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Pens Should Make Call on Gonchar Now
by Tony on 06/23/10 at 09:54 AM ET
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From the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review’s Rob Rossi:
Sergei Gonchar is the Penguins’ best defenseman, and would be again next season, too.
However, he shouldn’t be a Penguin after July 1, and general manager Ray Shero should set a deadline of Friday to resolve Gonchar’s future with the franchise he helped win the Stanley Cup in 2009.
The way of life in this salary-cap era NHL is for franchises to make difficult decisions. The situation with Gonchar is exactly that. He was one of the best players at his position over the time of his previous contract, an expert power-play quarterback and a quiet but respected leader for the Penguins.
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Maybe decisions have been made by GMRS on salaries, terms and even deadlines and Gonchar’s not responded yet . They just haven’t been leaked.
I know it would probably be a first but it’s a nice thought.
Posted by Lindas1st from New England on 06/23/10 at 01:44 PM ET
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Not a lot of news in this article. Everyone are aware of the qualities that Gonchar brings to the table (and his weaknesses), and only Shero knows the exact salary threshold for signing a new contract or letting him go.
That’s hardly a long negotiating period, and I don’t think trading Gonchar’s rights for a third round pick is that essential if there are signs of progress. The deadline should be early next week. Losing Gonchar without compensation wouldn’t be a disaster in my view.
Posted by Moq from Denmark on 06/23/10 at 11:58 AM ET