I heard that the Pens are trading Fleury for Hasek, but then I remembered that I work in addictions treatment center and it was a client telling me this.

I didn't really follow what happened with the Caps that much but when Vokoun was with Florida he seen upwards of 40 shots a night on a regular basis. Florida was horrible all around..

I am not a big fan or anything but I don't really get the "Product of the systems" label that has been applied here. I think he just had a rough year with injuries on a team with a lot of locker room and media turmoil.

So, we agree ...
- Oneonta Penguin

Oh, absolutely. The deal would be a solid one for Phoenix (assuming Staal extended), but has little to no value to the Penguins.

I didn't really follow what happened with the Caps that much but when Vokoun was with Florida he seen upwards of 40 shots a night on a regular basis. Florida was horrible all around..

I am not a big fan or anything but I don't really get the "Product of the systems" label that has been applied here. I think he just had a rough year with injuries on a team with a lot of locker room and media turmoil.
- Steve-B

Honestly, I thought Volkoun had a solid, if unspectacular year with the Caps. His numbers (see below) aren't stellar, but they certainly seem better than most back-ups around the league.

W-L-OTL GAA SV%
25-17-2 2.51 .917

Now Ek has a blog saying Staal for Yandle. Love Yandle but again, not the type of defenseman we need. We have enough flash, we need some bruisers.
- canadianpenfan

Reading some of the trade proposals on that thread is quite entertaining. The best was the Ranger fan talking about Staal and what line he would center on the other teams in the league. Apparently Laich>Staal among the other gems in that post.

I agree with you and the other comments about this rumor just doesn't make sense for the Pens. I like Yandle but I much rather go in another direction if they were to trade Staal.

Question ... is scoring the problem in Pittsburgh? Think about things - please.

Kane is a bum. I wouldn't want him anywhere near Pittsburgh. It's not his talent. Its the stuff that comes with him.
- Oneonta Penguin

Not a Kane fan. IMO we need size up front.

“@SNLouisJean: Michel Therrien told me the 1st person to contact him and congratulate him was Sidney Crosby. #ClassAct”

Edit: And of course because of that you get your first rds article trying to connect Crosby therein and the Canadiens.

http://legrandclub.rds.ca...08456/posts/142028/public

“@SNLouisJean: Michel Therrien told me the 1st person to contact him and congratulate him was Sidney Crosby. #ClassAct”
- Gunner Staal

Awesome to hear.


Hope this summer of completely healthy Staal, Malkin and Crosby translates into complete dominance.


Edit: You know French? haha

Awesome to hear.


Hope this summer of completely healthy Staal, Malkin and Crosby translates into complete dominance.


Edit: You know French? haha
- kgrpitt

I took French in HS and college...

But I have to use google translate haha

Reading some of the trade proposals on that thread is quite entertaining. The best was the Ranger fan talking about Staal and what line he would center on the other teams in the league. Apparently Laich>Staal among the other gems in that post.

I agree with you and the other comments about this rumor just doesn't make sense for the Pens. I like Yandle but I much rather go in another direction if they were to trade Staal.
- acdc1206

The Ranger fan is a retard ... he also said Turris over Staal. Laich certainly isn't better than Staal.

I don't think that I've seen one Staal trade that I would consider taking. On it's face, the Staal for Yandle + picks is a pretty nice deal (especially considering their contracts), but it doesn't fill a need for the Pens. It would have to be part of a pretty sizable roster change (like Letang being moved). Same with the first overall pick.

The only return that I would take for Staal right now is a deal involving a replacement 3rd line center, plus a top 4 physical defenseman or a top 6 winger. And with Staal being a UFA after this season, I don't think that a team is going to give up those pieces for a player whom they might only have for one season.

So in short, I don't know what the heck Shero should do if the extension doesn't look like it's going to happen here... You hate to see him walk after the season for nothing, but I would rather have that happen and have him for the playoffs, than get get shorted on the return and have the team not as good in the short term.

