Thanks for fhe story. I feel Rust has too much risk (age, trade capital and defense). Rackel requires a lot in trade capital. Novak might be the chose of the group, but its not a no-brainer. Good player with lower trade cost. It wasn't mentioned, but his contract ($3.5m) is on par with the now departed Haula. Is he better than Haula? He should be. Should we be worried that he hasn't ever played a full season?
Would rather give up multiple seconds for Rakell than a first with Casey. One this year, one next year. A good defender would be nice though. (I still think Casey scores 20+ as a center)
Rust is that bad defensively? And I wonder about his offense numbers trending down in NJ, seems he score 3 to 5 a season against the Devils. Devils done a good job lately against Crosby scoring, but Rust is the guy who seems to score at will.
Yeah Pens have what we need, but are we willing to give up what they want. Casey might remind them of Ty Smith (and how well that worked out) and might want Mercer instead. (Which just changes the bodies up front, not adds to the depth).
Different question - Would Fitz consider trying to jump back up in the first round. Especially if the Athletic is right and Hagens starts sliding. Would be nice to have another skilled guy with Metro ties. Actually would think Islanders would consider trying to get the hometown kid as well. Big splash in new GMs first year.
Yeah honestly I was surprised to see Rust’s defensive numbers be THAT bad but being a one-dimensional, offense-first player has been his MO for a bit now.
I’m unsure if Fitz is looking to get back into the draft; I don’t think there’s a real reason why he would unless it’s to flip the pick, though. I don’t think they want to wait for a player to hit.
Thanks for fhe story. I feel Rust has too much risk (age, trade capital and defense). Rackel requires a lot in trade capital. Novak might be the chose of the group, but its not a no-brainer. Good player with lower trade cost. It wasn't mentioned, but his contract ($3.5m) is on par with the now departed Haula. Is he better than Haula? He should be. Should we be worried that he hasn't ever played a full season?
Yeah, either of Rust or Rakell would certainly be risks when taking into account cost of acquisition.
I like Novak a lot, but the injury history and down year are a legitimate concern to be sure.
The substack re-authentication is a pain.
Would rather give up multiple seconds for Rakell than a first with Casey. One this year, one next year. A good defender would be nice though. (I still think Casey scores 20+ as a center)
Rust is that bad defensively? And I wonder about his offense numbers trending down in NJ, seems he score 3 to 5 a season against the Devils. Devils done a good job lately against Crosby scoring, but Rust is the guy who seems to score at will.
Yeah Pens have what we need, but are we willing to give up what they want. Casey might remind them of Ty Smith (and how well that worked out) and might want Mercer instead. (Which just changes the bodies up front, not adds to the depth).
Different question - Would Fitz consider trying to jump back up in the first round. Especially if the Athletic is right and Hagens starts sliding. Would be nice to have another skilled guy with Metro ties. Actually would think Islanders would consider trying to get the hometown kid as well. Big splash in new GMs first year.
Yeah honestly I was surprised to see Rust’s defensive numbers be THAT bad but being a one-dimensional, offense-first player has been his MO for a bit now.
I’m unsure if Fitz is looking to get back into the draft; I don’t think there’s a real reason why he would unless it’s to flip the pick, though. I don’t think they want to wait for a player to hit.