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Ben Lovejoy will make $500,000 this season on a two-way contract. Lovejoy will enter the season as the Penguins #7 defenseman, unless the team brings in another veteran defenseman. As we mentioned prior to free agency, Lovejoy’s camp was eyeing a one way contract but Pittsburgh never offered one. In the end, Lovejoy’s representatives felt this was the best option for landing a one-way contract next season. John Curry’s camp has been pushing for
Sources: Penguins make contract offer to Curtis Sanford
Team also in talks with Kevin Weekes The Pittsburgh Penguins top priority is to add a veteran goaltender, and the Penguins have offered goaltender Curtis Sanford a two-way contract, sources tell Inside Pittsburgh Sports. The Penguins submitted the offer early this week as the organization looks for a veteran goaltender to battle John Curry in training camp. In 19 games played last season, Sanford went 7-8 with a 2.59 goals against average for the Vancouver Canucks. Sanford is also weighing another offer (team unknown) and the Penguins expect a decision soon. Sanford, 29, made a salary of $650,000 last season. The team also remains in talks with New Jersey Devils goaltender Kevin Weekes, sources have confirmed. Weekes was believed to
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The Stanley Cup is back in Pittsburgh today as Eddie Johnston has his day with the Cup. Johnson has been a fixture in the front office since the 1980’s and will continue to have a role in the organization for atleast one more season or until he decides to retire. A number of players, team personnel have already had their day with the Cup. Evgeni Malkin, Sidney Crosby will have the Cup last. Malkin will have the Cup on August 17-18 and plans to throw a big party in his hometown. *** The Penguins are very pleased on how free agency has gone. With Jay McKee in the fold, the teams #1 priority is adding a veteran goaltender to battle
Penguins interested in goaltenders Weekes, Sanford?
Adding Veteran Goaltender to battle John Curry a priority