One of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ big free agency signings last summer was defenseman Ryan Graves and in his first year of a six-year deal…it was not good. In this episode, Patrick and Hunter discuss what caused Graves to be such a disaster, what he needs to improve on, and if there is any hope at all for a bounceback. Next, with the Penguins goaltending position in flux and big decisions to be made, a quote from Bruins GM Don Sweeney could provide an opening for Kyle Dubas and the Penguins. They discuss if Linus Ullmark is a possible trade candidate and how it could happen. Finally, the relationship between the Penguins and Jaromir Jagr appears to be healed and his future with the team appears to be very bright.
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9 Comments
There is no sugar coating with Graves, it was awful and I really liked the signing when it happened. I think The Penguins are going to have to hope he finds his game, because it's going to be impossible to move that contract.
This brings back Jack Johnson nightmarish flashbacks…
Kyle Dubas should 100 percent be contacting Don Sweeney about Linus Ullmark. Given the situation of Ned potentially leaving and Jarry's inconsistency, Ullmark would be a great option while Joel Blomqvist finds his way to the NHL. I know there were rumors on Ullmark and The Penguins last year, before Boston ended up keeping him and The Penguins resigned Jarry.
They should dangle Jarry out there, because there are plenty of teams looking for goalie help this offseason.
Graves for Nichushkin straight up
Make the call, Hoadies
I’ll die on this hill, and right now I’m on life support
Trade !
Oh boy do i feel like going on a huge rant but i’ll just say…
Would be so hilarious if Jarry went to Edmonton & won a cup or 2, we get Ullmark and still miss the playoffs. Pittsburgh doesn’t like playing defense or constructing a roster that is willing to do that. Also, it’s a bad business model paying players like Karlsson at his age and plYs poor defense..same with Letang & Malkin and then most likely bring in players like a Jack Roslovic (poor hockey IQ) instead of guys like Chandler Stephenson (cost more but don’t have cap space because you’ve sunk too much into & had to have EK). Also, if you don’t have coaches willing to work with players individually like Graves..then what are you even doing at that point.
there even markstorm
Trade EK65 for Marner. Sign Brandon Tanev and Chris Tanev.
Trade Graves to the Devils, Avs, or anybody who wants him.
I liked this signing of Graves. I don’t anymore. Hes got nowhere to go but up. He was horrible last year.