Rejoint: juill. 2017
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Absolutely not. Pens decline easily. The pens don’t need defense. If the pens need defense then the last thing they should do is trade a top 4 RHD and replace him with a cap dump 6th D.
Right now:
Young Top 4 RHD signed to a long term favorable contract > young 2nd line forward with a terrible QO and rental for the pens.
Young middle 6 forward > young middle 6 forward right now. Hoglander is probably better long term but short term just no.
Overpaid Middle 6 forward for 2 years > overpaid bottom pair defenseman for 3 years.
No longer having even 1 top 4 RHD signed next year is not ideal for the pens who are likely going to trade one of Dumo or Pettersson to hopefully sign at least 2 of their big free agents. Then also taking on Boeser who they definitely can’t afford just screams terrible idea.