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Originally Posted by OutOfTheCube
Man that’s a rough move for the Pens, they need to start looking at getting younger and cheaper, not the opposite
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I actually disagree.
Crosby, Malkin, and Letang are all but guaranteed to retire as Pens. They won’t ever completely bottom out with those 3 on the roster. They are already locked into being an older team for the next three seasons.
They might as well go out and acquire the reigning Norris winner who likely won’t be all that expensive to get given his contract. Makes them better.
Everyone knows the terrible, lean years are coming. Makes no sense for them to stand pat and be a playoff bubble team. Young and cheap players won’t be available to help them in the next three seasons given their prospect pool