Roberts to Pens?

[juicebox1]

Honestly Roberts could be the best thing to happen to this team. They have the talent already, they just need more grit and more leadership. Cudos to Recchi... but he can't be the only experienced leader on this team. Roberts would be a good fit for this team.. hands down.

I trust RS will not "overpay" for Roberts... as in giving away a 1st or a high prospect.. but I wouldn't think twice to sacrifice a 2nd rounder for him.

Well with the way the market has been thus far...there is just about no way Florida would let him go the day before the deadline for only a second.

Unless the Leafs and Sens have no interest anymore and the Panthers figured they needed an extra day to ensure Roberts would waive his NTC.

[ville5]

Just reported on XM RADIO.

Roberts is a Penguin.

....unless the deal falls through at the last minute

Sweet. Any word of the cost U?

[The U]

didnt say.

[Jesse]

I'm torn on this. I'm really not sure how to feel.

Roberts is a warrior, but his numbers at age 40 are not encouraging.

[The U]

It's the front page story on tsn.ca

[Henry Hank]

I like the idea of getting Roberts because he fits into the team toughness idea but can play with Crosby. He makes more sense than Malone on that line and should be very valuable once we get to the playoffs. The only question is cost. I trust Shero won't overpay for a rental.

[ChinookUT]

I'm torn on this. I'm really not sure how to feel.

Roberts is a warrior, but his numbers at age 40 are not encouraging.

The last thing the Pens need are more "numbers". We're 4th in the league in scoring despite playing 3 less games than many teams.

[The U]

I'm torn on this. I'm really not sure how to feel.

Roberts is a warrior, but his numbers at age 40 are not encouraging.

Look at his stats from last year. wow.

And his numbers in the playoffs are VERY impressive.

[Bowser]

Carolina's 2nd Rd Pick in 2007 was the rumor.

[ChinookUT]

Carolina's 2nd Rd Pick in 2007 was the rumor.

Are you saying it's a 3-team deal?

[Hawkeynut]

I'm torn on this. I'm really not sure how to feel.

Roberts is a warrior, but his numbers at age 40 are not encouraging.

Wait until you see him play in the first round..... I have always been a fan of his, he was the ONLY leaf I have ever liked. 40 years old or not... a 40 year old isnt the same as the 40 year olds 5+ years ago. If a guy keeps up in the gym and isn't injury prone to begin with... they can still contribute just as much as a 30 year old ie: Recchi.

[joopen]

Carolina's 2nd Rd Pick in 2007 was the rumor.

Are you saying it's a 3-team deal?

Pens property from the Recchi deal last year.

[Bowser]

Once Roberts officially accepts the deal and waives the NTC, Pens will move Malone for a defenseman. Carolina is looking to get more up front after losing Erik Cole.

[Hawkeynut]

Carolina's 2nd Rd Pick in 2007 was the rumor.

Are you saying it's a 3-team deal?

No they got that Pick for Recchi last year at the deadline.

[Maestro]

It says Roberts has yet to agree to waive no-trade cluase.

[Nibs]

am590 just confirmed Roberts has been traded, but no word to which team yet.

[Jesse]

I guess his age is making me hesitant.

To be honest, I haven't noticed Roberts much this year, so I can't really comment.

But his leadership, alongside Rex, is invaluable.

Most accounts say his intensity is still unmatched.

[joopen]

Once Roberts officially accepts the deal and waives the NTC, Pens will move Malone for a defenseman. Carolina is looking to get more up front after losing Erik Cole.

Now we are talking some good trades here. Which Carolina D-man are we "looking at"?

[cojac]

I'm torn on this. I'm really not sure how to feel.

Roberts is a warrior, but his numbers at age 40 are not encouraging.

Jesse, Roberts would be great in the locker room and our young guys would learn a lot from him.

[Jesse]

I'm torn on this. I'm really not sure how to feel.

Roberts is a warrior, but his numbers at age 40 are not encouraging.

Wait until you see him play in the first round..... I have always been a fan of his, he was the ONLY leaf I have ever liked. 40 years old or not... a 40 year old isnt the same as the 40 year olds 5+ years ago. If a guy keeps up in the gym and isn't injury prone to begin with... they can still contribute just as much as a 30 year old ie: Recchi.

TY for the assessment, HN.

[DelPen]

Once Roberts officially accepts the deal and waives the NTC, Pens will move Malone for a defenseman. Carolina is looking to get more up front after losing Erik Cole.

Now we are talking some good trades here. Which Carolina D-man are we "looking at"?

Babchuk would be a good pickup

[Jesse]

I'm torn on this. I'm really not sure how to feel.

Roberts is a warrior, but his numbers at age 40 are not encouraging.

Jesse, Roberts would be great in the locker room and our young guys would learn a lot from him.

As I said above, that could prove to be an invaulable intangible.

[DelPen]

I'm torn on this. I'm really not sure how to feel.

Roberts is a warrior, but his numbers at age 40 are not encouraging.

Jesse, Roberts would be great in the locker room and our young guys would learn a lot from him.

As I said above, that could prove to be an invaulable intangible.

Would you guys be OK with giving him an extension of that would get trade through?

[Jesse]

Once Roberts officially accepts the deal and waives the NTC, Pens will move Malone for a defenseman. Carolina is looking to get more up front after losing Erik Cole.

Now we are talking some good trades here. Which Carolina D-man are we "looking at"?

Babchuk would be a good pickup

Roberts and Babchuk would be two good deals.

Only possibly losing an extra 2nd and Malone?

[tonysoprano]

Just reported on XM RADIO.

Roberts is a Penguin.

....unless the deal falls through at the last minute

Do you think they're just speculating based on the TSN article though?