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Penguins Blog: One No-Risk, High-Reward Crazy Free Agent Idea
It seems appropriate to write this as Pittsburgh Hockey Now covers the Memorial Cup in Saginaw, Michigan, just a few hours south of the Sault Ste. Marie. This might be initially a cringe-inducing idea for the Pittsburgh Penguins, but one that has real merit. First, take a breath. Here goes....
Penguins Notebook: Not Having No. 3 Draft Pick Might Sting, Too
It’s no secret that the Pittsburgh Penguins won’t a have first-round pick in next month’s NHL Draft, having sent it to San Jose as part of the package that landed Erik Karlsson last summer. What might get overlooked is that they also will sit out the third...
Dan’s Daily: Panthers Mock Trouba, Anti-Trade Rumors, and Disco Dan Comeback
SAGINAW, Mich. — The Florida Panthers feigned pity with a heaping of sarcasm after the Department of Player Safety fined New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba for elbowing. The Toronto Maple Leafs are goalie-hunting for next season, but the media is guessing what the summit between new coach Craig Berube and trade candidate Mitch Marner means. Former Pittsburgh Penguins coach Dan Bylsma is officially back behind an NHL bench, Penguins top prospect Brayden Yager faces a must-win with his Moose Jaw Warriors in the Memorial Cup tonight, and the NHL trade rumors lost a big-name when the Ottawa Senators GM unequivocally shot down Brady Tkachuk talk.
Former Penguins Coach Dan Bylsma Returning to the NHL
Former Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma will return to the NHL, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. The Seattle Kraken parted ways with coach Dave Hakstol following a disappointing season in which Seattle missed the playoffs, a significant step backward from their strong playoff run last season. So, from a former Philadelphia Flyers coach to a former Penguins coach.
NHL Fines Jacob Trouba the Max, AGAIN
The NHL has levied yet another supplemental discipline penalty against New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba. This time, the light slap on the wrist was for his blatant elbow attempt on Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues in the second period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final Sunday night.
Dan’s Daily: Trouba Elbow, Latest on Guentzel, Penguins Hard Knocks
The Pittsburgh Penguins are going to the school of hard knocks, while the New York Rangers, who were on the short end of physicality in the first two games of the Eastern Conference Final, delivered a Jacob Trouba flying elbow and beat the Florida Panthers in overtime, again. It seems the Carolina Hurricanes have a willing negotiating partner in Jake Guentzel, and reports indicate that the two sides could agree on a new contract quickly. Carolina’s Martin Necas is not only filling the NHL trade rumors for half the league, but his father reports that Necas has requested a trade, too.
O, No Canada: Karlsson, Pettersson Get Bronze at Worlds
Pittsburgh Penguins defensemen Erik Karlsson and Marcus Pettersson have earned bronze medals at the world championships in Czechia. Sweden defeated Canada, 4-2, n the third-place game Sunday on the strength of three unanswered goals during the final period. Karlsson scored perhaps the most important of those, beating Canadian goalie Jordan...
4 Big Lessons Penguins Can Learn from Conference Finals
It now seems a lifetime ago that the Pittsburgh Penguins’ season ended with a meaningless game on Long Island and Jeff Carter’s surprise postgame retirement. After a furious late run to make the playoffs that fell short, the Penguins packed up that night, knowing there would be no games ahead. However, as president of hockey operations/GM Kyle Dubas works through offseason plans and changes, the four teams still playing can teach the Penguins a few important lessons.
Former Penguins Star Jagr Gets Huge Honor from IIHF
While most Pittsburgh Penguins fans were sleeping in the wee hours Sunday morning, former star winger Jaromir Jagr was receiving a huge honor in his homeland. Jagr was inducted into the International Ice Hockey Federation Hall of Fame in Prague in a ceremony held before the IIHF World Championship final between Czechia and Switzerland.
