rinosaur



its on capfriendly...
Tojo.
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Aliquippa, PA
Joined: 11.11.2014

Jul 28 @ 2:29 PM ET
Oh the other GMs have certainly helped the pens. But when factoring in progression/regression things could head south real quick for the pens.
- Feds91Stammer

Not to mention how Malkin bounces back from a serious knee surgery at his age.
Mino42
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Philipsburg, PA
Joined: 08.10.2015

Jul 28 @ 2:29 PM ET
100%. Hate the status quo at goalie.

It's possible they believe DeSmith is capable of winning a couple of games if Jarry craps on himself again......therefor giving Jarry time to regain his confidence. Hate the risk though.

- madmike71


The goalie situation could be a lot worse. Like if Hexy signed Martin Jones for 2Mil. What is Philly doing?!? I mean I don't hate it
MacPatty
Pittsburgh Penguins
Joined: 05.21.2015

Jul 28 @ 2:29 PM ET
100%. Hate the status quo at goalie.

It's possible they believe DeSmith is capable of winning a couple of games if Jarry craps on himself again......therefor giving Jarry time to regain his confidence. Hate the risk though.

- madmike71


What are the options now?

Keumper would be good.
Dallas has about 18 goalies signed, assuming both Khudobin and Bishop are available, neither good options.
Seattle now has Grubauer, Driedger and Vanacek... I expect they would move one.
Fleury in Chicago. I 100% guarantee Colorado is going to be going after him.
Who else?
Rinosaur
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Somewhere, NJ
Joined: 01.21.2016

Jul 28 @ 2:29 PM ET
its on capfriendly...
- joecool2931


Yeah, I know, I was being sarcastic. You're way behind, bro lol
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