Rumors Swirl
There is some talk circulating that the Penguins are still in the market for an additional top 6 forward. Some of the names being thrown around are: Radek Dvorak, Peter Bondra and Anson Carter.
Dvorak would be a nice pick up. He has proven in the past that he can play in a top 6 role and contribute offensively. He has played the past 3 seasons with the Edmonton Oilers. His most successful season was 2000-01 when he posted 31 goals 36 assists in 82 games with the New York Rangers. At this stage in his career, you could probably get him for less than $2 mil, probably in the range of $1.5 - $1.8.
Bondra is long in the tooth, but was a sniper most of his career. He has lost some of his speed, but proved last season that he can still chip in 20 goals in the right situation. His most productive season was 2000-01 when he notched 45 goals 36 assists in 82 games with the Washington Capitals.
Carter is coming off of his most productive season with the Vancouver Canucks. He and his line-mates, the Sedin Brothers, outscored the top line in Vancouver for most of the season. He has been courted by Detroit, Vancouver, Carolina, and Toronto. He may still be out of the Penguins price range, who have a self imposed salary cap, but could come down with his price if too much more time passes.
Ultimately, the Penguins will probably stand pat and utilize the bodies that they have in house, at least to start the season. Possible line combos if the season started today:
Line 1: Ekman, Crosby, Armstrong
Line2: Malone, Malkin, Recchi
Line 3: Petrovicky, Moore, Ruutu
Line 4: LeClair, Talbot, Roy
Def 1: Orpik, Gonchar
Def 2: Whitney, Welch
Def 3: Eaton, Melichar
Extra: Cairns, Scuderi
Goal: Marc Andre Fleury, Jocelyn Thibault
This line-up will probably be a work in progress, but it should pack a more powerful punch than last year's team. Rookie camp is just over 2 weeks away!
Dvorak would be a nice pick up. He has proven in the past that he can play in a top 6 role and contribute offensively. He has played the past 3 seasons with the Edmonton Oilers. His most successful season was 2000-01 when he posted 31 goals 36 assists in 82 games with the New York Rangers. At this stage in his career, you could probably get him for less than $2 mil, probably in the range of $1.5 - $1.8.
Bondra is long in the tooth, but was a sniper most of his career. He has lost some of his speed, but proved last season that he can still chip in 20 goals in the right situation. His most productive season was 2000-01 when he notched 45 goals 36 assists in 82 games with the Washington Capitals.
Carter is coming off of his most productive season with the Vancouver Canucks. He and his line-mates, the Sedin Brothers, outscored the top line in Vancouver for most of the season. He has been courted by Detroit, Vancouver, Carolina, and Toronto. He may still be out of the Penguins price range, who have a self imposed salary cap, but could come down with his price if too much more time passes.
Ultimately, the Penguins will probably stand pat and utilize the bodies that they have in house, at least to start the season. Possible line combos if the season started today:
Line 1: Ekman, Crosby, Armstrong
Line2: Malone, Malkin, Recchi
Line 3: Petrovicky, Moore, Ruutu
Line 4: LeClair, Talbot, Roy
Def 1: Orpik, Gonchar
Def 2: Whitney, Welch
Def 3: Eaton, Melichar
Extra: Cairns, Scuderi
Goal: Marc Andre Fleury, Jocelyn Thibault
This line-up will probably be a work in progress, but it should pack a more powerful punch than last year's team. Rookie camp is just over 2 weeks away!
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