# Official 08-09 Penguins Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [June 13, 2008, 11:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-09-penguins-thread/197996 "2008-06-13T11:17:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![SMort38](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/smort38/32/6008_2.png) [@SMort38](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SMort38)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2008, 8:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-09-penguins-thread/197996/41 "2008-06-27T08:07:11Z")
> [@SSsuperchargedE"](#): > > does it seem that the Pens are the only team in a little “turmoil?” or is it just me. i imagine its pretty typical of “young” teams that make it to a championship… probably this way in most of the professional sports. the simple truth is that guys like malone and orpik are NOT worth 5+ a year on a team committed to “taking a little less to play for a good team” but they will get it else where… so, bye. also, i think today is the penguins used equipment sale down town… its worth checking out if your in the area. lots of unused sticks and lightly used equipment. they dont use the cheap stuff obviously, you can find some pretty good deals. ---
**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:** [June 29, 2008, 8:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-09-penguins-thread/197996/42 "2008-06-29T20:28:16Z")
> **[Lightning sign Malone to 7-year, $31.5M contract](http://www.espn.com/nhl/news/story?id=3466760)** > > The Lightning signed Ryan Malone to a seven-year, $31.5 million contract Monday. ---
**Author:** ![traydogg6969](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/traydogg6969/32/5999_2.png) [@traydogg6969](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/traydogg6969)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 1:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-09-penguins-thread/197996/43 "2008-06-30T01:02:29Z")
> [@I could watch this over and over...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-could-watch-this-over-and-over/36979/11): > > [http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3466760](http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3466760) so he turned down 3.5 million a year to be on a losing team for an extra million a year. ---
**Author:** ![nh4442](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nh4442/32/6005_2.png) [@nh4442](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nh4442)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 4:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-09-penguins-thread/197996/44 "2008-06-30T04:38:00Z")
tampa is going to b good! ---
**Author:** ![bics56](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/47e85d/32.png) [@bics56](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bics56)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 4:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-09-penguins-thread/197996/45 "2008-06-30T04:59:00Z")
Hey whatever…1 mil over 7 years = 7 Million $$$…so more power to him. I heard they offered Roberts 2 mil for 1 yr…TB is rebuilding…should be good this year with the new ownership. ---
**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:** [June 30, 2008, 6:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-09-penguins-thread/197996/46 "2008-06-30T06:40:16Z")
TB also got back the rights to Prospal and signed Brian Rolston. I still just don’t see all the hype around Ryan Malone. He’s a .5 point/game guy who centered two great players in Malkin and Sykora for most of the season. Lecavalier is great but who else do they really have? ---
**Author:** ![bics56](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/47e85d/32.png) [@bics56](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bics56)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 6:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-09-penguins-thread/197996/47 "2008-06-30T06:53:17Z")
> [@10/14/07 - My Bubble Tea - 8 PM](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/10-14-07-my-bubble-tea-8-pm/36737/51): > > TB also got back the rights to Prospal and signed Brian Rolston. > > I still just don’t see all the hype around Ryan Malone. He’s a .5 point/game guy who centered two great players in Malkin and Sykora for most of the season. Lecavalier is great but who else do they really have? Can’t just look at #'s…that dude was # 1 line everything on a great team. #1 pp line, #1 PK line, #1 line, #1 4on 4…etc. He played hard and was very physical…any team he is on he will make them better. I think 4.5 is a little high…but it seems like people are making a lot now. ---
**Author:** ![nh4442](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nh4442/32/6005_2.png) [@nh4442](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nh4442)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 7:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-09-penguins-thread/197996/48 "2008-06-30T07:25:55Z")
well atelast we got roberts back right, or did i read that wrong on the fourth period… but ya TB is rebuilding… they also have a new coach with a different style… so who knows… ---
**Author:** ![bics56](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/47e85d/32.png) [@bics56](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bics56)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 8:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-09-penguins-thread/197996/49 "2008-06-30T08:01:35Z")
> [@Roadmaster progress](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/roadmaster-progress/36856/12): > > well atelast we got roberts back right, or did i read that wrong on the fourth period… > > but ya TB is rebuilding… they also have a new coach with a different style… so who knows… I heard he is going to sign a 1yr 2 mil contract… ---
**Author:** ![bics56](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/47e85d/32.png) [@bics56](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bics56)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 9:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-09-penguins-thread/197996/50 "2008-06-30T09:54:11Z")
well it’s official now…malone signed…$31.5 Mil/7 years…witht he first wo years paying 7-8 mil and Roberts signed a 1 yr deal for $1.25 mile plus $10,000 for every game he plays…so if he stays healthy he makes $2mil. Kinda smart…bat emalone in with big up front $$ and a long contract…then make Gary stay healthy to pay him the full amount. ---
