2012
06.04
06.04
a story that seems to have materialized rather quickly, NHL.com reports that the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired the rights to impending free agent Tomas Vokoun from the Washington Capitals for their seventh-round pick in this year's NHL entry draft.
After suffering an injury after playing in just 48 games this season, Vokoun was sidelined for the rest of the season and duration of the playoffs. And with the Capitals goalie of the future, Braden Holtby, having put on a show in the postseason, it was fairly evident that Washington would not retain the services of the soon-to-be 36-year-old Vokoun.
According to Bob McKenzie of TSN, the Pittsburgh Penguins have also come to terms on a contract with Vokoun. The Czech native will be in Pittsburgh for the ...
Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - Pittsburgh Penguins
After suffering an injury after playing in just 48 games this season, Vokoun was sidelined for the rest of the season and duration of the playoffs. And with the Capitals goalie of the future, Braden Holtby, having put on a show in the postseason, it was fairly evident that Washington would not retain the services of the soon-to-be 36-year-old Vokoun.
According to Bob McKenzie of TSN, the Pittsburgh Penguins have also come to terms on a contract with Vokoun. The Czech native will be in Pittsburgh for the ...
Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - Pittsburgh Penguins