The offseason is officially upon us and in this episode, Patrick and Hunter discuss what Kyle Dubas and the front office need to focus on to get this team back into the playoffs, whether it’s depth scoring, top-line talent, or defense. They also dive into what a potential Sidney Crosby extension looks like for the captain this summer. Next, the Penguins’ AHL and ECHL affiliates are in the playoffs and the boys take a look at what they’re up against as they chase the Calder Cup and Kelly Cup, respectively. Finally, a quick look around what was a wild opening weekend in the Stanley Cup Playoffs!
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14 Comments
I think Sid will stay at 8.7 million at 3 years. Just my opinion. 🤔 I'm looking for Dallas to win it all. Pulled for them last year as well.
Man I understand why it makes sense, but I would hate to see Rakell get traded. I just remember last season you consistently said “where would this team be without rickard rakell”
So, how long until Pittsburgh and Phill are back in the playoffs?
The Pens need a Center better than Eller. Sid, Geno and Eller all played 82 games last season. If Sid or Geno misses time, we will absolutely need another center. Should be the top priority of Dubas this off-season, either by trade or free agency.
I think crosby signs 2 to 3 years at 10.087 mil. He is grossly underpaid and deserves it. I'd give rakell another year. I just think it was a down season for him. People forget he had 28 goals the season before. Rust had a down season last year and bounced back to have the best season of his career in my opinion. As for as acciari goes, he did what he was brought in to do. Win defensive draws, block shots and kill penalties. The penalty kill was great when he was on it. Would I like to see more points from him, sure but its hard to score points when your taking primarily defensive draws. I think graves will have a bounce back year next season. Hope I don't eat crow on that one. Trade reilly smith. He doesn't seem to want to be a penguin. I think he was upset about being traded by vegas. I would try to sign jake debrusk if boston let's him hit free agency. Quality top 6 winger who won't break the bank.
If I see Todd Reirden and/or Mike Sullivan walk to the Penguins bench on game 1 of the next season, I will turn the TV off. Simple as.
Good takes! I feel like Rakell is likely going to bounce back next year and then thats when you try to move him. Here are a couple of questions for you guys: What do you think about signing Domi as a 3C? And if Letang is going to miss significant time to start the season, do you think they should go out and get a big name top-4 D-man even if it pushes them up against the cap but figure things out when Letang comes back?
Is Nieto able to be sent down to WBS? He'd be a good veteran presence down there.
i think top 6 wingers and good 3rdline center and top 4 left d
i feel the way sid get traded if dubas cant give Sidney a team to make playoff next season cause that be there only chance to do it like that why offseason is really gonnd be furture of penguins
We need a 3rd line center what set us apart from other teams in the past was our depth up the middle Eller is good but on a perfect team I’d like him as the 4th line center PK guy.
I expect Smith to be traded, especially with the release saying that he didn't even want to come to Pittsburgh. I don't see Rakell being moved, unless some team REALLY wants him. He did really well with Malkin and Bunting, to finish the season.
To get younger, I'd love to see them focus on signing free agents 27 and under….Jack Roslovic, Jake DeBrusk, Marty Necas, Yakov Trenin, Texier, Tolvanen, Jonatan Bergren, Kirill Marchenko…maybe, even Kappo Kakko.
I'll disagree with Patrick saying the big 4 did their jobs. Sid, obviously yes, Malkin was good for about a month and a half, hopefully better, longer next year with Bunting here for the full season, but Geno will be 38. Letang was good until a month and a half left in the season, he turned awful. If he had an injury, he shouldnt have played, he hurt the team badly. Karlsson's bad outweighed his good a lot of times, with the untimely pinches in the 3rd periods, the bad decisions going behind the net, leaving his man. If Karlsson can play next season, like he finished this season, he should put up 75 points or so. He's never going to be strong defensively.
I know they need to get younger but I’d love to see them get Stamkos if TB can’t resign him