Penguins Update - More bad news

by FrankD

Here is a post from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Penguins' goalie Fleury out up to two months, Talbot hurt too Wednesday, December 12, 2007 By Dave Molinari, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury will be out six-to-eight weeks because of a high ankle sprain, and center Maxime Talbot will be sidelined two-to-four weeks with a similiar injury.

Coach Michel Therrien said the Penguins will stick with goalies Dany Sabourin and Ty Conklin, and have no plans to make a goalie-related personnel move.

Sabourin is expected to be in goal when Ottawa visits Mellon Arena Thursday at 7:38 p.m.

This certainly changes things a bit. Previous rumors have stated that the Penguins were shopping around for a veteran goaltender. Perhaps now would be a good time to move on it. Curtis Joseph was mentioned at one point, along with Andrew Raycroft. Personally, if I had to pick, I'd choose Joseph.

Thoughts...?

Preview vs Ottawa soon to come.

JuTMSY4Legend

702 days ago

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Having seen Raycroft a few times, the guy is not a legit goaltender...he'd be fine for the pitt situation, but IMO he's not an NHL starter... I also know a few bruins staffers who agree with me...

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FrankDDiv-I Stud

702 days ago

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I'd feel just as comfortable with him in net as I would with Conklin. When you break it down though, and IF I had to choose, I'd pick Raycroft based solely on the fact he has more NHL experience as a starter. Doesn't mean he's necessarily better so to speak, but for an interim thing I think it's best to pick the guy with exp. over the guy who has to gradually come along into his game.

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FrankDDiv-I Stud

702 days ago

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Check that - "uncomfortable"

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Tyrone BriggsHall of Famer

702 days ago

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The Penguins have everything they need with Dany in the net on a full time basis.

This is a "Bledsoe out, Brady in" scenario!

Trust me....

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Steel TownDraft Pick

702 days ago

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Although, I know you are being sarcastic, I think you might be onto something. I don't think he will become the started, but he is a capable backup, there really isn't an upgrade available right now in the trade market.

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Tyrone BriggsHall of Famer

702 days ago

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Sabourin - NHL All Star. In the bag.

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FrankDDiv-I Stud

702 days ago

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I really don't want to see Conklin. For the sake of Mario and everything else that is holy, please oh please don't put Conk in the net.

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MetsJetsDevilsDraft Pick

702 days ago

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I think the Penguins are saying what they have to say. However, I don't think they can expect to be a true contender unless they upgrade at the position. Sabourin and Conklin essentially are two backup goaltenders, although Conklin did have a nice season in 2003 when he basically split time with and then took over for Tommy Salo.

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FrankDDiv-I Stud

702 days ago

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Agreed, but I don't want Conklin in net. I'd expect a move soon, perhaps using Sydor as trade fodder for a netminder.

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