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Old 06-29-2009, 08:31 PM
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Penguins Agree to Terms With Bill Guerin
The Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins have agreed to terms with right wing Bill Guerin on a one-year contract, it was announced tonight by Executive Vice President and General Manager Ray Shero.

Guerin, 38, was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.

A veteran of 17 NHL seasons, Guerin played a major role in the Penguins’ Stanley Cup run, contributing seven goals and 15 points in 24 playoff games and providing exceptional leadership on and off the ice.

The 6-2, 220-pound native of Worcester, MA was acquired from the New York Islanders at the March 4 trading deadline in exchange for a third-round draft pick and immediately was installed as the right wing on Sidney Crosby’s line. He recorded five goals and 12 points in 17 regular season games with the Penguins.

Overall in 2008-09, Guerin had 21 goals and 48 points in 78 regular-season games with the Penguins and Islanders.

“We are excited to agree to terms with Billy on this one-year deal,” Shero said. “He made a tremendous impact on this team with his scoring ability, physical play and outstanding leadership and was a key factor in our drive to the Cup. I know our players, coaches and fans will be happy to have him back in Pittsburgh.”

Guerin has played 1,185 career NHL games with New Jersey, Edmonton, Boston, Dallas, St. Louis, San Jose, the Islanders and the Penguins, recording 408 goals, 403 assists, 811 points and 1,585 penalty minutes. He represented the U.S. in the Olympics in 1998, 2002 and 2006.
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Old 06-29-2009, 08:40 PM
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Awesome! Billy played great with Sid and has become a big fan favorite in a short period of time. And a 1-year deal is perfect - if he has a good season, I think the Pens will sign him again.

Any word on the financial terms?
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Old 06-29-2009, 08:44 PM
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Rumor was 3 million and a NTC.
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Old 06-29-2009, 09:32 PM
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Old 06-29-2009, 09:57 PM
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Guerin fit very nicely with the Pens after they acquired him virtually for free from the Islanders at the deadline. I think the grit he brings to his game and his remaining offensive contributions are definitely worth that pricetag. Nice re-signing.
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Old 06-29-2009, 10:22 PM
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It 2 against the cap but with incentives can reach upwards of 2.85 million.
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Old 06-29-2009, 11:29 PM
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Is there also a NTC???If so that's a nice deal for both.He takes what the Pens basically feel they can afford,and he doesn't have to worry about getting shipped around again....Good deal!!!!Makes me happy...

And a Flyers fan on the pulse of some Penguin news...What is going on here?!?!?!!?
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Old 06-30-2009, 02:39 AM
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Glad to see Billy doing well over there, rounding out his career on a winning team.
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Old 06-30-2009, 01:16 PM
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Is there also a NTC???If so that's a nice deal for both.He takes what the Pens basically feel they can afford,and he doesn't have to worry about getting shipped around again....Good deal!!!!Makes me happy...

And a Flyers fan on the pulse of some Penguin news...What is going on here?!?!?!!?
Yes there is a NTC. I was delayed by the cpu....chalk one up to the internet.
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Old 06-30-2009, 02:42 PM
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This is a steal for the Pens. I definitely thought he'd want 2 years. Glad to see he likes it here.
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Old 06-30-2009, 03:40 PM
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Question for me now is do they role with 3 assistant captains next year? Guerin certanily deserves an "A" and to me it would make sense.
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Old 06-30-2009, 04:05 PM
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