I think you paid alot for marginal improvements. Also taking on the Rust contract wouldn't be smart and I doubt he waives but who knows.

If he were to waive yes

Can PIT resign Foegele. Not sure about that one.
I'd decline if I was PIT. Close though.

I just don't see Foegele staying in PIT which means they get a late 1st back for Rust. whoopiiiiii.
That doesn't help the penguins.

Out of curiousity, why do you consider Rust to be a "marginal improvement" over Foegele?

Yes over Foegele. At least considering the salary. Foegele is a really good player and that's taking nothing from Rust. Foegele is an excellent defensive player and I think Rust is comparable but just a bit more offense. But I was considering both trades to have an overall marginal improvement. They move out players, who despite many people's dislike for, are actually good players. Ceci is better than people give him credit for. They forget that he is playing top pair, which is above what he should be playing, and logging over 20 minutes a night. He also doesn't take alot of penalties which I find alot of defensemen playing above their pay grade do. Carrier might not fair any better but I do think he would be a slight upgrade. Maybe I'm higher on Foegele and Ceci more than others but I think they should be trying to upgrade without subtracting from the current roster.