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Best Case Scenario For Pens in Expansion Draft
The NHL offseason is about to hit high gear. Expansion draft protected lists are officially due into the league office by 5:00 P.M. on July 17 with the expansion draft happening days later on July 21.
One major difference between Vegas and Seattle is how much more guarded Kraken GM Ron Francis has been with clubs on who they would take in Scenario A, B or C.
There’s going to be some side deals but not to the extent that McPhee sought out in 2017. Seattle has more teams guessing, multiple league sources say.
Pittsburgh went the 4-4-1 route in 2017 and will go the 7-3-1 this time around.
The Penguins brass in recent weeks has been bracing to lose To read this insider news, subscribe to get “Inside Access”! based off intel they’ve gathered, sources say.
A best case scenario for the Penguins?
Seattle selects [hide] defenseman Marcus Pettersson.
Pettersson, 25, has four more years remaining on his contract with a $4,025,175 cap hit. In a flat cap world, it’s too much money tied into a third pairing level defenseman. Losing Pettersson for nothing has value when you can clear $4 million off the cap, especially with PO Joseph waiting in the wings, even if the new regime isn’t as high on Joseph as the previous regime was.
Compared to potentially losing a Jason Zucker for nothing who the Penguins mortgaged a first round pick and top D prospect in their system for, Pittsburgh gave up little value for Pettersson in trading Daniël Sprong. [/hide]
New Jersey always pulls off sly deals. Getting Adam Graves for Roethy 77 and a draft pick, Get a gem for garbage…
That was a salary dump and they could not protect Graves from Seattle. They would have lost him for nothing.
Still a good pick up for New Jersey…..solid d-man
physical too !
@Hockey11 did you ride the short bus to school as a kid?
Oh look who is back dick head clown face….welcome loser
I am not sure who I want Seattle to take more Zucker or Pettersson !! I guess Marcus go to Seattle because Zucker can get us more in a possible trade scenario !
Hypothetical Jason Zucker for Mattis Ekholm (vet for vet)
Nashville needs speed and offense and we need a solid d-man..
You really need a playstation….
You really need to hang with Rothey 77 Neither one of you has an opinion on anything and are cowards. You both just criticize or pop on here once a month to rip people who actually have an opinion or try to start a conversation.
D any updates if the penguins shipping the Russian yet ?
What’s stopping teams taking this bum
Is it his dumb penalties that he takes
Or his annual vacation days
Looks like Webber will be on a long vacation this season.
Really Mr agenda
How is it an agenda when it is a fact?! I know you do not understand the concept of facts… they always poke holes in your arguments.
Carramrod……..What is exactly wrong with Weber ? He was crushing guys in the playoffs and playing lots on minutes. What has become so devastating in the last two weeks since the playoffs ended? Do you know ? All I hear is long heavy miles on a 35 year old body.
knee, ankle, and thumb injuries
That cause someone to miss a whole year…wow
Are you and Sam the same guy?
Blueger re-signed, one way deal, two yrs, $2.2 million per.
Do you think this means he is protected or negotiated this salary for Seattle…..side deal?
Lol
Let them take Pettersson and sneak Jarry into his suitcase. That is the side deal.
It would be great if they took both ! Marcus to Seattle does clear $4.025 million. I think San Jose would love to have Tristan Jarry he is an upgrade over that goaltending duo for sure. I would take a 2nd round pick for Jarry. That would be almost $ 9 million off the books.
I know they want to protect him but Francis likes younger speedy skilled players….we will see
Tbj what is your opinion? Oh yeah you are a coward you never offer anything valuable….LOL
It’ll come down to protecting two of Tanev, Carter, Blueger or McCann. I’d go with Carter and Blueger. Keep the centers as a strong point. I’m a big Tanev fan, but he’s older, makes more money and a bottom 6 winger. I think there’s far less of a chance Seattle takes him.
Tanev is the only one on the team who shows up every night! They need more players with his will, grit and tenacity!
I agree, but I just think Seattle will pass on him because of his contract. The Pens would have a high-end 3c and maybe the best 4c in hockey that’s still relatively young and will probably translate into a solid 3c after this year. Keeps an eye on both the present and the future. With all that, i’m 100% fine with protecting Tanev.
And has 5-7 hits a game
Wow and actual opinion.. Wohoo
Agreed..
Best case scenario, they take Jarry, Pettersson and Zucker all at once!