Pens sign Skoula

Tuk Tuk wrote:

asq2 wrote:

davetherave wrote:

Tuk Tuk wrote:Just because McKee was paid 4 million, doesnt make him a 4 million dollar Dman.

So Shero got a terrific deal is what you're saying.

That wasn't the conclusion I drew. McKee is a $4 million man like Redden is a $6.5 million man.

and Campbell is a 7 million dollar dman

Tuk, Tuk, Tuk...kiddo, you miss the point completely. You have no answer to my question...so you bring up a completely irrelevant subject.



Young fella, it's not about whether McKee is a $4 million dollar man.

It's about whether Shero made smart moves by:

(a) letting two of his UFAs walk so he reduce his cap exposure

(b) ...and give a talented youngster (Goligoski) his well deserved shot

(c) acquiring two veteran NHL d-men (McKee, Skoula) at a bargain price.

Business decision, pure and simple.

Ask your uncle. He probably understands that. BTW still in Sweden, is he? Give him my regards.

It's not like he let them walk, he basically had no choice but to do so. He's lucky Goligoski (who is now 24) was hanging around for a chance.

Also, McKee was bought out and Skoula released. He got a bargain price because no one else wanted them. I doubt he had to bring out very many negotation tactics to get it done.

Again, good GM. This is not his finest work, however.