I'm not big on Pod or Lysell. But I do like DeBrusk more than most.

I'm not huge on those two either but they do fit the mold of what Pittsburgh is reportedly looking for (I know there are conflicting reports). Both guys are former 1st round picks that are probably ready for full time roster spots next season and would definitely inject some youth into the lineup.

Debrusk is also younger than a lot of Pittsburgh's players and would be a roster player coming back that doesn't signal to the locker room that they're completely giving up on this season.

They should completely give up on this season. I'd prefer they flip DeBrusk.

they should not give up in this season per say, we need to win to make the pick to SJ worse, we sell off assets and get younger but if we can extend debrusk, id try to.

However, I still think this package is a bit light, Id prefer Raty over Podkolzin and would add a pick or 2

Not a fan of any of these teams and don't have a ton of info on the situation, but man that would be a crazy framework for a deal. Never seen anything like that that I can remember with so many big-name pieces involved in a 3-way trade. That would be insane and so much fun.

Pittsburgh gets two high-ceiling AHL guys that look to be pushing for the NHL very soon, plus a good middle-sixer with time to decide whether to extend or flip him.
Vancouver spends a quality asset to go from a great rental to an elite rental.
Boston gets their center now, upgrading the current roster and without spending picks.

Very creative, I like it. Seems like a fit and a decent framework.

No way BOS moves DeBrusk.

PIT retains on Lindholm so does VAN. Knocks Lindholm down to 1.2 mil or something.
PIT retains on Jake so VAN has the space to retain on Lindholm.

This deal would require Boston to get $850k in retention.

Ya pretty small amount though which could probably be figured out with some retention somewhere and or some other roster movement on their end.

Ya I just see it as a framework. Would be fine with Raty over Podz. Probably some picks/other prospects involved but nothing too major.

Curious what has more value to Pittsburgh

Debrusk

OR

Grzelcyk and a 2026 2nd

OR

Grzelcyk and the prospect of their choice not named Poitras or Lohrei (Georgii Merkulov or John Farannaci?)

I’d prefer Boston to keep DeBrusk if possible, but doesn’t kill the deal if he’s included

Debrusk if we can extend him, if not Merkulov or another prospect and a pick

Curious to see what the offer is, but it kind of makes a ton of sense for all three sides

My assumption is Lysell is the primary target.

If Boston can find a way to keep DeBrusk without including a #1, I think it is more of a no brainer.

The next couple of days are going to be fun

Id have to think it's either Debrusk or the 1st, Their prospect pool isn't good enough IMO for neither to be involved

There probably is some discussion on this point. I guess it depends on how you value Jake as a pending UFA.

I want to see what the deal actually is. Like I said, I assume it is built around Lysell.

For the record, I believe it is DeBrusk and Lysell for Lindholm with 850k of retention.