Polaris922 Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Penguins Acquire Harrison Ruopp, Marc Cheverie and a 2012 Third-Round Draft Pick from the Phoenix Coyotes in Exchange for Zbynek MichalekFriday, 06.22.2012 / 11:29 PM / NewsPittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired defenseman Harrison Ruopp, goaltender Marc Cheverie and a 2012 third-round draft pick (81st overall) from the Phoenix Coyotes in exchange for Zbynek Michalek, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero.Ruopp, 19, played for the Prince Albert Raiders of the Western Hockey League (WHL) this past season after being drafted by the Coyotes in the third round (84th overall) of the 2011 NHL Draft. Ruopp appeared in a career-high 62 games for Prince Albert, posting nine points (2G-7A) and 127 penalty minutes.The 6-foot-2, 200-pound Ruopp has spent the past three seasons with the Raiders, collecting 18 points (2G-16A) and 263 penalty minutes in 149 regular-season games. Ruopp, a native of Zehner, Saskatchewan, added nine penalty minutes in six playoff contests.Following this trade the Penguins will own seven more selections in the 2012 NHL Draft between Rounds 2-7 on Saturday at CONSOL Energy Center. Following a single selection in the second round (52nd overall), Pittsburgh now owns two choices in each of the third (81st, 83rd) and fourth (92nd, 113th) rounds, and single picks in rounds five (143rd) and six (173rd). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinahMoeHumm Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Salary dump, and not a bad move... though I'd have rather seen Martin moved first. Z was solid at times, and a great shot blocker, but never came close to living up to his price tag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polaris922 Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Salary dump, and not a bad move... though I'd have rather seen Martin moved first. Z was solid at times, and a great shot blocker, but never came close to living up to his price tag.Word is they're going after Parise... That's an exciting thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hf101 Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 @Polaris922The Pittsburgh Penguins are working hard to acquire the rights to Predators defenceman Ryan Suter, according to CSNPhilly.com. This makes some sense out of the Michalek trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polaris922 Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 @Polaris922The Pittsburgh Penguins are working hard to acquire the rights to Predators defenceman Ryan Suter, according to CSNPhilly.com. This makes some sense out of the Michalek trade.So many rumors.. So little time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 @Polaris922As a Flyer fan, I certainly pray to God you don't sign both Suter *and* Parise. That would almost be a disaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 @Mad Dog I don't think you can spend half your capspace on 4 players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 I don't think you can spend half your capspace on 4 players.I know. After that contract they just gave to Crosby, it's hard for me to see them going after both. But they also traded Staal and freed up some space... so you never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polaris922 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 I know. After that contract they just gave to Crosby, it's hard for me to see them going after both. But they also traded Staal and freed up some space... so you never know.That's the same cap hit Crosby has had though so no move there, and with the cap going up but the hits not... More $$ to spend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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