Penguins Depth Chart

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Thursday July 3, 2008

Finally some wingers!

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Update On Hossa, Jagr And More

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Wednesday July 2, 2008

The latest news on Marian Hossa, Jaromir Jagr and other Penguin-related players.

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Free Agency '08: Northwest Division Scorecard

Matt Bodenschatz | Transactions & Rumors

Wednesday July 2, 2008

See how the teams stack up.

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Free Agency '08: Central Division Scorecard

Matt Bodenschatz | Transactions & Rumors

Wednesday July 2, 2008

See how the teams stack up.

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Free Agency '08: Pacific Division Scorecard

Matt Bodenschatz | Transactions & Rumors

Wednesday July 2, 2008

See how the teams stack up.

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Free Agency '08: Southeast Division Scorecard

Matt Bodenschatz | Transactions & Rumors

Wednesday July 2, 2008

See how the teams stack up.

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Free Agency '08: Northeast Division Scorecard

Matt Bodenschatz | Transactions & Rumors

Wednesday July 2, 2008

See how the teams stack up.

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Free Agency '08: Atlantic Division Scorecard

Matt Bodenschatz | Transactions & Rumors

Wednesday July 2, 2008

See how the teams stack up.

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No Decision For Hossa Today Says Source

Matt Bodenschatz | National Hockey League

Tuesday July 1, 2008

The suspense continues..

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Sportsnet: Penguins Offer Jagr Contract

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Tuesday July 1, 2008

Could he be returning to where it all began?

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Apologies for the Temporary Downtime

Matt Bodenschatz | Faceoff Factor News

Tuesday July 1, 2008

Due to a high volume of traffic, FF experienced some server issues shortly after noon. We apologize for the inconvenience and don’t anticipate any further problems as the day continues.

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Quick Hit Rumors With 2 Hours To Go

Matt Bodenschatz | National Hockey League

Tuesday July 1, 2008

Brian Rolston will test the market, Joni Pitkanen might be traded, and some teams will target several of the best free agents, while others have no intentions of being active.

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Hossa Hasn't Rejected Contract

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Tuesday July 1, 2008

The latest on Marian Hossa, Brooks Orpik and several role players.

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Russo: Rolston Could Become Penguin

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Monday June 30, 2008

One reporter out of Minnessota feels veteran forward Brian Rolston could have Pittsburgh on his short list of possible destinations once free agency begins tomorrow afternoon.

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Report: Malkin Close To Signing

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Monday June 30, 2008

Free agency is over 14 hours away, and indications are that the first move by the Pittsburgh Penguins could be to sign Evgeni Malkin to a long-term contract. Also, Marian Hossa’s contract offer reportedly will not be sweetened by GM Ray Shero

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Roberts Signs With Tampa Bay

Matt Bodenschatz | National Hockey League

Monday June 30, 2008

The Tampa Bay Lightning are making a splash in a big way, adding plenty of character in veteran Gary Roberts

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Malone Signs With Lightning, Lines His Wallet

Matt Bodenschatz | National Hockey League

Sunday June 29, 2008

The native Pittsburgh officially will not return to the Penguins next season.

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Tis The Season To Read Folly...

Matt Bodenschatz | National Hockey League

Sunday June 29, 2008

Sadly, the rumor-filled time between the Stanley Cup Finals and the first day of free agency is nearing an end. Let’s take a look at some of the junk we’ve had to sift through.

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Lightning Close To Inking Malone, Roberts

Matt Bodenschatz | National Hockey League

Sunday June 29, 2008

It appears Ryan Malone and Gary Roberts are close to signing with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Salary Cap Increases By $6.4 Million

Matt Bodenschatz | National Hockey League

Thursday June 26, 2008

TSN is reporting the NHL has increased its salary cap for the fourth consecutive year.

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Contract Talks Continue Between Pens and Orpik

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Thursday June 26, 2008

While there is no word whether a contract has been offered to Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik, an ongoing dialogue apparently is taking place between the two parties.

Update: The PG is reporting Orpik has declined the initial offer.

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Penguins To Offer Contract To Orpik

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Wednesday June 25, 2008

The Tribune-Review is reporting Penguins GM Ray Shero is expected to make a contract offer to defenseman Brooks Orpik today.

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Is Boston Talking Contract With Hossa?

Matt Bodenschatz | National Hockey League

Monday June 23, 2008

Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli is neither confirming nor denying that he has held talks with Marian Hossa’s agent.

