Pietrangelo

We all know Pietrangelo fantasies to Toronto are popular because of Kyp’s comments. The deal he suggested would never move the needle for the Blues. Zaitsev is a cap dump. Kapanen is a middle 6 player at best, and the 1st round pick is going to be a late 1st. There’s just no way Pietrangelo is moved for that kind of package.

Blues are in dire need of a rebuild. I’d be extremely dubious Pietrangelo will be resigning, and St. Louis needs to shake up their team. The trade here I’d actually say is an overpay. Kapanen himself is worth plickspect (player/pick/prospect). He is not a ‘middle 6 at best’ player. He might be top line winger right now on a dozen teams. And will only improve in the next few years. Zaitzev IS a cap dump, but he’s not a terrible player. Just doesn’t fit on the team under the Shanaplan.

An overpay lol... so for a true #1 RHD the Blues should feel lucky to get a cap dump in Zaitsav who's signed long term,, a middle 6 guy in Kapenan who has some offensive upside but his overall game needs a lot of work, and a late 1st... I mean if you say so it must be true

Can you remember the last positive thing you said online when not talking to your own clique? You’d be happier if you could figure that out. Good luck!

But yes, a top line winger (on most teams 2nd pair at lowest) still on elc, a decent defensive 2nd pair RD, a decent D who is possibly the best D in the AHL, and a 1st round pick I consider a slight overpay for a good RD with less than 2 years left on his contract.

You're out to lunch and the vast majority of well informed hockey minds would agree. You call Pietrangelo a "good RD". Aim a little higher. He's typically thought of a top 10-15 D in the league. Zaitsev is not a decent 2nd pair RD. He's only playing 2nd pairing minutes because Toronto has no other choice. He's overpaid by a good margin and on top of that signed long term. It's not like his contract is expiring. He's a cap dump. Kapanen isn't close to being a top line winger on most teams. He's on pace for 57 points. He's a good prospect and Toronto is going to need players like him to fill the gaps after they sign Matthews & Marner. He's no top line winger on most teams.

Take off your homer Leaf glasses for a while and try to be objective.