Équipe: 2024-25 Penguins de Pittsburgh

Date de création initiale: 8 mars 2024

Publié: 9 mars 2024

Mode - plafond salarial: Basique

DEPARTURES:
I feel like Smith & Eller are two players we can move this offseason. If we cannot move Eller, I would try and move Acciari instead, but I would keep at least one of them.
I dont think we will be able to move Rakell, but if you can, I would consider.
If Blomqvist isnt ready, I would bring back Ned on a 1-2 year deal.

WEAPONIZING CAP:
With so much cap, I would try and weaponize it a bit. Other options include Faksa (DAL), Campbell (EDM), Goodrow (NYR). In this trade, WPG moves out nearly $6M by sending us their bottom pairing D and a young forward who does not play much, as well as a 3rd. They get a veteran back in Nieto.

YOUNG TALENT:
I would love to see a big influx of young talent on the roster. DOC & Puustinen are already playing in the NHL right now. I do think Poulin and Ponomarev will join the roster at some point this season, so we will see if they do well enough to stick around for next year. I do not think Yager or Pickering are ready just yet.

FREE AGENTS/NEW PLAYERS:
If we decide to not weaponize cap, I can see us targeting a dman or two via free agency. I would also like to sign a winger. I went for DeBrusk, because he is on the younger side of UFAs available. I can also see us getting roster players back for Smith/Eller and not get as high/any picks in return.

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