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Jun 9, 2011 5:32 PM
Pens sign Craig Adams to a 2 year deal. Good signing. Need him on the penalty kill.

http://post-gazette.com/pg/11160/1152574-100.stm
Jun 9, 2011 5:32pm
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Jun 9, 2011 5:50 PM
There was a rumor flying around that Rupp had been re-signed.

As long as Talbot and Dupuis aren't re-signed I'll be happy.
Jun 9, 2011 5:50pm
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Jun 9, 2011 5:52 PM
There's so many centers on the team now, I just don't them signing Talbot. I love Max, but his production hasn't been worth his cost since the Cup year.

In other news, I love the fact that they hired Billy Guerin as player development coach. He didn't play for the Pens for a long time but he has certainly embraced the team and city.
Jun 9, 2011 5:52pm
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Jun 9, 2011 7:51 PM
Vitale or Letestu can slide in at the #4 spot at a cheaper price.

What I want to see done:

Kuntiz-Crosby-TK
Neal-Malkin-Jussi Jokinen (3.00 UFA)
Cooke-Staal-Tangradi
Rupp-Vitale-Adams
Letestu
Jun 9, 2011 7:51pm
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Jun 9, 2011 10:14 PM
I like those lines but when they got him it seemed like they were really looking forward to teaming up Crosby and Neal.
Jun 9, 2011 10:14pm
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Jun 9, 2011 11:37 PM
Kuntiz and Malkin don't mesh that well together and Sid/Kuntiz has chemistry. Why not spread the wealth and have Neal be put on Geno's wing?
Jun 9, 2011 11:37pm
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Jun 10, 2011 1:19 PM
What is Malkin's injury status? Like how long will it be until he's all good, since didn't he rip both ACL and the other ligament there?
Jun 10, 2011 1:19pm
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Jun 10, 2011 3:05 PM
Heretic;797709 wrote:What is Malkin's injury status? Like how long will it be until he's all good, since didn't he rip both ACL and the other ligament there?
Malkin said he would have been able to play in this years Stanley cup finals if the Pens made it that far. Every report I've seen on him is that he's ahead of schedule.
Jun 10, 2011 3:05pm
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Jun 10, 2011 3:20 PM
Tyler Kennedy may have priced his way put of Pittsburgh, his agent is demanding $2 million a year and he's not worth that.
Jun 10, 2011 3:20pm
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Jun 10, 2011 3:21 PM
Also, the Pens extended contracts for all coaches top to bottom through out the organization which is good but they need to hire either a coach or consultant to revamp that dismal power play.
Jun 10, 2011 3:21pm
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Jun 10, 2011 4:21 PM
rock_knutne;797836 wrote:Malkin said he would have been able to play in this years Stanley cup finals if the Pens made it that far. Every report I've seen on him is that he's ahead of schedule.

Even if he was ready for the SCF I personally would have sat him out for the series.
Jun 10, 2011 4:21pm
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Jun 11, 2011 12:09 PM
Rumor has it that Talbot went on a Montreal radio station and said that he wants a 4 year contract extension.

Good luck with that, Shero will never give a bottom 6'r a 4yr deal. Say hello to UFA Talbo.
Jun 11, 2011 12:09pm
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Jun 11, 2011 12:37 PM
No way will Shero give a 4 year deal. Unless Max is willing to take a paycut I think he's gone.
Jun 11, 2011 12:37pm
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Jun 11, 2011 1:15 PM
Yeah, Max is gone right now.
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Jun 12, 2011 8:16 PM
Rumor also has it that Talbot is willing to give a "hometown" discount. I don't understand why some of you are so against him, he's a great role player and leader on and off the ice. BTW, it was Talbot who was a major factor in the Tampa series, Talbo seems to pick up his game in the playoffs, something you want on the squad.
Jun 12, 2011 8:16pm
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Jun 12, 2011 10:07 PM
I said I love Max and what he brings. Unfortunately he hasn't brought enough goals since the Cup year for what he's getting paid, and the Pens have a lot of young (and less expensive) talent ready to come up.
Jun 12, 2011 10:07pm
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Jun 13, 2011 12:26 PM
Max hasn't played to his contract the past 2 years. He made 1,050,000.

