Pens: Crosby's concussion won't affect contract talks

Sid just needs to watch out for Kunitz.

Suuuure it won't. I believe you Ray.

The Pens would be smart if they signed him to a 1 year contract with 5 club options. ( yes i know club or player options dont exist yet )

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Originally posted 11:22 AM ET  12.18 by Canuck eh?

Sid just needs to watch out for Kunitz.

Nice

Looks like it may be time to start thinking about plan B in Pittsburgh.

If he does sign a big contract there better be some provisions that protect the Pens if he goes down for long periods. It might actually be time to start thinking about Malkin as the future of the franchise.

"We want him to be a Penguin for life. That's the goal. Nothing has changed." Crosby: "What-Me Worry?"

Rangers scored with 0.01 on the clock to beat the Yotes last night. Holy Cow.

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Originally posted 12:05 PM ET  12.18 by shiprock

Rangers scored with 0.01 on the clock to beat the Yotes last night. Holy Cow.

And at the other end of the spectrum the Bruins scored their game winning goal 27 seconds in the first period.

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Originally posted 11:39 AM ET  12.18 by Burgh-Fan

If he does sign a big contract there better be some provisions that protect the Pens if he goes down for long periods. It might actually be time to start thinking about Malkin as the future of the franchise.

Could do worse, Malkins' been playing super lately.

I guess a year long bout might not change their thinking...but a 2 yrs bout come next summer...We'll see. Even the Bruins gave up on Bobby eventually...(which was just simply wrong on so many levels...) but still.

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Originally posted 01:51 PM ET  12.18 by shiprock

Could do worse, Malkins' been playing super lately.

Yep and yep.

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Originally posted 11:39 AM ET  12.18 by Burgh-Fan

If he does sign a big contract there better be some provisions that protect the Pens if he goes down for long periods. It might actually be time to start thinking about Malkin as the future of the franchise.

Long term disability doesn't go against the cap

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Originally posted 02:21 PM ET  12.18 by Baun-ded=PH in MOTION

I guess a year long bout might not change their thinking...but a 2 yrs bout come next summer...We'll see. Even the Bruins gave up on Bobby eventually...(which was just simply wrong on so many levels...) but still.

That Had a lot to do with his criminal agent , not sure the Bruins gave up on him at all..

Can`t believe what i am hearing out of Pens so called fans bailing on Sid already ..

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Originally posted 02:54 PM ET  12.18 by Wink Dinkerson

Can`t believe what i am hearing out of Pens so called fans bailing on Sid already ..

You have to remember this is the same fan base that stopped supporting the Pens all together until they started winning. Shouldn't surprise anyone.

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Originally posted 02:54 PM ET  12.18 by Wink Dinkerson

Can`t believe what i am hearing out of Pens so called fans bailing on Sid already ..

Not bailing, just facing reality.

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Originally posted 03:35 PM ET  12.18 by efizzle201

You have to remember this is the same fan base that stopped supporting the Pens all together until they started winning. Shouldn't surprise anyone.

Even when the Pens were playing there worst they still drew more fans than the Yotes or the Blues.

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Originally posted 02:21 PM ET  12.18 by Baun-ded=PH in MOTION

I guess a year long bout might not change their thinking...but a 2 yrs bout come next summer...We'll see. Even the Bruins gave up on Bobby eventually...(which was just simply wrong on so many levels...) but still.

I agree. The NHL, and fans want this kid in the game so bad! However.....If he isn't able to come back it will be a HUGE loss for the game.

I'm actually wanting the red-line back, and get rid of the trapazoid!!!! Brodeur would look like a genuis for his age without that crap in there.

Let's stop thinking that faster is only going to be better, as losing players (87 MILLION$$$ worth) just kills the game, and dilutes it further....

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Originally posted 04:39 PM ET  12.18 by Burgh-Fan

Even when the Pens were playing there worst they still drew more fans than the Yotes or the Blues.

Don't remember the Blues being on the verge of bankruptcy.............twice.