Blues pass. They're not retaining for you and then waiting 2-3 years for picks. They will hang onto Vrana for now, and probably move him at the deadline (or after he has a big hot scoring streak, one of the two).

I see what your saying for sure, but also the Pens 2026 2nd will be a lot higher than our 2024 2nd. Will probably be closer to a top 5 pick in that round.

Penguins fan opinion on these trades

1. Rust is better than crouse, but a Smith-Malkin-Crouse line is a deadly combination
2. Sure i like that trade for the Pens
3. Great trade for both sides a 3rd for the pens and a 1D for edmonton
4. NO, At least a 3rd
5. NO, that is to much for Vrana

Fair, what do you think of the value on Crouse trade? I just think Crosby always plays well with a power forward.

no chance AZ is trading crouse for a 2nd (they have a to already) i dont see AZ trading him for anything less than a top pair D under good deal under 27yo (which I know is a overpay, meaning AZ has no reason at all to deal him)

Fair point, but Armstrong isn't big on waiting around three years to find out the main value of a trade. Nor am I. And like I said, he's needed ATM.