In 08/09 he had 12(g)/10(a) for 22 points
09/10 he had 2(g)/5(a) for 7 points
In 10/11 he had 8(g)/13(a) for 21 points.

For the money he's making he needs to produce more.

Lets look at alternatives for the 4th line center job.

Mark Letestu-14(g)/13(a) for 27 points at a 500K. His new contract is 600K

Dustin Jeffrey- 7(g)/5(a) for 12 points in 25 games @ a 500K cap hit

Joe Vitale-9(g)/21(a) for 30 points in the AHL. When he was called up to the big club he made Max look like a scrub
Jun 13, 2011 12:26pm
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Jun 13, 2011 12:43 PM
The_Crosby_Show;800686 wrote:Max hasn't played to his contract the past 2 years. He made 1,050,000.

In 08/09 he had 12(g)/10(a) for 22 points
09/10 he had 2(g)/5(a) for 7 points
In 10/11 he had 8(g)/13(a) for 21 points.

For the money he's making he needs to produce more.

Lets look at alternatives for the 4th line center job.

Mark Letestu-14(g)/13(a) for 27 points at a 500K. His new contract is 600K

Dustin Jeffrey- 7(g)/5(a) for 12 points in 25 games @ a 500K cap hit

Joe Vitale-9(g)/21(a) for 30 points in the AHL. When he was called up to the big club he made Max look like a scrub

That's laughable!

Vitale is a midget and IMO would struggle to finish an entire NHL season. Letestu has shown flashes of brilliance but other than being a strong faceoff guy he hasn't showed much. The jury is still out on Jeffrey who I would like to see produce at that level for an entire NHL season.

All I'm saying is that Talbot wants to be in Pittsburgh, he's an integral part of the team and his role is not to produce a ton of points, when the entire roster is healthy Talbo is a fourth line guy that can move up to fill in when needed.
Jun 13, 2011 12:43pm
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Jun 13, 2011 12:46 PM
Why? It's fucking true.
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Jun 13, 2011 12:54 PM
BTW, look at Talbot's career numbers:

http://espn.go.com/nhl/player/stats/_/id/2249/maxime-talbot

Other than his first year where he saw limited action and 09/10 when he was injured coming off of shoulder surgery, his numbers have been consistent for a fourth line player, which he pretty much is.
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Jun 13, 2011 12:57 PM
The_Crosby_Show;800721 wrote:Why? It's ****ing true.
Again, let's see Vitale play entire NHL season........which will never happen because he's probably a career AHL'er at best. A lot of these guys that get called up to the big team because of injuries always over acheive when they get there, which they shortly come back to reality. I'm not buying Vitale as a viable option in the Pens line-up.
Jun 13, 2011 12:57pm
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Jun 13, 2011 2:43 PM
rock_knutne;800729 wrote:Again, let's see Vitale play entire NHL season........which will never happen because he's probably a career AHL'er at best. A lot of these guys that get called up to the big team because of injuries always over acheive when they get there, which they shortly come back to reality. I'm not buying Vitale as a viable option in the Pens line-up.
Lets see, you would rather a 4th line center who can barely get to 20 points making 1.050mil a season, than a player can put up 20-25 points that makes league minimum. Ok......
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Jun 14, 2011 8:25 AM
The_Crosby_Show;800878 wrote:Lets see, you would rather a 4th line center who can barely get to 20 points making 1.050mil a season, than a player can put up 20-25 points that makes league minimum. Ok......
No, I want a guy who's proven his worth to the team in more than just scoring goals. Talbot can do multiple things, Vitale can not. If Talbot is looking for more than the $1 million he already makes, then I agree with you, but IMO, that doesn't seem to be the case. He's worth every bit of $1 million a year.
Jun 14, 2011 8:25am
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Jun 24, 2011 9:54 AM
Goodbye Max. He rejected a 3 year contract from the Pens.
Jun 24, 2011 9:54am
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Jun 24, 2011 11:57 AM
I'm not surprised.

Thanks for the game 7 memories, max.

I bet if Rock was still here he would have a heart attack lol.
Jun 24, 2011 11:57am