Penguins reduce their roster by 6 players

[Randy Butternubs]

that's usually true, but 2 first stars in a row in the nhl, even in preseason is outstanding. And he's got the same highlights in the nhl and ahl.

Bbc is huge on hockey in canada.

...you mean CBC?

 

[billybudd]

Rumors that the Pens are looking at trying to deal for Athanisciou ,the kid who got first star for the Wings in Pittsburgh the other night, and then turned around and was first star in Toronto, lead the Wings in preseason scoring, and then got sent down to the AHL.

My friends say he's the fastest skater in the NHL. He looked like it at Consol, scoring two goals and an assist in 10 minutes of ice time. That would be huge if they could swing it.

Far better than Sprong or our other pickups, imagine him on the Crosby Kessel line? Salivating over that possibility. Imagine him feeding Sid and Kessel. The speed alone opens up their play as somebody has to catch him. He's a big strong kid too.

Sorry to hear Dupuis injured and out. A really good guy.

But this could be THE MOVE.

Huh? Ignoring the "why" of the thing, the Red Wings never trade players like that. They always hoard too many, then start losing them on waivers.

Sounds like something Eklund would suggest.

Edit: BBC? Er the channel with Dr Who on it? I'm confused.

 

[Gurglesons]

How the hell would a British news channel know that the Pens are interested in anyone? Pure BS

I figured BBC was the closest news channel to Iceland that would have hockey rumors. lol.

 

[Randy Butternubs]

Confirmed: jolly roger doesn't know what they're talking about.

 

[Jag68Sid87]

We're calling the dubious potential acquisition of a rookie Red Wings prospect a "steal" without knowing what, pray tell, we would have to surrender for him? M, okay.

 

[Speaking Moistly]

Stupid similar acronyms.

 

[The Old Master]

We're calling the dubious potential acquisition of a rookie Red Wings prospects a "steal" without knowing what, pray tell, we would have to surrender for him? M, okay.

it would only cost us fatty....oh, Waite.....we already traded him for lovejoy.

 

[Zen Arcade]

The British (Columbia) Broadcasting Company.

 

[jolly roger]

I figured BBC was the closest news channel to Iceland that would have hockey rumors. lol.

BBC Sports has an "NHL's Latest " link . Look for yourself. And Iceland is beautiful. Beats Cleveland.

 

[madinsomniac]

That's usually true, but 2 First Stars in a row in the NHL, even in preseason is outstanding. And he's got the same highlights in the NHL and AHL.

BBC is HUGE on hockey in Canada.

The stars are voted on by the media... its a popularity contest not really how well a guy played.... I dont think the wings are looking to trade that kind of guy. I also dont think we have the assets to get him.

 

[canadianguy77]

Might as well ask Don Cherry his opinions on soccer.

 

[HandshakeLine]

BBC Sports has an "NHL's Latest " link . Look for yourself. And Iceland is beautiful. Beats Cleveland.

So does the 9th circle of Hell.

 

[Speaking Moistly]

The British (Columbia) Broadcasting Company.

What's that, you say? Kunitz and Scuderi for one defenseman of our choice and Virtanen? Okay, but only if their 1st is included.

 

[Randy Butternubs]

BBC Sports has an "NHL's Latest " link . Look for yourself. And Iceland is beautiful. Beats Cleveland.

 

[jdpitt05]

Perron-Crosby-Kessel
Bennett-Malkin-Hornqvist
Pilotnikov-Bonino-Sprong
Kunitz-Cullen-Farnham

Cole-Letang
Maatta-Clendening
Dumoulin-Lovejoy

Is what i would roll game 1.

 

[The Old Master]

Perron-Crosby-Kessel
Bennett-Malkin-Hornqvist
Pilotnikov-Bonino-Sprong
Kunitz-Cullen-Farnham

Cole-Letang
Maatta-Clendening
Dumoulin-Lovejoy

Is what i would roll game 1.

that's so much better than the lines at practices

 

[Snowsii]

Perron-Crosby-Kessel
Bennett-Malkin-Hornqvist
Pilotnikov-Bonino-Sprong
Kunitz-Cullen-Farnham

Cole-Letang
Maatta-Clendening
Dumoulin-Lovejoy

Is what i would roll game 1.

Finnish newspapers told, that Määttä will start @ AHL..

 

[tom_servo]

BBC Sports has an "NHL's Latest " link . Look for yourself.

Can't find it. Please link us.

 

[cygnus47]

The drama around the cap moves every year is always entertaining.

 

[IcedCapp]

Finnish newspapers told, that Määttä will start @ AHL..

no they weren't

 

[Snowsii]

no they weren't

http://m.iltalehti.fi/nhl/2015100620479787_nh.shtml

 

[xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

I don't speak/read Finnish, but I'm assuming some Finnish paper saw he got sent down and inferred that he'd start the season in the AHL.

I do not believe that to be the case. I think we're pinching pennies, because of how tight against the cap we are (*ahem*Kunitz/Scuderi/Dupuis/THANKSHERO*ahem*).

 

[Zen Arcade]

These paper transactions fool people every year.

 

[lettuceAA]

I have him on my espn pool team. And espn basically thinks he was sent down because he missed so much time last season with injuries and illness.

 

[lettuceAA]

ESPN: and I quote.

The Pens made the move in order to get forward Oskar Sundqvist up with the parent club. Just 21 years old, Maatta has already experienced multiple shoulder injuries and dealt with a cancerous tumor in his thyroid last year. Hopefully the Finn can finally stay healthy as he comes with plenty of upside as a big-bodied blueliner who works well on both ends of the ice.