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In the immediate aftermath of acquiring Jared McCann, Nick Blugstad, Penguins GM Jim Rutherford had said the Penguins shouldn’t have to go out and acquire another forward. That should be true if the Tanner Pearson trade was working out, but it’s not, and there remains a strong interest in the organization of landing an impact winger ahead of the deadline.
Prior to the additions of McCann/Blugstad, Pittsburgh was in hot pursuit of Michael Ferland and came very close to acquiring him right before Carolina decided to pull back on talks and then Pittsburgh quickly went forward with Florida the next day.
There would be interest from Pittsburgh’s end in re-igniting talks to plug Ferland on Evgeni Malkin’s left wing, but that ship has now sailed. With Carolina trailing the Penguins by one point in the standings, if Ferland moves at all it won’t be to Pittsburgh.
— Always big game hunting, Rutherford, as expected, looked into [hide] Matt Duchene with belief among rival executives that Pittsburgh showed a willingness to build a trade package around the injured Olli Maatta.
Ottawa has great background of the Penguins system from the Brassard trade and it doesn’t sound like Pittsburgh has enough futures to offer to be looked at by Ottawa as serious contender for Duchene. The Senators are getting far along with 2-3 teams, Columbus and Nashville among the group. Duchene is going to be moved any day now.
Another one in the highly unlikely category:
Philadelphia’s Wayne Simmonds.
With the market not so hot for Simmonds as multiple teams feel he has shown signs of physically wearing down, [/hide] Pittsburgh has checked in on Simmonds, To read this insider news, subscribe to get “Inside Access”!
Similar to the impression Derick Brassard made on Penguins management during a game last February in Pittsburgh where Brassard had a great game vs the Penguins and while Brassard was on Pittsburgh’s radar for a few months before that game, Rutherford became enamored with acquiring Brassard after that game. Zuccarello has been someone Pittsburgh has had their eye on (off-and-on) since early November and indications are Pittsburgh has been an aggressive suitor in recent days.
The Penguins feel Zuccarello would seamlessly fit with Crosby or Malkin, who has been receiving high grades from scouts for the past couple weeks that is also driving his stock.
The market has become so strong for Zuccarello from contenders that the return is trending towards a second round pick and a high-level prospect, multiple NHL sources say.
The problem for Pittsburgh:
1. They don’t have second round pick in the next two drafts and the Rangers have been coveting a high-caliber prospect like CaTo read this insider news, subscribe to get “Inside Access”!
I’m watching Black Panther. Is Jusse in this movie?
Who is “Blugstad” and why does his name keep appearing on this site?
It’s the dumb mans 3rd liner… like Jordan Peterson is the stupid mans intellectual lol
bob kraft loves a happy ending
Who doesn’t
Npl
duchene to Columbus…..
And jackets will play penguins 3 times in next few weeks
I’ll wait until I hear it from Dusty
If that’s the case you will have to wait 10 days D posts that news so dusty and npl can break it down to you since they get their hockey news on this site only
Coming from the guy who literally posts shit like 48 hours or more after the event all too regularly lol. Why are you and Dusty suddenly fighting? Let me guess… he told you to hang up 1st and you did?
They are fighting over MAF.
Jackets sending 1st round pick few prospects and another conditional first round pick
Best part duchene will play tonight vs his old teammates by just changing his locker room
Pens need a new coach. The cuntry club is sick of him and his favorite two players are Simon and DeSmith. Everyone in that locker room has to hate his guts.
How is kessel doing ?
Why did Sullivan start the backup?
To protect fraud Murray’s and not ruin him more mentally. And make him believe he is 2 times deserving champ
Kessel “we need a little more out of me”
Cock suckerr just realized he can’t just be a pp specialist and play harder.
He is like mstartari took him 61 games to realize pens are inconsistent and this one 61 games to realize he has to play better. I wonder what both have in common
Pearson and a 2nd round pick ALL DAY for Wayne Simmonds. Do it pappy!!
Right winger who can fight and play with Sid plus score. No brainer if they take that trade.
Of course moron Sully would probably drop Guentzel to 3C so he can leave Simon on the top line.
1. The Flyers are not that stupid.
2. The Penguins do not have a 2nd round pick this upcoming draft.
3. Why would they help a team they are chasing?
Simonds is a LW
He is a RW.
The best thing that could happen to the Pens is firing Mike Sullivan so they can rid the team from Tortarella Jr and the team can get people in the right roles.
Who cares about hockey. Jusse Smollette is a Letang fan.
The best thing that could happen to the Pens is Rutherford does nothing more to damage the team. Im at peace that they’re not Cup contenders every year. Not make a bad team worse.
As long as he does not trade their 1st round pick.
