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Godard expected to stay with champs
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Rumors that Pittsburgh might trade former Islanders enforcer Eric Godard are just that. Michael Wulkan, Godard's agent, said the club assured him today that Goadard isn't going anywhere, and Penguins coach Dan Bylsma called Godard directly yesterday to tell him he remains in their plans.
"We have heard there is absolutely no truth to that rumor," Wulkan said.
Godard was available last summer as a free agent and signed a three-year deal with the Pens. He received no offer from the Islanders. Not only did Godard share in the Penguins' Stanley Cup victory, but he just bought a home in Pittsburgh, where he hopes to remain.
The Penguins signed tough guy Mike Rupp yesterday, but referring to Philadelphia's recent trade for Chris Pronger, Wulkan said, "The Flyers are loading up. Pittsburgh won't go with just Mike Rupp."
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---Greg Logan
http://weblogs.newsday.com/sports/ho...slanders/blog/
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