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My Honest Opinion:
Signings:
I do feel like Debrusk and Duclair would be some solid signings for the top 9, especially if Pens move out Reilly Smith (and maybe Rakell but I feel like for him you just have to hope he bounces back). It's been established that Bunting is solid with Sid and Rust, so perhaps does Debrusk pair with Geno and smth like the first line happens..?
However, I don't agree with signing OEL. He's a dman, yes, he did well with Florida, yes, but I don't think he'd fit well with the Pens. Pens either gotta hope Graves bounces back or shop for another top pairing D for Tanger. And it's also been established that Petey - EK is a solid Swedish pairing, so I dont think more Swedes are required.
Trades:
Utah trade I like. I think though Pens might have to retain 50% rather than just 20% for a 3rd, but if they can pull only retaining $1M off, it's not bad.
POJ to Nashville I don't see working. The 6th is probs the best you could get out of POJ, but I think Nashville just isn't quite the team that needs him. For a 6th, I'm sure plenty of teams would be looking to acquire him, just not Nashville.