Sykora failed to take responsibility
A report (Sykora’s camp has refuted the report/7/20/09) came out this week with former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Petr Sykora making a reference that head coach Dan Bylsma had it out for him from day one because the two were former teammates, and Bylsma was a fourth liner, compared to Sykora who was a top line player in Anaheim. This was not first time that Sykora made a reference in recent months, pertaining to a rift with Bylsma. Whether Sykora truly believes that Bylsma was out to get him, he needs to look into the mirror and take responsibility.
Sykora, Satan to Nashville?
The Nashville Predators have been in talks with Petr Sykora for over a week and they are among four teams in talks with the 32 year old winger. Are the Predators also expressing interest in Miroslav Satan also holds the same agent as Sykora?
Talbot out 4-5 months; Expected to return in November
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Max Talbot underwent shoulder surgery yesterday and Talbot will be sidelined for 4-5 months. With Talbot out for the first month or two of the 2009/2010 season, Pittsburgh remains in discussions with winger
Sykora still on the Penguins radar, despite the Fedotenko signing
Penguins still interested in Sykora but is the interest mutual?
Penguins Free Agency Frenzy *Live Updates*
July 1, 2009 11:31 p.m. Hurricanes linked to Fedotenko? The Carolina Hurricanes have closed the door on a return for Chad Larose as Larose turned down a three year offer and the money saved by Larose looking elsewhere, has led to the Hurricanes making Fedotenko a three year offer. 10:50 p.m. Calgary/PIT trade talks Update on the trade talks we mentioned around 12:30 p.m. — Penguins have tried to land winger David Moss. Calgary has been pushing Curtis Glencross. Nothing on that front right now but the Flames are interested in Godard and Dupuis. 10:35 p.m. Penguins make offer to Vet-netminder Penguins have made a 1 year contract offer to a veteran goaltender. It is 2-way deal worth $685k at
Penguins, Sykora hold discussions; Unlikely to make offer before July 1
Team remains interested in 32 year old winger In a scenario that has caught many NHL Insiders by surprise, the Pittsburgh Penguins have not closed the door on a potential return for winger Petr Sykora. Penguins General Manager Ray Shero held talks with Allan Walsh the agent for Petr Sykora on Thursday and while talks centered around Ruslan Fedotenko, another client of Walsh, Pittsburgh did express an interest in holding contract talks with Petr Sykora before July 1. Over the weekend, there has been discussions between the two sides but after going through a two in a half month slump to end the regular season and only appearing in 7 playoff games, Sykora’s market value remains a mystery. While the two
Fedotenko seeking three year deal; leaning towards testing free agency?
Talks expected to go down to the 11th hour Ray Shero and Allan Walsh the agent for Ruslan Fedotenko began their first set of talks on a new contract in Montreal on Thursday. Three days later and the two sides are not any closer to a deal on a new contract than they were on Thursday. Based on discussions thus far, sources indicate the two sides remain apart on the term of the contract and the amount of money per season. Shero will speak to Allan Walsh again Tuesday morning and try to hammer out a deal and talks are expected to go down to the 11th hour. Pittsburgh has made a
Source: No Contract Talks with Rob Scuderi Yet
A source involved in potential talks between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Rob Scuderi has informed Inside Pittsburgh Sports this afternoon that there have been no contract talks between the two sides so far. Scuderi and his agent Stephen Bartlett have not received a proposal and there are no talks planned in the next couple days. The Latest Penguins Buzz Does Rob Scuderi’s camp have a meeting set up with Ray Shero in Montreal this week? Is there a growing sense from sources close to Scuderi that Pittsburgh won’t even make an offer? Also, Updates on talks that will take place this week between Penguins management and potential free agents. Upcoming contract talks
The Latest NHL Buzz; Sykora remains in talks with Mettallurg
James Mirtle of who has alot of KHL scoop has confirmed what we reported 15 days ago that Petr Sykora’s former team Mettallurg Magnitogorsk has expressed interest in Sykora. Sources told TIOPS two weeks ago that a three year offer is on the table It is believed that Sykora wants to explore his options in the NHL first but he won’t receive that type of money in North America. More KHL news *Penguins forward Miroslav Satan has received a two year offer from the KHL’s Bary’s Astana. Updated Free Agent Chart – New Updates on Alexei Kovalev, Rob Scuderi, Bill Guerin, Nik Antropov, Brian Gionta & more The Latest NHL Buzz
Game 7 Morning Skate Update: Satan to replace Sykora
The Pittsburgh Penguins just took the ice about 30 minutes ago as the team prepares for game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals. The anticipation is sky high in the locker room and Pittsburgh is a confident team right now. The Penguins started out the skate going through some flow drills and then went into their normal power play one and power play two rotations. Dan Bylsma will not go with seven defensemen and will dress 12 forwards tonight, sources tell Inside Pittsburgh Sports. Miroslav Satan will be back in the lineup and will replace Petr Sykora. Satan skated with the 4th line and with the second power play during the morning skate Petr Sykora who is believed to have