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Old 11-06-2012, 09:03 AM   #1
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Oh look a lockout

A Depressing Season Comes to a Close



The Penguins have been through a lot since they won the Cup in 2009. First they lost a heartbreaking seven-game series against the Montreal Canadiens in the 2009-10 Eastern Conference semi-finals, then losing in the first round to the Lightning without either Crosby (concussion) or Malkin (ACL tear).

But they haven't missed the playoffs since the 2005-2006 season. That is, until now.

The Penguins will receive the eighth overall pick in the upcoming draft. No, they didn't trade for it or receive it as compensation for another team pirating their restricted free agent. They "earned" it with tehir 38-40-4 record.

They somehow were eighth-worst in the NHL despite having Evgeni Malkin, who was one goal away from winning the Rocket Richard Trophy with 49 goals. Gino also placed 5th in points.

As for the teams who did make the playoffs, they were no match for the Boston Bruins and Vancouver Canucks. Both the Bruins and Canucks finished atop their respective Conferences, and the Canucks even won the President's Trophy. When they faced each other in the Stanley Cup Finals, however, the Bruins demolished the Canucks in four games, taking each game by at least three goals.
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Old 11-06-2012, 11:18 AM   #2
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Penguins Make Huge Trade, Draft Poorly



PITTSBURGH -- In a move that shocked the home crowd at the CONSOL Energy Center, the Penguins made a blockbuster trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets that resulted in $12.1 million in salary being swapped.

"I think you're going to like this," NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said, standing up at the microphone before the Penguins pick in the second round. "The Pittsburgh Penguins trade center Jordan Staal --"

He was cut off by rowdy applause from the home crowd.

"Pittsburgh trades Jordan Staal and their second round pick in next year's draft," repeated Bettman, smirking, "to the Columbus Blue Jackets for winger Rick Nash."

The crowd erupted even more when hearing who the Penguins received in return for their third-line center. Nash scored 77 points last season in 82 games played, more than double that of Jordan Staal's 36.

However, the Penguins didn't do so well in the actual Draft. Of their eight draft choices, only three have an overall potential of B- or above.Their first pick, Jarrod Maidens, has a potential of C. It will be interesting to see if the Penguins sign any of their draft choices this year or just let them continue to play in the CHL/Europe.

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PickPlayerPosHtWt
8Jarrod MaidensC6'2"177
38Jack RadewaldRW6'2"177
68Matt HewittG6'0"154
96Josh LazowskiRW5'8"161
98Ryan MurrayD6'1"187
128Beau SchmitzD6'0"192
158Milan StefanLW6'4"211
188 Kevin RaineD6'2"200
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Guess you have to take the good with the bad on that night.
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Get better at drafting.

Nice deal to get Nash, but I love me some Jordan Staal!
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Old 11-22-2012, 08:57 AM   #5
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And they all d-men

Shockingly, Ray Shero, Penguins general manager, didn't re-sign any of his unrestricted free agents, including Richard Park, Alexandre Picard, and Steve MacIntyre. He also signed only one restricted free agent, Casey Pierro-Zabotel, to a contract, but Eric Tangradi, Cal O'Reilly, Matt Niskanen, and Boris Valabik were all extended qualifying offers.

CPZ's contract was a two-year, two-way contract worth $680,000 per year. Goaltender Patrick Ehelechner was signed to a three-year contract worth $925,000.

The free-agent market this year, although top-heavy, is loaded with players the Penguins may need in the upcoming season. If the Pens do decide to go with an enforcer, Cam Janssen is on the market and is expected to sign with a team in the Atlantic. A fourth-line centre is also on Shero's list, and Jason Arnott is definitely being looked at there. Beyond the forwards, there are some questions about the defense. With Valabik and Niskanen possibly leaving the team this offseason, who will take their places? Simon Despres and Deryk Engelland are next in line, but some doubt Despres' ability to jump in to the NHL. Mark Fraser is an interesting free agent, but it's unlikely that the Devils will let him go unless adequate compensation is received.
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