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Petts for mantha +. Solid top 4 D for soft middle 6 forward give away machine and recoup a 3rd/4th for the draft.
- 10inchTerror

Lmao you got the + on the wrong side there super chief.

Why not just go with what they have and wait for the injured players to come back?

Lmao you got the + on the wrong side there super chief.
- Feds91Stammer

And I think you were saying Detroit most likely wouldn't want LD anyways?

Why not just go with what they have and wait for the injured players to come back?
- stevens87

I'd like to see how Gaudreau plays out for a bit. If he keeps it up I have no problem with him centering ZAR and somebody(maybe Rod)on the fourth line. Then have Zucker with Blueger and Tanev as the third line.

Why not just go with what they have and wait for the injured players to come back?
- stevens87

Even with the injured players returning, the Pens aren't exactly stacked like some of the other top teams. (TBL, CAR and TOR come to mind, maybe even throw FLA in to that ring?).

I'd like to see how Gaudreau plays out for a bit. If he keeps it up I have no problem with him centering ZAR and somebody(maybe Rod)on the fourth line. Then have Zucker with Blueger and Tanev as the third line.
- 668710

Gaudreau should be stuck on the 4th line over Laff, Jank, Angello, Scevour, or the likes, at least for now.

But Jankowski is one of those guys that sucks ass but for some reason coaches love them.

I know we love to see 5v5 goal production, but the only right shot forward who is doing damage on the Pens PP is Rust. Adding Brown wouldn't be a bad move in that regard.
His salary and cap hit suck and the Pens would definitely leave him exposed in the expansion draft, so the only real way they get that deal done is if they send a big salary in return. Crap, I could totally see them including Petts and a forward, have LA eat some cap, then make a cheap trade for Merill to fill that bottom LD spot.

Even with the injured players returning, the Pens aren't exactly stacked like some of the other top teams. (TBL, CAR and TOR come to mind, maybe even throw FLA in to that ring?).
- j.boyd919

If Zucker comes back tonight or against Boston and plays with McCann, this could give the Pens a good litmus test of how to proceed. I know McCann started flourishing with Geno and Zucker struggled this year with Geno, but with McCann showing again that he's a capable C, I think a Zucker-McCann gives the Pens a lot more options on moves they can make.

I'm aware some think this would detract from the Blueger line, but if you have the ability to actually roll a 3A/3B line in terms equal minutes then you have a team that is not only deeper, but it keeps them more fresh by sharing that time.

Gaudreau should be stuck on the 4th line over Laff, Jank, Angello, Scevour, or the likes, at least for now.

But Jankowski is one of those guys that sucks ass but for some reason coaches love them.
- j.boyd919

Yea it's ridiculous. And I agree that we need to add somebody but with no one added my lineup should basically be it with full health.

If Zucker comes back tonight or against Boston and plays with McCann, this could give the Pens a good litmus test of how to proceed. I know McCann started flourishing with Geno and Zucker struggled this year with Geno, but with McCann showing again that he's a capable C, I think a Zucker-McCann gives the Pens a lot more options on moves they can make.

I'm aware some think this would detract from the Blueger line, but if you have the ability to actually roll a 3A/3B line in terms equal minutes then you have a team that is not only deeper, but it keeps them more fresh by sharing that time.
- Rinosaur

Exactly. I can't remember where I heard it but someone said " The pens are a playoff team with ZAR-BLUE-TANEV as the third line, but are a contender if they are the fourth line."

Why not just go with what they have and wait for the injured players to come back?
- stevens87

its not like pens are winning the cup this season without tons of luck. go with the flow. win a round or two. have sully pat a few dudes on the back. call it a year. kumbaya kumbaya

Exactly. I can't remember where I heard it but someone said " The pens are a playoff team with ZAR-BLUE-TANEV as the third line, but are a contender if they are the fourth line."
- 668710

That line has been awesome, but for whatever reason I'm still not sold on them sustaining their production to be a third line. I'd love to be wrong and chances are with the assets the Pens have to work with it's likely they do remain the Pens third line.

