Penguins plan to target Mike Santorelli in free agency
The Pittsburgh Penguins plan to target versatile forward Mike Santorelli at the opening of free agency tomorrow, Inside Pittsburgh Sports has learned. Santorelli, 29, had 12 goals and 33 points in 79...
View ArticlePenguins, Leafs trade talks on Phil Kessel described as heating up in a “big...
LATEST PENGUINS BUZZ As anticipated, Trade talks between the Penguins and Leafs about Phil Kessel have picked back up this morning after cooling off a bit over the weekend. One source described talks...
View ArticlePenguins are done top-6 winger shopping following Kessel acquisition, looking...
It took about a month to get done by Jim Rutherford nabbed his No. 1 target at the end of the day. “Very excited about what happened,” Rutherford said of the Penguins acquisition of Phil Kessel....
View ArticleDay after signing Justin Williams to a bargain deal, Capitals trade for T.J....
The Metropolitan Division is already shaping up as one of the most competitive divisions in hockey and this week it’s been the division of big moves. First with the Blue Jackets acquisition of Brandon...
View ArticleRise of RFA paydays has Penguins spooked, already making new deal for Olli...
LONG-TERM DEAL FOR OLLI MAATTA ALREADY A TOP-PRIORITY INTERNALLY The rise of RFA paydays has General Manager Jim Rutherford spooked a bit and it has the Penguins already tabbing a long-term deal for...
View ArticleBrandon Sutter signs five year extension with Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks today signed Brandon Sutter to a five year extension. The deal has an average annual value of 4.375M through end of the 2020.21 NHL season. Here is the official release from the...
View ArticleBoyes tops list of four wingers Pens looked into at trade deadline who are...
Training camps open in 13 days and many quality NHL players still can’t find jobs. Marcel Goc and Max Lapierre, two players traded for each other last season, both signed in Europe this week. Scottie...
View ArticleLatest NHL Buzz: Stamkos Future, Backes almost became a Capital
WEDNESDAY’S LATEST NHL BUZZ — The Grand jury investigation into rape allegations against Chicago Blackhawks winger Patrick Kane has been delayed and may never happen, the Buffalo News reported on...
View ArticleLatest NHL Buzz: Why Penguins wouldn’t go two years for Franson
THURSDAY’S NHL BUZZ — Cody Franson’s long wait on the free agent market has finally ended. Franson today signed a two year deal with the Buffalo Sabres that carries an AAV of $3.325 million. “Happy to...
View ArticleWednesday’s Latest NHL Buzz & Rumblings
WEDNESDAY’S NHL BUZZ — Eric Staal entering the final year of his deal wants to resign in Carolina and Hurricanes General Manager Ron Francis wants to continue to build around the Staal brothers. Yet...
View ArticleWorld Cup Preliminary Rosters Named
Team USA G Ben Bishop, Tampa Bay Lightning G Jonathan Quick, Los Angeles Kings G Cory Schneider, New Jersey Devils D Dustin Byfuglien, Winnipeg Jets D John Carlson, Washington Capitals D Ryan McDonagh,...
View ArticleWorld Cup: Team Canada Burning Questions
Team Canada Brad Marchand – Sidney Crosby – Patrice Bergeron John Tavares – Ryan Getzlaf – Steven Stamkos Logan Couture – Jonathan Toews – Tyler Seguin Matt Duchene – Joe Thornton – Claude Giroux Corey...
View ArticleMatt Murray drawing Carey Price like comparisons from Team North America...
What team are most World Cup managers worried about the most when the tournament gets underway? It’s no question Team North America. The youthfulness and speed they possess up front projects to make...
View ArticleWorld Cup Chatter: What now for Team USA?
World Cup Chatter The World Cup started with what many view as a stunning upset in Team Europe defeating Team USA 3-0 on Saturday afternoon. From naming John Tortorella head coach over a year ago, it...
View ArticleMonday’s Daily Five Ice Report: Marchand/Crosby What Might Have Been
Monday’s Daily Five Ice Report *Rumblings, Musings, Opinions* 1. Brad Marchand looking so good on Sidney Crosby’s wing was fun to wonder if the combination could team-up next season (Marchand signing...
View ArticleNHL Rumors: Goaltending market starts with Scott Darling?
Darling on multiple teams wishlist The goaltending market is going to be flooded this summer with a ton of options for teams via free agency and trades with plenty of value type signings out there for...
View ArticleTIOPS Rundown: Penguins/Senators; Jagr to play for 9th team? Hutchison stumbles
TIOPS Thursday Rundown 1. Scott Wilson gets opportunity on top line The concussion to Jake Guentzel has led to Scott Wilson getting a look on Sidney Crosby’s line tonight, though, it remains to be seen...
View ArticleDaily Eastern Conference Playoff Tracker
Daily Eastern Conference Playoff Tracker METROPOLITAN DIVISION 1. X-Washington Capitals | 48-17-8, 104 Pts | ROW 46 | Game Remaining: 9 | Next Game: March 25 vs Arizona 2. Pittsburgh Penguins |...
View ArticleLatest NHL Buzz: Stamkos Future, Backes almost became a Capital
WEDNESDAY’S LATEST NHL BUZZ — The Grand jury investigation into rape allegations against Chicago Blackhawks winger Patrick Kane has been delayed and may never happen, the Buffalo News reported on...
View ArticleNHL Playoffs: Capitals running into a bad matchup?
NHL Playoffs: Leafs giving Caps similar problems that the Penguins do Are the Washington Capitals living up to their reputation of being playoff chokers? Or are they just running into a bad matchup? A...
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