Time to shoot a hostage. This team is so inconsistent.
I’d settle for them shooting the puck but I agree lol
no shooting just make them watch these games.
Wow took you 61 games to realize. When I’ve been saying all year
Maybe if you didn’t turn off your TV often you would’ve known sooner
Good thing is flyer’s also losing tonight
Yeah because you root for the Pens.
Conveniently to Montreal.
Your move JR… you wanted to see what they looked like healthy… lots of slumps and serious inconsistency. You need some moves, a Ferland type looked even more needed after a game like this.
Too many passengers right now and that includes Hornqvist whose been in his own major drought.
Would love to see JR admit he made two other mistakes and move on from them but that’s a pipe dream. Johnson’s fucken trash
What do you have against trash ZC ? Johnson doesn’t play like someone broke fighting to keep his job.
That’s insane. This team isnt a rental away from being a contender. They need a goalie, top 6 LW and a top 4 LH dman.
windows closing, I’m not arguing they are more than a single move away from competition however it’s also a reality that they are still gonna press
This game was like watching Sam attend an English as a second language class
That’s amazing spin from Errey! This teams a mess right now and for two weeks they’ve been selling the “it’s coming together” narrative lol.
GMJR caping for Jack fucken Johnson? Jesus fuckk!
This team couldn’t Come Together with both Aerosmith and the Beatles help.
Bob Errey is the biggest homer. They can lose 82 straight games and he will still slurp the kool aid.
He is dumb as npl no wonder npl likes him a lot. They both are clueless
Hey sammich… what do you think of that call?
Tho I’d rather have Haglin over Pearson, nice to see Pearson chuckin knucks to try and get things going
Fuck Haley, dudes always been trash!
Oh shiit… Pens are on the PP! Lol
ZeroDrool probably has his tv shut down.
Sam(e) Jr.
Incognito Stan.
Even a retard like Sam figured you out.
The fact that you’ve latched on to this idea is the greatest indictment of how fucken retarded you really are lol.
Don’t talk about your Sam(e) like that. You two belong together. #bromance
Lol, what a fucken loser… hey moron, got any trade ideas to share that absolutely didn’t come from the pros?
It’s that bad that the Penguins telicast is interviewing Sharks players between periods lol.
Because there is no penguin player available they are gone on vacation
Good thing first period over
Bad part is. 2 more period to go in the museum
How low is Letang’s hockey IQ.
Higher than the Russians that’s for sure
This team blows
I heard mstartari turned off his TV already
I was at the game. Fucken loser.
Gsp at Bell centre for the puck drop team put a clip of him since he retired earlier today
Nobody cares.
This is going to be a long game.
Ho-sang ask for a trade
Stop drooling.
Thanks, LeBrun. You should ask for a trade from this board
The Penguins PP should be a healthy scratch.
Been saying decline the Penalty for a while now 🙂
Stone,duchene,dzingel all 3 healthy scratch tonight
Fraud Murray will have the night off vs a hot team like the sharks
GMJR signs Joe Cramarossa to a two way deal meaning he might be coming up to Pittsburgh this year some time or maybe 650K insurance policy….Still trying to figure why we gave up a 7th rd pick for AHL D man earlier.
Don’t like Haglin going to Caps if we should face them in playoffs I think he could be a factor against us. Although based on what I seen TP could be a factor for the WBS Pens in playoffs.
-12 Sam’s favorite thumbs down and his IQ. Sad.
bruins to make another trade soon
After coyle trade bruins GM said We are not done and will make another move soon. Kreider maybe? I know bruins and rags been talking lately and there were scouts too at their games
What you guys think of bruins they can be serious contenders like Tampax.
Oh and Don’t forget to thumbs down Stan
The Washington Capitals acquired forward Carl Hagelin from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a 2019 third-round draft pick and a conditional sixth-round selection in 2020, the team announced.
Where was Dusty’s insight on that one…. oh ya, no one in the hockey world was talking about it so he wasn’t able to formulate it himself…
Kings retain 50% of his salary.
I did mentioned it early today yet mstartari Wanted to mock me. When he is the real joke here when he turns off his TV the minute pens are down 2-0
No one gives a fuck, you found the early chatter on the background noise… good fer youuuuuuuuu.
Still beating that drum. I mock you for other reasons retard.
He still thinks I am Stan… Sam(e) is a broken record.
