Amidst Jaromir Jagr Talks, Let's Not Forget Tyler Kennedy Today
by FrankD on Jul 1, 2011 10:20 AM EDT
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PrintI don't need to remind everyone what the biggest storyline is heading into today. But while that plays out in its own Hollywood fashion, let's not overlook the possibility that instead of a former Pen returning to Pittsburgh, we may see a current Pen test the market at noon today.
It may appear as if Ray Shero and the Penguins front office started out by playing a game of hardball with Tyler Kennedy. Earlier this week we learned that Shero and company did not extend a qualifying offer Kennedy's way, thus making him a viable option on the free agent market. Now, as the noon deadline edges closer, it appears as if the two sides are starting to get a bit closer to a deal that could keep TK in Pittsburgh.
According to the Post-Gazette, Kennedy remains a priority for Shero:
"We've made the offer [to Jagr]," Shero said. "My priority is Tyler Kennedy. The [Jagr] offer is there, but right now, I'm spending time on Tyler Kennedy."
It makes sense to stay focused on a guy who is already (well, until noon at least) a Penguin, as opposed to chasing down a former Pen and playing the waiting game with Jagr.
Maybe the news has been buried over the last few days with all of this Jagr stuff, but I haven't read much with regards to teams in the market for Kennedy. I initially suggested Minnesota, Buffalo or even the Islanders as potential players, but that is based off my speculation and no reported offers, talks, etc.
Yet another story to follow through free agency.
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I wouldnt be surprised if one of the teams that need to reach the cap floor come in and really overpay for TK, it would be hard for him to pass that up, he’d also probably be a lot higher on those teams depth charts then here
We have to unify and watch our flag ascend!
I’m not sure you can be any higher. With still nothing official on Jagr he’s ranked #1 on my Pens natural RW depth chart.
Not that TK is a natural RW, but you know what I mean. The way I phrased it was intended to exclude Malkin possibly playing RW ;)
which is why
JJ coming home could be huge. it adds depth throughout the line up. it puts staal back on line three with tk and asham (?) so which line do you throw out your top defensive pair against? sids? that opens up geno’s line . geno? that opens up sids line…and good luck scoring when staalzie and tk are one the ice with asham…..you’d have a better chance of nabbing a date with maria sharapova and carmen electra at the same time
" Lord Stanley, scratch thier names on your fabled cup" Mike Lange june 12, 2009
by oldtimehockey09 on Jul 1, 2011 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions
from what i heard
they were down to years with tk and his agent on trib live radio yesterday said TK wants to stay here period
" Lord Stanley, scratch thier names on your fabled cup" Mike Lange june 12, 2009
by oldtimehockey09 on Jul 1, 2011 10:23 AM EDT reply actions
Man Frank! Look at my wimpy Fan Shot!
This morning on the Fan they reported that the two parties have gotten very close to agreeing and the deal should be finished today.
And like oldtimehockey said, TK wants to stay here in Pittsburgh and is not very interested in going anywhere else.
Yeah I saw it but since you didn’t have a link to the audio/podcast or something I figured I’d just blow it out a bit.
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Countdown is almost over! Let the frenzy begin!
by LightningCoach on Jul 1, 2011 11:45 AM EDT reply actions
Bummer
ENGUINS WITHDRAW OFFER TO JAGR
The Pittsburgh Penguins withdrew their one-year, $2 million contract offer to free agent Jaromir Jagr Friday morning.
"We made what we thought was a very fair contract offer to Jaromir on Tuesday, based on his stated interest of returning to the Penguins," said Ray Shero, the team’s executive vice president and general manager. "We made our best offer from the start, given our salary cap structure, in an attempt to facilitate a deal. But now, after several days, with an extended time frame for making a decision, and additional teams getting involved, we have decided to move in a different direction. It was never our intention to get involved in a free agent bidding war, and we have to focus on our team.
"Jaromir is one of the greatest players in Penguins history, and we wish him all the best."
Should always provide links.....
http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=567951&navid=DL|PIT|home
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