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New Russian League Trying To Lure Malkin

Matt Bodenschatz | International Competitions

Friday June 20, 2008

The newly founded Continental League based in Russia apparently is willing to pony up significant cash to lure Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin away from the NHL.

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Malkin's Agent Has Mixed Feelings Over Salary Comments

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Thursday June 19, 2008

Evgeni Malkin’s suggestion that he would be happy with Sidney Crosby-like money initially shocked his agent.

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Hossa's Agent: Contract Reports "Completely Inaccurate"

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Wednesday June 18, 2008

Apparently the rumored seven year, $50 million contract is not on the table.

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Wanted: Left Wing(s) For Crosby or Malkin

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Wednesday June 18, 2008

Yesterday’s news that Ryan Malone will test the free agent market appears to be a solid indication that his tenure as a Pittsburgh Penguin has come to an end.

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How Realistic Is A Malone Trade?

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Monday June 16, 2008

“It’s all up to Pittsburgh Penguins winger Marian Hossa now.”

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Buyout Period Could Bring Changes In NHL

Matt Bodenschatz | National Hockey League

Monday June 16, 2008

Pittsburgh’s Darryl Sydor is just one of several recognizable names with the possibility of being bought out in the coming days/weeks.

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Penguins Plan To Retain Hossa

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Friday June 13, 2008

Rob Rossi has confirmed an initial KDKA television report that the Penguins have placed Marian Hossa at the top of their priority list, plus Brooks Orpik supposedly is willing to take a pay cut in return for a long-term contract.

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Penguins File For Arbitration With Fleury

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Friday June 13, 2008

“The Pittsburgh Penguins have elected to file for salary arbitration with goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Ray Shero.”

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Malone To Columbus Rumor Update

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Friday June 13, 2008

Rumors continue to circulate that Ryan Malone has played his last game for the Penguins, as Aaron Portzline reports the Penguins have made an initial offer to the Blue Jackets to trade the power forward.

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NHL Awards Full Of Question Marks

Matt Bodenschatz | National Hockey League

Friday June 13, 2008

You know something is wrong with the NHL when Jassen Cullimore and his 13 points received at least one vote for the Norris Trophy.

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Fleury Close Re-Signing, Staal Questionable

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Friday June 13, 2008

Marc-Andre Fleury suggests there likely won’t be any snags in his contract negotiations, while indications are that Marian Hossa will stay in Pittsburgh. Interestingly, though, Jordan Staal isn’t as happy with his role on the team as some might think.

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2008 NHL Entry Draft Order

Matt Bodenschatz | NHL Entry Draft

Wednesday June 11, 2008

A current order of selection for the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, Friday, June 20 (round 1) and Saturday, June 21 (rounds 2-7) at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa.

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Rumors Link Penguins To Blue Jackets

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Wednesday June 11, 2008

There has plenty of talk going on regarding the situation with the potential unrestricted free agents in Pittsburgh, but this morning, things really seem to be heating up – and in a way not many thought might happen so soon.

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Did Fleury Melt In The Heat Of The Finals?

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Tuesday June 10, 2008

arc-Andre Fleury’s playoff performance this season elevated his status from goalie of the future to goalie of the present, but his play in the Stanley Cup Finals was far from what many were expecting – despite an unbelievable performance in Game Five.

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Talbot Puts An End To Therrien Rumors

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Tuesday June 10, 2008

As if anyone put much stock into them, Penguins forward Max Talbot shot down the notion that coach Michel Therrien has created a rift between himself and his players.

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What Is GM Shero To Do?

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Monday June 9, 2008

With nearly a week separating us from the Stanley Cup, and just over three weeks until the start of free agency, July 1, it’s time to examine the Pittsburgh Penguins with an eye for what general manager Ray Shero should do.

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FF Predictions Final Standings

Matt Bodenschatz | Faceoff Factor News

Friday June 6, 2008

We’ve picked the winners throughout the playoffs, now see which Faceoff Factor staffer has bragging rights.

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Previous Poll

Which free agent is most important to the Pens?

Hossa: 70%
Malone: 8%
Orpik: 16%
Conklin: 1%
Ruutu: 2%
Other: 3%

Total Votes: 235


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2. Doughty
3. Schenn
4. Bogosian
5. Pietrangelo
6. Beach
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9. Del Zotto

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