Guest Kronstantinov Report post Posted June 28, 2013 Full Story Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,963 Report post Posted June 28, 2013 I smell a trade Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted June 28, 2013 I smell a trade Indeed. Can they really afford to lose him, though? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtrememachine1 795 Report post Posted June 28, 2013 This looks like "Jordan Staal Part II". Quite frankly I'm surprised Shero made that kind of offer. Does he not understand that one of the contributing factors to the Pens failures is the fact that they have no depth? Crosby makes almost $9 mil per year, Malkin is over $9 mil, Fleury, Martin and Neal are all making $5 mil. And now you want to blow another $7 mil on a one dimensional defenseman? I think they're lucky he rejected the deal. 3 nuts2u, F.Michael and St. Michael (the Red Wing) reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Din758 371 Report post Posted June 28, 2013 Hopefully the wings dont try to pay more than that for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nuts2u 22 Report post Posted June 28, 2013 This looks like "Jordan Staal Part II". Quite frankly I'm surprised Shero made that kind of offer. Does he not understand that one of the contributing factors to the Pens failures is the fact that they have no depth? Crosby makes almost $9 mil per year, Malkin is over $9 mil, Fleury, Martin and Neal are all making $5 mil. And now you want to blow another $7 mil on a one dimensional defenseman? I think they're lucky he rejected the deal. Amazed they made it and even more amazed he turned it down. 3 Nev, xtrememachine1 and LidsFan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockey13Playa 240 Report post Posted June 28, 2013 As much as I hate the Pens, I'd love to snag Letang. I know he's not the most responsible defenseman but pair him with a shutdown man and that would be a good balanced pairing. His offense is second to none in this league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,476 Report post Posted June 28, 2013 As much as I hate the Pens, I'd love to snag Letang. I know he's not the most responsible defenseman but pair him with a shutdown man and that would be a good balanced pairing. His offense is second to none in this league. Kronwall is pretty close offensively, and I would much rather have kronner and his cap hit than Letang 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted June 28, 2013 But Shero is GM of the year! I thought he could sign EVERYONE! 3 Nev, ami and Wingsfan72 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted June 28, 2013 As much as I hate the Pens, I'd love to snag Letang. I know he's not the most responsible defenseman but pair him with a shutdown man and that would be a good balanced pairing. His offense is second to none in this league. Kronwall is pretty close offensively, and I would much rather have kronner and his cap hit than Letang Holland here is your chance, bring in Letang and pair him with a shutdown guy. I know he is not Weber, Suter, Chara, Pietrangelo or Karlsson but Letang is elite, I'd love him in red and white. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted June 28, 2013 Not that I'm necessarily down with this, but - Who do you trade? Might this be the three-for-one Holland hinted at? (Unless I'm mistaken and this wouldn't be a trade. I really don't follow the Pens closely.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted June 28, 2013 Not that I'm necessarily down with this, but - Who do you trade? Might this be the three-for-one Holland hinted at? (Unless I'm mistaken and this wouldn't be a trade. I really don't follow the Pens closely.) Well the question to me is, what are the Pens looking for? If they let him go, another defender needs to come back. But with him turning down 56 over 7 years all things are pointing to an 8 per + contract for Letang, which would make him the highest paid player on the Wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nuts2u 22 Report post Posted June 28, 2013 But Shero is GM of the year! I thought he could sign EVERYONE! So did he. 2 Wingsfan72 and Z Winged Dangler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted June 28, 2013 (edited) This is weird to me. 7M/yr for 8 years is a great offer. It's says he's asking for more than 7.5 but less than 8. There's no significant difference really. All of this makes it seem to me like he wants out of Pitts. Edited June 28, 2013 by rick zombo 1 Wingsfan72 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted June 28, 2013 This is weird to me. 7M/yr for 8 years is a great offer. It's says he's asking for more than 7.5 but less than 8. There's no significant difference really. All of this makes it seem to me like he wants out of Pitts. It brings to mind something he said after getting swept by the Bruins. Basically: "They play great defense, and we couldn't score." It struck me as an odd thing to say, for a few reasons. My overall impression: he does indeed want out. Admittedly, I don't know a whole lot about him, because I hate the Pens with a passion. But I've watched him play enough to wonder if he'd be nearly as effective on any other team. The big question, in my mind, being: If you take away that supporting cast (Crosby, Malkin, Neal, Dupuis, Iginla, et al.) and that offense-above-all-else team philosophy, does Letang still produce like a mofo? Or do his numbers drop, making him an offensive defenseman who doesn't produce a whole lot? Just food for thought, I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,476 Report post Posted June 28, 2013 It brings to mind something he said after getting swept by the Bruins. Basically: "They play great defense, and we couldn't score." It struck me as an odd thing to say, for a few reasons. My overall impression: he does indeed want out. Admittedly, I don't know a whole lot about him, because I hate the Pens with a passion. But I've watched him play enough to wonder if he'd be nearly as effective on any other team. The big question, in my mind, being: If you take away that supporting cast (Crosby, Malkin, Neal, Dupuis, Iginla, et al.) and that offense-above-all-else team philosophy, does Letang still produce like a mofo? Or do his numbers drop, making him an offensive defenseman who doesn't produce a whole lot? Just food for thought, I guess. Like I said, I would rather have kronner for less money Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richdg 267 Report post Posted June 28, 2013 Letang and Dekeyser as our top pair for the next 8 years. That works for me! To get him move Smith and Meresk. They need a G and cheap young D. We need good RHed Dmen. Letang is only 2 years older than Smith BTW. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Axe Report post Posted June 28, 2013 Letang and Dekeyser as our top pair for the next 8 years. That works for me! To get him move Smith and Meresk. They need a G and cheap young D. We need good RHed Dmen. Letang is only 2 years older than Smith BTW. This is a bad idea. 2 nyqvististhefuture and Z Winged Dangler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,476 Report post Posted June 28, 2013 Letang and Dekeyser as our top pair for the next 8 years. That works for me! To get him move Smith and Meresk. They need a G and cheap young D. We need good RHed Dmen. Letang is only 2 years older than Smith BTW. Who is Meresk? 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyqvististhefuture 1,002 Report post Posted June 28, 2013 want nothing to do with letang's 7.5 cap hit if were gonna spend that much for a dman hed better be great in his back end as well i expect him to be dealt sunday 1 Z Winged Dangler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockey&beer 16 Report post Posted June 28, 2013 Bonehead move on Letang's part. The only way he is going to get anything more than that is from a bottom feeder that is willing to pry open their wallet. Secondly, how in the world could Shero even offer that much? He does realize that he needs more players on the team than a goalie, 2 centers and a defenseman, right? 2 Z Winged Dangler and LidsFan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockey13Playa 240 Report post Posted June 28, 2013 I wonder if Edmonton has any interest? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted June 28, 2013 I'm pretty surprised that Letang is quibbling about 500,000 dollars. He must really want out of Pittsburgh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted June 28, 2013 Seems like maybe Letang doesn't want to be in Pittsburgh after all.... Toronto Maple Leafs according to TSN? Whyyyyyy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted June 28, 2013 Seems like maybe Letang doesn't want to be in Pittsburgh after all.... Toronto Maple Leafs according to TSN? Whyyyyyy? He doesn't want to play on a team of chronic underachievers? Oh wait... 1 St. Michael (the Red Wing) reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites