Agent: “Talks are on-going” between Fedotenko, Penguins
Follow TIOPS on Twitter Updated Penguins Free Agency Chart Pittsburgh – The signings of Bill Guerin and Craig Adams have left the Penguins with less than $6 million in cap space as the Penguins have atleast four more holes to plug throughout their lineup. One of the teams top priorities this off-season has been re-signing winger Ruslan Fedotenko. Contract talks began in Montreal over the weekend but to this point, the two sides remain apart on the term and the amount of the money per season, according to a team source. With less than 36 hours until free agency begins, Allan Walsh the agent for Fedotenko tells Inside Pittsburgh Sports this evening “talks are on-going” and as of this moment,
Inside the Numbers: Committed Salaries for the 2009-2010 Season
With less than 48 hours until NHL free agency begins, Ray Shero is sticking to his plan in trying to keep his championship team in tact by inking Bill Guerin and Craig Adams to new deals. With more holes to fill, Penguins General Manager Ray Shero has his work cut out for him with the limited cap space the Penguins have available. A breakdown on committed salaries for the 2009-2010 season and the latest buzz surrounding the Penguins impending free agents. Updated Penguins Free Agency Chart Centers 1. Sidney Crosby – Cap hit $8.7 million (Signed Through 2012-2013 season) 2. Evgeni Malkin – Cap Hit $8.7 million (Signed Through 2013-2014 season) 3. Jordan Staal – Cap Hit $4 million (
The Latest Penguins Trade Rumblings
Quiet on the Staal front at the Draft Jordan Staal wasn’t on the trading block at the draft, so no teams even presented the Penguins with “serious trade offers.” Therefore, it was very quiet on the Staal front this past weekend with the LA Kings being the only team to make an inquiry. At the trade deadline Pittsburgh received five offers for Staal from the Nashville Predators, LA Kings, Tampa Bay Lightning, Colorado Avalanche and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Burke eyeing Kunitz Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke has his sights set on Penguins winger Chris Kunitz and inquired about the hard hitting winger over the weekend. Maybe in a year in a half at the earliest but right now
Penguins make qualifying offers to three RFA’s
The Pittsburgh have made qualifying offers to defenseman Ben Lovejoy, goaltender John Curry and forward Tim Wallace. The deadline to make qualifying offers was for 5:00 p.m. today.
Penguins sign Craig Adams to Two-year deal worth $1.1 million
Follow TIOPS on Twitter The Pittsburgh Penguins have agreed to terms with forward Craig Adams on a two year deal worth $1.1 million. “Craig is a steady, reliable, physical player who was an important part of our mix this season,” Penguins General Manager Ray Shero said. “He plays with a lot of grit, but he also contributed some key goals in the playoffs and was very effective as a penalty-killer. We’re glad to be able to sign him for two more years.” As expected Penguins General Manager Ray Shero conducted negotiations this morning with Adams reps and by agreeing to a two year deal, Adams took a
Guerin met with his agent this morning
After returning from Disney World, Penguins forward Bill Guerin met with his agent Bob Murray this morning in Boston according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Guerin’s camp is
Source: Parameters of one year offer to Guerin involves performance bonuses
Guern to make decision on Penguins offer tomorrow
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
Zigomanis, Penguins make progress; Nearing Deal?
Sources tell TIOPS that the Pittsburgh Penguins could be on the verge of signing face-off specialist Mike Zigomanis before Wednesday. The two sides have made progress over the weekend on a two year deal worth close to $1.6 million. Unless there is a last-minute deal breaker, an announcement will likely be made after Bill Guerin makes his intentions known, which will come as early as Monday afternoon. Zigomanis has been a priority for the Penguins and with less than three days until free agency begins, discussions have also continued with role player Craig Adams. Pittsburgh has made a one year offer but Adams is believed to be seeking a two year deal. I’m told Shero will have another conversation with
Latest Penguins FA Buzz; Guerin to return from vacation on Sunday
Sources close to Bill Guerin tell me Guerin is in Disney World with his family and will return Sunday night. He is expected to meet with his agent Robert Murray tomorrow morning and will inform the Penguins of his intentions for free agency by Monday afternoon at the latest. Ray Shero mentioned at the draft on Saturday that he is confident Guerin will sign before July 1 but even if Guerin decides to test free agency, he could still return as Guerin’s camp has indicated they would wait to see if Pittsburgh enough cap space, if the two sides couldn’t strike a deal before July 1. There were whispers on the draft floor (Friday) that Pittsburgh was expected to make an