PENGUINS TO DANGLE 2ND ROUND PICK FROM ANAHEIM IN TALKS
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Dan Hamhuis was tabbed by the Penguins management months ago of a player who could become available as a rental and who would certainly peak the Penguins interest.
Hamhuis set to return to the lineup for the first time in two months after suffering significant facial fractures, is to know surprise starting to hit the rumor mill and linked to the Penguins.[hide]
Via Ryan Wilsonof Hockeybuzz, USA today’s Kevin Allen was on TSN’s 1040 yesterday and when asked about Hamhuis said he’s heard the Penguins are “very interested.”
“He certainly would be perfect for them,” Allen said. “Pittsburgh is starting to get their offense together. Hamhuis is exactly type of player they need.”
The issue for Jim Rutherford in trying to acquire Hamhuis isn’t going to be the cost. With the guarantee of having a first round pick if they miss the playoffs or no first round pick but two second round picks if they make the playoffs, NHL sources say the Penguins have the appetite to move their second round draft choice from Anaheim.
If Hamhuis plays to his ability once returning from injury, one executive said Hamhuis will surely go for a second round pick + another asset. Maybe even a first rounder is the feeling around the league.
Wouldn’t be a shock to see the Penguins put their 2016 second rounder and a roster player (maybe Ian Cole) for Hamhuis?
With a $4.5 million cap hit, a salary would have to be moved.
Getting Hamhuis to accept a trade to Pittsburgh, though, might be the more difficult part.
The Penguins are currently one of 22 teams Hamhuis has on his no trade list, a league source confirmed.
Hamhuis who is from British Columbia and is entrenched in the community with business ventures, is not too keen of heading East at the deadline, one source close to the situation strongly indicated. It’s believed the eight teams where the Canucks could trade Hamhuis without his permission are all Western Conference teams. However, that often doesn’t deter teams from trying to make a deal with a team that might be on the players no trade list.
Hamhuis whose wife is also from British Columbia and the two have three children, the priority is to try to stay in Western Canada next season if the Canucks part ways.
The sense I got today in checking on Hamhuis is the only way he’d sign off on going to an Eastern Conference team as a rental would be to a team he truly believes can win a Cup.
The potential of landing Hamhuis who fits the profile of the Penguins badly wanting a minutes eater, is going to be less about the cost and more about the Penguins proving they’re a legitimate Stanley Cup contender and swaying Hamhuis to the East.
Four weeks and some change until the deadline.[/hide]
On a side note, if anyone collects hockey cards, including memorabilia and autographs, let me know. I’m moving out west and am looking to get rid of stuff. It’s always nice when you have to put close to a grand in your car right before a move. Of course I have more Penguin stuff than anything else as well.
Hey stan, Letang star for the month of january despite being injured still managed to be top 3 star of the month with 3 goals and 11 assist.while Fraud Chubby is only collecting his paycheck .Oh and btw did you noticed all 4 coaches were from Canada. I bet DB wouldnt even know how to use John scott
You led the month of January in thumbs down and grammatical errors. How does it feel to be the dumbest Penguins fan in North America?
depaoli was a close second in terms of grammatical errors for january.
I don’t know why I’m supposed to care – that’s great, but he’s unreliable – he missed the playoffs constantly – he leaves a giant void onthe blue line – so I really don’t give a flying fuck. I want him gone. I want a reliable asset in there. $7.25M for 60-65 games is too much. Especially considering he sits in the press box drooling on your d|ck in the playoffs.
A reliable asset like Chubby he can steal paychecks while being present to all 82 games
I’m not sure what one has to do with the other – unless you want to point to where I’ve just been lauding Kessel’s play whilst admonishing Letang. Otherwise, you just look stupid (don’t get me wrong – this is the most likely scenario…)
did you guys see the new nhl.com
Sestito
7 years contract extension for jew bettman.. now let’s see when is the next lockout
It’s inevitable due to the weak Canadian dollar. That country is fucklng everything up.
worried that canadian dollar is down ? Afraid wont support your Florida teams anymore ?
