They really thought they were getting Nikishin

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I thought we would at least get Nadeau or blake

Wonder if the Pens fans will finally believe us that they aren't getting a Lekkerimaki or a Nikishin for Guentzel.

Great piece of work by Carolina though, I assumed it'd be a pretty crazy price by the reports. I was happy the Canucks dropped out based on the reported ask, but I'm kind of disappointed now seeing how underwhelming that return is.

or Lekkermaki

Meh, trade is good for both sides, not really a fleece.

2nd moves to a first if Canes makes the finals.

They said Hogs, Lekkerimaki, and a first. This is hilarious

Those are underrated prospects, time will tell how good or bad it was.

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Guys for PITT this is huge. Their prospect pool was empty. I’d say the ECF is going to be CANES VS FLORIDA. And if Carolina wins they get the 1st rounder. Carolina lost so many times the past years in ECF, they will make the Stanley cup this year 99%.

1ST ( LIKELY IMO ) PONOMAREV ( FORMER 1ST ) KOIVUNEN ( SOLID ) LUCIUS ( IDK HIM ) 4TH.

They restocked the prospect group. Still have Reilly Smith to deal. It’s a Win Win

I get the logic, honestly. Pittsburgh has a rough farm system, and instead of focusing on getting a single A prospect, Dubas brings in three B/B+ prospects. It's definitely quantity over quality, but it's not like these guys are bums - it's three guys generally ranked in the top 7/8 of Carolina's prospects.

When you consider that Pittsburgh's top-6 is currently populated by guys like Sid (36 years old), Malkin (37), Rakell (30), Reilly Smith (32), Lars Eller (34), and Bryan Rust (31), not to mention bottom-6 guys like Jeff Carter (39) & Noel Acciari (32), I think there's definitely some value in getting a 28-year-old Michael Bunting with some term and three guys that are all showing top-9 potential and should be ready within the next 2 or so years.

I think both sides can potentially come away happy from this, but Carolina definitely got the better end. Getting Guentzel without giving up any unconditional 1sts or any of their top 5 prospects is insane.

Waddell in February: we don't want rentals
Waddell in March:



But why Ponomarev though

Ponomarev isn't a former 1st round pick ...