# Official 07-08 Penguins Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [June 23, 2007, 5:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-07-08-penguins-thread/190715 "2007-06-23T05:01:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 32
**Author:** ![bics56](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/47e85d/32.png) [@bics56](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bics56)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2008, 10:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-07-08-penguins-thread/190715/621 "2008-02-26T10:50:37Z")
Richards to the Stars…looks like Tampa is unloading some $$…Richards makes like $7.8 mil ---
**Author:** ![4doors5gears](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/4doors5gears/32/6006_2.png) [@4doors5gears](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/4doors5gears)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2008, 10:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-07-08-penguins-thread/190715/622 "2008-02-26T10:59:19Z")
Richards is way overpaid. Federov went to the Capitals… Looks like they’re trying to make a playoff run. What’s nice about Havlat is he’s young. What’s bad about him is since he played in Ottawa he built his profile up which allowed him to become overpaid. We have to keep in mind Malkin’s going to be getting big bucks when his rookie deal is up. I wouldn’t be surprised at $6.5-7mil/yr range. ---
**Author:** ![smokeyburnouts](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/smokeyburnouts/32/5987_2.png) [@smokeyburnouts](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/smokeyburnouts)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2008, 11:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-07-08-penguins-thread/190715/623 "2008-02-26T11:33:10Z")
> [@burnyd"](#): > > I cant believe Montreal gave up Huet for a 2nd round draft pick… that is absolutely retarded. why? he’ll be unrestricted and they have Cary Price, who theyve been wanting to be the starter anyways. Huet has been rumored to be traded all year. hell, when Fleury was struggling early on, thee were rumors we were tryin to get him. i dont see it as a bad deal either way, given the circumstances on each team. ---
**Author:** ![smokeyburnouts](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/smokeyburnouts/32/5987_2.png) [@smokeyburnouts](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/smokeyburnouts)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2008, 12:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-07-08-penguins-thread/190715/624 "2008-02-26T12:11:59Z")
i heard we got Gill ---
**Author:** ![smokeyburnouts](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/smokeyburnouts/32/5987_2.png) [@smokeyburnouts](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/smokeyburnouts)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2008, 12:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-07-08-penguins-thread/190715/625 "2008-02-26T12:20:39Z")
Hossa??? i heard we just got hossa and 2nd and 5th rd for gill ---
**Author:** ![smokeyburnouts](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/smokeyburnouts/32/5987_2.png) [@smokeyburnouts](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/smokeyburnouts)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2008, 12:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-07-08-penguins-thread/190715/626 "2008-02-26T12:21:04Z")
Hossa for Espisito and christensen armstrong and maybe a 1st rnd pick ---
**Author:** ![4doors5gears](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/4doors5gears/32/6006_2.png) [@4doors5gears](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/4doors5gears)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2008, 12:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-07-08-penguins-thread/190715/627 "2008-02-26T12:21:31Z")
Pens just added Hal Gill right now, not listed what we gave in exchange yet. Just refreshed and see we picked up Hossa. Oh snap! I’d like to see what his salary is. ---
**Author:** ![bics56](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/47e85d/32.png) [@bics56](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bics56)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2008, 12:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-07-08-penguins-thread/190715/628 "2008-02-26T12:34:01Z")
[http://www.postgazette.com/pg/08057/860543-100.stm](http://www.postgazette.com/pg/08057/860543-100.stm) yep hossa…no more colby, armstrong and espisito…not sure if I like the deal if Hossa is just going to be a rental. ---
**Author:** ![rmrider897](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/aeb1de/32.png) [@rmrider897](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rmrider897)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2008, 12:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-07-08-penguins-thread/190715/629 "2008-02-26T12:36:23Z")
Wow thats a big move for the pens… Not sure how i feel about it but Hossa is a stud. But thats Colby Armstrong, Erik Christensen, Angelo Esposito and a draft pick. Wow… im going to have to let this sink in… ---
**Author:** ![4doors5gears](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/4doors5gears/32/6006_2.png) [@4doors5gears](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/4doors5gears)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2008, 12:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-07-08-penguins-thread/190715/630 "2008-02-26T12:37:13Z")
Hossa’s deal is up at the end of the year. If we are renting him we better make a solid run because we gave up a lot as far as draft picks. I just don’t see Shero cutting big checks to him, Malkin and Crosby in the next few years. I’m surprised to see Staal didn’t get traded, but maybe that’s better. ---
**Author:** ![bics56](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/47e85d/32.png) [@bics56](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bics56)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2008, 12:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-07-08-penguins-thread/190715/631 "2008-02-26T12:37:30Z")
> [@4x4jimmy in his natural habitat...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/4x4jimmy-in-his-natural-habitat/35096/18): > > Wow thats a big move for the pens… Not sure how i feel about it but Hossa is a stud. But thats Colby Armstrong, Erik Christensen, Angelo Esposito and a draft pick. Wow… im going to have to let this sink in… I agree…time will tell…better not just be a rental ---
