hf101 Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 With Cullen signing with the Wild and Bonino with the Predators the Penguins are a bit thin down the middle. Earlier this week they signed the 34 year old Jay McClement to a PTO, but Rutherford is still looking for other options to add a 3rd line center. If McClement makes the team he likely is slotted to the 4th line. "We'll continue to work on it," Rutherford said. "There’s a few options there. We’ll see what happens here in the next little while. But, again, it’s what I said all along. If there’s somebody that we feel fits what we’re looking for, we’ll do it. If not, we’re going to wait until that time comes." Who should the Penguins acquire this time to fill the void on the 3rd line? Currently, they have about 3.2M in cap space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 45 minutes ago, hf101 said: With Cullen signing with the Wild and Bonino with the Predators the Penguins are a bit thin down the middle. Earlier this week they signed the 34 year old Jay McClement to a PTO, but Rutherford is still looking for other options to add a 3rd line center. If McClement makes the team he likely is slotted to the 4th line. "We'll continue to work on it," Rutherford said. "There’s a few options there. We’ll see what happens here in the next little while. But, again, it’s what I said all along. If there’s somebody that we feel fits what we’re looking for, we’ll do it. If not, we’re going to wait until that time comes." Who should the Penguins acquire this time to fill the void on the 3rd line? Currently, they have about 3.2M in cap space. Maybe the Flyers can ship one of their 80 centers they have to them..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Couturier for Guentzel. Make it happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hf101 Posted August 27, 2017 Author Share Posted August 27, 2017 1 hour ago, ruxpin said: Couturier for Guentzel. Make it happen I'm not making that trade nor any trade that strengthens the Penguins down the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 1 hour ago, hf101 said: I'm not making that trade nor any trade that strengthens the Penguins down the middle. Couturier strengthens the Pens? That's a switch. Okay. Lehtera? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nossagog Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 11 hours ago, ruxpin said: Couturier for Guentzel. Make it happen HA, who do you think we have as a GM, Paul Holmgren? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfondajane Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 22 hours ago, nossagog said: HA, who do you think we have as a GM, Paul Holmgren? Garth Snow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfondajane Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 On 8/26/2017 at 10:48 PM, hf101 said: I'm not making that trade nor any trade that strengthens the Penguins down the middle. And why not? We"re expecting a 3rd cup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B21 Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Time to change the thread title to "Rutherford STILL looking to add a 3rd line Center"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hf101 Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 19 minutes ago, B21 said: Time to change the thread title to "Rutherford STILL looking to add a 3rd line Center"... Done- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfondajane Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Was this position filled? I didn't hear anything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B21 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 7 hours ago, notfondajane said: Was this position filled? I didn't hear anything! Yup. #kegger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfondajane Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 3 hours ago, B21 said: Yup. #kegger Good! Let's hope this works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nossagog Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Well so far, I don't see this as a problem. The play of McKegg and Rowney in the past two games against Nashville and Washington have me feeling comfortable with the mix of those 3rd and 4th lines. There's nothing flashy, but they fit in with their roles pretty well. My only concern is when the top lines and PPstruggle, can those guys pick up some goals here and there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B21 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 32 minutes ago, nossagog said: Well so far, I don't see this as a problem. The play of McKegg and Rowney in the past two games against Nashville and Washington have me feeling comfortable with the mix of those 3rd and 4th lines. There's nothing flashy, but they fit in with their roles pretty well. My only concern is when the top lines and PPstruggle, can those guys pick up some goals here and there. The lack of depth scares me though. It's the Pens. Some is getting hurt eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nossagog Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 34 minutes ago, B21 said: The lack of depth scares me though. It's the Pens. Some is getting hurt eventually. Only if this season resembles the past four. If someone in the bottom six is injured(sans Hornqvist) we'll be okay. But if a top sixer goes down yeah, there could be trouble. But that is probably true of any contender. Look at the Caps, great top two lines, nothing after that. Its just a symptom of the current NHL. I think that's one of the reasons Reaves is here. Cut down on the abuse to try to keep people a little more healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B21 Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Looking no more. Riley Sheahan and a 5th to the Pens for Scott Wilson and a 3rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nossagog Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 34 minutes ago, B21 said: Looking no more. Riley Sheahan and a 5th to the Pens for Scott Wilson and a 3rd. I think this was on the burner for a while. Maybe why Wilson wasn't playing. Hopefully a change of scenery will do both well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yave1964 Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 17 minutes ago, nossagog said: I think this was on the burner for a while. Maybe why Wilson wasn't playing. Hopefully a change of scenery will do both well. Sheahan is a big center who looks the part but he more runs on his skates than slides, he has been tried in the middle six, tried on the grind line, he never quite fit with the Wings. Wish him well and hope that like you said a change of scenery helps both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B21 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 On 10/21/2017 at 7:09 PM, nossagog said: I think this was on the burner for a while. Maybe why Wilson wasn't playing. Hopefully a change of scenery will do both well. Yeah - this had an "it's only a matter of time" feel to it. Kinda like Niemi being waived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nossagog Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 2 hours ago, B21 said: Yeah - this had an "it's only a matter of time" feel to it. Kinda like Niemi being waived. Well the interesting thing is they put Rowney on the IR. And to fill his spot they recalled goalie Casey DeSmith. Maybe your wish to come true soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B21 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 36 minutes ago, nossagog said: Well the interesting thing is they put Rowney on the IR. And to fill his spot they recalled goalie Casey DeSmith. Maybe your wish to come true soon. I'd rather a healthy Rowney of course but at least now there is some depth down the middle with Sheahan added. #hoping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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