Tag: Pittsburgh Penguins

League to look at other long-term deals? More ‘Hawks Options … Turco to decide in 7-10 days

William DePoali via twitter: Gary Bettman said yesterday that if the league wins its case against Ilya Kovalchuk, they may look in to other long-term deals. Richard Durrett of ESPN Dallas: According to his agent, Marty Turco is going to…

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Canucks to be $4 million over cap … Devils could get fined … Stralman-Jackets far apart

Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: The league did try to get a maximum of 5 year and 7 year contracts in the last CBA, but the PA wouldn't go for it unless they were granted other terms. If the…

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That free agent guy … Bieksa getting some interest … No rush for Modano

Mark Everson of the NY Post: A source close to Ilya Kovalchuk is saying he's still deciding between a couple teams, but the saga is close to ending. One source is saying the Kings have a 50-50 chance of signing…

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Kovalchuk and Kings close … Market to open up soon? Malkin to the wing with Crosby

Nick Kyperos via Twitter: 8:40 AM Post - "A big swing in the Ilya/Kings talks. Major stumbling blocks have been rectified. A source now described it to me as "close but not done" Mike Russo via Twitter: Lockout protection has…

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Kovalchuk and the Devils … Modano, Wings or retirement … Family concerns for Nabokov

Mark Everson of the NY Post: Nothing much has changed with Ilya Kovalchuk and the New Jersey Devils the past couple days. They are still considered the leading NHL candidate (maybe the only NHL candidate) to sign the Russian super-star.…

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Will offer sheets start to come? Rumors surrounding Kovalchuk

Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: With the lack of depth in the NHL Free Agent market, teams may send out an offer sheets to improve their club. Some possible restricted free agents are Bobby Ryan, Marc Staal, Steve Downie,…

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Leafs talking to Afinogenov … Yzerman still shopping … Bieksa receiving interest

David Pagnotta via Twitter: The Stars are still dangling Mike Ribeiro, but nothing is close. Rob Rossi via Twitter: The Penguins will take the weekend to look at some trade possibilities. They'd like to add a veteran 'character' guy who…

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Twitter rumors and Free Agent signings quick hits

6:01 PM: Pierre LeBrun via Twitter: "Just hung up phone with Dean Lombardi. Asked him if he was closing in on Kovalchuk, "No." Asked if he's still in the mix, "Not sure.''" 5:59 PM: Adrian Dater via Twitter: Kovalchuk to…

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Paul Martin Signs with Pittsburgh Penguins

Paul Martin has signed a deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The deal is reported to be 5 years, $25 Million dollars. This would be a $5 Million dollar cap hit.

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Zbynek Michalek signs with the Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed Zbynek Michalek to a 5 year, $20 million deal. Many had thought that Michalek would sign with the Senators to play with this brother Milan. The Penguins were apparently close to signing Paul Martin, but…

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Ottawa Senators sign Sergei Gonchar

Veteran defenceman Sergei Gonchar has signed a three-year contract with the Ottawa Senators worth $5.5 million per year. The contract also includes a no-trade clause. Gonchar had 11 goals and 39 assists for the Pens last season. This gives the…

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10 teams after Volchenkov? Isles have a big wish list … Coburn could be a tough sign … No progress with Hamhuis

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Anton Volchenkov could have as many as 10 teams checking in with him when the free agent market opens up tomorrow. Likely suitors could be Washington, San Jose, Atlanta, Anaheim, St. Louis, and the…

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