Dubas says "nothing major on the horizon" and "this will probably be the group heading into camp"

...not sure if that completely disqualifies Tatar or not haha

Who would have guessed that only 27 out of Karlsson's 101 points were on the power play?

I'm fascinated by how all three teams made the numbers work to pull this trade off, and how it could potentially benefit each team.

I look forward to some cool highlights next season!

Who would have guessed that only 27 out of Karlsson's 101 points were on the power play?

I'm fascinated by how all three teams made the numbers work to pull this trade off, and how it could potentially benefit each team.

I look forward to some cool highlights next season!
- 333inthe3rd

It really was a perfect storm.

Friedman is saying it....as is, with current roster players, the Pens will have about 5.9 in cap space to start the season and possibly until November or December...
- MattStrat

I think Friedman was saying that they should be interested, not that they necessarily are.

Dubas says "nothing major on the horizon" and "this will probably be the group heading into camp"

...not sure if that completely disqualifies Tatar or not haha
- YouMeAndDupuis9

First I need him to define major. After trading for Karlsson unless we get nylander there is nothing major. He did also state something about granlund and petry being major parts of this team iirc? So I think he might be a guy that gives a fair bit of lip service.

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That was for Grinder. Pens just made one of the best trades in franchise history. Removing negative assets, getting the best defenseman in the league, etc etc. The team is miles better than last year.
- Brownsoldier

Yep I agree times 10. You said it very well. It was a dream of a trade.

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That was for Grinder. Pens just made one of the best trades in franchise history. Removing negative assets, getting the best defenseman in the league, etc etc. The team is miles better than last year.
- Brownsoldier

I'm not disagreeing with most of this but, despite winning the Norris last season, EK is not the best defenseman in the league. That would be one of Cale Makar, Victor Hedman, or Roman Josi (and maybe, just maybe Rasium Risto....nah, I can't even type that in jest)/

"This process has also shown me why it was appealing to come here, because Sully, the group of guys that have won here all together - that's all they care about. They're not worried about anything other than winning." Dubas

I wouldn't have expected them to say anything else, we know what this core is all about, but this comment still put a smile on my face. I'm so glad we have a GM that wants to win and not just tread water.

I’d say most of us here, all we want is to win a round. That would be a success. If they remain 80% healthy I think it’s a possibility. Worst case, we just want entertainment.
- 10inchTerror

Really? I can understand that view with a team like Buffalo who hasn't been in the playoffs in ages and needs to learn how to win a bit, but your team is loaded with playoff-tested high end vets, and you just added Karlsson and a few guys in the bottom six who in theory should help depth scoring and defense.

Seems like a pretty low bar, no?

Jarry still stinks & this will do nothing help that huge weakeness with Karlsson on D

Should gone after Demko before Karlsson

Huge nothing burger for PITT

Really? I can understand that view with a team like Buffalo who hasn't been in the playoffs in ages and needs to learn how to win a bit, but your team is loaded with playoff-tested high end vets, and you just added Karlsson and a few guys in the bottom six who in theory should help depth scoring and defense.

Seems like a pretty low bar, no?
- Chunk

They are getting old and the chances that 3 of the 4 play all 82 games again this year isn’t a bet I’d be willing to take. Cinderella runs happen and I’d love it but they are also going to have to get through nj or Carolina in round 1/2. The metro is a strong division.

Really? I can understand that view with a team like Buffalo who hasn't been in the playoffs in ages and needs to learn how to win a bit, but your team is loaded with playoff-tested high end vets, and you just added Karlsson and a few guys in the bottom six who in theory should help depth scoring and defense.

Seems like a pretty low bar, no?
- Chunk

The Hextall era really brought us down. It's taking some time to get over it.

Really? I can understand that view with a team like Buffalo who hasn't been in the playoffs in ages and needs to learn how to win a bit, but your team is loaded with playoff-tested high end vets, and you just added Karlsson and a few guys in the bottom six who in theory should help depth scoring and defense.

