How's the Sullivan era working.? Despite the fact the it appears that the Pens are doing their best to keep their first rounder, Leafs fans don't mind. The Kessell deal was a salary dump...especially in future years. Maybe the Pens make the playoffs in 2017 and Leafs get the first rounder. The Leafs would be pleased to dump Phanuef's contract on anyone, so if JR is willingly...bring it on. Pondering the Pens situation from distance, I think they are in long term trouble. In the salary cap era, players living up their value is very important. Look at the Pens roster....Malkin, the 3rd highest paid player in the league, Sid is he on a serious decline?, the often injured Letang and the league wide perception that Kessell not good value. These guys are virtually untradeable without getting bad money or term back from other teams. Plus in appears that Pens do not have young core of players on Entry Level Contract in the NHL or minors that are ready to step into the NHL and be effective at a low price.
All the nibbling around the edges trying to find players likely won't help. Little money to spend on UFAs. Somehow the Pens have to develop young players....and that may take years.

In regards to your comment. If you admit yourself to a psych ward...at least you know you're not "crazy". Depressed, filled with anxiety, without hope or as we call it north of the border.....a Leaf fan.

its early. cant judge a coach off two games and maybe 3 practices. chemistry takes time. Im sure they will come around, until then enjoy watching your leafs. if that's even possible.

Pens secretly tanking for Matthews...