Penguins/NHL
The Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday officially made qualifying offers to the following players to retain negotiating rights.
Qualifying Offers
Justin Schultz – $1.4 million
Brian Dumoulin – $840,000
Conor Sheary – $650,000
Josh Archibald – $650,000
Derrick Pouliot – $874,125
J.S. Dea – $650,000
Frank Corrado – $660,000
The QO’s have been declined by Justin Schultz, Brian Dumoulin and Conor Sheary which was a necessity as the Penguins are in talks with Justin Schultz reps at Newport Sports about a new long-term deal and the same with Lewis Gross, the agent for Brian Dumoulin and Conor Sheary.
All three are primed for significant raises, notably Schultz and Dumoulin.
Talks between the Penguins and Schultz have been slower than the Penguins had hoped but Schultz’ reps at Newport Sports are notorious to drag things on with RFA’s past July 1 when other teams can talk to restricted free agents, so it won’t be a shock if this goes into July a bit.
Nothing, though, has reached the stage yet where the Penguins have felt a long-term deal won’t be possible. If that were to happen anytime soon, they would begin to float his name out there in trade talks and there’s been zero evidence of that so far.
Derrick Pouliot also seems likely to decline his qualifying offer, per a source, as the two sides will look to reach an agreement on a lesser salary than the QO in return for Pouliot to receive a one-way contract. His QO is a two-way contract.
Pouliot now five years after being drafted 8th overall, continues to be a cross-roads in his Penguins career. The Penguins are talking him up in the local papers, but interesting enough, for a border line player who will be waiver eligible in the fall, there was little to no trade inquiries for Pouliot at the draft.
Pouliot should be at the point in his development where the Penguins don’t even have to consider bringing 34 year old Trevor Daley back because they can plug Pouliot in his spot, but that’s not the case.
— There’s a pretty good idea where new contracts for Brian Dumoulin and Justin Schultz will come in if long-term deals are reached, but wildcard is more Conor Sheary on where his number will fall.
Prior to the Ryan Reaves trade, there’s was some trade chatter on the draft floor Friday surrounding Sheary being connected to the BTo read this insider news, subscribe to get “Inside Access”!
Narduzzi doing a nice job recruiting the bigs on the OL and DL in this class.
Sheary and Maatta for Duchesne.
Sheary is already more
Productive than Duchene. No thanks. Nothing like paying a kicker to downgrade.
“I would sign Evander Kane to center the 3rd line” -Yoda
Ovi watch
He golfing near you?
Yes. Along with the rest of the NHL.
In my mind, Sheary’s small stature and late season inconsistency would make him a trade candidate for a better option.
I don’t know if Duchesne or Kane fit with the Pens style, but there are other players who might if neither of those two could. (Colorado looking for D, give them Pouliot.)
Really? Guy has been money since he arrived, has chemistry on that top line yet he goes through a dry spell and it’s time to walk away from him? Little kneejerk dont you think? He finds his game late in the playoffs and starts to become a factor again but that doesnt factor? Kids played just over 100 NHL games and we know all there is to know… its not the 30 goals and 63 points in that period but its the slump that seemed to come about due to some personal off ice issues that we will judge him… Read more »
Good call. Colorado wants a proven NHL top 4 defenseman and 3 other top notch pieces so just give them Pouliot…lol
You realize his “late season inconsistency” lasted about ten games, compare to the 60 or so where he was one of the best even strength point producers in the league…right?
You also realize…Sheary had 12 more points in 17 less games last year, no?
I seriously don’t understand some people. Matt Duchene is older, cost more, and produces less…lets give up Sheary PLUS to get him!
Conor Sheary is going to score 30 goals in this league. And you’re going to have him for about half of what Duchene costs.
You forgot the part about Duchene being gay
I honestly didn’t know that part.
pouliot continues to be a cross-roads
That clear explains why he doesn’t play hockey better.
I love this notion that if Sprong comes in and can score, you can just discard Sheary, because, hey, you don’t want to have too many guys who can put the puck in the net. What are you moving him for? Where is this glaring need you have that you can get rid of a guy that does what few in this league can…score at even strength…consistently.
It’s uncanny how D seems to mimic and pander too the dipshits on the page.
Always room for more grit & toughness if you’re serious about winning. Maybe GMJR can package Sheary and a few 1st round picks for Cody McLeod. He had 19 fights last year so he should easily warrant a young 50+pt producing forward and a 1st round pick at a minimium.
Border. Line.
Outside of our own RFAs… Yakupov had StL decline his QO. He is a UFA July 1st. Larionov claims he wants to go to Vancouver, presumably to play with McDavid, right sammich?
Really don’t understand why Yakupov’s name still comes up in so many discussions. He’s stunk with 2 different teams now and shows no signs of every even being a serviceable NHL player.
Kid just doesnt have the ability to see the play, talent level seems to be there but he is on an island. Apparently he is legit interested in Vancouver despite my jab at the sammich tho.
I saw that too and that comment wasn’t just directed at you. I’ve had several people bring up his name in discussions since the season ended. 1 who is a borderline Sam level idiot suggested that the Pens should offer sheet him before STL declined to QO him.
Before he transitions from Edmonton to St Louis I was curious… thought a scenery change would do him good… he got his change and that team decided to walk away lol
If there’s a team that can afford to take a flyer on Yakupov, it’s Vancouver – they’re terrible.
Completely agree, Jay. That goose is f’ing cooked.