How are the Panthers doing compared to the Canadians? Just curious.
The canadian dollar – otherwise known as the american half-dollar.
Players tribune is a really great site, btw. If youre tired of negative garbage from unconnected clickbaitors, this is a good alternative.
E.g. John Scotts article http://www.theplayerstribune.com/a-guy-like-me/
Awesome article. Admittedly I hated this man but the way the NHL handled this… turned it into a great story. Then we have the humanizing article. Best all-star game in recent memory
I caught a little bit of it. Not a fan of any All Star Games personally but its incredible the positive reviews it received this weekend. The NHL’s foolishness actually paid off. If only that was the case for the actual games, or the television/exposure deals, or player safety, or marketing, or Gary Bettman’s non-merit based extension, etc… Feel free to add your favorites.
Of all the players to showcase in an all-star game, why John Scott?All day I had to hear people on NHL Network talk about how good he was and how he needs to start seeing more time at the NHL level. Why? Because a bunch of better players were forcing him the puck when no one was trying? Everything about the weekend was a joke, including the MVP. And don’t get me wrong, I like the guy. He’s a class act all around. But he’s a borderline NHL player and not even close to an all-star.
based on some of the hits he has delivered which would be on the shady side of clean, I would disagree that he is a class act all around.
http://www.theplayerstribune.com/kris-letang-what-the-blank-nhl-all-star-edition/
Check out Geno’s self-portrait, haha
http://www.theplayerstribune.com/evgeni-malkin-what-the-blank-nhl-all-star-edition/
I’m sure your hero kessel self portrait would be hot dogs
In what way does that make sense?
Scott = MVP
almost perfect
I’m not sure it could have been much better. Best all star game in maybe 20+ years.
I agree, very skeptical before the games, but I was entertained for the first time in many years for ASG. Maybe the NHL got it right finally for this event.
Agreed 1000x
Look at big John Scott leading his team into the finals. THAT’s a captain.
I’m glad you figured that one out you need a Canadian to lead you to the finals not an American. I’m glad you are finally understanding the sport .
Noticed no Russian was in winning circle.
I also notice that Canadian Cindy Crysby is probably the worst captain in the league. And that you’re too fat to see your own penis.
Why is the fans booing that American Kane. When he might be the first ever American to win the Hart trophy. I guess nashville Is humble enough not to like arrogant people
Because hes the big star for one of their biggest rivals you fucking insufferable jackass
Sam, you are a fucklng insufferable jackass, but I gave Zerocool a thumbs down. No need to thank me, it seriously doesn’t matter.
Why don’t you give thumbs up in micheals Sam’s asss you fat ugly gay slob
Probably because he doesn’t want to hit on your man, porkchop.
What? You dont think they booed because Kane was a Preds killer?
How hard is it to. Learn how. To use a period? Assuming that’s what you were going for with that garbage you call a sentence. It’s a fucking dot for Christ’s sake. You, yogurt and diegopittfan should just start rooting for the Browns. You will fit right in with their fan base.
Dumb asss Russian forgot he is in competition Confused with pens museum atmosphere
Right. A competition.
Kill yourself… I am not sure whats worse. You with your non-stop hate for geno/DB/Orpik/NPL or Yodirt that figure MAF caused ebola in Africa. You both should fuck off together
Did you guys see that ape wearing a jagr outfit
Fleury should’ve been a better choice to the all star games instead of that overrated American goalie Bishop
They should have put your fat ass in goal.
did anyone see ron cooke’s article today in the post gazette? “fleury building a hall of fame resume?. okay, i know i’m rather overboard with the st.blurry bashing. but from an honest standpoint, there is no way st.blurry is a hall of famer! hahahaha! he won one cup and then the next 4 seasons had the biggest meltdowns in NHL history. how does that qualify for the hall of fame?
Do you ever have anything else to do with your life than bitch about Fleury?
He’s helping Farnham write his memoirs. And sometimes he helps Sam find his penis since Sam is too fat to be able to see.
