More Players Signed (Maybe)

According to TIOPS, Kris Beech accepted the Pittsburgh's 2-way offer. I've been all over the internet and haven't come up with much (Penguins Insider Blog also reports this but says they'll try to get confirmation), so I'm not sure what the deal is. They don't give much more information on it other than saying he accepted the offer. He is, however, listed on the Penguins roster (which I would assume could be considered confirmation).

TIOPS also reported today that the Penguins signed Bill Thomas who happens to be a Pittsburgh native (did we get a new Ryan Malone?). The deal is a 1-year, 2-way contract. It is supposedly to be announced Monday, July 13th.

Thomas is a right wing and played with the Phoenix Coyotes.

The Penguins have not heard back from Jeff Taffe after making him an offer.

It appears that Shero is trying to acquire some of what we gave up although Thomas will probably not play with the Pens this year and will be sent to the Wilkes Barre / Scranton Baby Pens.