Seems like a pretty low bar, no?
- Chunk

Shut up and enjoy Bedard

Really? I can understand that view with a team like Buffalo who hasn't been in the playoffs in ages and needs to learn how to win a bit, but your team is loaded with playoff-tested high end vets, and you just added Karlsson and a few guys in the bottom six who in theory should help depth scoring and defense.

Seems like a pretty low bar, no?
- Chunk

We’ve won three cups. Everyone’s legacy is cemented and we had loads of fun along the way. My main desire is that the big three retire penguins and get to enjoy competitive hockey before that day comes. Everyone’s too old and there isn’t enough high end youth coming up in the other for Cup runs to be realistic at this point.

The Hextall era really brought us down. It's taking some time to get over it.
- burgh4life87

It was so much worse than the Mike Johnston era.

For all of Rutherford's bad trades, none of them felt like we got absolutely hosed and lost a good young player for nothing. As awful as that Granlund deal was it always stings worse when you see the player you traded away flourishing elsewhere. Carter over McCann. Matheson for Petry. Marino for Ty Smith. Good lord.

Jarry still stinks & this will do nothing help that huge weakeness with Karlsson on D

Should gone after Demko before Karlsson

Huge nothing burger for PITT
- Goalie-33

Two time all-star Jarry was the top goalie in the league in every stat November and December of last season, then he went down in the Winter Classic. Historically the guy takes time to get back into elite form after layoffs....so where Jarry really stinks is his durability. If he can stay healthy he's really good but there isnt much evidence in this professional career that indicates he can stay healthy. Crazier things have happened, though.

Should of gone after oft injured not really THAT great to begin with Demko instead of Karlsson is a really bad take though.

It was so much worse than the Mike Johnston era.

For all of Rutherford's bad trades, none of them felt like we got absolutely hosed and lost a good young player for nothing. As awful as that Granlund deal was it always stings worse when you see the player you traded away flourishing elsewhere. Carter over McCann. Matheson for Petry. Marino for Ty Smith. Good lord.
- YouMeAndDupuis9

Imagine johnston and hex together hahaha we’d be cheering how we got Bedard right now, not ek

Won’t take long for the Penguins to curse this stroke of genius! Zero forsight. Just grateful EK didn’t end up in TO so thanks for that!

Two time all-star Jarry was the top goalie in the league in every stat November and December of last season, then he went down in the Winter Classic. Historically the guy takes time to get back into elite form after layoffs....so where Jarry really stinks is his durability. If he can stay healthy he's really good but there isnt much evidence in this professional career that indicates he can stay healthy. Crazier things have happened, though.

Should of gone after oft injured not really THAT great to begin with Demko instead of Karlsson is a really bad take though.
- MattStrat

You entertained this?

Won’t take long for the Penguins to curse this stroke of genius! Zero forsight. Just grateful EK didn’t end up in TO so thanks for that!
- Bullot

TO can't win anyways so what's the difference? Thanks for that loser Kessel too.

You entertained this?
- 668710

hahahah yes, I usually entertain our guests around here...

TO can't win anyways so what's the difference? Thanks for that loser Kessel too.
- 668710

You entertained this?

Won’t take long for the Penguins to curse this stroke of genius! Zero forsight. Just grateful EK didn’t end up in TO so thanks for that!
- Bullot

Won’t take long for the Penguins to curse this stroke of genius! Zero forsight. Just grateful EK didn’t end up in TO so thanks for that!
- Bullot

This post reeks of insecurity or some sh!t. What's wrong? no love for the man who constructed the best ever all time regular season record roster in the Leafs 100+ year history?

But hE DiDnT gEt CuPs foR LeAfs

I'm not disagreeing with most of this but, despite winning the Norris last season, EK is not the best defenseman in the league. That would be one of Cale Makar, Victor Hedman, or Roman Josi (and maybe, just maybe Rasium Risto....nah, I can't even type that in jest)/
- jmatchett383

Karlsson isn't the best defenseman on the Penguins. The only place he's better than Letang is QB on the power play. I fully expect Letang to be on the left side of the PP.