RicochetII Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Not sure why, he's already played enough games and is affordable so that it doesn't make sense as a contract move. He's played very well this season and leads all Penguins defensemen in goals, assists and +/-. 44 Games played 6 Goals 14 Assists for 20 Points and is a +5. He has 4 of the defense's 7 PP goals and only has 16 PIMS in that time. I know the Penguins have been running 8 defensemen, without Gonchar, but wouldn't it make more sense for them to move somebody else? They could be worried about someone being claimed from waivers, but you would think they would at least try to keep him with the club with the season he's been having. I have no idea what Shero is thinking on this one. EDIT : He IS 13 games from losing his waiver exemption based on his age and number of games played. Still doesn't sound like a good reason to move your top performing defenseman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteenIsThaFuture Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 They have too many defenseman alrady as it is (Whitney, Letang, Orpiks, Gill, Eaton, Scuderi and Boucher), someone had to be sent down with that blueline healthy. Hes been great offensively, but he still needs some defensive polish and with Gonchar ahead of schedule it was just a neccesary move for the organazation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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