GSP Best ufc fighter retires
Best sure, entertaining at the same time? maybe a decade ago. GSP was never really the same after the loss to Matt Sera. While I guess you can appreciate how smart he is playing the safe game and striking from the perimeter or out wrestling his opponents the UFC grew into an entertainment fighting league in part because of how GSP types fought on their way up. I loved the old GSP but he was boring as fuck after Serra. Except when he fought Koscheck, there was enough personal feelings in the scrap to make him wanna hurt dude. Other… Read more »
He made good fighters look bad he took 4 years off and still beat bisping. Also one of the reasons GSP wasnt enjoying ufc anymore too much cheating and drugs. I was hardcore ufc fan up until saw Anderson silva too was cheating. Lost huge respect of the sport and didn’t watch much been hooked more on belator. It’s less drama. I will be watching askren fight in UFC. Because I’ve been following him since 2011 and despite my anger on ufc. I still went to buy ufc3 on ps4
Zzzzzzzzzzzz
There is rumours hagelin might come back in eastern conference and in metropolitan division. Apparently cRapitals are interested in his services
I heard a rumor that Sam and Dusty have the same IQ and comedy coach. #horriblyunfunny
Jagr to the Pens for a playoff run.
Charlie Coyle to Bruins.
Gave up donato. I think he’s going to turn into a nice player.
And a 5th.
I’m a bug Bjustedt fan. Love him in a 3rd line role. Terrible winger and not offensive enough for a 2C spot.
I’d agree with that. He’s been making plays, but I don’t see him in the top 6. I think the Pens have the making for a really strong top 9.
If you are such a “bug” fan why do you continue to butcher his name?
Yes and that 5th can become 4th if bruins win the 1st round in the playoffs this year.
God damn it. That was my guy ! Pens have wrong 3C. He could have been had for Bjugstad straight up
Do you ever do anything other than complain?
Not complaining just knew this dude was ripe to be plucked. Besides what fun would it be to come here to cyber hug other dudes
I guess todays magic number is 12.
When you are here anything is possible
You are right… I post something and then I give myself thumbs down. Next you will be saying how the Pens should have traded for McDavid…. oh, wait…. Genius.
All these great trades I’ve made in my head are meaningless when our goalie suckkks zzz Murray is a fraud.
How about chubby 0 goals Last 10 games and has 15 shots on goals last 12 games. Pretty impressive a guy that gets paid good amount of money and yet just like the Russian they hide behind Crosby. If only these 2 bozos played in a real hockey market team I doubt people would’ve tolerated their con job this long.
Such a dumb ****, Kessel lead the team in 16, Geno has been a top scorer in each of the last two cups and the MVP of the 09 one… you would have traded that for a guy that was not ready until 18… You’re an idiot sam.
Imagine bitching nonstop about two guys that were instrumental in bringing two-three cups to the city, only 2 other franchises have this many since 2000 ffs…. fucken idiot. In fact since 1990 no team has won more and a big part of that is Geno and Kessel retard
No way his mom wasn’t on a cocktail of drugs when he was born.
Sprong a healthy scratch for the second consecutive game last night
-11 2 minutes and 17 seconds after the post. good god in the goose fat
Duchene will be healthy scratched on Thursday. I guess it’s done deal he will be traded jets maybe guys ?
Hope it’s to a team in the West. He looked really good The last time the pens played them.
He has played well this year.
Also stone might join his brother in Calgary.
But all these deals can change just like we saw few years ago iginla came to Pittsburgh instead of Boston
Also there was rumours slight chance Erik karlson can join Tampax.
Guess its a done deal… traded to the jets maybe? Do you know what “done deal” means dummy?
Hope the Steelers ship out AB and hold out for a number #1 pick. I think Green Bay with 35 year old Aaron Rogers are a spot, San Francisco, the Jets, and Indy all have cap space and would give us a number # 1 pick. good riddance and then ship Mr. holdout L. Bell too both egomaniacs…
I told everyone Hagelin is so important to the penguins…..Guess you don’t realize what you have until its gone….Tanner Pearson was a good ide young, big, and a good shot (couple years ago did well for the Kings) hasn’t worked out…
For the most part, I think people generally knew Hags game overall was far stronger than Pearson’s and this if Pearson was not scoring they’d notice a hole.
Pearsons scouting report said he was streaky and his play away from the puck was terrible. They knew what they were getting.
Man, if you haven’t seen him play recently check out K Kapanen. Dude has some wheels and slick hands. I’d be up for dumping Phil in the off season and taking a run at the leafs for Kap. St least try to sign him to an offer sheet. No way leafs can keep all these guys.
Ok, Im going to make this team a cup contender. Murray and Johnson to the Kings for J. Quick. Salary should work. Bjugstad and a pick (if necessary) for Charley Coyle. Maatta and Pearson for Chris Kreider. May have a small hole on the left side of the D but would be fun to watch!
I thought all the Pens forwards played well tonight except Bjugstad. He wasnt terrible but he’s unimpressive. I thought the Devils Johansson looked very good. if Pens are going to chase rental LW he’d be high on my list
He scored. Your expectations may be a bit high. I think he’s been solid.