Dan’s Daily: Bruins, Canes Fill NHL Trade Rumors; Rick Tocchet Praise
There are only four teams remaining in the Stanley Cup chase, which means 28 are into their offseason preparation, and the NHL trade chatter is finally picking. The Boston Bruins might be the 800-pound gorilla connected to every big name, but they have a problem because goalie Linus Ullmark seems to be pretty stubborn with his choice of destinations. The Ottawa Senators are in the mix of teams chasing help, and the Carolina Hurricanes have big questions, including re-signing Jake Guentzel and a potential Martin Necas trade. Yet they’re also searching for a president of hockey operations and general manager. And for good measure, now Jim Rutherford’s Vancouver Canucks are on their prowl.
Penguins at IIHF Worlds: And Then There Were None
The IIHF world championship tournament in Czechia is down to its final two games. And the Penguins no longer have any players with a chance of picking up a gold medal. Their last chance to be represented in Sunday’s championship game ended when Switzerland defeated Canada, 3-2, in a shootout Saturday. Winger Michael Bunting plays for the Canadians.
Penguins Wrap: Sullivan Gets New Roles; Player Signings Begin
Even though the Pittsburgh Penguins’ offseason will continue for the better part of four more months, they are starting to make some moves that will affect their 2024-25 season. Oh, sure, the headline events of the summer — the NHL Draft June 28-29 and the start of the free-agent...
Penguins Notebook: Possible Reirden Replacements; Going for Gold
No one from the Pittsburgh Penguins’ front office — which essentially is to say, president of hockey operations/GM Kyle Dubas — has spoken with local reporters since associate coach Todd Reirden was fired three weeks ago, so there’s no way of knowing precisely what qualities the team will seek in Reirden’s replacement.
Kingerski: 3 Early Offseason Things I’d Do as Penguins GM
The waiting is the hardest part. The first significant deal of the offseason went down this week when the Nashville Predators granted defenseman Ryan McDonagh’s request and traded him to the Tampa Bay Lightning for a swap of draft picks. Despite the movement, the NHL trade chatter has not substantially picked up.
Dan’s Daily: 2OT McHero, Bruins Rumors, NHL-Ready Penguins Prospects
We’ll start today with the Pittsburgh Penguins and how their prospects could fill a couple of holes in the lineup. Which prospects are NHL-ready ready, and which might find themselves in a make-or-break situation? Elsewhere in the Daily, Connor McDavid played the hero in double overtime, the Boston Bruins management promised an aggressive offseason, and the NHL rumors include some big names. The Hurricanes GM might bolt for the open gig in Columbus, and Gabriel Landeskog hopes to end a two-year absence by returning next season.
Penguins Blog: Penciling Prospects into Pens’ Lineup
It may come as a shock, but the Pittsburgh Penguins may have too many prospects ready for a spot in the NHL lineup next season. No joke. The Penguins organization, which has been bereft of minor league talent for a handful of years or more, very well could have a handful of contenders who will fight for only a couple of NHL spots next fall. And those spots may not exist after free agency or any summertime trades.
Dan’s Daily: Tocchet Wins, Florida Gets Physical, Penguins Awards
The Florida Panthers physically punished the New York Rangers and pulled away in Game 1. Rick Tocchet was honored as the best coach in the NHL. We finally reached the end of the Pittsburgh Penguins rumors with Sheldon Keefe as the New Jersey Devils hired him, and Dave Molinari handed out Penguins awards. Elsewhere in the Daily, Nikolaj Ehlers is gaining traction as a trade target for more teams looking for legitimate scoring help. At the same time, our New York colleague debates putting the Islanders’ Brock Nelson or Jean-Gabriel Pageau on the NHL trade block.
The End of the Keefe to Penguins Rumors
More than a few analysts wondered aloud, and more than a few Toronto types opined. If the Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t advance past Round One, they would fire coach Sheldon Keefe, and Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations/GM Kyle Dubas would quickly snap him up. There were also plenty...
Penguins Live Chat: St. Ivany Steal, Free Agent Shopping, Fan Reaction
The Pittsburgh Penguins moved to lock up a couple of their restricted free agents on Tuesday, and in the process, defenseman Jack St. Ivany appears to have given the team a sweetheart three-year deal. Not that fans will mind a young, tough defenseman locked up through 2027. In the weekly...
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