@auksts_alinjsh@nickiacoban All of these prospect models are mostly NHLe, which is almost entirely offense-based since that's what is publicly available for most non-NHL leagues. NHLe isn't kind to shutdown defenseman like Silayev.
Some of yall just gotta get it through your head that the Penguins ain’t entering a rebuild/heavy retool until Sid retires (as a Penguin).
We can debate whether that’s the right or wrong choice, but that’s pretty clearly what they’re doing.
Week 1-2 of the NHL offseason: Larkin trade request, entry draft, along with plenty of stars on the move
Week 4-5 of the NHL offseason: Morgan Geekie vs Zach Hyman discourse
@PensNHLFan Before we saw how insane this summer's contracts were, I'd have steered clear. Now his cap hit isn't such a huge gamble, it comes down to Vancouver's asking price, IMO.
His upside is immense but he's had B2B 2nd line scoring seasons and his analytics cratered last year.
@DabO3068@_talesofaloner@JLazzy23 People have been predicting Sid's step back for ~5 years by now. I'll believe it when I see it.
Two of the biggest overperformers in PIT's top 9 last season were Mantha and Brazeau.
Even with steps back, I think NYR having Raddysh and Laba in is enough that PIT's top 9 clears.