It's not the plot for a sitcom, it's a genuine possiblity...at least according to sportsnet.ca, the site that's reporting the Penguins have offered a contract to Jaromir Jagr. Let me now pick myself off of the floor, sniff some smelling salts and try to finish this post. It's been a busy start to free agency today for the Penguins, who've already re-upped Mark Eaton for two years at and Pascal Dupuis for three. They're also reportedly close to an extension for Evgeni Malkin in the $8.5 million/year ballpark, which is looking more and more like a bargain given the early events of this year's UFA market (like 2 years, $20 million for 37-year-old Mats Sundin). The Pens have also lost their third and fourth free agents of the offseason, watching Ty Conklin go to, of all teams, the Detroit Red Wings and Adam Hall join Gary Roberts and Ryan Malone in Pittsburgh South, Tampa Bay. And Marian Hossa looks like he's ultimately a goner as well, as Edmonton looks to be among the current front-runners for his services. So yeah, next year's team...probably going to look a little different. On the bright side, you may be able to wear your old Jagr jersey again.
Penguins among teams courting Jagr [Sportsnet.ca] MALKIN EXTENSION NEAR; PENS RE-SIGN DUPUIS, EATON [TSN]2008 Free Agent Signings [TSN]Oilers will throw rich offer Hossa's way [Edmonton Journal via LGP]
Penguins among teams courting Jagr [Sportsnet.ca] MALKIN EXTENSION NEAR; PENS RE-SIGN DUPUIS, EATON [TSN]2008 Free Agent Signings [TSN]Oilers will throw rich offer Hossa's way [Edmonton Journal via LGP]
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