Apparently our own commenters are not eve reading the blogs

Apparently our own commenters are not eve reading the blogs
- drummer829

What else is new?


My take is that Semin, Parenteau, Frolik, Franson and Moore should be on the radar. We'll probably only get one forward and one defenseman but the list of FAs is growing because of contracts teams want shed. Time to capitalize.

I agree on the last blog about Saad too. Be more Murray-like and less Rutherford-like. Grow a pair and send an offer sheet. It's competitive sports not happy go lucky fun time.

Apparently our own commenters are not eve reading the blogs
- drummer829

I've been wanting Semin for awhile... also I am making every post sounds as awkward as possible regarding my longing for Semin to come for Malkin.

Since Rinaldo was traded for a 3rd and Martin Jones was just traded for a 1st I'd say teams are happy to overpay in picks for garbage/risk.
- jfkst1

That Rinaldo deal is WTF. I can't believe another team wanted that bag of sh!t. So glad he's out of our division. I imagine Downie will be a Bruin soon.

Sign him for around 3 mil for 1 year. Still leaves you with the possibility of making the rumored sutter+ for Oshie deal. If I'm JR, I'm buying out scuds

That Rinaldo deal is WTF. I can't believe another team wanted that bag of sh!t. So glad he's out of our division. I imagine Downie will be a Bruin soon.
- madmike71

It's the offseason of Sweeney. Only a matter of time before that guy in in the unemployment line.

What else is new?


My take is that Semin, Parenteau, Frolik, Franson and Moore should be on the radar. We'll probably only get one forward and one defenseman but the list of FAs is growing because of contracts teams want shed. Time to capitalize.

I agree on the last blog about Saad too. Be more Murray-like and less Rutherford-like. Grow a pair and send an offer sheet. It's competitive sports not happy go lucky fun time.
- HopintheCordoba

I agree entirely. My UFA list of interest in priority would be:
Parenteau, Semin, Boyes, Frolik, Franson.

Semin will sign in Pittsburgh and put up 50+ points.

Semin or Kessel will cause dissension in the room.

Problem is, Pens are normally the guys who are first in line at the public perception party. (Read:Despres for Lovejoy, Brandon Sutter, Nick Spaling, Rob Scuderi, etc.) Main reason we have 2 valuable young players and haven't won a Cup in 6 years

Semin or Kessel will only cause dissension in the room. But we don't have a choice.
- brienstel

You know this how? Winning solves everything. That is if there are indeed issues. Talent helps win. I'll take it and not look back.

Sounds like 6 years, 5.75M for Hamilton. That seemed well in the range the Bruins could afford.

Semin will sign in Pittsburgh and put up 50+ points.
- BINGO!

Hope you're right.

I've been wanting Semin for awhile... also I am making every post sounds as awkward as possible regarding my longing for Semin to come for Malkin.
- Guile

Semin has the skill. You can question his defensive game all you want, but the fact is that he was on a weak defensive team in Washington and Carolina. If you are really that worried about his defensive play, stick him with Sid and horn

Problem is, Pens are normally the guys who are first in line at the public perception party. (Read:Despres for Lovejoy, Brandon Sutter, Nick Spaling, Rob Scuderi, etc.) Main reason we have 2 valuable young players and haven't won a Cup in 6 years
- zclouse24

THIS is unfortunately true. They put a lot in the brand. They would be far better off if they were more ruthless at times and did what was ABSOLUTELY best for the team to move forward in this era of the game.

Sounds like 6 years, 5.75M for Hamilton. That seemed well in the range the Bruins could afford.
- cap1681

Damn, that's a steal. Sweeney is a complete moron.

Problem is, Pens are normally the guys who are first in line at the public perception party. (Read:Despres for Lovejoy, Brandon Sutter, Nick Spaling, Rob Scuderi, etc.) Main reason we have 2 valuable young players and haven't won a Cup in 6 years
- zclouse24

It all comes down to not valuing the right things.

Sounds like 6 years, 5.75M for Hamilton. That seemed well in the range the Bruins could afford.
- cap1681

Andersen wrote a blog saying the Bruins were offering 5.5 per season. Can't believe the Bruins couldn't fit that in

I've been wanting Semin for awhile... also I am making every post sounds as awkward as possible regarding my longing for Semin to come for Malkin.
- Guile

I love Semin! I really want Semin's autograph

Semin has the skill. You can question his defensive game all you want, but the fact is that he was on a weak defensive team in Washington and Carolina. If you are really that worried about his defensive play, stick him with Sid and horn
- drummer829

His defensive game is solid. He is excellent at getting the puck away from attacking players.

Problem last year was his shot. He couldn't shoot the puck properly coming off of wrist surgery, and it started affecting his game. Positionally, he was doing the right things, but you could tell his confidence had hit rock bottom as he struggled to make things happen on the offensive side of the ice.

His defensive game is solid. He is excellent at getting the puck away from attacking players.
- BINGO!

If he can't recover from his wrist injury, it's a major concern.

Penguins trying to get a few things done today via trade, scenarios that would also create roster flexibility to get creative, keep Martin
Per depaoli
- nh4442

NH your my boy but TIOPS is the worst source of information on the internet

If he can't recover from his wrist injury, it's a major concern.
- jfkst1

That's exactly it.

Guy can still play, absolutely. But his inability to shoot the puck the way he used to really messed with him last season.

Semin or Kessel will only cause dissension in the room. But we don't have a choice.
- brienstel

I didn't know you were in the Penguins locker room on a regular basis?

That's exactly it.

Guy can still play, absolutely. But his inability to shoot the puck the way he used to really messed with him last season.
- BINGO!

His shots for and production declined sharply last year. Whereas all his other underlying numbers were still strong. If he can't recover from his wrist injury, it's not worth pursuing him.