off season 2008

Figured Malkin is gone, but latest says he wants to say. He shouldn't get more than Crosby though.

http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=240574&lid=headline&lpos=topStory_nhl

REPORT: MALKIN EXPECTS TO SIGN EXTENSION WITH PENGUINS

The bright future of the Pittsburgh Penguins may become even brighter next month.

According to the Pittsburgh Star-Review, Evgeni Malkin says he will likely sign a contract extension with the Penguins as soon as the collective bargaining agreement allows it. Currently, Malkin is entering the final year of his three-year entry-level contract and can't sign an extension until July 1.

''I'm thinking maybe five or six years,'' Malkin told the Star-Review. ''I'm an easy guy to deal with. I'd love to stay in Pittsburgh.''

Malkin told the newspaper he does not need to exceed the $8.7 million salary of captain Sidney Croby but sources tell TSN the likely target for Malkin is a five-year deal worth more than $9 million per season.

Neither Penguins general manager Ray Shero nor Malkin's agent, J.P. Barry, could be reached for comment by the Star-Review.

This past season, Malkin broke out with 47 goals and 59 assists for 106 points while playing in all 82 games for the Penguins. For his efforts, the Russian star was nominated for the Hart Trophy, losing out to countrymate Laexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals.

In the playoffs, Malkin had a tougher time. Despite finishing with 22 points in 20 games, he struggled in the Stanley Cup Final, not registering a point until Game Six.

 

why would he want to leave?

 

I don't think he would be willing to settle for less than Crosby, and I can't believe the Pens will make Crosby#2 on the Salary list. Also, with the way he broke out when Crosby went down, and leveled off a bit when he returned, he may want to go somewhere to be a star.

 

For Pens fans: http://tsn.ca/columnists/scott_cullen/?id=240951&lid=sublink08&lpos=headlines_nhl

 

Trivia: Ryan Malone's agent is what former NHL netminder?





played for Whalers too........
















Mike Liut.

 

What former Hurricane is Mike Liut's 2nd cousin?








he was captain........








2nd most assists in NHL history...........
















Ronnie Francis!!!

 

you suck at trivia...at least allow me a chance to answer!

I love that Caps sweater Liut is wearing--I actually have one (a Mitchell & Ness). Awesome.

 

Yeah, I liked those Jerseys. The current Capitals jersey is my favorite new one, didn't like the blue. Never heard of Mitchell or Ness, what are their first names?

 

Anyone watch the draft? I thought they did a great job of cevering it. They made it interesting to watch even into the 3rd-4th rounds when I had no idea who the players were. (actually, didn't know who anyone beyond the first 8 picks were) tHEY TOLD GOOD STORIES ABOUT THE PLAYERS oops, caps lock

 

First names? No clue. I think the site is distantreplays.com Loads of old school jerseys.

I watched a bit of the draft on Friday night (through the first 17 picks or so). The guys on Versus did a great job (I thought), although I would love to stuff Gordie Miller in a dumpster somewhere. he's a tool.