Salary Cap: Free Agency VIII | All Pens FA News, Legit FA Rumors, Trade Ideas Here

[shureshot66]

All figures are cap numbers, not salaries, and are taken directly from www.capgeek.com.

Confirmed 2014-2015 salary ceiling: ....69,000,000
Projected cap spending: .....................62,219,167
Projected cap space: ...........................6,780,833



PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

Forward.................​

|

Pos.​

|

Age​

|

2014-15​

|

2015-16​

|

2016-17​

Evgeni Malkin|

C​

|

27​

|

9,500,000​

|

9,500,000​

|

9,500,000​

Sidney Crosby|

C​

|

26​

|

8,700,000​

|

8,700,000​

|

8,700,000​

Patric Hornqvist|

RW​

|

27​

|

4,250,000​

|

4,250,000​

|

4,250,000​

Chris Kunitz|

LW​

|

34​

|

3,850,000​

|

3,850,000​

|

3,850,000​

Pascal Dupuis|

RW​

|

35​

|

3,750,000​

|

3,750,000​

|

3,750,000​

Marcel Goc|

C​

|

30​

|

1,200,000​

|

UFA​

Steve Downie|

RW​

|

27​

|

1,000,000​

|

UFA​

Beau Bennett|

LW​

|

22​

|

900,000​

|

RFA​

Blake Comeau|

LW​

|

28​

|

700,000​

|

UFA​

Craig Adams|

RW​

|

37​

|

700,000​

|

UFA​

Defense.................​

|

Pos.​

|

Age​

|

2014-15​

|

2015-16​

|

.2016-17​

Kris Letang|

D​

|

27​

|

7,250,000​

|

7,250,000​

|

7,250,000​

Paul Martin|

D​

|

33​

|

5,000,000​

|

UFA​

Christian Ehrhoff|

D​

|

32​

|

4,000,000​

|

UFA​

Rob Scuderi|

D​

|

35​

|

3,375,000​

|

3,375,000​

|

3,375,000​

Olli Maatta|

D​

|

19​

|

894,167​

|

894,167​

|

RFA​

Robert Bortuzzo|

D​

|

25​

|

600,000​

|

RFA​

Philip Samuelsson|

D​

|

22​

|

550,000​

|

RFA​

Goalie...................​

|

Pos.​

|

Age​

|

2014-15​

|

2015-16​

|

.2016-17​

Marc-Andre Fleury|

G​

|

29​

|

5,000,000​

|

UFA​

Thomas Greiss|

G​

|

28​

|

1,000,000​

|

UFA​

WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON PENGUINS

Forward...............​

|

Pos.​

|

Age​

|

2014-15​

|

2015-16​

|

2016-17​

Jayson Megna|

RW​

|

24​

|

874,125​

|

RFA​

Josh Archibald|

RW​

|

21​

|

659,167​

|

659,167​

|

659,167​

Scott Wilson|

LW​

|

22​

|

655,000​

|

655,000​

|

RFA​

Bryan Rust|

RW​

|

22​

|

652,500​

|

652,500​

|

RFA​

Adam Payerl|

RW​

|

23​

|

626,667​

|

RFA​

Anton Zlobin|

LW​

|

21​

|

608,333​

|

608,333​

|

RFA​

Matia Marcantuoni|

C​

|

20​

|

608,333​

|

608,333​

|

608,333​

Dominik Uher|

C​

|

21​

|

601,667​

|

RFA​

Tom Kuhnhackl|

LW​

|

22​

|

598,333​

|

RFA​

Jean-Sebastien Dea|

C​

|

20​

|

598,333​

|

598,333​

|

598,333​

|

RFA​

Zach Sill|

C​

|

26​

|

550,000​

|

UFA​

Nick Drazenovic|

C​

|

27​

|

550,000​

|

UFA​

Andrew Ebbett|

C​

|

31​

|

550,000​

|

UFA​

Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond|

RW​

|

29​

|

550,000​

|

UFA​

Defense.............................​

|

Pos.​

|

Age​

|

2014-15​

|

2015-16​

|

2016-17​

Derrick Pouliot|

D​

|

20​

|

863,333​

|

863,333​

|

863,333​

Brian Dumoulin|

D​

|

22​

|

831,667​

|

RFA​

Harrison Ruopp|

D​

|

21​

|