**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:** [June 30, 2008, 10:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-09-penguins-thread/197996/51 "2008-06-30T10:23:25Z")
> [@'07 Eagle Talon TSi (OMGZors DYNO Video page 7)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/07-eagle-talon-tsi-omgzors-dyno-video-page-7/30927/104): > > well it’s official now…malone signed…$31.5 Mil/7 years…witht he first wo years paying 7-8 mil and Roberts signed a 1 yr deal for $1.25 mile plus $10,000 for every game he plays…so if he stays healthy he makes $2mil. > > Kinda smart…bat emalone in with big up front $$ and a long contract…then make Gary stay healthy to pay him the full amount. I think they’re going to try and capitalize on how he played last season, then he wont cost as much later on as the salary cap goes up. Sounds smart to me. And I don’t understand the Gary Roberts signing. He wanted a multi-year deal. We wanted to sign him to 1 year as well and I think for the same amount of cash. I mean he’s a presence on the ice and the locker room, but at best he’s a 4th line enforcer anymore. ---
**Author:** ![bics56](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/47e85d/32.png) [@bics56](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bics56)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 10:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-09-penguins-thread/197996/52 "2008-06-30T10:30:39Z")
> [@10/14/07 - My Bubble Tea - 8 PM](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/10-14-07-my-bubble-tea-8-pm/36737/62): > > I think they’re going to try and capitalize on how he played last season, then he wont cost as much later on as the salary cap goes up. Sounds smart to me. And I don’t understand the Gary Roberts signing. He wanted a multi-year deal. We wanted to sign him to 1 year as well and I think for the same amount of cash. I mean he’s a presence on the ice and the locker room, but at best he’s a 4th line enforcer anymore. Malone will count for 4.5mil per year against the cap…they use the avg…I am not sure hwat we ofered Roberts…I would think I heard like 1 mil or something. ---
**Author:** ![nh4442](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nh4442/32/6005_2.png) [@nh4442](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nh4442)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 11:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-09-penguins-thread/197996/53 "2008-06-30T11:43:37Z")
o well we have young players that can play too. im rooting for jeffery just cause we wear the same number 42 lol. also i hope we get Kristian Huselius, hes a rw and puts up more points then malone… but he wants 5 mil as well… we will see tomorrow ---
**Author:** ![bics56](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/47e85d/32.png) [@bics56](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bics56)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2008, 8:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-09-penguins-thread/197996/54 "2008-07-01T08:07:13Z")
I heard a rumor that Boston is going to offer Hossa 100 million over 12 years…if so that is sooo crazy ---
**Author:** ![BeastMode](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beastmode/32/6027_2.png) [@BeastMode](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BeastMode)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2008, 8:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-09-penguins-thread/197996/55 "2008-07-01T08:22:08Z")
> [@how many of u still](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-many-of-u-still/36985/39): > > I heard a rumor that Boston is going to offer Hossa 100 million over 12 years…if so that is sooo crazy Holy shit! [http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/hockey/bruins/view/2008\_07\_01\_B\_s\_unlikely\_to\_make\_splash/srvc=sports&position=recent](http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/hockey/bruins/view/2008_07_01_B_s_unlikely_to_make_splash/srvc=sports&position=recent) ---
**Author:** ![bics56](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/47e85d/32.png) [@bics56](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bics56)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2008, 8:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-09-penguins-thread/197996/56 "2008-07-01T08:49:35Z")
Dupuis signed…no #'s yet [http://www.postgazette.com/pg/08183/893945-100.stm](http://www.postgazette.com/pg/08183/893945-100.stm) ---
**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:** [July 1, 2008, 8:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-09-penguins-thread/197996/57 "2008-07-01T08:52:05Z")
Apparently they’re close to signing Malkin to 5yr/$43.5mil ($8.7/yr.) EDIT: took me too long to type the post aha. Dupuis is a good sign. ---
**Author:** ![bics56](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/47e85d/32.png) [@bics56](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bics56)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2008, 11:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-09-penguins-thread/197996/58 "2008-07-01T11:26:13Z")
We signed Eaton…2 yrs, 2 mil…is this a sign Orpik may be gone? [http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/breaking/s\_575485.html](http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/breaking/s_575485.html) ---
**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:** [July 1, 2008, 12:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-09-penguins-thread/197996/59 "2008-07-01T12:00:22Z")
Eaton hasn’t played in so long I forgot he was even on the team. I really like his game, he just needs to stay off the DL. I just noticed he’s from Delaware. I didn’t know if there were any players from Delaware, he has to be the only one. ---
**Author:** ![bics56](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/47e85d/32.png) [@bics56](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bics56)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2008, 12:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-09-penguins-thread/197996/60 "2008-07-01T12:30:23Z")
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