According to the Pittsburgh-Tribune Review, two sources have confirmed that Evgeni Malkin will not be traded this off-season from the Penguins.
Malkin, who is coming off career lows in points, game and goals in the 2009-2010 season, has four years left in a contract that pays him $8.7 million.
Jordan Staal has not been said to be off the trading-block which makes one assume he could be in a different jersey come next season.
GM Ray Shero has $21.4 million invested in the “Big Three” of Crosby, Malkin and Staal, money that could be used to acquire a top-six winger.
Staal has only missed one game in the past four seasons and has collected 168 points during that time.
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Written by Amit Mann
Ben Petrino May 21 20108:41 pm
If you guys don’t want him he’d look good in red and black! And we have Kovalchuk’s rights if you’d like to gamble.
Amit Mann May 21 20109:07 pm
Considering I’m actually a Leafs fan..I am willing to swap Kaberle and Staal in some way. I think that would be spectacular
James Centifonti Jun 17 20101:36 pm
I’d move Malkin before Staal.
Ben Petrino May 21 201010:44 pm
Pittsburgh needs a rock behind the blue line, not Kaberle! It would be a steal for Toronto though.
Shane Hoopfer May 22 201012:46 am
As the Fake GM of the Calgary Flames I’d love to offer you Robyn Regher for Mr. Staal. We get our center we need, you get the most miserable SOB to play against on your D corps. Ovechkin would poop himself
Trent Kondo Jun 17 20101:27 pm
Lol, Staal would look good in a Flames uni for sure. And since I am moving to Calgary next week it would give me a reason to attend some Flames games
reedy922 Jun 17 201012:59 pm
Trading Jordan Staal would be a huge mistake on several levels. I hope Ray Shero isn’t seriously thinking about this. I mean just because they haven’t stated he most definitely would not be trade doesn’t mean they are going to trade him. Staal brings alot to the table for the Pens. He is arguably the best defensive forward in the league as well as his time on the pk and his ability to perform in clutch situations. As much as I hate to say it, I’d be more comfortable letting Malkin go instead of Staal.
James Centifonti Jun 17 20101:38 pm
Ray Shero must have learned a thing or 2 from dear old dad. If he moves anybody it better to be improve the team and not for the sake of just moving them just because he can.
Amit Mann Jun 17 20102:08 pm
I really do think they have to make a change. Their not nearly strong enough on the wings and getting rid of Staal or Malkin would certainly help. I also would take a Staal over Malkin but I’m not the GM. Staal is a complete player and is much more affordable.