From all the rumblings, just talks have happened, neither side hasn't put a number on the table. I wouldn't be surprised to hear that Shero will put an offer out in the next day or two, and if Letang rejects it and says it's not close, Shero will hit the phone lines.
- cap1681

Totally agree. It's still early. I don't buy the "let him play out the deal for a cup run" talk for a second. He'll sign or be wearing another uniform next year.

From all the rumblings, just talks have happened, neither side hasn't put a number on the table. I wouldn't be surprised to hear that Shero will put an offer out in the next day or two, and if Letang rejects it and says it's not close, Shero will hit the phone lines.
- cap1681

I have a feeling Shero is already receiving some calls on Letang. The conversation between him and Kent Hughes probably went like "we are looking for a deal in the Suter, Doughty, Weber range"..

I'm still hoping Neal can turn into a dependable player like Hossa or Sharp. This year he wasn't good. He got worse in all aspects of his game. Gary Rob should punch him in the face.
- Orpik44

He wasn't the same as the year before but I felt that the power forward game that we hoped he would display here was finally seen in the playoffs. He became much more physical and commanded more coverage. He wasn't just sniping. Good to see.

Gary probably will be hitting Neal and Stamkos with so many lefts they'll be begging for rights.

I think Neal has gotten better all around.
- Deadstar

To me he's gotten slower this year...hasn't been a good checker (like when he first got here) and is waiting too much for the puck to get to him (instead of chasing and fighting on the boards). Maybe it's just me, but I was not pleased by his game. He can do better. No wonder his nickname is LAZY.

Edit: I want him on this team. Just work to get better and faster everyday.

FWIW

PensNation is reporting that Shero is in discussion with Cooke's camp and the Pens are interested in bringing him back.

FWIW

PensNation is reporting that Shero is in discussion with Cooke's camp and the Pens are interested in bringing him back.
- cap1681

FWIW

PensNation is reporting that Shero is in discussion with Cooke's camp and the Pens are interested in bringing him back.
- cap1681

Damn right!! "turning the attention to the other free agents now that Letang is no longer in the plans"

Damn right!! "turning the attention to the other free agents now that Letang is no longer in the plans"
- Orpik44

Don't worry Kris, you'll love Edmonton...unless Nashville loses their mind and decides they have to have you

Don't worry Kris, you'll love Edmonton...unless Nashville loses their mind and decides they have to have you
- HopintheCordoba

Absolutely. This is a sign of things to come.

Now I'm worried..

- HopintheCordoba

I have a feeling that out of all the Pens' free agents, a new deal for Cooke will be the first and easiest one. Cooke shouldn't get much of a raise, and there won't be much interest in the market, considering his baggage.

I think there would be a lot of interest in Cooke. Really if Cooke or Dupuis make it to UFA date without a contract it will be interesting to see the offers.

I think there would be a lot of interest in Cooke. Really if Cooke or Dupuis make it to UFA date without a contract it will be interesting to see the offers.
- Deadstar

Dupuis yes, Cooke is a different story. I think the history would scare a lot of people off. If he was 3 years younger, it wouldn't matter.

I have a feeling that out of all the Pens' free agents, a new deal for Cooke will be the first and easiest one. Cooke shouldn't get much of a raise, and there won't be much interest in the market, considering his baggage.
- cap1681

Go get Bickell and Malone right after. Get tough in front of the net.

Thanks. So we have no reason to buy out any of our players right now. Not even Fleury (can rebound back) or Glass (only $1.1M).
- Orpik44

I don't understand the thought prices behind people saying glass' cap hit is too low to buy out. He is the only bad contract the penguins have and they can't save their amnesty buyouts so there is no reason not to use them. That 1.1 could be put towards dupuis and that would help keep Cooke as well. There is no point in having a 1.1 hit sitting in the press box.

Go get Bickell and Malone right after. Get tough in front of the net.
- Orpik44

Guys like Bickell and Clarkson are going to be overpaid so badly.

Go get Bickell and Malone right after. Get tough in front of the net.
- Orpik44

After the playoffs Bickell had, he will be too expensive. He is going to get 4+ million from some team.

I'd take Vitale any day over Glass on the 4th line. If he only could add PK skills to his game..
I wouldn't use a buy out for a $1.1M contract for 1 year..

Technically the Flyers could buy out Mark Streit's contract next year, right?
- Orpik44

Yes but they already used 1 on Danny and they could be stuck with bryz's contract for 9 more years if they don't use it on him.

Boston fans on twitter have started a #tradeChara hashtag. From loved to hated in 17 seconds.
- cap1681

We'll take him

Glass cant be bought out. Only players with cap hits higher thsn $3 million can be.
- Deadstar

Oh well that sucks look like we won't be using the buy outs.

I don't understand the thought prices behind people saying glass' cap hit is too low to buy out. He is the only bad contract the penguins have and they can't save their amnesty buyouts so there is no reason not to use them. That 1.1 could be put towards dupuis and that would help keep Cooke as well. There is no point in having a 1.1 hit sitting in the press box.
- Genev21

I think somebody said we can't buy out contracts below $3M.

At least with Crosby's deal, he will play the entire length of the contract. Hossa signed his contract knowing full well that he won't play the final 2 or 3 seasons.
- cap1681

4 $1 million years, and signed through 42 years old. I like Hossa a lot, but he can't stay healthy. Hard to imagine that deal working out great for the Hawks in the long run.

But two Cups makes it much easier to swallow.

We'll take him
- Genev21

I'm not over this yet...

Ek has the Canadians in on Letang. We can offically scratch one team off the list.

I'm more angry at this



How thats not a penalty I will never know.

Ek has the Canadians in on Letang. We can offically scratch one team off the list.
- cap1681

That has been my guess for a long time as well... Looks like I'm wrong if Ek is saying it.