Post by Vegas Golden Knights GM on Nov 21, 2003 9:29:36 GMT -5
--Pittsburgh, PA
The Pittsburgh Penguins weren't bluffing when they said they were committed to winning now, and have proven that by making offers to 3 free agents.
First, Theo Fleury was offered a 2 year, 10 million dollar contract. However, it appears the St. Louis Blues have topped that offer, and Pittsburgh has made no plans to up their offer. "Our deal is more than fair. It's up to Theo whether he'd rather have the big signing bonus with the Blues, or get playing time on the top 2 lines with Mario Lemieux or Jason Allison," said GM Erb.
One must wonder why the Blues are interested in Fleury, already having Demitra, Mellanby, and Mayers on a very strong right side.
The Penguins have also offered Oleg Tverdovsky a contract, but that too has been topped by another club. It is unknown whether the Pens will increase their offer, or look elsewhere for defensive help.
Finally, the Penguins this morning announced an offer to LW Jonas Hoglund. Hoglund has had an up and down career, and Pittsburgh hopes he can find some consistancy here. If Hoglund chooses to sign with the Pens, he'd battle Ramzi Abid for 2nd line duty with Jason Allison.
On the trade front, Pittsburgh appears to still be searching for deals. The Capitals aparently were trying to unload Jaromir Jagr, but the Pens weren't interested in the 33 million left on his contract. The Capitals aparantly were asking for Morozov and a top prospect.
Aleksey Morozov is aparently on the block, but only for a solid defensman and a right wing. The Pens would be willing to add a pick or prospect to find the right deal.
Also available:
Brian Holzinger - could be had cheap.
Eric Meloche
Matt Hussey
Shane Endicott
Kris Beech
Patrik Boileau
Marc Bergevin
Nolan Baumgartner
The Pittsburgh Penguins weren't bluffing when they said they were committed to winning now, and have proven that by making offers to 3 free agents.
First, Theo Fleury was offered a 2 year, 10 million dollar contract. However, it appears the St. Louis Blues have topped that offer, and Pittsburgh has made no plans to up their offer. "Our deal is more than fair. It's up to Theo whether he'd rather have the big signing bonus with the Blues, or get playing time on the top 2 lines with Mario Lemieux or Jason Allison," said GM Erb.
One must wonder why the Blues are interested in Fleury, already having Demitra, Mellanby, and Mayers on a very strong right side.
The Penguins have also offered Oleg Tverdovsky a contract, but that too has been topped by another club. It is unknown whether the Pens will increase their offer, or look elsewhere for defensive help.
Finally, the Penguins this morning announced an offer to LW Jonas Hoglund. Hoglund has had an up and down career, and Pittsburgh hopes he can find some consistancy here. If Hoglund chooses to sign with the Pens, he'd battle Ramzi Abid for 2nd line duty with Jason Allison.
On the trade front, Pittsburgh appears to still be searching for deals. The Capitals aparently were trying to unload Jaromir Jagr, but the Pens weren't interested in the 33 million left on his contract. The Capitals aparantly were asking for Morozov and a top prospect.
Aleksey Morozov is aparently on the block, but only for a solid defensman and a right wing. The Pens would be willing to add a pick or prospect to find the right deal.
Also available:
Brian Holzinger - could be had cheap.
Eric Meloche
Matt Hussey
Shane Endicott
Kris Beech
Patrik Boileau
Marc Bergevin
Nolan Baumgartner