JotCast | NHL 2018 trade deadline chat, 1 p.m.

NHL 2018 trade deadline chat, 1 p.m.

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Guest

1:51

Vanek?

Jason Mackey

1:51

Really doubtful.

JimTraficant

1:51

Matt Hunwick has always been terrible, I don’t understand why he was signed at that cap hit in the first place.

Sean Gentille

1:52

Hunwick was a perfectly fine bottom-pair guy with the Leafs the last couple of years.

1:53

I thought Brassard and Kessel are the new linemates now. Is it really a maintenance day for Phil in Pittsburgh? Isn't Phil in Toronto now with Derick? Anyway... who's supposed to be the 3rd on a line? Must be a two-way?.. What do you think? Thank you.

Jason Mackey

1:55

My head just spun around three times. ... I saw Phil walking around. He's fine. But banged up. Seeing Guentzel with Sid and Rust, I wouldn't be shocked if that holds for tomorrow. That leaves probably Sheary to start with Brassard and Kessel, assuming Brassard gets here.

Jared

1:55

What are the chances the pens make any moves prior to the deadline at 3?

Jason Mackey

1:55

Very good.

Brenda from wilkes-Barre

1:55

This team can't catch a break ggggrrrr Murray

Jason Mackey

1:56

Yes. This is accurate.

Erik

1:56

Hi Sam from Sweden. Will it be any update on Murray today? What do you think?

Jason Mackey

1:56

Sorry, Erik. Gonna steal this one. ... No more updates today. We'll know tomorrow. All I can tell you now is he's being evaluated for a possible injury.

French penguin

1:56

Do you see the Murray injury (if it is serious) changing the Pens’ plans on deadline and targeting someone like Lehner? I still can’t stop thinking that Colesy will be greatly missed come playoffs time...

Sean Gentille

1:56

Did Vanek get mentioned in a rumor or something? There are a couple questions about him. He can't skate anymore.

Jason Mackey

1:57

If he's actually hurt, and could miss an extended stretch, yes, I could see Jim wanting to do something. It would have to be reasonable, though.

Doctape

1:57

Hi Sam. Any chance a team picks up Hunwick so we can look for a good top 6D?

Jason Mackey

1:57

Not likely. Sorry. Still this one, too. Trying to catch up.

guest

1:57

i could barely focus in class while the trade was going on

Jason Mackey

1:57

I could barely focus in class because ... well, it's class.

Matt in Phio

1:57

With Brassard added, why would the Pens try to get Matt Cullen. Connaughton or another 3rd pair D is a much better allocation of cap space.

Charlie

1:58

Can Hunwick be bought out if push comes to shove? Or is that something they want to avoid because of cap implications?

Sean Gentille

1:58

People are mad desperate to get rid of Hunwick by any means necessary. You can't buy players out until the offseason, and it almost never happens.

Jason Mackey

1:58

First off, checked on the Connauton thing. His agent was completely unaware of any possibility there. They would be adding Cullen as a fourth-line left wing who could jump in the lineup as situations dictate.

Guest

1:58

How does Murray going down again affect what JR does?

Jason Mackey

1:59

We only know he's being evaluated. Not that actually suffered a significant injury.

Jay

1:59

Will the pens make any other moves today? What do you think is likely if yes?

Jason Mackey

1:59

I think they'll add a depth defenseman.

James

1:59

Any chance we see DeSmith recalled after Jarry's poor performance the other night?

Jason Mackey

2:00

We might see DeSmith recalled because of Murray. I think they're trying to figure that our first. But, yes, I was surprised no DeSmith after it looked like Jarry was fighting it a little bit.

Sam Werner

2:00

Also Hunwick is definitely the worst defenseman in their lineup right now, but he's perfectly capable of being a fine bottom-pairing guy, as Sean alluded to earlier. The Penguins can 100 percent win a Stanley Cup with Matt Hunwick as their sixth defenseman.

2:00

Besides trying to dumb Hunwick who would be next up to try and clear space? Sheary? If they need some more room

Jason Mackey

2:00

Yes, Sheary. Neither offers a perfect scenario as far attractiveness to other teams.

Titan for life

2:00

Sam, yuck

Sam Werner

2:00

I know, right?

Albert

2:01

What are Brassard's biggest strengths and weaknesses?

Sean Gentille

2:02

Biggest weaknesses - sings in the shower, spends too much time volunteering. Also kind of overrated on the power play, IMO.

2:03

I've watched Brassard a lot over the years, and I think the thing about him I like the most -- he's smart, to the point of being a hockey nerd. I like him.

Joe

2:04

Any updates on maroon or the oilers?

Jason Mackey

2:04

Would be a great fit in Pittsburgh. I can't tell you what the ask is. Penguins could fit the money, though.

Jason

2:04

Is Jimmy R. The magic maker gonna pull off any more trades?

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