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Penguins general manager Ray Shero and Marian Hossa's agent, Rich Winter, had agreed not to speak with reporters about the negotiations for a new contract. But rampant speculation -- and what Winter termed misinformation -- prompted the agent to break his silence yesterday. Several media outlets have reported that the Penguins extended a contract offer of between $50-52 million over seven years to Hossa, but Winter said those reports were off-base. Hossa, it appears, is the top priority for the Penguins, who are awaiting a decision from him before moving on to their other free agents. Hossa, who made $7 million last season, said during the Stanley Cup playoffs that money was not the overriding factor in a new contract. He indicated that he would take less money from the Penguins because they have a chance to win a championship.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Marian Hossa, AP Marian Hossa, AP
June 19, 2008  06:57 AM ET

They had a chance to win the championship this year, and didn't do it.

June 19, 2008  07:22 AM ET

Wow, now there is an astute observation! Will your next job be guessing people's weight at the county fair?

June 19, 2008  07:36 AM ET

They had a chance and they'll continue to have chances if the guys have the team first attitude that their saying

June 19, 2008  07:56 AM ET

just goes to show how hard it is to win a championship in the NHL, nice comment BETTMAN S**S, real hockey fan aren't you1

June 19, 2008  08:54 AM ET

this just in from bettman s***s:

the sky is blue.
water is wet.
AND!!!!!
snow is cold.

June 19, 2008  08:58 AM ET

HOSSA IS BETTER THAN ANY CURRENT BRUIN!

June 19, 2008  09:01 AM ET

Imagine Spiny's reaction when he see's Patriotscheated new name...hahahaha

June 19, 2008  09:02 AM ET

Note to Spiny...see 1st comment...I do believe this is your favourite guy with a new name.

June 19, 2008  09:14 AM ET

HOSSA IS BETTER THAN ANY CURRENT BRUIN!

Baun-ded | 06/19/08, 08:58 AM

Except for Marc Savard, who finished 3rd in NHL for assists and ahead of Hossa in points, despite not having a legitimate sniper to play with. Hossa on the other hand played with one of the leagues best goal scorers, although on a crappy overall team. That being said I think Hossa will find his happy place in Pittsburgh and have a great year next year. Whether he'll outproduce Savard will remain to be seen.

June 19, 2008  09:15 AM ET

This just in Pengy fans....Malkin could be on the move by the weekend as it appears the Pens covet a top ranked defenceman from the draft....
Article.
Trying to pry the No. 2 pick away from the Los Angeles Kings and get into the first round, league sources say Pittsburgh general manager Ray Shero has dangled all-star centre Evgeni Malkin to the Kings in a deal that may have included centre Mike Cammalleri going the other way.
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It also appears The Leafs are trying to work out a deal with the NYI for their #5 draft pick tha involves McCabe. The Leafs covet Pietrangelo.
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This is going to get to be a very interesting next few days.
Not that anyone can compete with that monterous aquisition the Bruins made for Wheeler...but who knows.

June 19, 2008  09:17 AM ET

Note to Spiny...see 1st comment...I do believe this is your favourite guy with a new name.

Baun-ded

It may well be, it's about his level of insight...

June 19, 2008  09:40 AM ET

This is going to get to be a very interesting next few days.
Not that anyone can compete with that monterous aquisition the Bruins made for Wheeler...but who knows.

Baun-ded | 06/19/08, 09:15 AM

Why so down on the Bruins? Oh you're a Leaf and Habs fan. Worried the Habs won't be able to beat the Bruins out of the playoffs again, and yes that is getting pretty old already, beat someone else for a change next year. And the leafs well, they are what they are for the time being, nuff said.

June 19, 2008  09:55 AM ET

That's him Spiny..its been confirmed.
So the Pens are saying their number 1 priority is to sign Hossa...and are dangling Malkin in trade options....Hmmm....

June 19, 2008  10:05 AM ET

So the Pens are saying their number 1 priority is to sign Hossa...and are dangling Malkin in trade options....Hmmm....

Baun-ded

I hope the NYR giet him,. I really do. I can't see Pittsburgh trading him within the conference

BETTMAN S***S

June 19, 2008  10:26 AM ET

I do not believe Malkin wil be traded this year. He has one more yr under contract. They can deal with him and Stahl next yr and or trade him/rights then. No reason to do it now. If they can get an extension done fine- But trading malkin for a #2 pick rookie and a D man does not make any sense with Malone gone this yr. Shero would not do that

June 19, 2008  10:36 AM ET

I'd keep Malkin and dump Hossa.

So naturally I hope Pittsburgh does the opposite.

June 19, 2008  10:42 AM ET

1. you KNOW that the first poster is that idiot patriotscheated

2. I heard the same thing on the Malkin deal...but then again that's just spec

3. I DO believe that signing Hossa is the Pens number 1 priority..or at least should be ( ie see Crosby LIKES Hossa..so Hossa will stay)

June 19, 2008  10:44 AM ET

I'd keep Hossa and get rid of Malkin. Malkin deserves to be the star of the franchise somewhere and he won't get that in Pittsburgh, plus Hossa is still very good, but won't take up as much cap space as Malkin would

June 19, 2008  11:05 AM ET

( ie see Crosby LIKES Hossa..so Hossa will stay)
mhwings

Just another reason for me to NOT like Crosby.

 
June 19, 2008  11:26 AM ET

would be nice to see a pro sportsman not make money his number 1 priority in decidin where he plays.whether he does or not remains to be seen.

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