He'll probably hold out hoping someone offers him a 2 day contract.
- canadianpenfan

The quintessential retired number in every arena guy. The no 99s rule speaks for itself unlike the no 42s rule in baseball.
- HopintheCordoba

I was more or less referring to the 4 different teams he played for.

Perhaps Paul Coffey would have been a better example.

Marian Gaborik ‏@MGaborik10 19m
Everything happens for a reason...

LMFAO, talk about wasting a skilled forward. Torts was the best at it.

He'll probably hold out hoping someone offers him a 2 day contract.
- canadianpenfan

Jay Feaster...only because Sather already had him once.

Marian Gaborik ‏@MGaborik10 19m
Everything happens for a reason...

LMFAO, talk about wasting a skilled forward. Torts was the best at it.
- Sell My Monkey

No doubt, Gaborik will prove to be a better player than Nash, if not for his injuries it would be glaring.

No doubt, Gaborik will prove to be a better player than Nash, if not for his injuries it would be glaring.
- nelson911

I always loved watching Gaborik play. I think he and Nash are fairly similar in terms of how many points they could rack up in a healthy season (which is why i thought it would be so dangerous to have them on the same team)....

As a fantasy hockey owner it was some frustrating having Gaborik on a keeper team.... Hurt.... Hat Trick..... Hurt...... Hat Trick.....

I always loved watching Gaborik play. I think he and Nash are fairly similar in terms of how many points they could rack up in a healthy season (which is why i thought it would be so dangerous to have them on the same team)....

As a fantasy hockey owner it was some frustrating having Gaborik on a keeper team.... Hurt.... Hat Trick..... Hurt...... Hat Trick.....
- Genobuzz

I see Gaborik to be great when he has to do things himself or with less than talented folk around him, whereas I think Nash needs someone. But points wise, yes they are close

if NY Rangers buy out Richards, anyone interested?

guys that get bought out are guys to go after. they will be asking for much less considering how they are already making a ton.

Richards would be interesting to at least think about.

I always loved watching Gaborik play. I think he and Nash are fairly similar in terms of how many points they could rack up in a healthy season (which is why i thought it would be so dangerous to have them on the same team)....

As a fantasy hockey owner it was some frustrating having Gaborik on a keeper team.... Hurt.... Hat Trick..... Hurt...... Hat Trick.....
- Genobuzz

watching Gaborik and Hossa together in the Olympics was always a treat.

ESPN.com's Neil Greenberg also made the case for the Pittsburgh Penguins to buy out the remaining two years of goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury's contract.

Since backstopping the Penguins to the 2009 Stanley Cup title, Fleury's performance has declined to where Greenberg believes he's no longer worth the annual cap hit of $5 million.

Greenberg noted the Penguins need to free up cap space to re-sign Brenden Morrow and Jarome Iginla, as well as make it a little easier to re-sign Evgeni Malkin next year. He feels the Penguins can make do with Tomas Vokoun, who has taken over the starter's role in this year's playoffs.

While a Fleury buyout makes sense on paper, it wouldn't resolve the Penguins goaltending for the long term. Vokoun turns 37 this summer, meaning GM Ray Shero would have to add someone to eventually take over the starter's role.

Jonathan Bernier of the LA Kings and Brian Elliott of the St. Louis Blues are viable options, but it remains to be seen if Shero goes that route. He could be patient with Fleury and shed salary elsewhere if necessary. Ownership may also be reluctant to pay a player who is no longer on the roster, even if it doesn't count against their cap.

Maata in the lineup for WBS Pens tonight

Maata in the lineup for WBS Pens tonight
- Deadstar

nice! surprised Harrington isn't with him being a defensive defensemen, thought they were in need of that type of player..

if NY Rangers buy out Richards, anyone interested?

guys that get bought out are guys to go after. they will be asking for much less considering how they are already making a ton.

Richards would be interesting to at least think about.
- SuperHenderson13

Yes please but take care of the current roster guys first. He wouldn't have to be an elite player here and he could step up into a more prevalent role if injuries occur.

ESPN.com's Neil Greenberg also made the case for the Pittsburgh Penguins to buy out the remaining two years of goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury's contract.

Since backstopping the Penguins to the 2009 Stanley Cup title, Fleury's performance has declined to where Greenberg believes he's no longer worth the annual cap hit of $5 million.

