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Jarkko Ruutu Understands It Is A Business
by Paul on 06/30/08 at 05:32 AM ET
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from Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette,
Ruutu reiterated his desire to remain with the Penguins—“Pittsburgh is a great team and, hopefully, we can work something out”—and said that the Malone-Roberts trade did nothing to change that.
“It’s part of the business,” Ruutu said. “Every team, it happens.”
Ruutu, who made $1.15 million in each of the past two seasons, is one of hockey’s top antagonists and bolstered his bargaining leverage by playing well in the stretch drive and playoffs.
Even if the sides agree on money, the length of a deal could be a point of contention for him.
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Jarrko was an effective and quite pupoular role player for the Pens. Noting that he would be happy to return, Penguin fans, and the organization, I’m sure would be delighted with his return. Let’s get the deal done, and Mr. Ruutu in the fold!
Posted by art from Hermitage, PA on 06/30/08 at 09:07 AM ET