**Author:** ![Slim\_06\_F-150](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d26b3c/32.png) [@Slim\_06\_F-150](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Slim_06_F-150)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2008, 12:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-07-08-penguins-thread/190715/632 "2008-02-26T12:39:31Z")
armstrong has been in decline since rookie year, espo is lazy, christensen is no good, ONLY thing i dont like about it is a first round pick, and i dont think we need hal gill ---
**Author:** ![rmrider897](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/aeb1de/32.png) [@rmrider897](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rmrider897)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2008, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-07-08-penguins-thread/190715/633 "2008-02-26T12:42:08Z")
> [@bics56"](#): > > [http://www.postgazette.com/pg/08057/860543-100.stm](http://www.postgazette.com/pg/08057/860543-100.stm) > > yep hossa…no more colby, armstrong and espisito…not sure if I like the deal if Hossa is just going to be a rental. I totally agree with you. His a free agent here soon and i liked colby and espisito. Rollin the dice here… ---
**Author:** ![4doors5gears](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/4doors5gears/32/6006_2.png) [@4doors5gears](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/4doors5gears)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2008, 12:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-07-08-penguins-thread/190715/634 "2008-02-26T12:43:34Z")
I can’t help but say I’m excited though. It shows that Shero isn’t afraid to pull the trigger on a deal to make a playoff run if needed, but he also believes in keeping the youth here and building a team for the long run. ---
**Author:** ![bics56](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/47e85d/32.png) [@bics56](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bics56)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2008, 12:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-07-08-penguins-thread/190715/635 "2008-02-26T12:44:40Z")
> [@Slim 06 F-150"](#): > > armstrong has been in decline since rookie year, espo is lazy, christensen is no good, ONLY thing i dont like about it is a first round pick, and i dont think we need hal gill I can somewhat agree…but how do you know anything about Espisito? He is 18 and had yet ot play NHL level. If this is a rental deal then I am not a fan…unless we win the cup of course. ---
**Author:** ![smokeyburnouts](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/smokeyburnouts/32/5987_2.png) [@smokeyburnouts](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/smokeyburnouts)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2008, 12:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-07-08-penguins-thread/190715/636 "2008-02-26T12:45:50Z")
> [@Slim 06 F-150"](#): > > armstrong has been in decline since rookie year, espo is lazy, christensen is no good, ONLY thing i dont like about it is a first round pick, and i dont think we need hal gill ridiculous. how do we not need a 7ft tall, physical, insanely tough defensemen to clear the front of the net and punish forwards? its unfair to say anything about Esposito considering hes 18 and hasnt seen an nhl game yet. i still think its a good move if we are capable of signing hossa at the end of the year (which i think we will). i dont really care that much about the draft pick, only because we have a young team with plenty of upcoming stars. if we dont resign hossa then i think the deal was too much but if we can sign hossa then i think its a fantastic deal. p.s.- we win the cup this year ---
**Author:** ![rmrider897](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/aeb1de/32.png) [@rmrider897](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rmrider897)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2008, 12:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-07-08-penguins-thread/190715/637 "2008-02-26T12:46:52Z")
Its going to be an interesting line up tonight. Doubt we will have any other players… PS When is sid coming back? I hope its thursday because im going to the game up here in boston!!!@2 ---
**Author:** ![bics56](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/47e85d/32.png) [@bics56](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bics56)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2008, 12:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-07-08-penguins-thread/190715/638 "2008-02-26T12:57:36Z")
> [@FS: 2007 Silver STI, less than 9k miles](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-2007-silver-sti-less-than-9k-miles/35003/6): > > ridiculous. > how do we not need a 7ft tall, physical, insanely tough defensemen to clear the front of the net and punish forwards? > > its unfair to say anything about Esposito considering hes 18 and hasnt seen an nhl game yet. > > i still think its a good move if we are capable of signing hossa at the end of the year (which i think we will). i dont really care that much about the draft pick, only because we have a young team with plenty of upcoming stars. if we dont resign hossa then i think the deal was too much but if we can sign hossa then i think its a fantastic deal. > > p.s.- we win the cup this year I agree 100% with everything. Gill is a good pickup…6’7" and 250lbs…he will fit in nice ---
**Author:** ![Slim\_06\_F-150](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d26b3c/32.png) [@Slim\_06\_F-150](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Slim_06_F-150)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2008, 1:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-07-08-penguins-thread/190715/639 "2008-02-26T13:01:43Z")
gill lacks the speed to be worth anything in the new nhl, read up on esposito and youll see why he was once predicted to go 1st overall and instead went like 20th ---
**Author:** ![smokeyburnouts](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/smokeyburnouts/32/5987_2.png) [@smokeyburnouts](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/smokeyburnouts)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2008, 1:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-07-08-penguins-thread/190715/640 "2008-02-26T13:08:12Z")
noone was thinkin about his lack of speed a couple years ago when he was destroying every forward we had (crosby rookie year) when we played boston. he shuts down hi-caliber forwards like he did to us. old news about espisito. kessel dropped in his draft too and hes awesome now that hes in the nhl, so what? [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-07-08-penguins-thread/190715.md?page=31) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-07-08-penguins-thread/190715.md?page=33)