Just when things started looking bleak, general manager Ray Shero inked veteran winger Ruslan Fedotenko to a contract, keeping Evgeni Malkin’s left winger in place for one more year.
The Penguins today announced the signing of Pittsburgh-native defenseman Nate Guenin to a one-year contract.
Amid the frenzy of free agency, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ray Shero has yet another departure to worry about, though this one is not a player.
Winning the Stanley Cup — and even just making it there, as we saw one year ago with Ryan Malone — often inflates players’ values. With a limited budget, there’s not much Shero can do.
But that doesn’t mean he won’t try.
In a few short years, Scuderi has gone from being a fish out of water to a big fish in a small sea.
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed one and lost two during the initial day of the free agency season, but their primary targets remain available.
Free agency is scheduled to begin in less than two hours, and Penguins general manager Ray Shero has no idea how things will play out for his team, but that doesn’t mean the crafty executive doesn’t have a few ideas.
Penguins general manager Ray Shero continued a busy day, announcing that veteran Bill Guerin will stay in Pittsburgh for another season.
Update 2: The Post-Gazette is reporting the deal is worth $2 million.
Update: The Tribune-Review is reporting the deal is worth $2.85 million.
RW Bill Guerin has been offered a 1 year, ~$3 million dollar contract by the Penguins according to KDKA. Updates on Ruslan Fedotenko and Rob Scuderi inside as well.
He may not be a top liner or a shut down defenseman, but Craig Adams played a large role in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Stanley Cup run. As a reward, he’ll be back in Pittsburgh for two more years.
Update: The deal has a cap hit of $550,000, down from his $600,000 cap hit from 2008-09.
As indicated by general manager Ray Shero in yesterday’s Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Penguins stayed out of trade discussions and focused on drafting the best player available.
More journalists anticipate a return of Bill Guerin, prospect Brin Strait discusses his decision to turn pro, and the Penguins set another record.
In part four of four, we look at potential backups for Marc-Andre Fleury.
In part three of four, we take a look at the now depleted fourth line.
In part two of four, we consider the problems that may arise with the Penguins’ defense.
In part one of a four part series, we take a look at potential top six winger next year for the Penguins.
After a solid performance in the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Bill Guerin is looking to stay in Pittsburgh, and the Penguins are willing to oblige.
“Pittsburgh Penguins coach Dan Bylsma received a call today from President Barack Obama, who congratulated Bylsma and the Penguins on winning the Stanley Cup.”
As we embark on free agency, set to begin just under two weeks from now on July 1, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ray Shero has his work cut out for him.
Mark Madden is reporting on WXDX FM that Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ray Shero has reached out to forward Ruslan Fedotenko, offering him a multi-year contract.
Most of us have assumed that Petr Sykora wouldn’t be returning to the Pens, especially after his struggles in the second half and the playoffs.
Let’s Face It…
...These things have been on my mind.
Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ray Shero has put away his disco shoes and broken out his hard hat, already re-signing a prominent young player who figures to make an impact during the 2009-10 season.
See how the Penguins stack up against the rest of the playoff pool, both in individual and team statistics.
Wasting no time after the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Stanley Cup victory, two Kontinental Hockey League clubs have expressed interest in some of their players.
Update: Reports are untrue. Details inside.
Yesterday, photos were leaked of a Stanley Cup party at Mario Lemieux’s estate and quickly made their rounds on message boards across the internet. It’s no wonder Lemieux keeps to himself.
There’s not much more to say about yesterday’s Stanley Cup parade, featuring the Pittsburgh Penguins, other than that it was absolutely amazing.
We’ll be here posting draft and free agency content all summer, but we wanted to wrap up an amazing year of hockey by thanking a ton of people that helped this site grow. Namely, you guys. The readers and fans of FF.
The Pittsburgh Penguins and the City of Pittsburgh will hold a victory parade in downtown Pittsburgh on Monday.
This morning, after a night of sleep — and plenty of dreams of Lord Stanley’s Cup — the magnitude of the win has hit me.
PRESENTING YOUR 2009 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS!
THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS!
Five years ago, Ruslan Fedotenko found himself in the situation, playing in Game Seven of the Stanley Cup Final, and it was his heroic effort that pushed the Tampa Bay Lightning to their first Stanley Cup victory.
Two weeks ago, FF compiled predictions from our staff, from media members, and from our readers. Inside, find who just how many people anticipated a Game Seven, and among those who did, find out who thinks the Penguins will walk away with the Stanley Cup.
This is it. Game Seven. Winner takes all, loser goes home.
A complete look at tonight’s game, including lines, standings, statistics, injuries and more!
Win or lose, this is the final game of the 2008-2009 season. Batten down the hatches and hold on for dear life.
Need a reason to get excited for Friday’s Game Seven?
The response from the majority of Penguin fans upon the acquisition of Bill Guerin at the trade deadline was less than positive. Since then, he’s become an integral part of the top line, and could see more time in Pittsburgh beyond this year.
Seen walking out of the arena with crutches following last night’s game, Petr Sykora’s response to whether he expects to play Friday was: “I don’t think so.”
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