Équipe: 2020-21 Penguins de Pittsburgh

Date de création initiale: 7 sept. 2020

Publié: 7 sept. 2020

Mode - plafond salarial: Basique

I am no GM and I'm sure others will have varying options on how the Pens should be built. Speed and youth was GMJRs words at the end of the season and thats what I had looked to with this team. I am happy with the Top 6 forwards and the Top 4 D so no changes there. A third line revamp was necessary and I can't wait to see HCMS comment here saying that Riikola won't play but I think he is ready for the ice time.

Reasons for the trades were mostly to try and recoup assets that were recently given away and while this is a top heavy draft, I am OK with the pens not having a first round pick if it means they can have a well-balanced roster that can go up and down the line up if need be.

Murray is traded much like Jake Allen, but added a second instead of a third. Some people think he will go for a first and then there are others who think he is worth nothing, but a second seems decent value for a two time cup winner.

Next is the JJ trade... taking one deal over the other and have Perreault alternate between ZAR seems like a nice compliment in my eyes. While yes, JJ stinks and doesn't do much for the Jets, this has been something I've seen floating around all over Twitter and some other hockey rumor sites and I think it can benefit both teams.

This one i was less confident on as I am not sure of AAs value but for some reason I see a team like the Oilers and or the Leafs try and get a player like Horny. A line with McDavid and Hornqvist could be fun to watch especially if Horny finds an extra gear for a year or two but please correct me if I am off of the boards with this trade.

I like DeSmith, but I am not sure if he really wants to be the backup in Pittsburgh after this year. We also need to get rid of Bjugstad ASAP. Finding a cheaper alternative as a back up like Anderson to replace DeSmith could work but you can also trade for a more younger veteran presence ala Fleury for more support but this trade was just to get rid of unwanted cap space and trying to get something in return.

On the back end a signing like C Tanev would be nice. A solid supporting d man who can help Riikola develop and FINALLY give him a chance to play is all I am looking for.

Be sure to let me know how off I am in these trades as I am sure most of the value isn't necessarily there but if this was the Pens roster for 2020/21 I'd be quite happy.

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