The Pens have now signed 6 7thD/AHL defensemen.

don't think we need mroe defensemen. wbs is completly overflowing atm

The Pens have now signed 6 7thD/AHL defensemen.
- cap1681

which is great. could find a diamond in the ruff too

Well we got my two cheap d men. And low and behold one was David Warsofsky!

Perhaps an unspectacular offseason and underwhelming draft, but we are fine.

Warsofsky back with the Pens. 2 way contract.
- cap1681

Great pick up. Played well last year and is dirt cheap.

Hedman signed an 8 year, 7.875M per extension

The Pens have now signed 6 7thD/AHL defensemen.
- cap1681

And unless I am lazy in reading... all are on the 2 way contracts, so they can barely, if even, affect our cap. Just need 1 to step up, sounds like a solid plan.

And unless I am lazy in reading... all are on the 2 way contracts, so they can barely, if even, affect our cap. Just need 1 to step up, sounds like a solid plan.
- Guile

Like it a lot. Successful offseason. Wish we had traded Fleury for safety purposes and maybe acquired a top 6 LW, but it is what it is.

don't think we need mroe defensemen. wbs is completly overflowing atm
- martox

Mike O'Brien ‏@MikeOBrienWBS 3m3 minutes ago
UPDATED
Assuming 1 or 2 head to PIT. The WBS D depth currently:
Warsofsky-Olesky
Gaunce-Erixon
Bengtsson-Percy
McNeill-Ruhwedel
Prow-Webster

tha hedman signing is EXTREMLY GOOD

Mike O'Brien ‏@MikeOBrienWBS 3m3 minutes ago
UPDATED
Assuming 1 or 2 head to PIT. The WBS D depth currently:
Warsofsky-Olesky
Gaunce-Erixon
Bengtsson-Percy
McNeill-Ruhwedel
Prow-Webster
- stowerkraut

prow and bengtsson needs as much playing time as possible

prow and bengtsson needs as much playing time as possible
- martox

If they're good prospects they'll win spots.

I'd guess the latter or at least creating backup options if Poulliot fails. But none of them have his upside. And WBS wasn't exactly loaded with prospects at D.
- Tojo.

True, none have his upside. But man thats a lot of bodies. I guess it all depends on MGMT's view of Pouliot and his trade value. Only need one to break through as a steady #6 though to mitigate that loss.


Runblad next?

Today has been a good day for the Pens. If they can bring back Cullen it will be a great day. Love all the Dman pickups. Never have enough. I think Schultz is gone and I am ok with it.

Side note... what is the max cap amount that a player in the AHL can make and not affect the NHL cap?

Smith-Pelly resigns with NJ

1.3M per

prow and bengtsson needs as much playing time as possible
- martox

Both are the talks of prospect camp. Along with Guenzel.

True, none have his upside. But man thats a lot of bodies. I guess it all depends on MGMT's view of Pouliot and his trade value. Only need one to break through as a steady #6 though to mitigate that loss.


Runblad next?
- YouMeAndDupuis9

Wasn't he just bought out?

Like it a lot. Successful offseason. Wish we had traded Fleury for safety purposes and maybe acquired a top 6 LW, but it is what it is.
- Victoro311

Who would you have wanted to sign as a top 6 LW though? I wouldn't have wanted to pay these prices(both in dollars and term) that these guys are signing for.

Smith-Pelly resigns with NJ

1.3M per
- cap1681

(frank)!


That's a good signing..

Damn it shero

Both are the talks of prospect camp. Along with Guenzel.
- stowerkraut

austin lemieux and blueger has been pretty good too.

Wasn't he just bought out?
- nh4442

He isn't on any UFA lists so I don't think so. I could be wrong.

prow and bengtsson needs as much playing time as possible
- martox

Mackey said don't be surprised if Bengtsson pushes for a spot with the big club.

good deal for Hedman.

Letang, Crosby, Kessel are all great deals.

He isn't on any UFA lists so I don't think so. I could be wrong.
- Mino42

Blackhawks place David Runblad on buyout waivers today