650,833​

|

650,833​

|

RFA​

Nick D'Agostino|

D​

|

23​

|

625,000​

|

RFA​

Scott Harrington|

D​

|

21​

|

589,167​

|

589,167​

|

RFA​

Reid McNeill|

D​

|

22​

|

575,000​

|

RFA​

Taylor Chorney|

D​

|

27​

|

550,000​

|

UFA​

Goalie................................​

|

Pos.​

|

Age​

|

2014-15​

|

2015-16​

|

2016-17​

Matt Murray|

G​

|

20​

|

620,000​

|

620,000​

|

620,000​

Jeff Zatkoff|

G​

|

27​

|

600,000​

|

600,000​

|

UFA​

Eric Hartzell|

G​

|

25​

|

550,000​

|

RFA​

UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS

Player........................​

|

Pos.​

|

Age​

|

2013-14​

|

News and notes​

Brooks Orpik|

D​

|

33​

|

3,750,000​

| Signed with Washington (5 years, $5.5M per) !

Jussi Jokinen|

LW​

|

31​

|

3,000,000​

| Signed with Florida (4 years, $4M per) ?

Lee Stempniak|

RW​

|

31​

|

2,500,000​

|Surprisingly good stickhandler likely too pricey for a third-liner on this team

Matt Niskanen|

D​

|

27​

|

2,300,000​

| Signed with Washington (7 years, $5.75M per)

Tomas Vokoun|

G​

|

37​

|

2,000,000​

|God bless the man if he's able to continue playing, but it won't be in Pittsburgh

Marcel Goc|

C​

|

30​

|

1,700,000​

| Re-signed with Penguins (1 year, $1.2M)

Taylor Pyatt|

LW​

|

32​

|

1,550,000​

|At least they didn't have to give up anything to get him in the first place? Ugh

Tanner Glass|

LW​

|

30​

|

1,100,000​

| Signed with N.Y. Rangers (3 years, $1.45M per) ?!

Spencer Machacek|

RW​

|

25​

|

632,500​

|Group VI UFA provided much-needed scoring touch for WBS after trade

Deryk Engelland|

D​

|

32​

|

566,667​

| Signed with Calgary (3 years, $2.9M per) ?!?!?!

Joe Vitale|

C​

|

28​

|

550,000​

| Signed with Arizona (3 years, $1.117M per)

Brian Gibbons|

C​

|

26​

|

550,000​

| Signed with Columbus (1 year, $750k, 2-way)

Zach Sill|

C​

|

26​

|

550,000​

| Re-signed with Penguins (1 year, $550k, 2-way)

Chuck Kobasew|

RW​

|

32​

|

550,000​

| Signed with Bern (NLA)

Chris Conner|

RW​

|

30​

|

550,000​

| Signed with Washington (1 year, $550k, 2-way)

Harry Zolnierczyk|

LW​

|

26​

|

550,000​

| Signed with N.Y. Islanders (1 year, $600k, 2-way)

Nick Drazenovic|

C​

|

27​

|

550,000​

| Re-signed with Penguins (1 year, $550k, 2-way)

Brendan Mikkelson|

D​

|

26​

|

550,000​

|Decent scoring defenseman ... in the AHL

RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS

Player......................​

|

Pos.​

|

Age​

|

2013-14​

|

News and notes​

Brandon Sutter|

C​

|

24​

|

2,066,667​

|Owners caught Shero sewing KESLER onto 16's jersey at night while sobbing

Nick Spaling|

LW​

|

25​

|

1,500,000​

|Has filed for salary arbitration since the trade from Nashville

Jayson Megna|

RW​

|

24​

|

925,000​

| Re-signed with Penguins (1 year, $874k, 2-way)

Simon Despres|

D​

|

22​

|

840,000​

| http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etZpup-GtLw

Philip Samuelsson|

D​

|

22​

|

627,500​

| Re-signed with Penguins (1 year, $550k, 2-way)

