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I would change that 1st to a Conditional 1st. Condition being the Pens either make it to the finals or re-sign Iginla, if neither happens, it turns into a 3rd.
I would change that 1st to a Conditional 1st. Condition being the Pens either make it to the finals or re-sign Iginla, if neither happens, it turns into a 3rd.
You have to give to get and this trade definitely benefits both teams. I would be hesitant to pull the trigger for an aging winger who would be gone in a few years for defensemen who have legitimate potential, but the value is there. And the Flames certainly won't want our third line grinders like Kennedy for their captain.
I wouldn't mind this deal as a last resort when rolling into the playoffs.
EDIT: None of the Penguins big defensive prospects are proven, with the exception of Simon Despres, and Morrow was struggling a bit in the AHL so I'm not about to pencil him into the top 4 yet.
To be fair, Morrow's play has improved by leaps and bounds now that the lockout is over and the logjam of defensemen in Wilkes-Barre has thinned out a bit. Getting consistent shifts has helped his confidence, I think.
However, I don't get people saying he's untouchable, none of the Pens' prospects should be untouchable. Very few players on the NHL roster are untouchable.
I'd rather give up Pouliot, Kennedy and a 2nd than Maatta, Kennedy and a 1st.
I think the Flames are high on Pouliot, too.
Just sayin'.
i'd probably keep Pouliot over Maatta. obviously Shero saw something special in him to warrant drafting him 8th overall last year. there might be a reason Maatta fell, too. that could be attributed to different draft boards, but TSN had him at like #10 or something and he fell to #22.
i'd do Maatta, Kennedy, and a conditional 1st that becomes a 2nd if the Pens don't re-sign Iginla or don't make the conference finals.
i'd probably keep Pouliot over Maatta. obviously Shero saw something special in him to warrant drafting him 8th overall last year. there might be a reason Maatta fell, too. that could be attributed to different draft boards, but TSN had him at like #10 or something and he fell to #22.
i'd do Maatta, Kennedy, and a conditional 1st that becomes a 2nd if the Pens don't re-sign Iginla or don't make the conference finals.
IIRC, Maatta slipped due to an injury he sustained. It wasn't his play that dropped him.
Far too much for a few games of renting Iggy. At least Shero thought that he had a very good chance to resign Hossa. With Iggy? He would certainly return to Calgary after the playoffs end. Further scoring hardly is an issue for the Pens.
I wouldn't be content just because the team ranks high in goals. Shero should make his team as strong as possible and Iginla helps that.
I don't think Shero will part with Pouliot. He liked him enough to spend the 8th overall on him so I don't think he'll be available for a rental. Maata, 1st, Kennedy and one of Jeffrey/Tangradi is about the most I'd offer. Otherwise Iginla can stay in Calgary or go to another contender.
I wouldn't be content just because the team ranks high in goals. Shero should make his team as strong as possible and Iginla helps that.
I don't think Shero will part with Pouliot. He liked him enough to spend the 8th overall on him so I don't think he'll be available for a rental. Maata, 1st, Kennedy and one of Jeffrey/Tangradi is about the most I'd offer. Otherwise Iginla can stay in Calgary or go to another contender.
We have some assets that can be used, and I actually think will be used. But to waste them on a definate rental? What a waste. Use them for a long term wing solution and I am on board. But this? Meh.