I don't think that I've seen one Staal trade that I would consider taking. On it's face, the Staal for Yandle + picks is a pretty nice deal (especially considering their contracts), but it doesn't fill a need for the Pens. It would have to be part of a pretty sizable roster change (like Letang being moved). Same with the first overall pick.

The only return that I would take for Staal right now is a deal involving a replacement 3rd line center, plus a top 4 physical defenseman or a top 6 winger. And with Staal being a UFA after this season, I don't think that a team is going to give up those pieces for a player whom they might only have for one season.

So in short, I don't know what the heck Shero should do if the extension doesn't look like it's going to happen here... You hate to see him walk after the season for nothing, but I would rather have that happen and have him for the playoffs, than get get shorted on the return and have the team not as good in the short term.
- rival22

I would rather take the chance on the Cup run with Staal rather than make a trade for the sake of making a trade that makes little sense.

Until July 1 when Shero can speak to Staal everything to this point is speculation anyways.

Check the new location

Check the new location
- Rawdog9755

The Cardinals fall behind in the standings so you rush to front run with the Pirates?



Congrats.

The Cardinals fall behind in the standings so you rush to front run with the Pirates?



Congrats.
- Gunner Staal

Wasnt exactly under the greatest circumstances(hence I havent been posting for a while), but I got my transfer/promotion and am finally home. Feels so good to be back!

Wasnt exactly under the greatest circumstances(hence I havent been posting for a while), but I got my transfer/promotion and am finally home. Feels so good to be back!
- Rawdog9755

You have to kill a guy in the train yard?

Wasnt exactly under the greatest circumstances(hence I havent been posting for a while), but I got my transfer/promotion and am finally home. Feels so good to be back!
- Rawdog9755

very happy for you!

You have to kill a guy in the train yard?
- Gunner Staal

Ill PM you

very happy for you!
- stayinthefnnet

Thanks! And just in time since im up on the wait list and will be getting my half season plan for my 2 tickets ive been waiting on since 06-07 when the list started. 5 yrs and ive made the top 10 on the wait-list.

I don't think that I've seen one Staal trade that I would consider taking. On it's face, the Staal for Yandle + picks is a pretty nice deal (especially considering their contracts), but it doesn't fill a need for the Pens. It would have to be part of a pretty sizable roster change (like Letang being moved). Same with the first overall pick.

The only return that I would take for Staal right now is a deal involving a replacement 3rd line center, plus a top 4 physical defenseman or a top 6 winger. And with Staal being a UFA after this season, I don't think that a team is going to give up those pieces for a player whom they might only have for one season.

So in short, I don't know what the heck Shero should do if the extension doesn't look like it's going to happen here... You hate to see him walk after the season for nothing, but I would rather have that happen and have him for the playoffs, than get get shorted on the return and have the team not as good in the short term.
- rival22

I agree. If we were to trade Staal to the Yotes the package would be 2 of Hanzal, Klesla, and Boedker I think. A lot for the Yotes to give up but that's what I would want.

Wasnt exactly under the greatest circumstances(hence I havent been posting for a while), but I got my transfer/promotion and am finally home. Feels so good to be back!
- Rawdog9755

So does this mean you had to give up on the chick at the dog kennel or vet?

Thanks! And just in time since im up on the wait list and will be getting my half season plan for my 2 tickets ive been waiting on since 06-07 when the list started. 5 yrs and ive made the top 10 on the wait-list.
- Rawdog9755

Welcome back.

I would rather take the chance on the Cup run with Staal rather than make a trade for the sake of making a trade that makes little sense.

Until July 1 when Shero can speak to Staal everything to this point is speculation anyways.
- Gunner Staal

I wish I was friends with the Shero family and had inside info. I think that's my mission this summer is to find them become friends with them and report back here with what I find. I may have to change my user name to Trina's oil or something.

Check the new location
- Rawdog9755

You may want to brush up on these. ha

Good to hear though!

Thanks! And just in time since im up on the wait list and will be getting my half season plan for my 2 tickets ive been waiting on since 06-07 when the list started. 5 yrs and ive made the top 10 on the wait-list.
- Rawdog9755

Welcome back. If your in Wexford Gyro's are on me.