Why are you telling us? He's still on the hurricanes, go tell them that trade proposal yourself
- drummer829

I figured you wanted the scoop

edit: ya putz, do you see the title of the blog

I think it is possible but not probable. Ultimately it comes down to what does Niskanen want to do, stay here where he seems to have found his game, or go seek out the money? Same with Jokinen, stay and keep playing with Malkin and Neal or go see if he can get a bigger deal in free agency. Those are two pretty big question marks right now for the Pens this offseason. And depending on the answers, could be $6 - 8 million in cap space gone or available.
- PensFan1103

He might not find the grass always greener on the other side if he takes a large offer elsewhere. He has rebounded really nicely from a disasterous postseason and is having a terrific year that has far exceeded my expectations but I'm not too sure that would translate to the same type of success on another team. Right now he is dong really well in his role on the team. I don't know how he would handle being a top guy on a different team though.

"Blackhawks Standing Pat
This per a very good source with knowledge of the situation."

If true, theres one team who was kicking the tires on Kesler out.

What if the pens got kesler and staal and had a big 4 center system

William DePaoli reporting that the Pens are talking to the Isles about a package deal for Vanek & MacDonald

William DePaoli reporting that the Pens are talking to the Isles about a package deal for Vanek & MacDonald
- cap1681

That's rough to hear, MacDonald is awful.

William DePaoli reporting that the Pens are talking to the Isles about a package deal for Vanek & MacDonald
- cap1681

That clown is such a theif... When he post something, you can usually look to twitter 5 minutes ago and see the same thing worded differently from a real "insider".

William DePaoli reporting that the Pens are talking to the Isles about a package deal for Vanek & MacDonald
- cap1681

Not a fan of Vanek, give me Grabner instead.

William DePaoli reporting that the Pens are talking to the Isles about a package deal for Vanek & MacDonald
- cap1681

I thought Shero had said something to the effect of not going after rentals this year. I had read somewhere that Isles were willing to let teams talk to Vanek re contract extension to try to up his trade value. Wonder if a sign and trade is possible.

That's rough to hear, MacDonald is awful.
- nbartley9

Ehrhoff. How about Martin 2.0? $4M cap hit. He's better than Niskanen. We could let Orpik and Niskanen go in the summer.

I just like his game. The bad thing is the term of the contract with 6 more years.

That clown is such a theif... When he post something, you can usually look to twitter 5 minutes ago and see the same thing worded differently from a real "insider".
- rival22

To be fair, he's crediting Chris Botta as the source of that rumor. I think he's a NY time reporter.

Ehrhoff. How about Martin 2.0? $4M cap hit. He's better than Niskanen. We could let Orpik and Niskanen go in the summer.

I just like his game. The bad thing is the term of the contract with 6 more years.
- Orpik44

A cap floor team will take him... He had a lot of up front money, his last 7 years cost a total of $18 mil in actual dollars.

William DePaoli reporting that the Pens are talking to the Isles about a package deal for Vanek & MacDonald
- cap1681

I'd rather go after Moulson or Stewart & Ehrhoff If that's the case.

A cap floor team will take him... He had a lot of up front money, his last 7 years cost a total of $18 mil in actual dollars.
- rival22

What are your thoughts on Ehrhoff, rival? I think he would be awesome with us.

William DePaoli reporting that the Pens are talking to the Isles about a package deal for Vanek & MacDonald
- cap1681

Two rentals?

To be fair, he's crediting Chris Botta as the source of that rumor. I think he's a NY time reporter.
- madmike71

Ok... I just saw the one tweet where he didn't reference Botta. That's better...

Ok... I just saw the one tweet where he didn't reference Botta. That's better...
- rival22

Botta's follow up tweet....

Chris Botta ‏@ChrisBottaNHL 26m
Okay, I've just been informed by the people of Pittsburgh that the fans there do not want Vanek.

What are your thoughts on Ehrhoff, rival? I think he would be awesome with us.
- Orpik44

I like him... That much term just scares the crap out of me.

I like him... That much term just scares the crap out of me.
- rival22

The money is right though. You wouldn't get Anyone better for $4M.

I really like Hanzal too. He'd be perfect on the 3rd line. Off course We'd have to bring a winger or two.

The money is right though. You wouldn't get Anyone better for $4M.

I really like Hanzal too. He'd be perfect on the 3rd line. Off course We'd have to bring a winger or two.
- Orpik44

I can't see Erhoff happening now.... If Niskanen is gone this summer, maybe the Pens go after him then if he's still with Buffalo.

Kevin Weekes thinks things are happening...

Kevin Weekes ‏@KevinWeekes 2m
Hearing Penner likely to @washcaps from @AnaheimDucks.

Kevin Weekes ‏@KevinWeekes 2m
Also hearing Fasth could be on move,perhaps to @EdmontonOilers

Wow, Penner to the Caps

Woohoo... things are happening. Now I don't feel so bad about ignoring my work that has to be done and staring at twitter all day


Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie 1m
Dustin Penner is a Washington Capital. #TSN #Tradecentre

Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun 15s
Anaheim Ducks are indeed acquiring Stephane Robidas from the Dallas Stars. ... not official yet though

Wow, Penner to the Caps
- cap1681

Ovi will never get a Cup.

Edit: i don't think he has the desire..

Woohoo... things are happening. Now I don't feel so bad about ignoring my work that has to be done and staring at twitter all day


Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie 1m
Dustin Penner is a Washington Capital. #TSN #Tradecentre

Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun 15s
Anaheim Ducks are indeed acquiring Stephane Robidas from the Dallas Stars. ... not official yet though
- rival22

Refresh Refresh Refresh Report wait how the hell did that get in there?

Penner is a big boy Washington seems like a real big team with this addition.