The Penguins might not know until tomorrow if they'll be acquiring winger Gary Roberts from Florida.

They apparently have worked out the details of a trade with the Panthers, but it will not be finalized unless Roberts waives a no-trade clause in his contract, and it is far from certain that he will do so.

He has said repeatedly in recent weeks that he would accept a trade only to Toronto or Ottawa, so that he could be closer to a daughter who attends school in Toronto.

But a member of the Roberts camp, speaking on condition of anonymity, said late this afternoon that Roberts "is intrigued by the Pittsburgh situation" and is considering waiving the clause to come here.

"Nothing's going to happen immediately," the individual said. "I don't see this being wrapped up until tomorrow."

Roberts, 40, has 13 goals and 16 assists in 50 games with the Panthers this season. He did not accompany his teammates when they traveled to Washington this afternoon.

It was not immediately known what the Penguins have offered the Panthers for Roberts.