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Malkin to the CBJ?

I read this article over at TheHockeyNews.com and it talks about the Pens and their need to possibly dismiss Evgeni Malkin sooner rather then later.  Here's the link:   http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/33579-THNcom-Playoff-Blog-Penguins-must-trade-Malkin.html

So in my usual fashion, let me pose the question on what you think about this situation and the situation as a whole for our boys in blue. The off-season has already started for us (unfortunately) so this isn't really a stretch to already begin the talks for what is possible next season. Jackets fans or hockey fans...what do you think? (coaching talks are def. welcome, just what do you think?)

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It would probably take quite a bit on our part to grab Malkin from them, and honestly, I’m 100% NOT willing to give Pittsburgh anything that will make them better. It would be great having a talented player like Malkin join us but the price would be too much.

Columbus til I die, Columbus til I die. I know I am, I swear I am, Columbus til I die!

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by Andrew Tolliver on May 14, 2010 1:59 PM EDT reply actions  

I don’t think Malkin is someone I want on CBJ either. The price is too much. Plus there are others, Sergei Gonchar, that I would love to see in Columbus rather than Malkin.

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Might not have been born in Philadelphia, but sure got the attitude.

by PhillyPhan85 on May 14, 2010 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

True, but I think Gonch’s price tag will be too high for anyone other than Pitt.

and regardless of Malkin’s play this year, they’d still ask for way too much. Since we’re talking trades, how about a guy like Jordan Staal? On second thought, they might value him more than Malkin right now…

Columbus til I die, Columbus til I die. I know I am, I swear I am, Columbus til I die!

"Turner, at midcourt...inside it, at the buzzer, GOT IT!!!!"

by Andrew Tolliver on May 14, 2010 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

I would love to grab Staal right now. he’s still only 21 and hasn’t reached his full potential yet.

I hate the steelers the way a mother loves a child.

by notthatnoise on May 20, 2010 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

NOT Gonchar

After living with a Pens fan for a year and actually watching the team, Gonchar is someone that absolutely nobody should be after. He’s miserable at defense, and fairly lazy in recent years. He can help quarterback a powerplay, but that’s about all he’s good for. I’d rather get a more complete D-man, even if less offense-minded, than Gonchar.

On the Malkin front, he’s one of the three best players in the NHL right now (potentially better than Crosby) who had a fairly “down” year (relative to previous production). I would absolutely love to see him in a Blue Jacket’s sweater.

However, he’s going to cost a bundle and they’ll want either good defense (to replace what Gonchar was supposed to be) or a good winger (to help Crosby). Based on our team last year, the defense isn’t all that interesting, and only good winger we had was Nash. I’m thinking we don’t want to lose him.

by zekebud on May 14, 2010 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Agree on Gonchar

He’ll sign a big deal somewhere desperate based on his reputation from the old days.

by CraigD on May 15, 2010 9:13 AM EDT up reply actions  

I was hoping short term contract. I get the age factor but our d does need some help in the offensive department and special teams. Granted I’m not sure who else is available yet…

http://www.easports.com/player-hub/360/zsmooth0 - (NHL 10)
Might not have been born in Philadelphia, but sure got the attitude.

by PhillyPhan85 on May 15, 2010 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions  

If we’re poaching from the Pens, I’d far rather see a deal that sees us pick up someone like Kris Letang.

by Matt Wagner on May 14, 2010 3:44 PM EDT reply actions  

didn’t they re-sign him this year for like 4 more years?

http://www.easports.com/player-hub/360/zsmooth0 - (NHL 10)
Might not have been born in Philadelphia, but sure got the attitude.

by PhillyPhan85 on May 14, 2010 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sure. but that just means he’s locked in at a reasonable rate. :)

by Matt Wagner on May 17, 2010 7:04 AM EDT up reply actions  

Letang is a great up-and-comer. With Gonchar’s eminent release, this just signals that they are going to keep all their young players and get rid of some of the aged veterans.

We shall see. I’m still looking forward to a great 10-11 season.

http://www.easports.com/player-hub/360/zsmooth0 - (NHL 10)
Might not have been born in Philadelphia, but sure got the attitude.

by PhillyPhan85 on May 18, 2010 7:54 AM EDT up reply actions  

anyone got a list of 2010-2011 FA’s?

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Might not have been born in Philadelphia, but sure got the attitude.

by PhillyPhan85 on May 14, 2010 6:48 PM EDT reply actions  

NHL Numbers

http://www.nhlnumbers.com/freeagents.php

This site is a brilliant place to go when analyzing the salary cap. This link is a particular look at free agents.

by zekebud on May 14, 2010 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

much appreciated

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Might not have been born in Philadelphia, but sure got the attitude.

by PhillyPhan85 on May 15, 2010 9:42 AM EDT up reply actions  

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