Bill Guerin Will Be Back Next Year

Posted by Rick on Jun 29, 2009 20:59.

First Craig Adams and now Bill Guerin.

EDIT: Reportedly the contract is a one year deal at $2 million.

The contract includes performance bonuses that could make the deal worth $2.85 million.

Guerin signs with Penguins

The Penguins signed right winger Bill Guerin to a one-year contract tonight.

Financial terms were not immediately available.

Guerin would have been an unrestricted free agent Wednesday if he hadn't re-signed.

EDIT: From TSN:

The Pittsburgh Penguins have agreed to terms with veteran forward Bill Guerin on a one-year, $2 million contract.

The 38-year old Guerin was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday.

''We are excited to agree to terms with Billy on this one-year deal,'' Executive Vice President and General Manager Ray Shero said. ''He made a tremendous impact on this team with his scoring ability, physical play and outstanding leadership and was a key factor in our drive to the Cup. I know our players, coaches and fans will be happy to have him back in Pittsburgh.''

Guerin was acquired from the New York Islanders at the March 4 trading deadline in exchange for a third-round draft pick. He recorded five goals and 12 points in 17 regular season games with the Penguins, while playing a major role in the Penguins' Stanley Cup run.

What a human.

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Craig Adams Resigns

Posted by #test on Jun 29, 2009 17:33.

Could be a sign of things to come.

Patch Adams took less money than he made last year.

He inked a two year deal that will pay him $550,000.[PG]

Didn't think he would be back, but we'll take that contract all day.

Solid player.

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MJ is a beast

Posted by #test on Jun 28, 2009 21:12.

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The Piece: "I told Ray in our exit meeting that I'd give Pitt the last shot."

Posted by #test on Jun 28, 2009 13:12.

No idea what is going on in the world.

Billy Mays died, so did a bunch of other famous people.

And most extraordinary, Ron Cook wrote an unbelievable column about "The Piece' Rob Scuderi.[PG]

After the jump, some unreal quotes from the column.

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NOOOOOOOOOO. Billy Mays Dead

Posted by #test on Jun 28, 2009 12:20.

Shocking.

Billy Mays. Dead. [Yahoo]

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Second Day Of The Draft

Posted by #test on Jun 27, 2009 13:57.

The Pens finished up the draft with six more picks today.

After the jump we take a look.

One interesting note from the Pens live blog today:

General manager Ray Shero spoke briefly with the media a moment ago. Here are some of the highlights from that conversation, which mostly centered around free agency.

On trying to lock up the team's free agents before July 1
"We'll go back Monday and really turn our attention to trying to get the players before July 1."

On possibly re-signing Ruslan Fedotenko
"We'll see where that goes over the next week as well. We'll wait and see what happens next week."

On if he expects Rob Scuderi to test free agency
"I think he'll do that and it's a good idea. We've had conversations with his agent and Rob and there is the unknown as far as what's out there. We've had good discussions but I believe he will go to July 1. When guys go to July 1, sometimes they come back, sometimes they don't. They don't know what a hometown discount is; they don't know what's out there. We'll have a conversation Monday and Tuesday but that wouldn't surprise me, wouldn't shock me, won't disappoint me. Rob knows we'd like to have him back but at the same time, Rob has never made a lot of money. We'll see how it goes for him but we've made it clear that we want him back."

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Simon Says

Posted by #test on Jun 27, 2009 03:46.

Pens takes Simon Despres.

Nothing new, just making a post for reference sake.

Solid pick by Shero. Nothing more nothing less.

Here is the TSN background on him:

Here is some nasty goal he scored:

Pens have tons of picks today.

P.S. What the hell are the Flyers doing? Chris Pronger, Ray Emery and Scott Hartnell all in the same locker room.

Leadership will be tested.

Flyers gave up way too much.

Vomit.

Go Pens

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2009 Draft - Liveblog

Posted by Rick on Jun 26, 2009 18:24.

Welcome to the 2009 NHL Draft live blog.

The most updated information will go at the top of this post.

If you haven't read our Offseason Plans post yet you should do that now.

It's right here.

If you haven't seen our newest feature Summer Vacation featuring Dicky and Charlie, that's definitely what you should be doing right now.

Click here for that.

Now, onto the live blog.

The newest information will be at the top.

We'll try not to break the site.

The Pittsburgh Penguins First Round Pick is defenseman Simon Despres.

11:12 - Yet another look:

NHL Central Scouting’s Chris Bordeleau: "I think for a potential pro player, he's got the size and mobility. I've seen him many games, and he never seems to make a bad play. He's never going to get 100 points, but definitely, when you want a guy to play defense, he's your guy. He does it all, he'll block shots and he moves the puck at the right time.”

Saint John Sea Dogs head coach Jacques Beaulieu: “Simon is a very good skater with and without the puck. He has good hands for a big man and he has outstanding vision as well as hockey sense. To make it to the next level he will need to improve his upper body strength and his shot, but overall Simon is an outstanding person on and off the ice. He loves the game. He is without a doubt an NHL prospect.”

-- NHL.com

11:10 - A 2007 Montreal Gazette article on Despres:

"One look at Laval native Simon Despres on the ice, and it's immediately clear he is the epitome of the modern, puck-moving defenceman so coveted in today's hockey world. His skating stride is smooth and effortless, reminiscent of the player Despres admires most in the National Hockey League, Anaheim Ducks defenceman Scott Niedermayer.

His stickhandling and agility give him a rare level of confidence and poise with the puck, and he has a shot that is both powerful and accurate."

11:08 - Another look:

"Despres is one of the top 2 defenseman coming out the QMJHL this year. Already has really good size at 6’4” and 215. Plays well at both ends of the ice, but despite his size, he doesn’t play the body as much as he should. Tough to beat one-on-one, plays good positional hockey. Struggled during the playoffs and Under 18s (possibly due to a hip injury) which might hurt his draft stock, but he should still go in the 15-25 range."

-- MyNHLDraft.com

11:05 - A look at Simon Despres:

"At 6'4 and 215 pounds, Despres has the physical tools to make the lives of attacking players difficult as they enter the zone. Meanwhile, he already has the poise and intelligence to make the safe and, more importantly, correct play in his own zone. His vision and ability to anticipate the play also benefit him in offensive situations, where he saw his point totals more than double over the previous year."

-- Hockey's Future

10:55

The Stanley Cup Champions are cheered.

Ray Shero takes Simon Despres.

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