If Zucker comes back tonight or against Boston and plays with McCann, this could give the Pens a good litmus test of how to proceed. I know McCann started flourishing with Geno and Zucker struggled this year with Geno, but with McCann showing again that he's a capable C, I think a Zucker-McCann gives the Pens a lot more options on moves they can make.

I'm aware some think this would detract from the Blueger line, but if you have the ability to actually roll a 3A/3B line in terms equal minutes then you have a team that is not only deeper, but it keeps them more fresh by sharing that time.
- Rinosaur

Zuck being a GTD tonight usually means he is in under Sully. Zucker McCann Rodrigues is such a fast line, I agree that it could really give us options. It's cliche to make the comparisons but this is what happened in 2016 when the HBK line became a thing.

Zuck being a GTD tonight usually means he is in under Sully. Zucker McCann Rodrigues is such a fast line, I agree that it could really give us options. It's cliche to make the comparisons but this is what happened in 2016 when the HBK line became a thing.
- burgh4life87

It’s also just not a great comparison. None of those guys are near Phil Kessel level.

What I will say though is if that line works out, I’d hold on looking at centers and focus on wings. LW for Geno and a RW to bump off Rodrigues.

And I think you were saying Detroit most likely wouldn't want LD anyways?
- 668710

LD is definitely the orgs weakest position but Mantha returns something with higher upside than a #4 d man.

It’s also just not a great comparison. None of those guys are near Phil Kessel level.

What I will say though is if that line works out, I’d hold on looking at centers and focus on wings. LW for Geno and a RW to bump off Rodrigues.
- Victoro311

I meant in general how the line was formed out of necessity because of injury. Obviously they don't have a Kessel. Hell, the production out of Hagelin that spring wont be matched by any of these guys. BUT, it could be a more than capable third line that allows us to get a LW for Geno's line.

That line has been awesome, but for whatever reason I'm still not sold on them sustaining their production to be a third line. I'd love to be wrong and chances are with the assets the Pens have to work with it's likely they do remain the Pens third line.
- Rinosaur

Zucker or McCann must be on the third line IMO so something will give.

It’s also just not a great comparison. None of those guys are near Phil Kessel level.

What I will say though is if that line works out, I’d hold on looking at centers and focus on wings. LW for Geno and a RW to bump off Rodrigues.
- Victoro311

Yea if they don't try McCann with Geno again then you have two full lines Jake/Sid/Rust and ZAR/Blue/Tanev. With two pairs Geno/Kap and Canner/Zuck. Or you can have 3 full lines with either McCann or Zucker the lone guys and they need to add a couple wingers.

I know we love to see 5v5 goal production, but the only right shot forward who is doing damage on the Pens PP is Rust. Adding Brown wouldn't be a bad move in that regard.
His salary and cap hit suck and the Pens would definitely leave him exposed in the expansion draft, so the only real way they get that deal done is if they send a big salary in return. Crap, I could totally see them including Petts and a forward, have LA eat some cap, then make a cheap trade for Merill to fill that bottom LD spot.
- burgh4life87

I wouldn't be against it at all if we could send Pettersson+Sceviour to LA.

Matheson for Brown it is.

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@feds... if Mantha was right handed, I'd Poulin or Legare for him. Something like Pettersson + Legare for Mantha + Glendening.

But as a lefty... I'm not sure how well he slots into our lineup.

Matheson for Brown it is.
- YouMeAndDupuis9

Hextall should get GM of the century if he pulls that off.

Zucker or McCann must be on the third line IMO so something will give.
- 668710

Agreed and not to repeat myself, but if they show chemistry then you go get Geno a LW somehow and let that be your other third line.

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@feds... if Mantha was right handed, I'd Poulin or Legare for him. Something like Pettersson + Legare for Mantha + Glendening.

But as a lefty... I'm not sure how well he slots into our lineup.
- YouMeAndDupuis9

Still wouldn’t intrigue me tbh. Poulin and Legare don’t move the needle much for me. Outside of the elite guys prospects from the Q don’t have a great success rate.