Pittsburgh Penguins
Atlantic Division | Eastern Conference
Overview
The Penguins currently have 10 players including 6 forwards, 4 defensemen, and 0 goalie(s) counting against their salary cap.
The team's current total salary cap hit stands at $19,373,400. That is $30,926,600 below the $50,300,000 cap ceiling, and $14,926,600 below the $34,300,000 cap floor. The highest cap hit on the team is $5,000,000, while the lowest is $655,000.
With a combined payroll of $20,573,400, the average salary of the team is $2,057,340. The highest salary on the team is $6,000,000, with the lowest being $605,000.
The team has 2 players signed on through the 2009-2010 season; 4 impending restricted free agents (RFAs), 3 players that will become unrestricted free agents (UFAs), 1 player that will become a free agent (FAs) on July 1st, 2008.
Rumors
- Pittsburgh Penguins season preview
- I know, I know, they already have two games under their belt. Hey all, my name is Tony Ferrante. Those of you who peruse the various Penguins blogs probably know me from MVN’s The Confluence of the Three Rivers. Thanks to Alin for asking me to guest blog several times throughout the year. Lots of turnover results [...]
- Habs Poised? Season Preview
- The Montreal Canadiens wrapped up their pre-season yesterday with a loss to the Minnesota Wild and made their final cuts save one. It's now, or maybe later?
- Howard Shapiro Interview, Part 3 - Hockey Player For Life
- I recently got the opportunity to sit down with "Hockey Days" author Howard Shapiro for a little Q & A. Shapiro is on a media blitz promoting his latest effort, "Hockey Player For Life." In, this, the last part of our interview, Shapiro and I discuss his upcoming book "Hockey Player For Life."
- Howard Shapiro Interview, Part 2 - The NHL, lockout, the US market, and the salary cap
- I recently got the opportunity to sit down with "Hockey Days" author Howard Shapiro for a little Q & A. Shapiro is on a media blitz promoting his latest effort, "Hockey Player For Life." In, this, the second part of our interview, Shapiro shares his thoughts on the business side of the NHL.
- Howard Shapiro Interview, Part 1 - The Penguins, this season and beyond
- I recently got the opportunity to sit down with "Hockey Days" author Howard Shapiro for a little Q & A. Shapiro is on a media blitz promoting his latest effort, "Hockey Player For Life," set for release October 7.
Transactions
- Pittsburgh Penguins season preview
- I know, I know, they already have two games under their belt. Hey all, my name is Tony Ferrante. Those of you who peruse the various Penguins blogs probably know me from MVN’s The Confluence of the Three Rivers. Thanks to Alin for asking me to guest blog several times throughout the year. Lots of turnover results [...]
- Islanders tab Scott Gordon to be their man
- The New York Islanders hired former Providence Bruins coach Scott Gordon last night to fill their coaching vacancy.
- Lightning sign 1st pick Stamkos
- Steven Stamkos could not be happier as he was signed to an entry level contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Stamkos was selected 1st overall in the 2008 Entry Draft and has dreamed one of one day playing in the NHL. Well he edged closer to that dream as he was signed to a signed a three-year, $2.625 million contract that could be worth up to $11.175 million with incentives.
- Red Wings sign Valtteri Filppula to five-year deal
- TSN is reporting that the Detroit Red Wings have signed restricted free agent forward Valtteri Filppula to a five-year deal.
- Jay Bouwmeester Signs 1 Year Deal
- Details to follow, but from one source the amount could be as much as $4.8 million.
