TSN Hockey analyst Frankie Corrado breaks down the Erik Karlsson trade from San Jose to Pittsburgh, how much better it makes the Penguins, and if the Sharks got enough in return for the reigning Norris Trophy winner.
Exactly. Great take. San Jose just wanted to get rid of Karlsson's contract with retaining the least amount possible. Sure, we took guys from Pittsburgh who they felt were overpaid and underperforming, for Sharks, we're not expecting to be a contender anytime soon.. It's rebuild mode. Those players acquired have team friendly contracts, 1-2 years they will either be traded for assets, for now they can contribute on the ice and help the young guys in the system. Sharks objective was to get back flexibility in the cap, which Grier did.
The Pens missed the playoffs and should be rebuilding. Instead, they're trading picks to bring a 33-year-old expecting to contend for a cup? Malkin is 37, and Crosby is 36. These guys are on the brink of becoming the Blackhawks a few years ago.
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NO SHIT. Getting One of the best players in the league is a win. Who thought it was a loss? Dummies…..
Oh yea
Another old player on a terrible contract lol. Penguins are a joke
Pens are not winning the CUP who cares šš
Itāll be funny when Letang and Karrlson are both injured for half the season š
Exactly. Great take. San Jose just wanted to get rid of Karlsson's contract with retaining the least amount possible. Sure, we took guys from Pittsburgh who they felt were overpaid and underperforming, for Sharks, we're not expecting to be a contender anytime soon.. It's rebuild mode. Those players acquired have team friendly contracts, 1-2 years they will either be traded for assets, for now they can contribute on the ice and help the young guys in the system. Sharks objective was to get back flexibility in the cap, which Grier did.
Should be interesting letās go pens
Now they just have to play a bit of defense and outscore their problems.
They need to win while Guentzel is out
If the Leafs had traded for Karlsson the sports media would have been sooooooo negative
Franky is out to lunch š„Ŗ
Dubas move? .. Bringing in the aging guy on a aging team
the media love to excite fans over trades.
ek has had ONE good year over the last six years.
he'll be similar to letang and cost 4 mil more.
bad move.
The Pens missed the playoffs and should be rebuilding. Instead, they're trading picks to bring a 33-year-old expecting to contend for a cup? Malkin is 37, and Crosby is 36. These guys are on the brink of becoming the Blackhawks a few years ago.
If you scratch out "Penguins" and substitute "Sharks" or "Canadiens" this makes sense for everyone except Frankie, Howard Berger and Kyle Dubas.