Pittsburgh PenguinsLatest on Phil Kessel
11 days out from the NHL Entry Draft, the market for Penguins winger Phil Kessel is seeing a slight uptick in potential interest where rival executives see Kessel being moved this month as To read this insider news, subscribe to get “Inside Access”!
The list of teams that haven’t ruled Kessel out is said to have grown from 2-3 teams a couple weeks ago to now To read this insider news, subscribe to get “Inside Access”!
The market is flooded with wingers, highlighted by Carolina’s Jeff Skinner, Montreal’s Max Pacioretty.
Then there’s JVR in Toronto who could command 6-7 years at $6.5-$7 million per and Ilya Kovalchuk who has already scheduled meetings with six clubs over the next 10-14 days, is seeking a 3 year, $18 million contract.
An asking price for Skinner has been established at a first round pick and young NHL prospect.
The price for Pacioretty continues to be steep with the Canadiens coveting a young centerman but both players are strongly expected to move.
Three teams considering Skinner — Los Angeles, Florida, Buffalo — are also said to be a giving [hide] Kessel a thought.
One advantage the Penguins have with Kessel on the market is cost certainty where Kessel has 4 years left on his deal with a $6.8 million cap hit, though, he is owed just over $21 million in actual cash from the Penguins.
Clubs also believe Pittsburgh is motivated to retain a small percentage of money in the right deal.
A big point of discussion for clubs in regards to Kessel is about bringing him in the room, where the sense continues to be that Kessel needs a veteran group around him like in Pittsburgh that doesn’t have a problem (players) with the way he practices and critical things off the ice that are not considered the best example to lead for young players.
That’s why Los Angeles continues to lurk as a possible trade partner because of the veteran room they have.
The Kings are also one of 8 teams on Kessel’s approved trade list. Something to keep in mind as is Chicago, Nashville, a league source says. [/hide]
Penguins, Coyotes have talked multiple trade scenarios
League buzz is that if Max Domi is not a To read this insider news, subscribe to get “Inside Access”!
88 days till training camp starts.
D can we get a new article. Domi drooling is over
If the article isn’t written it never happened.
So people can still drool over domi
This pens / coyotes talks about domi must be intense
What’s up with you and the word “drool”? As a pens fan (unlike you), it’s fun to think about players we can potentially get to make the team better. You’re just jaded because that piece of trash organization you root for in Montreal gets anally pilliged every time they make a trade.
Domi had 9 goals last year. 4 were empty netters.
Domi sign two year deal at 3.15 million per year.
lol how does Bergevin have a job? I hope Mario never considers him for any role with the Pens after he gets canned in Montreal.
Montreal will give him a raise.
He make space to get a centre plus galchenyuk had a lot of issues off the ice.
JT is not going to Montreal.
Greart Habs move; JR couldn’t match of mof Galchenyuk??
I wouldn’t have given more than Sheary (salary dump) for Domi. You would have to be an absolute moron to give up a proven 20-30 goal scorer at the age of 24 for a kid who has 36 career goals and is 23. Get over the last name, Montreal got ripped off.
Sheary was the one I was hoping they traded. Remember, you are talking about Montreal, the same team that traded PK for Weber.
Domi to Montreal for Galchenyuk.
Bad move
But Alex needed a new start specially he had a lot of issues off the ice from partying to not being a team guy also had problems with his gf. Who knows habs might go after tavares or kovy
Domi 1m Alex getting around 4m so it’s obvious habs preparing something big
Domi is a RFA – he’ll be getting more than 1 M. Probably in the 3 – 3.5 range.
Based off of what?
Stupid russian.
Why would JT go from one train wreck to another? At least with Lou at the helms on Long Island now the Islanders may have a chance. Montreal is a shit show.
So much for the Mario Tie connection.
If this Cup Final taught us anything, its that, if Scum Sully didnt go back to Murray for the ECF, the Nashville Predators are most likely the 2017 Stanley Cup Champs.
