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July 1, 2011
3:15 p.m.Pens sign Steve Sullivan
The Pittsburgh Penguins have agreed to a one year deal worth $1.5 million with winger Steve Sullivan.2:33 p.m. Talbot signs with Flyers
Max Talbot has signed a 5 year deal worth $9 million with the Philadelphia Flyers.1:55 p.m. Pens have looked into Joel Ward
The Penguins have expressed preliminary interest in winger Joel Ward. The Sharks are also among several suitors, according to a league source.1:55 p.m. Pens have looked into Joel Ward
The Penguins have expressed preliminary interest in winger Joel Ward. The Sharks are also among several suitors, according to a league source.12:35 p.m. Cap Space for Pens
The Penguins have around $4.5 million in cap space. They have approximately $59.791 million committed for next season.12:03 p.m. Pens sign Tyler Kennedy to 2 year deal
Tyler Kennedy gets his two year deal, agreeing to a 2 year - $4 million deal, the team has announced.11:32 a.m. Pens withdraw offer to Jagr
Big news on the Jagr front as the team has withdrawn their offer to Jagr. GM Ray Shero says in the release that the team made a one year - $2 million offer. Shero says that the team didn't want to get into a bidding war.11:32 a.m. Pens withdraw offer to Jagr
Big news on the Jagr front as the team has withdrawn their offer to Jagr. GM Ray Shero says in the release that the team made a one year - $2 million offer. Shero says that the team didn't want to get into a bidding war.9:14 a.m. Rupp replacement?
The Pittsburgh Penguins are said to have some level of interest in 30 year old winger Brad Winchester. The 6-foot-5, 230-pounder provides toughness and grit along with some scoring ability, netting 10 goals and 6 assists last season. He made $700,000 in 2010-2011 and had 114 penalty minutes. Winchester scored a career high 13 goals in 2008-2009.8:30 a.m. Kennedy Watch
The Penguins feel confident that they will get Tyler Kennedy locked up before free agency starts at 12:00 p.m. but both sides are expecting talks to go right down to the wire. As of 8:30 a.m., talks have yet to get going.8:15 a.m. Quiet on Jagr for now
All quiet on the Jaromir Jagr front. Pittsburgh remains hopeful they will hear something before noon but don't intend to pull offer if they don't. There are at least four teams still in play.The "Replacement List"
The Pittsburgh Penguins have fears about having to overspend on the open market and their plans at 12:00 p.m. will be dictated by the Kennedy and Jagr situations.
Even if they missed out on Jagr and Kennedy, they don't expect to make a big splash like they did last summer.
Pens GM Ray Shero has talked about a replacement list he has and list is likely be categorized with possible fits for Tyler Kennedy and possible fits that would fill Jagr's projected spot if he signs elsewhere.
Jagr Replacement List
There are slim pickings on the open market if Jagr goes elsewhere.
The Penguins like Michael Ryder and intend to look at him on a possible Peter Sykora type deal. However, executives around the believe he's going to land a three year deal in the $9 to $10 million range, due to the landscape of the market.
Erik Cole will hit the open market but the Penguins are not expected to be in the running for him.
A few candidates on one year contracts out there include Simon Gagne and Jamie Lagenbrunner.
Gagne due to his health problems is expected to get a one year deal and Lagenbrunner is said to be eyeing a contender. However, scouts believe he's on the downside of his career.
I have yet to hear that the Penguins are interested in either but we'll see.
The Penguins sources confirm have interest in Flyers forward Ville Leino. They are likely to look into him but the Penguins believe he's going to be out of their price. Agent Bill Zito is said to be looking for $4 million per season on at least a three year deal.
Kennedy Replacement List
The Tyler Kennedy replacement list is said to be long. Two names to keep an eye on include Coyotes forward Radim Vrbata and Wild forward
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