no chance PIT retains if Mikheyev is going the other way, also no chance I'm giving Tanev that much until he's 37, he's not the same player he was when he was here

Mikeyhev still holds value around the league as a pk, managers also understand that hes coming off a huge surgery. He has gotten better as the season has gone on. Dubas also loves his former players which is why I think he would do it. Tanev I agree but hughes seems to be pushing for him so I think the org will attempt to bring him back, were in on him at the deadline and put out a competitive offer that was beaten by dallas

I have no problem with the AAV it's just the term, I also feel like he's not gonna sign for money, he's got less than 5 years left likely and wants to win a Cup, have a feeling he'll only cost around $3M

I’m not a Pens fan, but NO chance imo that Dubas retains on Smith yet absorbs full cap hit on mikheyev; pie in the sky

If thats the case that would be awesome, although there will be tons of interest so I think they may have to offer more than they are willing

They got the cap, gain draft capital and a prospect for a pending ufa. Obviously its not perfect but just a concept of van moving out mikheyev for a top 6. I wouldnt mind keeping mikeyhev, hes still recovering from knee surgery and has gotten better game by game. Looks like hes a fit on that JT and boeser line.

I get the idea and I think Dubas thinks highly of Mikheyev but he is also under significant pressure to build a winner while Crosby is there. Just no way - imo - that he would retain salary 🤷🏻

fair enough, will be interesting to see what he can do given the situation. Wonder where Crosbys head is at right now. He will be a pending ufa next year.