I must not get my hopes until it actually happens. I wouldn't be surprised if he changed his mind last-minute and signed with someone else
Yohe: Penguins "intend" to sign Plotnikov
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DegenX
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Ah ... gotcha. Although, here's a thought ... Duper can play center as well as either wing.
Frolik/Perron-Crosby-Horny
Frolik/Perron-Malkin-Tikhonov/BB
Plotnikov-OS-BB/KK
Wilson-Duper-Zlobin
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Expensive 4C, true, but it would also mean fewer minutes for him, which is probably a good idea.
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The word "intend" is there because they can't sign him until July 1 . We're looking at a verbal agreement, not a plan of action that may be subject to change. (edit: nvm, that's Tikhonov)
One party might go back on an agreement, but it rarely happens. I can think of only two such instances ever ottomh--Washington with Bissonnette (couldn't sort out the cap) and Joe Murphy with the Rangers, like, 15 years ago.
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Coastal Kev
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LOL......... Do you really believe Duper will be a 4th line C??? I will kiss your butt on Carson street if Duper isn't on Sid's line by week 3.
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Same here, but Sutter doesn't need to work on his skating and that hasn't worked out too well.
I'm fanatical about guys being able to skate, but if Sundqvist and Plotnikov can own the boards, I'll take the trade off.
If you're as close to a relationship with Kate Beckinsale as Pens appear to be to signing Plotnikov then kudos to you.
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Just tossing ideas out there, man. And trying to have a positive outlook. Jiggy has inspired me, as he always does.
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Gotta be positive. I think this org hit rock bottom in April (in the Crosby/Malkin era).
I think it's pretty clear to even the most casual of hockey fans what this org needs to do. I think they will finally play their young guys and make legit attempts to surround their two stars with real skill. How it all works out, who knows.
I just truly believe they can't sink any lower than this past April.
If they do stupid ****, I'll have my say. But let's actually wait until that happens before we get pissed. I'm looking fwd to what happens the next few days. Plus you know... Sundqvist is coming so that's all I really need to make me happy for now.
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I don't know, but it appears that Panarin's contract had expired whereas Plotnikov initiated the termination of own contract. Maybe that takes effect on July 1st?
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At best, he's a 2nd liner in the Kulemin mold. At worst, he's an effective 3rd liner.
We still need a legit, top-flight winger for our top six either way.
We still need a legit, top-flight winger for our top six either way.
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I might be thinking of Tikhonov with this July 1 thing, now that you mention it. But that's an NHL rights thing that has nothing to do with the KHL.
In any event, Panarin's signing started with a verbal agreement. Few days later, "agreed to terms." Few days later "Chicago signs."
One reason why Russian players don't go from "talking to NHL teams" to "X has signed with" overnight may be player's association paperwork. I doubt Panarin or Plotnikov are NHLPA members. They'd have no need to be prior to this season.
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Yeah this is a pretty accurate description, but I think he has a much better shot than any of those 3.