Greenberg noted the Penguins need to free up cap space to re-sign Brenden Morrow and Jarome Iginla, as well as make it a little easier to re-sign Evgeni Malkin next year. He feels the Penguins can make do with Tomas Vokoun, who has taken over the starter's role in this year's playoffs.

While a Fleury buyout makes sense on paper, it wouldn't resolve the Penguins goaltending for the long term. Vokoun turns 37 this summer, meaning GM Ray Shero would have to add someone to eventually take over the starter's role.

Jonathan Bernier of the LA Kings and Brian Elliott of the St. Louis Blues are viable options, but it remains to be seen if Shero goes that route. He could be patient with Fleury and shed salary elsewhere if necessary. Ownership may also be reluctant to pay a player who is no longer on the roster, even if it doesn't count against their cap.
- nh4442

Fleury still had a good regular season he will return to his old playoff form I believe and jimmy Howard signed a contract this year north or $5 mil per and I think he and fleury are on very similar levels as a goalie. If the penguins were to get rid of fleury it would definitely be via trade he's still a very good goalie and somebody would be happy to take him from the penguins.

ESPN.com's Neil Greenberg also made the case for the Pittsburgh Penguins to buy out the remaining two years of goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury's contract.

Since backstopping the Penguins to the 2009 Stanley Cup title, Fleury's performance has declined to where Greenberg believes he's no longer worth the annual cap hit of $5 million.

Greenberg noted the Penguins need to free up cap space to re-sign Brenden Morrow and Jarome Iginla, as well as make it a little easier to re-sign Evgeni Malkin next year. He feels the Penguins can make do with Tomas Vokoun, who has taken over the starter's role in this year's playoffs.

While a Fleury buyout makes sense on paper, it wouldn't resolve the Penguins goaltending for the long term. Vokoun turns 37 this summer, meaning GM Ray Shero would have to add someone to eventually take over the starter's role.

Jonathan Bernier of the LA Kings and Brian Elliott of the St. Louis Blues are viable options, but it remains to be seen if Shero goes that route. He could be patient with Fleury and shed salary elsewhere if necessary. Ownership may also be reluctant to pay a player who is no longer on the roster, even if it doesn't count against their cap.
- nh4442

The Penguins aren't resigning Morrow, and probably won't resign Iginla.

Also, (frank) Brian Elliot. He's not better than Fleury.

The Penguins aren't resigning Morrow, and probably won't resign Iginla.

Also, (frank) Brian Elliot. He's not better than Fleury.
- Ben37

Totally agree, however if Iginla wants a one year deal for 3 million next season I see no reason why it couldn't be done, 2014-15 is the doomsday cap year for Shero, lots of flux coming for the roster that year.

Totally agree, however if Iginla wants a one year deal for 3 million next season I see no reason why it couldn't be done, 2014-15 is the doomsday cap year for Shero, lots of flux coming for the roster that year.
- nelson911

As far as UFA's go... Got to get Duper first. If there's enough for Iggy that's cool, but no doubt in my mind they need to keep Dupuis.

MAF will be back.

I was more or less referring to the 4 different teams he played for.

Perhaps Paul Coffey would have been a better example.
- Gunner Staal

Ha come on man, I know what you were getting at. Coffey is a good example though.

Maatta debuting tonight. Not sure if Harrington suited up. I hope so though.

@nafsnep: Maatta a shot from the crease. Save Desjardins. No flies on this kid. Looks good in his debut.

Random thought from tonight's game...

Hawks PK looks like it can be taken advantage of. Not aggressive at all.

Random thought from tonight's game...

Hawks PK looks like it can be taken advantage of. Not aggressive at all.
- madmike71

hawks are a very beatable team IMO. them and LA (if CHI wins) will be a great matchup.

I give CHI the edge with home ice.

hawks are a very beatable team IMO. them and LA (if CHI wins) will be a great matchup.

I give CHI the edge with home ice.
- SuperHenderson13

Wow Hawks come out tight. Going to be an interesting finish.

Chicago just got screwed...

Is Patrick Roy's number hanging from the rafters in Montreal?

Jagr is a no brainer yes from me.
- Gunner Staal

It is a no-brainer.

What a terrible call. Let the players finish the game. Who cares if they are roughing each other at the blueline away from the play.