Comments on: Report: Penguins trade Sergei Gonchar’s negotiating rights to Sharks

By: Timmay

Timmay — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:12:32 +0000

That guy from nhl-sources-say?? is standing by this and is saying it will happen. This is either going to make or break his whole website, should be interesting.

I’m 50/50 on the whole keep/let Gonchar go thing. Is he that good or is it that he’s playing on a team and powerplay with two of the NHL’s best players? My guess would be the latter, but if I don’t have to find that out in the next two years that would be fine also.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:27:35 +0000

I doubt it was Ryan Clowe. He signed a contract extension for 4 years and i think its around 3.625 million for the first 3 years and 4 mill in 2012-2013. I wish we could score Clowe but the Pens are looking to replace Defense first.

By: ElCamino

ElCamino — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:01:43 +0000

Trade him, let him go whatever… use his money for some quality forwards. Contrary to popular belief, there are 4 or five quality wingers that will be available come free agency. The pens are not going to sign a superstar, they just need 1 or two good wingers. They can’t afford a superstar anyway. It also sounds like maybe the Pens are letting Eaton go, Lovejoy will fill in for him no problemo.

By: BrianM

BrianM — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:07:33 +0000

I hope this is a bunch of BS.. We need Gonch! The guy at NHLsourcessay.com seems positive. Rob Rossi only said it definitely hasn’t happened yet. I can’t imagine Shero getting anything more than a draft pick out of this if it’s true, which would make sense it happening before Saturday if it does.

By: Williest1

Williest1 — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:51:39 +0000

There is no good that can come out of this for Pittsburgh. With only 2 legitimate puck moving defensemen on the market this year (Gonchar and Kaberle) losing Gonch would be devestating to the Penguins power play. Letang and Goligoski are terrific don’t get me wrong, but the maturation is not where it needs to be yet. With all of the rumors out there that Kaberle is going to Boston…doesn’t bode well! I’d keep Gonch, drop Guerin, Ponikarovsky, fedotenko and Eton and now the money is available to sign him with some left over as well to hit the free agency market looking for a winger or 2. Gonch…stay in the burgh baby! We need you! We ride together…we die together! Pens fans for life!

By: PENZRGREAT

PENZRGREAT — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:47:33 +0000

Don’t know whether I am happy or not hearing this news. I will miss Gonchar if he leaves. Great Powerplay man who has super point slapshot.

By: JimTT

JimTT — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:18:03 +0000

I heard they were asked not to announce this until Thursday so as not to distract from the award show this evening.

By: WallyWise

WallyWise — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:04:34 +0000

Bring in a gifted winger!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: michael

michael — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:25:11 +0000

Ryane Clowe was the player I believe,either him or draft picks.

GO SHARKS GO