Penguins could still make a play for Kovalev

The Montreal Candiens are expected to send a long term offer to Daniel Briere that could be worth up to 7 million dollars per season & are also seeking to find a replacement for Sheldon Souray. The Canadiens cap number right now is around 34-36 million and the latest out of Montreal is all of this could lead to the Canadiens putting Alexei Kovalev back on the trading block to save some cap space. The Canadiens entertained offers to see what they could get at the draft and touched based with the Penguins, Capitals and a unknown third team. If they feel any offers are worth it they would love to get rid of Kovalevs salary. While i was in

Francis, Messier among 07 Hall class

Congratulations to Ron Francis being inducted into the hockey hall of frame. Francis will go into the hall quietly behind Mark Messier who will get all the press but thats suits Francis because that’s how he went about his business during his NHL career. Francis may be one of the most underrated players in professional sports. Great two way player who had all the tools. Francis was a player who could put up 80-100 pts in any given season, great on draws, teams top penalty killer, finished 4th on All-Time pts list and most importantly was a professional on and off the ice. This years Hall of fame has to rank in the top 3 of all time. Mark Messier

Regher to Pittsburgh talks dead

Latest Penguin Buzz…… As of this afternoon the Calgary Flames and Pittsburgh Penguins have broken off talks about a potential trade where Robin Regher would be traded to Pittsburgh in exchange for Brooks Orpik a 2nd round pick and a unknown roster player a source close to the situation has told me. The Flames are willing to move Regher but believe the offers they have received are not worth moving Regher at this time despite the possibility of losing Regher to free agency following the 07-08 season. A report in Canada says the Flames have received up to 3 offers regarding Robin Regher. Talks with the Penguins are at a stalemate, The Penguins are obviously exploring all their options but

Time to Play GM

A look at what teams in the Atlantic Divison are going to do when free agency begins 1. New Jersey Devils 107 pts first place in Atlantic divisionThe Devils are most likely going to lose Scott Gomez to free agency but that still doesn’t leave them much cap room. Lou hasn’t been that successful managing up against the cap and its going to be interesting to see where he sees his club moving forward. Does he try o replace Gomez through trade of free agency or does he build from within? The signings of Alexander Mogilny and Vlad Malakhov in 05 have hampered the Devils in free agency the past couple years but despite the strong possibility of losing Scott

Update on Ryan Whitney & Extension could be in the works for Fleury

I reported last night the Penguins latest offer to Ryan Whitney has been a 4yr – 14 million deal. It is believed Whitneys representatives are very happy with the offer but are seeking another year to be tact on. Regardless the two sides appear close on the framework of 3.5 million per season i have been told as of the this morning. The last issue is whether the Penguins agree to a 5th year. One thing about Ray Shero is unless the player is Sidney Crosby he is reluctant to sign players to deals longer than 3 to 4 years. I expect by the end of the weekend for the two sides to agree on a deal in the neighborhood

William "Boots"DelBiaggio to buy Nashville Predators

Canadian Billionarie Jim Basillie has failed for the second time in 6 months to successfully a NHL team according to the National Post. Predators owner Craig Leopold has informed Basillies representatives he will not be selling the team to him. Everyone knows what happened in Pittsburgh regarding Basillie but its becoming obvious this guy is a scum bag. Basillie had the Predators in his back pocket but his ego got in the way and he had his representatives talking to Hamilton before the team was even bought. I have been told from a person who was in negotiations with the Penguins when they were dealing with Jim Basillie that Basillie is a businessman who thinks he can get away with

Thursday morning rumors

The Penguins first priority before addressing any trades seems to be signing Ryan Whitney to an extension before free agency begins. If Whitney would get a offer on the open market exceeding 4 million per season, the Penguins would be forced to trade Sergei Gonchar which they have no plans to do at the moment. Penguins latest offer to Ryan Whitney has been a 4yr – 14 million deal…… More on this later Latest Rumors ….. Jonathan Filewich played a role in the Penguins letting go Michel Ouellet. Both had similar numbers in the minors, although Filewich may not have the scoring ability of Ouellet, the Penguins believe Filewich could be a main stay on the top 2 lines this

This Just In: Ryan Whitney Contract Offer……

The Penguins first priority before addressing any trades seems to be signing Ryan Whitney to an extension before free agency begins. If Whitney would get a offer on the open market exceeding 4 million per season, the Penguins would be forced to trade Sergei Gonchar which they have no plans to do at the moment. Penguins latest offer to Ryan Whitney has been a 4yr – 14 million deal…… More on this later Latest Rumors ….. Jonathan Filewich played a role in the Penguins letting go Michel Ouellet. Both had similar numbers in the minors, although Filewich may not have the scoring ability of Ouellet, the Penguins believe Filewich could be a main stay on the top 2 lines this

69 point season = 8 million per season?

Chris Drury has never had a 70 pt season in his career but thats not a issue to teams desperate to sign him Scott Gomez 8 million per? Chris Drury 8 million per? What is going on in the NHL. Every year it seems teams are drastically over paying for players and don’t expect that to change this summer when free agency beings Sunday. Last year is where the frenzy began. When the Tampa Bay Lightning signed Brad Richards to a 5yr – 39 million deal it set the market for players like Gomez & Drury to command 7-8 million per this off-season. Why would the Lightning even give Brad Richards 7.8 million per is beyond me considering he only

Quick Hits

The Phoenix Coyotes have placed defenseman Nick Boynton on waivers. Boynton a former All-Star before the lockout has had some ups and downs adjusting to the new NHL which is very surprising considering he seems more suited for the new NHL than the old. Anyways what i know is the Penguins were rumored to be interested in Boynton before last years trade deadline but a deal was not worked out. Boynton is due 2.95 million for the next two years. I am looking into at this moment if the Penguins have interest in Boynton. Check back in a few hrs….. Paul Kariya will enter free agency and will be a hot commidity. Expect the Penguins to atleast touch base with