Bobby Farnham|

LW​

|

25​

|

550,000​

|Remains one of the most aggravating players in the AHL

SIGNED PROSPECTS

Player​

|

Pos.​

|

Age​

|

Current Team​

|

Contract​

Kasperi Kapanen|

RW​

|

17​

|

KalPa (Liiga)​

|

3 years/925,000 per​

Oskar Sundqvist|

C​

|

20​

|

SkellefteÃ¥ (SHL)​

|

3 years/708,333 per​

Tristan Jarry|

G​

|

19​

|

Edmonton (WHL)​

|

3 years/650,833 per​

UNSIGNED PROSPECTS

Player​

​

​

|

Pos.​

|

Age​

|

Current Team (League)​

Anthony Angello|

F​

|

18​

|Omaha (USHL)

Dane Birks|

D​

|

18​

|Michigan Tech (WCHA)

Teddy Blueger|

F​

|

19​

|Minnesota State (WCHA)

Blaine Byron|

F​

|

19​

|Maine (HEA)

Jake Guentzel|

F​

|

19​

|Nebraska-Omaha (WCHA)

Troy Josephs|

F​

|

20​

|Clarkson (ECAC)

Sam Lafferty|

F​

|

19​

|Tri-City (USHL)

Jaden Lindo|

F​

|

18​

|Owen Sound (OHL)

Sean Maguire|

G​

|

21​

|Boston University (HEA)

Alexander Pechurskiy|

G​

|

24​

|Magnitogorsk (KHL)

Ryan Segalla|

D​

|

19​

|Connecticut (HEA)

Jeff Taylor|

D​

|

20​

|Union (ECAC)

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[sniugneP]

I have a feeling that German players will have a great year.

 

[PensPlz]

I like Hornqvist being #72, putting him numerically between Sid and Geno. I think it's symbolic of insulating our superstars, surrounding them with gritty players.

 

[penguins2946*]

I wonder if we could get Tatar from Detroit for Martin straight up. I made a Despres for Tatar proposal about a week ago, and Detroit fans were okay with the value (they need a RD though), and I feel like Martin is a lot more valuable than Despres.

 

[iFishyHD]

Shouldn't Sundqvist be under the signed prospects?

 

[Riptide]

I wonder if we could get Tatar from Detroit for Martin straight up. I made a Despres for Tatar proposal about a week ago, and Detroit fans were okay with the value (they need a RD though), and I feel like Martin is a lot more valuable than Despres.

Martin is. I'd probably try and get more than just Tatar for him. However if that's the best I could do, I'd still do it.

 

[AjaxTelamon]

I have a feeling that German players will have a great year.

I'm hoping they all do as well, and that they will like playing together and that will give us an edge in extending them, assuming they do play well, that is.

 

[shureshot66]

Shouldn't Sundqvist be under the signed prospects?

Most likely, yes. Although it seems he'll play in Skelleftea next season, I was waiting until after the prospect camp this month to get a better read. He's supposed to be stateside next week (Kapanen, too) and we should get more news then on what the plans are.

 

[Speaking Moistly]

I have a feeling that German players will have a great year.

JR should be commended for predicting this.

 

[JTG]

Looking at this team on paper, I'm digging it. There's a ton of unprovens, and not all of them will work out (both signings and young players), but I am excited for the start of this season. I think Hornqvist could see a bump in production, and if Downie and Comeau can return to form, we have some solid complementary pieces who can add some scoring. The team is young, and that should bode well. These are guys in the prime of their careers, or guys who are looking to make their mark. None of these 30+, over the hill, operating on guaranteed playing time.

The more I stew, the more I believe we should trade Martin. Just clean sweep and fill his spot with someone younger. I'm split on what we should do with Sutter, but I lean more towards trading him. I'd like to see how Dupuis fairs on the 3rd line. I think we have missed his energy and what he brings, but his price tag is still a little much to handle. Adams needs to be dumped for anything.

 

[penguins2946*]

A Colorado fan on the main board just offered ROR and a 1st for Sutter and Maatta. I'd **** myself in happiness if JR would do that.

Martin is. I'd probably try and get more than just Tatar for him. However if that's the best I could do, I'd still do it.

Any other piece would be a prospect or pick, so it really wouldn't make a difference in the long run. That's why I wasn't upset with the Neal return. Yeah, getting their 2nd would have been nice, but whoever we would have picked there wouldn't be ready for a while and may not even become a NHLer.

 

[themethod7]

A Colorado fan on the main board just offered ROR and a 1st for Sutter and Maatta. I'd **** myself in happiness if JR would do that.