Extremely long career for fleury. Made the NHL at a very young age and has had a very strong lineup in front of him most of the years so the win total will look. But he doesn’t feel like an elite guy just a guy who was average to above average for a very long time
I miss hockey. D, how about a usefull article, like top 10 D men out there on the market and what it would cost the Pens to get them. Follow that up with scoring forwards and another with tough guy forwards. I personally think the Pens need a vet backup goalie for the playoffs also.
D just blew his load on new articles, don’t expect anymore for about another week or so.
Agree, top 4 d, top 6 lw, grinder. Murray would be cheaper to bring up than trade assets for a backup goalie
What are the fuck tards up to today
Careful Fat Slob Npl might give you the thumbs down
Even though you’re an idiot, I gave you a thumbs up. Now can I get a thumbs up? or do you take your thumb votes very seriously?
instant buzz Npl’s Diet has changed this week from hot Dogs to Cheeseburgers with Canadian Bacon .
P.S. You suckk dicks for Living Npl
Im offended that you think I would ever eat Canadian Bacon.
you eat anything that is fat for you.
Instant Buzz: Fu<k you Sam
if you were to expand on that, comment, and maybe give some insight, that could become a new article.
Haha. I’ll do this Twitter style…
If this comment gets 10 likes/thumbs up, I’ll write a D style article expanding on my Fu<k You Sam instant buzz.
Edit: Let's make that 9 since Sam checks in once per hour and gives all of my posts a thumbs down like it matters. haha
I Am sure that is what you do you miserable Fat Fuckk
Huh?
If samthe fatman were on death row, not that we’re that lucky, what would his last meal be? Would DB’s genitals be included?
Detroit and the sharks have a slight interest in Plots
Im guessing the interest will intensify once the Savard injury stops holding things up. Thanks for sharing King.
I can’t imagine he would garner much in a trade. I don’t see him going anywhere, especially a good team, and not being anything but a 4th liner.
The Sharks love 4th liners with whacky names. Makes sense.
So D has sunk so far that now he’s quoting another blogger’s quote of a reliable reporter? Content shouldn’t be this hard to come by, RW somehow found a way to write 300+ articles last year and the only way D can produce more than 1 per week is to poach other sites. We’ll know the end is near when he starts poaching quotes from DK’s site.
Honestly where do you think D gets his sources from??? RW, DK, TSN, few posters here, random blogs are all part of D’s people in the know and nhl sources say..
If D expanded on instant buzz, commented and gave insight to them they would become new articles
I was recently told that D is better than everyone on DK’s site. It just takes him time to gather the information to share with us, but we’re too impatient to understand that. So shut up.
I know where he gets his information from but this is the first time I can remember that he actually quoted or referenced the other blog site where he gets the information.
I don’t like giving a 2nd up this year but if it includes getting rid of Cole then I’m game.
is to know surprise
Yawn
hamhuis already gave the pens the finger once. they need to give up on this guy.
Believes a team will be a cup contender? DC being that destination?
I’d concentrate more on Farnham.
apparently hamhuis fit pens system since DB was around what a clown rumors him coming here .every once in a while when pens are not busy they come up with this hamhuis Rumors to make the average fans Drool
apparently Jagr wants to come back to pens too guys come Clowns Start Drooling
Bullshit
B U L L S H I T !!!
Add him to the list of people that would be a better fit than Marty St. Louis whilst retired.
ill add him to the list of people that he would be better fit than current and younger roster players such as bennett and kessel 2 american frauds
Yeah – i’ll take Kessel over a 43 year old Jagr. Sorry. And a retired Marty St. Louis.
I’d like to buy some punctuation please?
Once again, 2nd grade level grammar.
Why is the English language so hard for you to learn? I mean you’re a know-it-all, yet you can’t even spell or put a sentence together.
Everything about be leads me to think…OH HELL NO!!! The guy already cost to hem a 3rd to not sign here.
keen of
Didn’t I mention this like 2 days ago
Fruitbat
Lol. Fruitbat. And Jeffed. Miss those dudes.