is it time for the pens to move Malkin?

[27Blue]

I think the Blues would take that deal in about one nanosecond.

[Big Ev]

They won't trade him and that's a good thing for the rest of the league as their team is crippled by relying on two big stars and not spreading things out

[Instant Karma]

The problem with trading Malkin is you won't get a player like Malkin back

Probably not, but I don't see that being the deal-breaker in the real world that it is in fantasy hockey. There are other considerations involved.

In fantasy hockey, no one's under pressure to keep their jobs and careers afloat.

[fungchen3]

Malkin for Weber straight-up makes the most sense for both teams. The Preds are loaded on D and Josi is capable of being a true anchor. The Pens could use a franchise D monster like Weber who is capable of scoring 50-60 points and a line of Neal-Malkin-Forsberg would be unstoppable.

[Instant Karma]

Malkin for Weber straight-up makes the most sense for both teams. The Preds are loaded on D and Josi is capable of being a true anchor. The Pens could use a franchise D monster like Weber who is capable of scoring 50-60 points and a line of Neal-Malkin-Forsberg would be unstoppable.

That would make a lot of sense for both teams. Which of course probably means that it will never happen.

[marsid6687]

They probably should have traded Malkin instead of Staal. The return would have been better and perhaps they would still have some extra draft picks that they desperately need.

[Chico Resch]

It would be VERY wise (with all things being equal) to trade him in my books.

This team has the best player in the world, and a top 5 player in the world, and still make it to the playoffs on the last game of the season? Injuries, yeah I get it....But every team deals with injuries.


They could fetch some great depth for Malkin, and they need it in my books.

[VincentVega]

Malkin has a full NTC. So he controls his destiny.

[roenick27]

Malkin has a full NTC. So he controls his destiny.

In a way, even moreso, I could see this happening then. If they don't win this year(unlikely imo), then maybe it happens? I'd have to imagine Geno would like the chance to be "the guy"

[VincentVega]

In a way, even moreso, I could see this happening then. If they don't win this year(unlikely imo), then maybe it happens? I'd have to imagine Geno would like the chance to be "the guy"

Malkin has made it clear over the years that he likes it in Pittsburgh. Now of course he could change his mind but right now there are no indications he is unhappy there.

[newfcollins]

I frankly can't see why the Blues would even consider doing that. They're succeeding with the plan that they implemented.

There are some teams that would salivate with the idea of bagging Malkin, but the Blues aren't one of them

It could depend on what happens this year. If they lose in the first round again, maybe they figure they need a major shakeup. They've only won one round in the past 11 seasons.

They probably should have traded Malkin instead of Staal. The return would have been better and perhaps they would still have some extra draft picks that they desperately need.

Didn't Staal ask to be traded? Or at least, strongly hint that he was going to leave to go to Carolina to play with his brother?

[Irriducibile11]

The problem with trading Malkin is you won't get a player like Malkin back

Malkin scores 60 pts in 60 games. You'll find a player who scores 60 in 82 and earns 1/3 of his salary.

[Instant Karma]

It could depend on what happens this year. If they lose in the first round again, maybe they figure they need a major shakeup. They've only won one round in the past 11 seasons.

I think 11 seasons is waay too long a timeframe to judge a team that has the young and promising talent that this one does.

What, are they going to blame Tarasenko, Schwatrz, Shatts, Piets, Steen, Stastny, and Oshie for the playoff struggles going back over a decade? No, I believe that they'll stay the course here.

Last season's deadline acquisition of Miller tells me that their primary concern is in goal, and that's what I expect that they'll address if they're an early exit this year.

[2014olympicgold]

I think 11 seasons is waay too long a timeframe to judge a team that has the young and promising talent that this one does.

What, are they going to blame Tarasenko, Schwatrz, Shatts, Piets, Steen, Stastny, and Oshie for the playoff struggles going back over a decade? No, I believe that they'll stay the course here.

Last season's deadline acquisition of Miller tells me that their primary concern is in goal, and that's what I expect that they'll address if they're an early exit this year.

Except they have Jake Allen. So it’s a waiting game before they address that. They’ve addressed their already stellar D-core to try and help out their goalies for now.

[Instant Karma]

Except they have Jake Allen. So it’s a waiting game before they address that. They’ve addressed their already stellar D-core to try and help out their goalies for now.

They do indeed have Jake Allen. I'm aware of that and everything I've said is with him in mind. He's even on my team.

That doesn't change the fact that they went after Miller and later still they signed Brodeaur when Elliott went down. That tells me they have concerns about Allen being able to carry the load at this point.

Clearly they see Allen as their goaltender of the future. But their recent moves make me believe that they see that future as still being a year or so removed.

If they do go with Allen in the playoffs, it won't be because that was their preference. It will be because they've decided that they can no longer trust Elliott.