Fleury can win you a few games, but he can also lose you an entire series in embarrassing fashion.
What did this year teach us? Unless Murray has a goalie behind him to push him that he’ll play terrible and fake injuries?
This year taught us that a shitty blueline and no scoring depth gets you booted out of the playoffs.
Yes, everyone knows the backup dictates how the starter plays.
If D was a real insider, he’d be able to tell you that there are people in the organization felt that having Fleury as a backup drove Murray to play better and he didn’t have that drive this year. Bank on it that there will be an established vet backing up and pushing murray, not the Jarry/DeSmith combo from this year.
But you said Jarry was better than Murray?
I did and still believe he will be a better goalie in the long run. Definately a better value goalie in the next 3-5 years with contracts.
They need somebody who is proven to push Murray now. This isn’t a murray vs jarry debate.
The way he stole all 3 series for Vegas
And the 2 first series pens last year.
No wonder pens lost vs caps this no fleury
Whats the point of “stealing” a few series if you ultimately choke and ruin it for your entire team?
Martavis already got jammed up in Oakland. Probably looking at a year.
what a great trade to get a third for him. tremendous talent, but clearly an idiot
Yep. Plus he’s a UFA after this year and would have probably left anyway. If his head was on straight, he had top 10 potential.
I’m a big fan of the player….not so much the person. He was dealing with family/child issues last year, but this drug stuff is moronic.
Nhl has similar player like him his name is kassian he has all the potential to be a top 10 player yet he is an idiot
Congratulations for Toronto marlies .
They have solid nhl and ahl team. Future is bright.
Obama deserves another Nobel Peace Prize
Trump derangement syndrome is real
F-U smith pelly for not going to the white house.
I bet somewhere that fat slob npl must be proud for him
There was a Fleury of soft goals in the Cup Final this year
Were they as bad as Murray’s soft glove side goals?
Apparently jean-claude van damme
Has a better glove than your Murray.
maybe pens can use him
when pens face caps in sudden death
You probably don’t know what I’m talking about since you weren’t born that time and didint know what penguins team was up until pens won in ,2016
Pens need a 3C
Fleury choked. Again.
Vs the same team that pens and your Tampax did
If it wasn’t for fleury Vegas would’ve been out since the Kings series. .
Yes Vegas eliminated jets but I think jets would’ve been a better match up vs the caps than Vegas fleury literally stole the series vs jets as well
Even jets players were shocked saying 9 out of 10 games we like this way we win always
That series should have been over in 4 games. That RR’s goal never should have counted.
Thoughts on maybe going after Hutton as a backup goalie? This is a major priority.
Cam ward for 1m
They better get someone. MM is injury prone and TJ and DeSmith will not carry this team very far, especially with such a shitty blueline. They would have to play them both at the same time.
I see voynov wants to come back to the NHL next season I say trade sheary for his rights to LA. Along with a pick
Then trade our young D maataa for jack Johnson. And brassard and pick for dubois an underrated player
You do realize Jack Johnson is a UFA this summer and will probably ask for $6 million per year. So trading Maata for a UFA is, well, really stupid!
But you are getting dubois with it so yes
Jack Johnson would come to pens since sid is buddies and he will want to reboot his career and getting dubois while giving brassard and mattaa a might work
Again, JJ is a UFA… Why would you trade anyone for the right to talk to a UFA? That is just stupid. If he wants to play in Pittsburgh all he has to do is tell his agent to call GMJR. There is no reason to trade anyone. Besides this is probably JJ last chance to cash in and the Pens do not have the $$ to pay him what he will want. This is the same guy who wanted out of Columbus so he could improve his value on the open market. That is NOT a locker room guy.
If JJ wants a chance for the cup he would sign with his buddy and pens his made tons of money he has stole paychecks for a while. So if he wants to win he knows where to come
I have a feeling JJ will be wearing a pens jersey for next season and it will be thanks to Crosby and not scum sully
He sucks and he’s in a ton of financial trouble. Nothing you just said makes any sense.
