Pens-Malkin Agree on 8 Year Contract Extension

[thedddd]

Mr. Shero, I have a Mr. Feaster on the line for you...

LOL to talk to him they will offer the Penguins:
Kenneth Agostino, Ben Hanowski and round 1 pick in the 2013 draft

 

[elocomotive]

...He's got three big time forwards to build around though & there are plenty of players who would be more than happy to play with the likes of Crosby & Malkin that's for sure.

RELEASE THE CRALKIN!!!

 

[KennyBanyeah]

Seems like a pretty fair contract, given what Malkin has on his resume.

I do think that having THAT much paid out to two players is risky. Two ruts in the ice could take out 28% of your player salary expenditures for an entire season.

The Pens had better hope that they have a steady stream of quality guys on entry-level deals. That's the way it has to work to be successful, IMO.

 

[pixburgher66]

Trading Iggy's rights? Really? Wonder what team would be that impatient.

 

[Jimmy_the_Tongue]

Lots of speculating that Iggy's negotiating rights will be moved by the Penguins for a draft pick...

I hope not...I'd love to see him on Sid's right wing for a while...lets see what these guys can do...(unless Disco Dan still insists on Iggy playing left wing for Geno)

 

[JustAsking]

I hope not...I'd love to see him on Sid's right wing for a while...lets see what these guys can do...(unless Disco Dan still insists on Iggy playing left wing for Geno)

My opinion on Iggy during these playoffs have been stated... however... to me it is no surprise that the only line that was not tampered with was Sid's line... Iggy not playing on Sid's line, to me, is a clear indication that Sid didn't want him (or anyone other than Kunitz or Dupuis) on his line... next year is different, Dupper may not be back (I think Bennett will take his spot)... I think Dan's hand was a bit forced... yep, coaches and owners catering to their superstar is not unheard of, and I think that was the case here as well.

 

[thedddd]

Well we know Don Cherry disapproves of this deal:
Don Cherry calls Evgeni Malkin 'loser,' says he 'wouldn't give that guy anything' | Penguins - WTAE Home

Now if his name was Gene Morrow from Peterborough, Ontario he would love the deal.