Guerin to attend Flyers camp on tryout basis
Veteran winger Billy Guerin will attend the Philadelphia Flyers training camp on a tryout basis. Guerin, 39, scored 21 goals last season for the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Flyers have been at the top of Guerin’s wishlist along with the Boston Bruins. The Bruins though failed to clear any cap space and Guerin’s focus has been with the Flyers of late. Guerin has been working out at the Flyers facility for almost two weeks now as his agent Bob Murray initiated talks with Flyers GM Paul Holmgren in late August. Guerin’s camp is optimistic that Guerin will earn a contract out of camp. The Flyers though first want to look at a few up and coming players in their system before
NHL Buzz: Guerin waits; Ponikarovsky mulling offer; Rangers picking up pursuit of wingers
Around the NHL 39 year old veteran Billy Guerin continues to wait patiently on the open market. While Guerin remains in contact with the Penguins, Guerin’s agent Bob Murray is aggressively exploring other options but Guerin has yet to receive a firm offer. Pens’ contacts tell me while there is believed to have been some inquiries, Guerin has yet to come to Pittsburgh with an offer for the team to match or come close too. The Philadelphia Flyers, New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins have reached out to Guerin at somepoint since July 1. However, the Flyers and Rangers have either moved on or are moving in other directions. The market is slowly starting to pick up leaguewide and former Penguin Alexei
NHL Free Agency: Latest updates on former Pens’ still on the market
Updates on McKee, Guerin, Ponikarovsky, Fedotenko, more Veteran defenseman Jay McKee continues to patiently wait out the market for the right situation. According to a source close to McKee’s camp there has been zero contact since July 1 between Pens GM Ray Shero and Pat Morris, the agent for McKee. Pittsburgh has decided to move on. However, the Phoenix Coyotes, Chicago Blackhawks, Ottawa Senators and Nashville Predators have expressed preliminary interest in McKee, a league source tells Inside Pittsburgh Sports this afternoon. McKee prefers to join a contender and have a shot at a title but is also seeking a top-6 role. Alexei Ponikarovsky is among a current group of 4-to-5 wingers (Torres, Frolov) who can have an impact on any
The Latest Penguins Free Agency Buzz
Latest on Guerin, Kariya, Niedermayer, more *Bill Guerin’s return to Pittsburgh is not imminent or close as free agency is now going into day 6. The Penguins currently do not have an offer on the table to Guerin. Word out of Guerin’s camp is two other suitors have emerged as potential landing spots but it’s believed that no team including the Penguins has made an offer to Guerin since free agency opened up. The Penguins told Guerin’s agent Bob Murray during draft weekend that the team wanted Guerin back but couldn’t come close to matching his $2 million a year salary. Guerin has not shown an interest in taking a significant reduction in salary and it appears there are some
Pittsburgh Penguins All-Decade Team
The Pittsburgh Penguins franchise had many ups and downs during the decade. The decade began with a bang as hall of famer/owner Mario Lemieux made a stunning comeback in December 2000 after being retired for 3.5 years. The team would earn its 12th straight playoff appearance in 2001 but financial reasons would lead to cost cutting moves such as trading star winger Jaromir Jagr and the cost cutting moves would continue years after. From 2002-2005, the franchise had no choice but to go into full throttle rebuilding mode and the Penguins endured four straight losing seasons that included rumors of relocation but the latter part of the decade would turn glorious (2009 Stanley Cup Champions, New Arena agreement) due to
12/28 – Monday Practice Report: Rupp skates with Crosby, Dupuis on top unit
Pittsburgh_ The Pittsburgh Penguins went through a 70 minute workout this morning before departing for Buffalo as the Penguins hit the road for a four game road trip that includes back-to-back games against the Buffalo Sabres and New Jersey Devils. Defenseman Alex Goligoski and forward Chris Kunitz did not practice today. Kunitz remains bothered by a nagging knee injury, while Goligoski has a bad back. Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma did indicate he expects both players to participate in Tuesday’s morning skate at Buffalo. Eaton to return to lineup Tuesday night *Defenseman Mark Eaton participated fully in practice today for the 3rd consecutive day. Eaton was paired with Kris Letang in practice and will return to the lineup against Buffalo
Power Play delivers in over-time; Team USA Buzz
Malkin, Fedotenko end scoring droughts Pittsburgh’s struggling power play went 0-for-5 in regulation Saturday night but delivered with a rare big goal in overtime as Evgeni Malkin (9) scored just 37 seconds into over-time on the man advantage as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Florida Panthers 3-2 at Mellon Arena. Thirty seconds into overtime, Jordan Leopold was called for holding and Sergei Gonchar set up Malkin for a one-timer from the high slot who blew it past Tomas Voukon. Malkin’s OT tally was his first goal in 6 games. Pascal Dupuis (9) and Ruslan Fedotenko (5) also scored for Pittsburgh. Fedotenko put the Penguins up 2-1 in the second period, driving to the net and Evgeni Malkin found him wide
Wednesday Practice Report: Rupp gets a look on top line
Goligoski to return to lineup Thursday night SouthPointe _ Forward Max Talbot has been demoted to the 4th line and the Penguins are exploring the possibility of playing forward Michael Rupp with Sidney Crosby and Bill Guerin tomorrow night against Montreal. Rupp got an extensive look with Crosby, Guerin today in a number of drills as the Penguins prepare for the Montreal Canadiens. Rupp alternated with Chris Kunitz on the left side but the coaching staff is expected to keep Kunitz out of the lineup for at least one more game. The Evgeni Malkin and Jordan Staal units will remain the same tomorrow night while Max Talbot is expected to skate on the 4th line with Craig Adams and Eric
Tuesday Practice Report: Penguins get back to work after disappointing loss
The Pittsburgh Penguins returned to the ice this morning after Monday nights disappointing loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Head coach Dan Bylsma talked today how the Penguins lacked focus as the Penguins have given up the first goal in seven straight games. One player who did not practice today was Mark Letestu, who was re-assigned to Wilkes Barre/Scranton this morning. Letestu played a strong game Saturday night against Chicago but was a healthy scratch Monday night. Defenseman Alex Goligoski practiced for the second straight day and barring a setback, expects to return to the lineup Thursday night in Montreal. With two full practices before Thursday’s game, the power play will be a top priority for the coaching staff like it
Pittsburgh 3- Atlanta 2: Skoula signing paying dividends for both sides
Post-Atlanta Thoughts Pittsburgh rebounded after their embarrassing performance Thursday night like championship teams do; winning their next game. Martin Skoula scored two goals and Marc Andre Fleury made 31 saves as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Atlanta Thrashers 3-2 to snap a four game road losing streak. Head coach Dan Bylsma made the right move going back to Marc Andre Fleury who was chased from the net against the Senators. Fleury had great rebound control tonight and clearly has put Thursday nights performance behind. The signing of Martin Skoula is paying dividends for the Penguins but it can’t be overlooked that Skoula is reviving his career in Pittsburgh.