Yeah 97 must have been brutal to live through.
- hereticpride

95 was. Taken apart from pillar to post.

David Pagnotta ‏@TheFourthPeriod now

Penguins acquire Marcel Goc from Florida.


So that takes them out of the running for Kesler I believe. Might as well try to see about Kulikov.

Chris Johnston ‏@reporterchris 1m
Marcel Goc, just acquired by the #pens, is a pending UFA earning $1.7M.

wait till the last second and then offer our 2nd round pick...


.... (frank) Homer, we needed that.
- jak521

We can give them Cousins and next year's 2nd

Can you imagine if someone like Vanek gets dealt for pennies, simply because it's no secret he isn't sticking around? I can't remember any situation like that

David Pagnotta ‏@TheFourthPeriod now

Penguins acquire Marcel Goc from Florida.


So that takes them out of the running for Kesler I believe. Might as well try to see about Kulikov.
- justahockeyguy2

I think Kesler is staying put. Haven't heard his name for a while.

Chris Johnston ‏@reporterchris 1m
Marcel Goc, just acquired by the #pens, is a pending UFA earning $1.7M.
- PhillySportsGuy

Really solid add.

Horvat looks like a decent prospect too. I don't love him, but I think he can be a top 6 player.
- PhillySportsGuy

Yeah, but you wouldn't draft, develop and then trade and Honest-to-Gosh NHL starting goaltender, a guy who is an above-average -- by a fair bit -- starting goaltender, at 27 years of age, who you just signed to a four-year extension, for Bo Horvat.

No one in their right mind would. They even told him that he was the starter and that they were going to trade Luongo!

Worst management EVER.

On the bright side, one out of Lack/Markstrom/Eriksson will probably pan out as a good starter.
- jmatchett383

Sadly, that won't matter in two years when they can only manage 1.5 goals per game.

Really solid add.
- Tomahawk

Yeah. Would have liked to have seen him in Orange and Black. Good depth player.

I think Kesler is staying put. Haven't heard his name for a while.
- PhillySportsGuy

If this keeps up I wouldnt expect anyone else to get moved. AKA Vanek, Moulson, and Kesler

Chris Johnston ‏@reporterchris 1m
Marcel Goc, just acquired by the #pens, is a pending UFA earning $1.7M.
- PhillySportsGuy

where is our resident penguin to opine?

I guess he gives them some bottom six depth, or will they play him with Crosby and Kunitz?

Yeah, but you wouldn't draft, develop and then trade and Honest-to-Gosh NHL starting goaltender, a guy who is an above-average -- by a fair bit -- starting goaltender, at 27 years of age, who you just signed to a four-year extension, for Bo Horvat.

No one in their right mind would. They even told him that he was the starter and that they were going to trade Luongo!

Worst management EVER.
- AllInForFlyers

I don't think the returns on both are ridiculously unreasonable. I think the whole situation has been embarrassing for the franchise. It must have been incredibly awkward for everyone.

They are rebuilding and have several good, young goaltenders. I wouldn't worry about their ability to find another good one.

I didn't think that many polar bears existed anymore.
- PhillySportsGuy

There are approximately 20,000 more than there were in 1970.

Yeah. Would have liked to have seen him in Orange and Black. Good depth player.
- PhillySportsGuy

Not for a 3rd and a 5th though. Isn't that what Hemsky cost too?? Hemsky = Goc?

Edit: I like Goc and don't particularly love Hemsky, but I still think Hemsky is worth a decent amount more than Goc.

Frank Provenzano ‏@frankprosports 2m

With the return on Gaborik, the walls in the Islanders War Room are starting to look like the trash compacter scene from the 1st Star Wars

His value is plummeting...again depending on price and if part of salary is picked up, maybe Vanek or Moulson...I doubt it but I would love to see a bit more skill with G then Hartnell...again understand its not our pressing need
- nonpoint22

If price went that low why not consider it. Adds scoring and a possibly a chance to resign him although very slim chance . All signs pointing to him going to minny in offseason.

Sadly, that won't matter in two years when they can only manage 1.5 goals per game.
- mayorofangrytown

Oh come on. Shawn Matthias, the aging Swedish gingers, Alex "No goals this season" Burrows, and a crippled Kesler all look to be 40 goal scorers in that time frame.

Yeah, but you wouldn't draft, develop and then trade and Honest-to-Gosh NHL starting goaltender, a guy who is an above-average -- by a fair bit -- starting goaltender, at 27 years of age, who you just signed to a four-year extension, for Bo Horvat.

No one in their right mind would. They even told him that he was the starter and that they were going to trade Luongo!

Worst management EVER.
- AllInForFlyers

they needed to bite the bullet and trade Lu last year

holding out, they royally screwed up, and probably cost Gillis his job

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger 1m
Ruutu to the Devils.

Ruutu => NJD according to NHL Network

Details coming soon

Ruutu to the Devils

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger 1m
Ruutu to the Devils.
- PhillySportsGuy

Good add depending on the price.

Okay (frank)ing Holmgren. Youre really going to roll with 9 defensemen this year?! MAKE A DEAL

Not for a 3rd and a 5th though. Isn't that what Hemsky cost too?? Hemsky = Goc?

Edit: I like Goc and don't particularly love Hemsky, but I still think Hemsky is worth a decent amount more than Goc.
- five4fighting10

Hemsky is better than so it may not be great value, but they needed depth in their bottom 6 really badly.

Ruutu => NJD according to NHL Network

Details coming soon
- Giroux_Is_God

Tuomo? I always like him. He would make a hell of a Flyer.

where is our resident penguin to opine?

I guess he gives them some bottom six depth, or will they play him with Crosby and Kunitz?
- Marc D

intellectual property class. but i t hink depth guy. not bad pickup depending on what went back.