He scored on a deflection off the defenseman’s stick. It’s not like he beat the goalie with a bomb. The Wild are in a free fall. They will be desparate to shake things up, make rash move like trading hagelin for Pearson. Pounce now, Bjugstad for Coyle. Throw in something extra if you have to.
The Pearson deal became worst case in a hurry. I know I missed his “streak” out here so I imagine the usual suspects swung from his nuts but his game away from goal scoring is abysmal. It’s not often players get flipped but if the Pens can move on from him to improve the roster I’d be very happy
I thought he played alright tonight, as did Simon. Im becoming a McCann fan but he’s still best as 4C, altough e looks more dangerous than Bjugstad
He was more visible tonight than most but he needed two games off to get there. I’m not holding my breath he builds on this game… hope I’m wrong
Let’s go Montreal
That was a soft goal.
HOLY Hanging Chad
Best nickname ever
David Puddy!!!! “We’re the devils!!!”
Question for my estemed colleagues on this board, if Bjugstad is nothing more than a 3rd line center on this team – a reality setting in for most – then why not move him for a better 3C option. I like Charley Coyle..thoughts?
I’d deff rather have Coyle, but I’m not sure how much more I’d want to give up to get him. They are also currently in a playoff spot, so it wouldn’t surprise me to see him stay put. Bjugstad and Simon would work.
I was thinking straight up. Coyle makes about $1m less. Both are same age. Sounds like Minni management has thrown in the towel.
I’d throw Simon in just so I don’t have to see him in the top 6 ever again.
I like Simon but he’s a 3/4 line guy who’s been forced to play above his level. I like Simon better than ZAR
I don’t think ZAR is a world beater, but he’s good along the boards and I think that fits better with this team. He’s made some nice plays recently and I think his sample size is too small to write him off as a fourth liner.
No way ZAR brings things to the table Simon nothing so far.
He wins 50/50 battles and seems to have a nose for the net. Like a lot of wingers who’ve passed through he’s likely a depth option on most teams but he’s meshing with the right guys, at least now. That said his type of game should help him come playoff time health permitting
Agreed I would rather see Simon go than ZAR….. Coyle mmmhhhhhh young but underachieving I think Bjugstad has more to give he has a heel of a shot like tonight versus Jersey…we need a defenseman..
He’s got a lot of game with little finish. I think the coaches enjoy the game he brings because there is a lot to like… as long as points are not what ones looking for lol. He does it all but contribute. It’s why they like him with Sid and why Sid apparently likes him. He’s better served deeper in the line up but he has to contribute at a better clip to be an effective NHLer
I like Coyle. With Koivu hurt they may not move him. I didn’t mind getting rid of Brassard but not for Bujugstd.
Man, nothing exciting about any of these options. Dont do it.
For the love of the Penguins don’t let GMJR have the keys for a Zucczrello deal. The cupboard is so bare now we are going to have to put up with five to eight years of crap. This team has no defense for a cup run.
Who cares? Hell ya I would mortgage the next 5 years after Crosby for 3-4 more strong cup runs.
we did that last year I don’t want to double down on stupid
I’m not sure moving Calen Addison would be considered mortgaging the future. I certainly wouldn’t give up a first, but I’d do our third and Addison for him. Doubt that would get it, or of the Pens could make it work financially, but it’d be worth the gamble. If the Pens can get someone to take Pearson without retaining anything, it could open up a lot of options.
So Symmonds, Zuc and Nyquist. The 3 names I have been saying for 2 weeks now. Thanks for the update D!
DK was talking Zuc Jan 24th… Kingerski on Nyquist at least as far back as the 24th. Simmonds was tossed out by most fans in the based but LeBrun mentioned him in a Ferland article. You are not suggesting anything that hasnt been discussed by everyone but love to pretend to claim it lol.
PS that does say “NOT HAPPENING” for Simmonds tho… or “Symmonds” as you do
You really read that many sites? What a loser. Try watching hockey on your own and coming up with your own evaluations. You’re so clueless on hockey you rely on “experts” writing and stats to give you an opinion. How sad. You’re a weak version of gaydogg.
You’re sam phoney you know that right… being a fan means watching and reading. You can hide the fact you’re passing others ideas as your own but legit those ideas have been around longer than you’ve been talking about them. You’ve been caught in a lie, and like Sam you’ve come up with an incredibly stupid retort. Own it you little *****..,
Ive forgot more about this game than you’ll understand in two lifetimes lol.
A second round pick and a high-level prospect. Two things the Pens do not have.
We’d gladly retain 50% on zucc to boost the return, that’s for sure. Something around zucc at 50% for Toffoli (cap purposes) and Addison?
Woof.