Comments on: Canadiens/Flames Rumors, Rob Blake to San Jose? Penguins Rumors

By: kamullia

kamullia — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:57:37 +0000

I would not have taken Zherdev at the time, due to his mental state and his reputation of a lose cannon. He has done a lot of growing up apparently, although some suggest it was Hitchcak that straightened him out. Whatever the case may be, the Penguins would have been ill-advised to add a player that was disruptive to the locker room, especially considering how tight this entire team is. Just ask anyone close to them, they will tell you they are more than teammates, and anything that could disrupt that chemistry is probably more detrimental than anything for the team in general.

So no, I would not have wanted Zherdev at the time, and even now, only if there is a strong coach and GM to keep him reigned in. For that matter, I would not have ever wanted Pavel Bure in a team either. Same reasons, although Bure had no reeling him.

By: BruMagnus

BruMagnus — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:18:12 +0000

I agree. This move is a loss for the Pens.

How about:

Christensen, Kennedy, Orpik
for
Zherdev, Westcott

??

By: BruMagnus

BruMagnus — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:15:59 +0000

haha

Hey.. what do you think about Zherdev?!?

Do you all remember me saying pre-season that the Pens should take a chance on Zherdev, given his potential, and possibility to play with Malkin (or Sid), and try to get him from CBJ in a trade while his value was low due to all that contract and performance BS surrounding him?

Damn, once again I wish management listened to me, eh?

By: BruMagnus

BruMagnus — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 06:27:03 +0000

whos crusher?

By: morrissey

morrissey — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:17:55 +0000

Personally I'd move higgins back to centre and move Koivu out of town, he'll be a ufa at the end of next season anyway and i think it's time for a new direction.

By: rojoke

rojoke — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 21:22:05 +0000

Might it be time to switch Higgins back to his natural center position and move Koivu to the wing?

By: rojoke

rojoke — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 21:19:06 +0000

It wasn't about the money, it about the way he was being used. He felt he wasn't getting enough ice time under Carbonneau, despite the fact that he kept taking the same untimely penalties game after game. As a younger player, he was put on a shorter leash than a veteran, and he felt it was unfair so he went back to Russia. I think if he was given a fair shot at a roster spot and regular ice time, he'd give it another chance. That's why I suggested that a team be allowed to talk to him first, to gauge how much interest he has in returning to the NHL.

In addition, i believe that the Russian league is bringing in a slary cap for next season.

By: caliplayr21

caliplayr21 — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 21:05:05 +0000

watching the bruins/rangers matchup today...they mentioned Kessel being traded. i was thinking. he could do really well with Crosby considering he's fast and right handed.

maybe crusher and a pick for kessel. or crusher and orpik for kessel and a def prospect.

just a thought. orpik also gets to play near his alma mater. it might work. but we all know, it probably won't happen. what do you think?

By: morrissey

morrissey — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 18:49:48 +0000

Latendresse plays the left on Koivu's line with Sergei Kostitsyn on the right. He's only ever used on the right side if on a line with Higgins which was not often and did not work well at all. You may see him on the right on the PP but thats pretty meaningless.

By: AHLoldie

AHLoldie — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 12:44:13 +0000

Duvie Westcott is an undersized, borderline NHL defenseman who was just sent down to the AHL. His career is in jepordy with recurring headaches. He would have no chance of beating out Nasredine for a spot as a role player on the Pens blueline.