Pens have a better use of Cole than a 3rd and whomever that player is.

Seems like an overpayment for Cole. Would rather get a bigger upgrade if we are making a move at defense.

I thought the Pens were looking to trade him at some point this season, as he had fallen out of favor. Wasn't he healthy scratched for some games this year? If the Pens are going to keep him for added depth and let him walk this summer, I can understand that. Not the worst move as they seem to be heating up in the second half again.

I agree, it's a slight overpayment, but I think Cole is a bit underrated as a #5 guy. Flipping our extra 3rd this year (NJ's) + a project defenseman with intriguing upside when we still have Larsson, Welinski, and Mahura coming along is a palatable price to pay to add some stability to the 3rd pairing. I'd also rather get a Hjalmarsson or similar top four upgrade, but I'm guessing those talks start with our 1st and names like Steel and Larsson, which I don't see Murray entertaining and I hate the thought of as well.

edit: just to add, I could see Cole as a guy Murray might look to sign this summer, given that we should be free of both Beauch and Bieksa (fingers crossed). We'll have Montour plus a couple of rookies filling out half of our defense if he doesn't add another vet, this could be a good way to audition him. I was thinking of a guy like Jordie Benn as well, who might come cheaper.

We can get a roster player for Cole, I don’t want futures.

Fair enough.

why would vegas sell at the deadline? especially to a team in their own division. theyre 1st in the pacific, if anything they will be buyers.

same with the pens. what use to they have for players who cant help them win now? they have one of the strongest cores in the league, they should be all in for a playoff push not selling for prospects and picks. if cole is getting traded its most likely for an established NHL centre

I expect the Knights to try and sign Neal soon, but I wasn't sure where they were at with Perron. Nobody seems to know exactly what to make of Vegas in terms of buyers/sellers, I think they'll stand pat for the most part, but I agree that the divisional thing is an issue with this proposal.

I get what you are saying about Cole, but I disagree that they'll get the established center for him, unless it's a low end guy. The only teams that would take on Cole as a rental are contending teams, and contending teams don't move out important center depth.

They're not selling, that's for sure.

Huge overpayment for a 6th defensemen, Pens would be lucky to get a 3rd.
I think Perron might get more than that.