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Wed Jan 02, 2008 8:13 am EST

Penguins will not rush trade despite need

By Lisa Antonucci

His Pittsburgh Penguins are down a starting goaltender in Marc-Andre Fleury, a key penalty-killing forward in Max Talbot and a defenseman whose value is not measurable by statistics in Mark Eaton.

At some point every day, general manager Ray Shero reads of or hears about a rumor that has him acquiring a player to fill some sudden need for the Penguins. But anybody waiting for Shero to make an immediate trade — for, say, San Jose winger Jonathan Cheechoo — is not wise to hold their breath.

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewNew Window

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  1. Darren K
    1. Posted by Darren K Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:27 pm EDT

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    Cheechoo is a bum!! will fit right in with Crosby and Malkin!!!
  2. Gavin's Mommy
    2. Posted by Gavin's Mommy Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:09 pm EDT

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    2nd!! lol It would really surprise me if we got a big named player. I don't see Hossa in a Penguins uniform due to, He might cost too much. Cheechoo can't play with Thorton. How would he play with Crosby? Goalie issues I'm still iffy about. Conklin has been playing pretty well as of late. Cujo would be best bet cuz he doesn't cost too much. Emery is a nut case....
  3. AWebSlinger
    3. Posted by AWebSlinger Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:00 pm EDT

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    The Pens are at least a year away from a serious cup run. Our D is has no grit and Malkin seems to be the only guy who can score for Sid. I have just about given up on Fleury - he crumbles under pressure, gives up way too many soft goals and then pouts about it and gives up a second one right away. RAY, TRADE THE SUSPECTS FOR PORSPECTS !! Build for '08-'09!
  4. Mike117
    4. Posted by Mike117 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:02 pm EDT

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    What a ridiculous thing to write. Yet another rumor circulated by the media without anything to back it up. Thank goodness that rag of a newspaper isn't delivered up here.
  5. Mike117
    5. Posted by Mike117 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:02 pm EDT

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    What a ridiculous thing to write. Yet another rumor circulated by the media without anything to back it up. Thank goodness that rag of a newspaper isn't delivered up here.
  6. Mike117
    6. Posted by Mike117 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:02 pm EDT

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    what a ridiculous thing to write. yet another rumor circulated by the media without anything to back it up. thank goodness that rag of a newspaper isn
  7. Mike117
    7. Posted by Mike117 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:02 pm EDT

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    Sorry for the multi-posts, it kept saying it didn't work and to try again...
  8. andrewr
    8. Posted by andrewr Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:58 pm EDT

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    Another Rumor? Sounds like he was trying to dispel rumors. Did you even read the article? He said not to expect a trade. If you are too busy to read the text, at least read the title "Penguins will not rush trade despite need".
  9. Craig
    9. Posted by Craig Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:17 pm EDT

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    Mike117 - say it again please.
  10. ChuckFromDetroit
    10. Posted by ChuckFromDetroit Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:27 pm EDT

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    Pitt should just keep playing and keep building and not get all whacked out because like Pitt fan said earlier.....Pitt is not there yet but they are getting there and they will be there in 2-3 years.
    Pitt I believe will be one of the teams to beat in the new decade and for their sake they need to just keep rolling along and make any big trades because soon enough they will be rolling over just about everybody like Edmonton did in the 80's.
    Thats what I think anyways.
    GO RED WINGS!
  11. The Usual Suspect
    11. Posted by The Usual Suspect Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:55 pm EDT

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    what are they waiting for??? get some help now while crosby is still young and stupid enough to stay on a lame duck franchice like the penguins... wait when he realizes they are not going to get him help ....
    owners need deep pockets and are willing to do what it takes to win... sorry penguin fans..
  12. gbrobagelman
    12. Posted by gbrobagelman Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:06 pm EDT

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    I disagree with all the Penguin-bashers. I'm not a Pittsburgh fan but I've seen enough of them to know they ARE on the way. They don't have CONSISTENCY yet from game to game or even period to period sometimes. Anyone who saw the game they won earlier in the year against the Rangers (where they played like crap for 40 min. then found a way to win),you know they've pretty much got what they need.....
  13. books
    13. Posted by books Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:22 pm EDT

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    They should trade for Reechi...he's tearing it up lately and could fit in nicely for Crosby on the wing. (Severe irony intended.)
  14. Timothy M
    14. Posted by Timothy M Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:23 pm EDT

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    Please, coach Therien, keep starting Conklin!!! Saborin is a career minor-leaguer. Also, for all the non-believers. Pens are making a quiet run up the standings. We'll be there this spring.
    BELIEVE!!!
  15. Impaler
    15. Posted by Impaler Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:21 pm EDT

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    Pittsburgh is extremely deep with playmakers & are need a true scorer (not their most pressing need, but a need nonetheless after goaltending of course). Parting with Malkin for a guy like Marian Hossa would make me extremely happy, we'll even throw in Fred Brathwaite!
  16. sherid32
    16. Posted by sherid32 Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:19 pm EDT

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    Malkin for Hossa?! Blueland Bob, please put the crack pipe down and slowly back away...
  17. Zeke!
    17. Posted by Zeke! Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:24 pm EDT

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    Cujo would be a perfect fit with the Pens! His cost is low.
  18. Gage
    18. Posted by Gage Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:09 pm EDT

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    Cujo is washed up...and conklin is tearing it up right now...We need defense...we already have everything else...grit, leadership, scoring, playmakers, Christensen is even winning faceoffs!! I would keep demote Sabu and bring fluery back very slowly...We need a big defensman that can knock people on their butts in front of the net...
  19. Gage
    19. Posted by Gage Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:09 pm EDT

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    cujo is washed up...and conklin is tearing it up right now...we need defense...we already have everything else...grit, leadership, scoring, playmakers, christensen is even winning faceoffs!! i would keep demote sabu and bring fluery back very slowly...we need a big defensman that can knock people on their butts in front of the net...
  20. scott c
    20. Posted by scott c Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:07 pm EDT

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    eric r, deep pockets has nothing to do with it.
    There is a salary cap that dictates how much teams can spend
  21. Ralph M
    21. Posted by Ralph M Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:07 pm EDT

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    Now is the time to pickup Curtis Joseph, he will great mentor and more than adequate relief goalie.
  22. recchi9
    22. Posted by recchi9 Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:33 pm EDT

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    Scott C,
    Ownership has everything to do with winning. The Penguins ownership has set a limit at 42 mil a season, 10 mil below the salary cap. Ray Shero has left himself some room under the 42 mil cap so that he can make a trade if necessary. The ownership did this to increase their own revenues (see Pittsburgh Pirates) even though teams make more money by going deep in the playoffs. Seems like the team ownership has their own personal interests in mind...
  23. icon6668
    23. Posted by icon6668 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:22 pm EDT

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    Pens need a guy like Phaneuf on D.
    Fleury will be sweet with someone like him on our Blueline.
    I wouldn't mind to see a Staal and Malone for Kovalchuk trade.
  24. stugotz143
    24. Posted by stugotz143 Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:46 pm EDT

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    the rangers need to get cheechoo!!! get cheechoo or somoene of his caliber!!1
  25. Len S
    25. Posted by Len S Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:49 pm EDT

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    defence wins lord stanley's cup.....go out and get a stopper ....ugly goals win in the playoffs ....just ask the the devils...it's not about scoring...they have enough young talent they need a pronger type defencemen... and rigth now i don't see anyone trading one of those guys for nothing!

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