Any other piece would be a prospect or pick, so it really wouldn't make a difference in the long run. That's why I wasn't upset with the Neal return. Yeah, getting their 2nd would have been nice, but whoever we would have picked there wouldn't be ready for a while and may not even become a NHLer.

Now now, let's not totally trade **** them... we should throw in Dupuis for good measure, a sign of good will ya know? We know how much Pat Roy likes his French Canadians, it's the right thing to do.

 

[mpp9]

Looking at this team on paper, I'm digging it. There's a ton of unprovens, and not all of them will work out (both signings and young players), but I am excited for the start of this season. I think Hornqvist could see a bump in production, and if Downie and Comeau can return to form, we have some solid complementary pieces who can add some scoring. The team is young, and that should bode well. These are guys in the prime of their careers, or guys who are looking to make their mark. None of these 30+, over the hill, operating on guaranteed playing time.

The more I stew, the more I believe we should trade Martin. Just clean sweep and fill his spot with someone younger. I'm split on what we should do with Sutter, but I lean more towards trading him. I'd like to see how Dupuis fairs on the 3rd line. I think we have missed his energy and what he brings, but his price tag is still a little much to handle. Adams needs to be dumped for anything.

Pretty much agreed. Keep Sutter if he wants to stick around longterm, and he's comfortable here as a 3C. If he's only willing to go short term on his next deal, look to deal him for help at wing.

We're probably stuck with Dupuis so it is what it is. Hopefully he'll come back strong.

One year deals to guys still in their primes who want to win and want paid is exactly what the doctor ordered for a supporting cast. They'll be motivated all season.

Martin, I think if we can get proper value for him, we should deal him. I'd swap him for a guy who can step into our top 6 forward group. Or assets that can be used to bring one in.

 

[eXile59]

Eric Meloche. Wow does that bring back some memories. Mostly bad ones.

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

Eric Meloche. Wow does that bring back some memories. Mostly bad ones.

Not as bad as Shane Endicott memories, at least.

It's stuff like that that helps give me at least some perspective when things look grim.

 

[eXile59]

Not as bad as Shane Endicott memories, at least.

It's stuff like that that helps give me at least some perspective when things look grim.

Complain about Fleury, see Jocelyn Thibault.

 

[bigG]

http://www.sportingnews.com/nhl/stor...er-david-booth

Good article talking about Mueller, Booth, Loktionov, Diaz and Penner

Pens should sign Mueller and Loktionov. Geno can be Lokti's Russian mentor

 

[eXile59]

http://www.sportingnews.com/nhl/stor...er-david-booth

Good article talking about Mueller, Booth, Loktionov, Diaz and Penner

Pens should sign Mueller and Loktionov. Geno can be Lokti's Russian mentor

I feel like you have already posted this.

 

[Asuna]

http://www.sportingnews.com/nhl/stor...er-david-booth

Good article talking about Mueller, Booth, Loktionov, Diaz and Penner

Pens should sign Mueller and Loktionov. Geno can be Lokti's Russian mentor

I'd rather see Loktionov as the Pens 3rd line center than Sutter, tbh.

 

[redsono93]

How bad was Mueller's and Booth's injuries over the years? Always thought both before being injured had huge upsides.

 

[penguins2946*]

How bad was Mueller's and Booth's injuries over the years? Always thought both before being injured had huge upsides.

Booth is a shell of his former self because of the concussion, and Mueller is made of glass. I'd pick Booth of those 4, but I don't like any of them.

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

Complain about Fleury, see Jocelyn Thibault.

Neither can hold a candle to Andy Chiodo.

 

[redsono93]

Booth is a shell of his former self because of the concussion, and Mueller is made of glass. I'd pick Booth of those 4, but I don't like any of them.

You think it would be better to go after was once high end prospects that need a change of scenery instead like Josh Bailey or Connelly as examples? I'd be happy with Seto as a camp invite if not signed.

 

[penguins2946*]

You think it would be better to go after was once high end prospects that need a change of scenery instead like Josh Bailey or Connelly as examples? I'd be happy with Seto as a camp invite if not signed.

I would personally go after Zucker (for Dumoulin), Connolly (for a 2nd) or Palmieri (for Despres).

 

[redsono93]

I would personally go after Zucker (for Dumoulin), Connolly (for a 2nd) or Palmieri (for Despres).

I like the way you think what about Coyle is he better then Zucker or is he a center Coyle that is.