Rumor Mill Live Blog
Zach Boslett | National Hockey League
Wednesday March 3, 2010
Update at 3:44
- Brian Burke said that Ponikarovsky wanted a 4 year deal from Toronto. Yikes if that’s true. Maybe winning will suit him.
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Peter Mueller has struggled in the desert but there are rumblings around the NHL that he could be on his way to Pittsburgh.
Luca Caputi was the 2nd best wing prospect in the Penguins system – but that should tell you how devoid of top 6 talent their system really is.
A quick look at what’s happening today.
It is my job from now through the deadline to sort through the muck to bring to you the credible and substantiated rumors and rumblings around the league from established media sources.
Sergei Gonchar and the Penguins have reached an impasse over the length and salary of the defenseman’s next contract. What’s next?
One could say the Penguins miss Rob Scuderi and Hal Gill. Or maybe they could also use some help on the wings, with an inconsistent Bill Guerin, an invisible Ruslan Fedotenko, and a bevy of grinders filling scoring roles.
The Baby Penguins have been wildly inconsistent all season but some players are doing very well on an individual basis. Check out the first half awards compiled by FF.
After tonight’s game, I feel that a preemptive strike may be necessary.
A brief look at prospect Carl Sneep, including a biography, career projection, strengths, weaknesses, and awards.
Petr Sykora and Tim Brent, both former Penguins, and Robbie Earl have been placed on waivers by the Wild… but do not expect to see them suit up for the Penguins.
Patrice Cormier, a repeat offender, came off the bench and elbows Remparts’ defensemen Mikael Tam. Tam had to be rushed off the ice on a stretcher and is in stable condition at a local hospital.
Pechurskiy signed to 1 game tryout to backup Curry because Fleury was fractured his finger and will be unable to dress for tonight’s game.
Nathan Moon has been followed closely here at Faceoff Factor because we are very excited by the many things he can bring to the Penguins in the future. Check out Eric Politowski’s Moon Highlight Video as well as an update on his season so far.
If the Penguins power play does not improve pretty much overnight, the current road trip could have the Penguins return to Pittsburgh with their tails between their legs.
Luca Caputi has earned a callup to Pittsburgh after Chris Kunitz’s injury and this time he has a chance to stay.
A brief look at prospect Nicholas D’Agostino, including a biography, career projection, strengths, weaknesses, and awards.
A brief look at prospect Nathan Moon, including a biography, career projection, strengths, weaknesses, and awards.
A brief look at prospect Chris Conner, including a biography, career projection, strengths, weaknesses, and awards.
A brief look at prospect Nick Petersen, including a biography, career projection, strengths, weaknesses, and awards.
Malkin is currently on pace for 100 PIM and is visibly frustrated on the ice.
Find out how each individual defensemen is performing in WB/S this season.
Sea Dogs stars and Penguin prospects Simon Despres and Nick Petersen are off to quick starts.
The Penguins lose their 4th defensemen of this early season to the dreaded 2-3 week “lower body injury.”
Luca Caputi is catching fire in Wilkes-Barre and due to a rash of injuries, it will be needed to keep the team competitive.
Goligoski may be hurt for a while, if so, who plays his position on the power play?
Ben Lovejoy has been recalled from the AHL as insurance in case Brooks Orpik cannot play Thursday night in New Jersey.
The Red Wings have been struggling this season and are getting outscored so far this season, for the first time since 1989-1990. An examination of the roster and possibly reasons for the struggles, roster-wise.
Penguin prospect Simon Despres was selected to play in the 2009 Subway Super Series for a third consecutive year.
A team struggling to generate fans holds a great event to help generate fans in an attempt to keep their team in Nashville, a situation Penguin fans can relate to.
Fleury’s red hot start has allowed the team to start strong despite the “ordinary” play of the superstars.
A brief look at a player or players that need to have improved seasons or step up into a bigger role for their teams to succeed.
Rob Scuderi was known as “The Piece” towards the end of his time in Pittsburgh, but that is all player like McKee and Scuderi should be, only a piece of the puzzle, a role player.
Many NHL GMs are keeping their rosters lean this year to keep their cap numbers low enough to survive the season, much like Ray Shero has done his entire tenure in Pittsburgh.
A brief look at prospect Mark Letestu, including a biography, career projection, strengths, weaknesses, and awards.
A brief look at prospect John Curry, including a biography, career projection, strengths, weaknesses, and awards.
A brief look at prospect Ben Lovejoy, including a biography, career projection, strengths, weaknesses, and awards.
A quick recap of action in yesterday’s final Rookie Tournament game against Boston.
A brief look at prospect Ben Hanowski, including a biography, career projection, strengths, weaknesses, and awards.
A brief look at prospect Brian Strait, including a biography, career projection, strengths, weaknesses, and awards.