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Rob Scuderi: Minnesota Wild, Dallas Stars, New York Rangers, Tampa Bay Lightning?

There's now more evidence than ever Rob Scuderi's play throughout the playoff run did not go unnoticed.  According to Rob Rossi, a few teams rumored to be in on the shot-blocking defenseman include the Minnesota Wild, Dallas Stars, New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Lightning

The Minnesota Wild shouldn't come as much a surprise, seeing as how former Pittsburgh AGM Chuck Fletcher is now running things.  Similar to the Wild, the Dallas Stars have plenty of cap room available to make a serious bid on Scuds.  The Rangers - well, what players (aside from Nik Antropov) aren't they rumored to have some interest in? As for the Lightning, I guess they just enjoy picking up Pittsburgh's UFA's every year.

Although Hooks reported that Scuds will give Pitt the last chance to bid, I can't see how they will be able to match any offers from teams with as much cap room as the Wild, Stars and Lightning.

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I would think Tampa would have to be out now that they signed Ohlund seven years and $3.75mm.

But then again not many decisions Tampa’s management/ownership makes tends to follow conventional wisdom, so we’ll see.

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by Hooks Orpik on Jul 1, 2009 1:37 PM EDT reply actions  

They still have Ranger playing on the blue line for less than a mill, so maybe they aren’t ruling Scuderi out entirely. But they still have some goaltending issues to be concerned with, especially since Carrie from Bolts Blog suggested yesterday that Mike Smith is still dealing with post-concussion syndrome.

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by FrankD on Jul 1, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tampa brings back Krajicek, signs Matt Walker.

Now are they out of contention for Scuds? I mean, holy defenseman.

Hey, an out is an out - unless you're Mario, in which case it's probably two outs. -UtesFan89

by wg1of5 on Jul 1, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’d say so

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by FrankD on Jul 1, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Friedman says Hossa to Chicago is a done deal.

Unreal.

I’m about to squeal.

And eat an eel.

/bad Billy Madison-eque rhymes

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by Hooks Orpik on Jul 1, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow, Hossa will be living in my city. I could run into him at Whole Foods.

by Cari on Jul 1, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

12 years, $5.2 million a year for Hossa.

About $22 million more than what he would have gotten to stay in Detroit.

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by Hooks Orpik on Jul 1, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow, 12 years. That is quite an investment, especially considering Hossa’s inconsistent performance in the playoffs.

by Cari on Jul 1, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Won't that make Hossa 42!!! when the contract is up??

WOW. Didn’t Edmonton offer close to $9mm per for 7 years last year? Quite a paycut to be a bridesmaid AGAIN!!!

by Ulf Murphy on Jul 1, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hossa’s deal is front-loaded, he’s getting $53 million in the first seven years.

Not as much as Edmonton, but Edmonton doesn’t have Kane and Toews to play with.

Expect Chicago to trade Huet ($5.6 million cap hit) and they’ll be, surprisingly, in the same position they’ve been in, salary cap wise.

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by Hooks Orpik on Jul 1, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

But still, 12 years is beyond ridiculous

Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.

by bren on Jul 1, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

if the hawks are able to keep this club together after next season they will be a scary club to deal with. good sign by the hawks… if there is a no trade clause i expect him to pull a Dany Heatley

Lifes rough, wear a helment

by lambofgad on Jul 1, 2009 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Im not arguing he was a bad signing

but you cant justify signing anyone for 12 years, let alone someone who is already 30, this isnt the NFL, they cant just cut him and be done with it

Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.

by bren on Jul 1, 2009 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m amazed by this deal. 12 years is a huge investment to make in a guy like Hossa. I can’t see him playing out all 12 years in Chicago though.

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by FrankD on Jul 1, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

unbelievable

I guess it was smart of Hossa to turn down the Detroit offer. It works out well for him: he gets salary, term, and he goes to a contending team.

These long-long-long-term deals never fail to baffle me. Even if you think he’s worth it now (and by “he” I mean Hossa and guys like Lecavalier, Richards, Ovechkin, Zetterberg, DiPietro, etc.), do you really think he’ll still be worth the cap hit down the road? Even setting aside the possibility of serious injury/concussion issues, hockey is a physical enough sport that you have to expect a guy’s game to slip about 8 or 9 years into that deal. At which point you’re stuck with the contract. I guess teams really feel the need to make that big splash, and they have to guarantee free agents the money somehow.

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by holiday park on Jul 1, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions  

I can’t wait to see Red Wings fan boo Hossa after calling us sore losers when Pitt fans did it.

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by FrankD on Jul 1, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Memo to Marian

When you’re interviewed about signing with the Blackhawks, try not to mention your chances of winning a Cup with them. Detroit’s a division rival. And I’m not sure their fans will take your thoughts on the subject any better than the Pens fans did. Just a suggestion.

P is for Latrobe.

by holiday park on Jul 1, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Over at the Chicago blog many of them are not happy about the Hossa deal, especially the 12 years part.

by Cari on Jul 1, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

no more than 5 years should be implemented by the NHL

Lifes rough, wear a helment

by lambofgad on Jul 1, 2009 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

let his cup curse continue… Blues to loose in the finals next year

Lifes rough, wear a helment

by lambofgad on Jul 1, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

after playing in the WC

by Hansmoleman on Jul 1, 2009 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Roloson to the Islanders on a 2-year contract. That DiPietro deal just keeps looking better and better.

