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2010 Fantasy Football Sleepers
Posted on 31 Jul 2010 by Black&Yellow.
Training camp has begun and that means it is time to awake all of the Fantasy Sleepers. Each position has three categories of Sleepers: Keeper Sleeper (already established), Deeper Sleeper (who?), and Cheaper Sleeper (rookie). Quarterbacks: Keeper: Chad Henne (Dolphins) With the addition of WR Brandon Marshall, the Dolphins have the potential of having a 4,000-yard passer, 1,000-yard receiver...
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Penguins sign D Paul Martin
Posted on 1 Jul 2010 by Black&Yellow.
Ex-Devils defenseman, Paul Martin, has signed with the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 5 year, $25M deal. That makes a $5M cap hit. Martin is a 6′1 20 pound left-handed defensive defenseman that was forced to pass up a chance to play for team USA at this year's Olympics. He broke his arm against the Penguins on October 27, 2009 and only played in 22 games last season. Martin notched 2 goals and 9 as...
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Penguins Sign D Zbynek Michalek
Posted on 1 Jul 2010 by Black&Yellow.
Ex-Coyotes defenseman, Zbynek Michalek has signed with the Pittsburgh Penguins for 5 years at $20M. That's a $4M per year cap hit. Michalek is a 6'2 210 pound right-handed Czech Republic Olympian. In 72 games, Michalek notched 3 goals and 17 assists in 2009-2010. He was a +5 last season Zbynek is a defensive defenseman and appears to have placed Mark Eaton. He is half of the Pens new shutdown d...
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Gonchar Signs with Ottawa
Posted on 1 Jul 2010 by Black&Yellow.
Ex-Penguins defenseman signed with the Ottawa Senators shortly after free agency started. Ottawa signed a 3-year deal for $5.5 million plus a no trade clause. For Ottawa fans: It's probably a good thing for 2010-2011. If Gonchar retires before his contract is up, Sens fans will be upset. For Pittsburgh fans: Gonchar is a liability on defense and it negates his offensive production. He's better ...
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Pens Acquire Rights to Hamhuis
Posted on 25 Jun 2010 by Black&Yellow.
Just before the Blackhawks announced their trade of the 30th pick, Flyers GM tapped Ray Shero on the shoulder and wanted to talk. This was forgotten in the midst of the CHI and NYI trade and 30th pick. After it was all said and done, the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired the rights to defenseman Dan Hamhuis. The Pens traded their 3rd round pick in 2011 to Philadelphia, hoping they can sign Hamhuis t...
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Penguins Select RW Beau Bennett
Posted on 25 Jun 2010 by Black&Yellow.
For the 20th pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, the Pittsburgh Penguins select… After waiting 2 hours and 43 minutes, Ray Shero and the Pittsburgh Penguins selected right-winger Beau Bennett. The 6'1 right handed winger seems to be Sidney Crosby's future winger. Committed to Denver University for the 2010-2011 season, Bennett scored 120 points in the BCHL last season. He notched 41 goals a...
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NHL Draft Coverage
Posted on 25 Jun 2010 by Black&Yellow.
ROUND 1: #1. Edmonton Oilers choose LW Taylor Hall 6'1 185 #2. Boston Bruins pick C Tyler Seguin 6'1 172 #3. Florida Panthers select D Erik Gudbranson 6'4 195 #4. Columbus Blue Jackets choose C Ryan Johansen 6'2 192 #5. New York Islanders draft RW Nino Niederreiter 6'2 201 #6. Tampa Bay Lightning pick RW Brett Connolly 6'2 181 #7. Carolina Hurricanes choose C Jeff Skinner 5'10 187 #8. Atl...
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Sign or Let Walk: Pens Free Agent Analysis
Posted on 16 Jun 2010 by Black&Yellow.
Currently signed players through 2010-2011 season include: (according to CapGeek) Sidney Crosby $8.7M Evgeni Malkin $8.7M Marc-Andre Fleury $5.0M Jordan Staal $4.0M Brooks Oprik $3.75M Chris Kunitz $3.725M Kris Letang $3.5M Alex Goligoski $1.83M Pascal Dupuis $1.4M Max Talbot $1.05M Eric Tangradi $845,833 Mike Rupp $825,000 Eric Godard $750,000 Tyler Kennedy $725,000 Brent Johnson $600,000 Cra...









