Ryan Wilson: Talks Begin with Dupuis, Shero Meets with Letang's Agent Today Ray Shero has begun dialogue with both Dupuis and Letang's agents.

little heads up Gunner still chatting on the old one

Briere plays better at the center position but would be able to succeed on a line with Crosby or Malkin playing wing. A concern to be raised with Briere is the quality of his defensive play and propensity to take offensive zone stick penalties. However, one huge positive about Danny Briere is that he saves his best for the playoffs. His 48 playoff goals since the lockout are only bested by Henrik Zetterberg’s 52 goals. He has a flare for the dramatic when his team needs a goal.



Well, he'll fit right in!

Ryan Wilson: Talks Begin with Dupuis, Shero Meets with Letang's Agent Today
Ray Shero has begun dialogue with both Dupuis and Letang's agents.
- Ryan_Wilson

I see they've hung new drapes in the place while I was traveling for work.

Congrats on taking over the blog after John's departure.

little heads up Gunner still chatting on the old one
- nh4442

I see you got your answer in the Oilers thread.

I have a feeling Duper signs for 3.0 per year over 4 years or 3.5 over 3 years. Letang is gone.

I have a feeling Duper signs for 3.0 per year over 4 years or 3.5 over 3 years. Letang is gone.
- cranktheradio

Agreed, and I think it will be the first option.

I see you got your answer in the Oilers thread.
- canadianpenfan

ya no one wanted to play

Agreed, and I think it will be the first option.
- canadianpenfan

Also, I can definitely see Bennet getting top 6 minutes by seasons end. That would fill out our top 6 with Jussi able to step in.

Also, I can definitely see Bennet getting top 6 minutes by seasons end. That would fill out our top 6 with Jussi able to step in.
- cranktheradio

I think he'll be there out of camp.

I think Briere would have some interest in the Pens being that he has a bunch of kids in Philly schools... I would definitely inquire on a one year deal with him if Dupuis falls through....I wouldn't be giving Dupuis 4 years, not a chance unless its cheap.

I think he'll be there out of camp.
- canadianpenfan

I agree, I just don't know if he's consistently there until the end. I could see him playing a hybrid role with DB throughout. I guess it also depends on what we get in return for Letang.

Ryan Wilson: Talks Begin with Dupuis, Shero Meets with Letang's Agent Today
Ray Shero has begun dialogue with both Dupuis and Letang's agents.
- Ryan_Wilson

19th and Johnson for Letang ?

I think Briere would have some interest in the Pens being that he has a bunch of kids in Philly schools... I would definitely inquire on a one year deal with him if Dupuis falls through....I wouldn't be giving Dupuis 4 years, not a chance unless its cheap.
- nelson911

I have no problem giving Dupuis 4 years.

19th and Johnson for Letang ?
- Alexzanki

Hell no.

19th and Johnson for Letang ?
- Alexzanki

Yeah.....think pens would pass.

Yeah.....think pens would pass.
- cranktheradio

I heard he and Crosby are friends.

I heard he and Crosby are friends.
- canadianpenfan

So are he and Armstrong. Lol.

19th and Johnson for Letang ?
- Alexzanki

It'd have to be the 14th and as far as Johnson goes...I doubt it.

19th and Johnson for Letang ?
- Alexzanki

Yikes

So are he and Armstrong. Lol.
- cranktheradio

Malone too


Oh and let's not forget Parise...

I have no problem giving Dupuis 4 years.
- canadianpenfan

I'd want to revisit it after 3.... We know Bennett is top 6 material... maybe Kunitz is still here or his replacement... I dunno about paying a 3rd line winger 3+ million when he's 37/38. Duper has been consistent but every player has his expiry date

If Nashville get's into this it'd be very, very surreal. I've heard it mentioned dozens of times by guys like Steve Mears that Shero had dreams of getting Weber and Letang together. If they want to give up the #4 pick and a prospect or 2 I'd be intrigued.

Malone too


Oh and let's not forget Parise...

- HopintheCordoba

If the Lightning were to buy out Malone's terrible contract i'd take him. I've always enjoyed his interviews between periods.

It'd have to be the 14th and as far as Johnson goes...I doubt it.
- HopintheCordoba

I'm pretty sure any other club will try a low ball on the Pens knowing they are trading for his rights (eventually)