I’m a huge fan of Dubois, but no way CBJ trades him. He’s their future. 3rd overall pick with a breakout rookie season. I also think we could get an asset for Sheary, but it would certainly be worth it if he signed.
I also don’t see why you want to move Maata so badly. We’re thin at D and he’s well worth his value.
Reaves rumors please.
Hell yeah
Phil Kessel, Getz, 2 Second Round Picks and the Pens must retain 20% of Phils contract for Reaves.
that’s great, but who are the chefs (getz)?
Jake G.
accept that it is spelled guentzel.
I am lazy today.
that’s fair. carry on, sir.
I sorry was Reaves in both the conference and Stanley cup finals….how far did Brass@SID7651$$ get ? You know #dynastykiller get ?
Apparently Hoffman’s wife is harassing karlson wife
It’s actually a really weird situation. Apparently those two families hate each other and have been going at it for quite sometime. One thing is for sure, they both won’t be in Ottawa next year.
For sure one of them is traded by July 1st. Maybe even both. There is also a karlson to Vegas rumours.
As for the wives / gf Wouldve been good to see them on hockey wives show lol
It is his girlfriend, get it right. Lol. BTW I wish the Pens would go after Stone.
I wonder what the asking price for Domi would be. Very low production, but lots of potential and still very young. It should be an interesting couple weeks. With any luck, we’ll have more winger and defensive depth and Letang won’t be on our roster.
Sheary!
I’d take it. I’m not as down on Sheary as most. He’s still young and put up 18 goals (3rd on the team in even strength goals). 3mil isn’t cheap, but 2 years at that price for around 20 goals is far from a terrible contract.
Letang is not going anywhere. Just except it and move on.
Um, the Habs Galenychuk(sp?).
Interesting dustin…sullivan???
What? I think the way you crank out hockey coaches in the NHL, that Kessell would be more important 5 years from now when the Pens are trying to win a cup. I think Sullivan is the same as Tortarella, but with 2 superstars to cover up his attitude flaws. I believe if he had his way, he’d build a team of 9 20 goal scorers who played both way. He’d also never win a cup, as he’s never have a superstar to get him out of slumps or come through in the clutch. Also ignored is the loss of… Read more »
So many things wrong with that post…
It’s my opinion, you don’t have to agree with it. That’s the beauty of a message board.
Sidney..or geno..i meant
Kessel needs to stay and play with Geno and sullivan needs to back off. You can use a sheary..or rust..or both for a top 4 dman.. I hope the penguins go after free agent Michael grabbner..so fast always gets breakaway put him with did he no or brassard.
I’d rather fire Sullivan than trade Kessell.
I was just reading something about trade speculations and one suggestion was Kessel to the Wild, who are on his list, for F Jason Zucker, F Kirill Kaprizov (KHL prospect.) Zucker is 26, put up 33 goals with 64 points. Personally I do not want to see Phil go anywhere but the back end needs fixing badly and if he stays he has to start sitting when he is injuried. I would rather have a chance at another cup then an iron man streak no one will remember.
I’d still love the Pens to keep Kessel, but think we’ve all seen this movie before with Cole. If JR does move him I truly hope he doesn’t retain anything. The only other winger mentioned up there who is close in pts is Patches (67 -Twice), even JVR Total Pts (61 in 13/14) for a season were never 92! Again none of those wingers are a PT PER GAME winger. Skinner is fragile & broke 60 nearly a decade ago in 2010. If E. Kane can get 7M per (yes he’s younger) & his only career high was 57 pts… Read more »
When do we get our next article? 17 days from now?
hey zerofool what was your patron saint’s save % in the finals?????? that’s right……it was garbage just like i said it would be. the saint ain’t and i loooooooooooooooooooooooove it!
It’s amazing that Depaoli does NOT cite Elliotte Friedman’s “31 Thoughts” article from yesterday which clearly explained the Pens interest in Domi. Pretty classless move. Not a coincidence this article comes out next day after Friedman’s 31 thoughts article. What a joke.