OK, dear readers, perhaps a glimmer of hope for optimism regarding D DAN HAMHUIS signing with the Penguins:
Early Tuesday I sent his agent a text asking about reports that Hamhuis desires to play in Canada, preferably Western Canada. (Hamhuis’ lives in British Columbia, Canada). Here is the agent’s response, which I received late Tuesday evening:
“Untrue — Dan remains very open minded with respect to playing in the East versus the West or Canada versus the United States.”
If that is true – and I have no reason not to believe agent WADE ARNOTT, who has been honest in his talks with me – certainly U.S. teams wouldn’t be hesitant with Hamhuis come noon Thursday. Also, if true, it would suggest that Hamhuis’ reluctance to reach terms with Philadelphia had more to do with his fit with the Flyers than any geographical hangups.
He’s a top-pairing defenseman with the Penguins. If geography isn’t an issue certainly the Penguins would seemingly be an enticing suitor, perhaps the most enticing pending his wants.
–ROSSI
I feel like if Hamhuis waits til the Thursday the Pens will have no chance in retaining him with all the offers out there.
what do you think his agent is going to say? He’s not going to give you Dan’s preference, and believe me, there is a preference
Curious if the fact Marc Staal does not want to play in NY if the Pens have any chance to sign him?
Playing with Jordan could sway him to take less then what he turned down from the Rangers.
He’s young, talented and defense minded, the pens could use a player such as Marc right now.
Maybe swap Gogo for Staal, that would be interesting.
Gonchar needs to go. We need to focus on Hamhuis and a 3+ contract for him along with keeping Eaton and/or Leopold.
Why am I down on Sarge? Age. 37 vs 27 for Hamhuis. Playoff actions…he gave up. Just replay that awful goal he allowed…. All he had to do was pinch the guy into the boards.