P is for Latrobe.

by holiday park on Jul 1, 2009 3:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Like I said on Lighthouse Hockey, Snow won’t be happy until he has a 22-man roster of goalies

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by FrankD on Jul 1, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

So are we going to sign anyone

Or is it all about retaining our own players?

Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.

by bren on Jul 1, 2009 3:30 PM EDT reply actions  

No Knuble for us; the Caps signed him instead. And at $2.8/year for two years, they overpaid for him.

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by holiday park on Jul 1, 2009 3:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Eh, that’s what he made last year. No more, no less.

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by FrankD on Jul 1, 2009 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

He was overpaid last year too

And he’ll be 37 to start the season.

P is for Latrobe.

by holiday park on Jul 1, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Avs got Craig Anderson. Good move.

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by FrankD on Jul 1, 2009 3:38 PM EDT reply actions  

he is a great net minder. he will do well with the Avs

Lifes rough, wear a helment

by lambofgad on Jul 1, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Donald Brashear’s headed to the Rangers. Looks Godard’s got a new playmate in New York since Colton Orr’s gone.

It weighs 35 pounds - unless you're hoisting it above your head.

by JDunman on Jul 1, 2009 3:49 PM EDT reply actions  

rangers are looking to goon it up with Donald and Avery…

Lifes rough, wear a helment

by lambofgad on Jul 1, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

but they did a good move getting rid of some salary by moving Scott Gomez to the canadians

Lifes rough, wear a helment

by lambofgad on Jul 1, 2009 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, not a big surprise; there are some great scorers available right now and that’s NY’s most desperate need. I expect they’ll go hard after Heatley or Gaborik.

P is for Latrobe.

by holiday park on Jul 1, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

they were in the running for heathey but can they put an offer together to get him?

Lifes rough, wear a helment

by lambofgad on Jul 1, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

I can see Sather targeting Gaborik. More his type of player.

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by FrankD on Jul 1, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

“Rossi_on_Pens: Several of Scuderi’s teammates confirm Pens are making concerted push to retain him.”

by Cari on Jul 1, 2009 3:53 PM EDT reply actions  

I hope you’re right and I hope it works!!

by ween on Jul 1, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

OK, Hossa’s deal is not the craziest one of the day. The Oilers just gave Khabibulin four years.

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by holiday park on Jul 1, 2009 4:24 PM EDT reply actions  

they do need a #1 net minder and he is about the same price and talent as Rollie so it not a horrible sign. And there are few free agent net minders out there so the oiler choices were limited. but 4 years is too long for Khabiblin, it would have made more sense if it was only 2 years

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by lambofgad on Jul 1, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Only fitting I suppose. They’ve been getting screwed out of every deal it seems.

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by FrankD on Jul 1, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wonder want repels players from going to the Oilers.

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by lambofgad on Jul 1, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

probably that Gretzky is no longer there!!

by ween on Jul 1, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

they don’t want to go to phoenix either lol

Lifes rough, wear a helment

by lambofgad on Jul 1, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hal Gill signs with Canadiens, 2 years

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by FrankD on Jul 1, 2009 4:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Interesting….I hope that means that the Pens are going to get Scuds.

Heart, Max Talbot has it by the mile. The Pens are your 2008-2009 Stanley Cup Champions.

by Malsby on Jul 1, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

ditto

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by CBKWit on Jul 1, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pens got Mike Ruff

by ween on Jul 1, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Rupp ;-)

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by FrankD on Jul 1, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was wondering who the hell Mike Ruff was.

Heart, Max Talbot has it by the mile. The Pens are your 2008-2009 Stanley Cup Champions.

by Malsby on Jul 1, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

hah. It’s all good. He’s kinda a lesser known, sort of tough guy.

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by FrankD on Jul 1, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

woops my bad!!! RUPP!!! LOL

by ween on Jul 1, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

with New Jersey Devils last year
72 GP 3 goals 6 assists -2 136 PIM 6-5 230lbs
will turn 30 on January 13, 2010

by ween on Jul 1, 2009 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Very quiet day for the Pens thusfar

Not that they have much money to spend, but still.

Heart, Max Talbot has it by the mile. The Pens are your 2008-2009 Stanley Cup Champions.

by Malsby on Jul 1, 2009 4:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Zanon signed by MIN

3 yrs, 5.2m

Heart, Max Talbot has it by the mile. The Pens are your 2008-2009 Stanley Cup Champions.

by Malsby on Jul 1, 2009 5:45 PM EDT reply actions  

I was kinda hoping the Pens would go after Zanon if they didn’t get Scuderi.

Heart, Max Talbot has it by the mile. The Pens are your 2008-2009 Stanley Cup Champions.

by Malsby on Jul 1, 2009 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

OOPS

Scuderi looking at four teams, huh. One of those four teams was not the Kings but that is where he is going. Sure wish Dallas could have gotten him.

by StarsRule on Jul 4, 2009 8:16 AM EDT reply actions  

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