Ilya Mikheyev Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Quote Kris Letang never wants to play for another NHL team. He thinks he will, though. In the days following the Penguins’ loss in the Stanley Cup playoffs qualifying round last month, shortly after sharing with team officials his desire to retire a Penguin, Letang told several teammates he expected to be traded this offseason. Quote Interviews with more than a dozen team and league sources revealed that Letang, the most accomplished defenseman in Penguins history, is at a crossroads similar to the one teammate Evgeni Malkin found himself at after the 2018-19 season. While Malkin always has brushed off any indication he could be traded, Letang has taken it seriously since first learning of reports and speculation in the 2012-13 season. Quote In recent conversations, Rutherford has asked opposing GMs if they were “interested in Letang,” according to multiple league sources, who cautioned the Penguins’ GM wasn’t trying to trade Letang as much as “feeling out what value Letang would have.” “Honestly, it doesn’t sound like they know what the market is for Letang,” one league source said. “Jim was fishing. That’s not exactly trying to trade the guy. But the word’s out that Jim wants to know what he could get from one of the teams Letang could go to.” Full article: https://theathletic.com/2049879/2020/09/08/kris-letang-trade-rumors-pittsburgh-penguins-offseason-plans-2020/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 An oft-injured, expensive, small(ish) D, that's well into the career back-9? THAT's gotta be tempting! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilya Mikheyev Posted September 8, 2020 Author Share Posted September 8, 2020 3 minutes ago, Nuxfanabroad said: An oft-injured, expensive, small(ish) D, that's well into the career back-9? THAT's gotta be tempting! Multiple-time cup-winning #1, right-handed defenseman with 80 career playoff points, assistant captain, a manageable amount of term on his contract, paced for 59 points last year including 20 goals (paced for 20 goals and 70 points the year before), 6'0/205 pounds. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetterssonOrPeterson Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 8 minutes ago, Nuxfanabroad said: An oft-injured, expensive, small(ish) D, that's well into the career back-9? THAT's gotta be tempting! He's still effective when healthy and adds valuable experience. Could be valuable to a team trying to win now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 It ain't the time to acquire a 33 yr old, 7.25m $ expense on the blueline. Every contender appears cap-maxed, & multiple GM's will be attempting to dump pricey tickets in this economic-quagmire. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Also expect this sorta' news will be surfacing for a lot of household names. Perhaps an all-encompassing thread should be started, for well-known/regarded vets who are placed in the shop window? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Jake Virtanen, Troy Stecher. Let's gamble on him. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 $7,250,000 for 2 more years with a NMC. How are they going to trade him? He is pretty expensive, but he's still got game and brings championship pedigree. An upgrade from Tanev anyway, who's only 2 years younger. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Rush17 said: Jake Virtanen, Troy Stecher. Let's gamble on him. Little thing called the cap wants a word. Throw in Eriksson and I am game. Edited September 9, 2020 by N7Nucks 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 26 minutes ago, NUCKER67 said: $7,250,000 for 2 more years with a NMC. How are they going to trade him? He is pretty expensive, but he's still got game and brings championship pedigree. An upgrade from Tanev anyway, who's only 2 years younger. 15 minutes ago, N7Nucks said: Little think called the cap wants a word. Throw in Eriksson and I am game. Jim can figure it out a touch old for us i bet. but he would be a hell of an add. He is hurt more often than healthy tho so probably not a wise idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzam Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Wonder if the flames will be in on the action Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 TOR? Nylander goes the other way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24K PureCool Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Sounds destined for Seattle. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Most teams that could use him are likely on his list of teams he wouldn't go to, such as Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa. Toronto would be interested but Pittsburgh would have to take a bad contract back in Nylander, which doesn't make sense for them. Islanders would probably make the most sense after they lock up Barzal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me_ Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, PetterssonOrPeterson said: He's still effective when healthy and adds valuable experience. Could be valuable to a team trying to win now. Just imagine what Hughes could do with Letang’s knowledge. A Twilight Hall of Famer passing the torch to the next Hall of Famer, and on the way, picking up another Cup? Edited September 9, 2020 by Me_ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drakrami Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 I have always wondered how Penguin remains competitive with a lineup of no name defensemen.... Now they are trading away their best defensemen.. What are they left with...? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 1 minute ago, Drakrami said: I have always wondered how Penguin remains competitive with a lineup of no name defensemen.... Now they are trading away their best defensemen.. What are they left with...? Still think Maatta was a mistake to trade. This is why I don't want to move OJ. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilya Mikheyev Posted September 9, 2020 Author Share Posted September 9, 2020 1 minute ago, King Heffy said: Still think Maatta was a mistake to trade. This is why I don't want to move OJ. Cuz they're both named Olli 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Teemu Selänne said: Cuz they're both named Olli Because Maatta was given as a comparable when OJ was drafted. https://thehockeywriters.com/olli-juolevi-the-next-ones-nhl-2016-draft-prospect-profile/ Quote Very sturdily built D-man that leans into his hits, competes hard, and possesses elite-level vision and hockey sense. Looks stronger game-by-game and adapts very quickly to his surroundings and situations. Scouts liken Olli Juolevi to Olli Maatta of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Both are fluid skaters and have deep-rooted understandings of their position. Both have tremendous skill and talent, and both will go far in their careers. Curtis Joe, Elite Prospects They played for the same junior team so it was fairly easy to do a comparison of the two players. Edited September 9, 2020 by King Heffy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilya Mikheyev Posted September 9, 2020 Author Share Posted September 9, 2020 Just now, King Heffy said: Because Maatta was given as a comparable when OJ was drafted. https://thehockeywriters.com/olli-juolevi-the-next-ones-nhl-2016-draft-prospect-profile/ Hide contents Very sturdily built D-man that leans into his hits, competes hard, and possesses elite-level vision and hockey sense. Looks stronger game-by-game and adapts very quickly to his surroundings and situations. Scouts liken Olli Juolevi to Olli Maatta of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Both are fluid skaters and have deep-rooted understandings of their position. Both have tremendous skill and talent, and both will go far in their careers. Curtis Joe, Elite Prospects They played for the same junior team so it was fairly easy to do a comparison of the two players. I know I was just kidding. I think OJ is gonna be a good upgrade next year, esp. after watching all the brutal d-end breakouts against Vegas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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