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Penguins Video Q&A: The Hayes Trade, Draft Picks and Next Deal?
LAS VEGAS — From the hallway in Encore because Sphere quickly ushered us out after the draft. The big news of Saturday was not the Pittsburgh Penguins draft but the Penguins’ trade with the St. Louis Blues for Kevin Hayes. The Penguins acquired Hayes and a second-rounder for...
Penguins Draft: Picks From Rounds 4-7, One Electric but Small Prospect
LAS VEGAS — The pace of the picks slowed, as did the recognizability of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ selections. After grabbing a couple of Team Canada players in the second round, the Penguins had four more picks to unearth talent in the later rounds of the 2024 NHL Draft.
Penguins Draft Marchand-like Agitator at 46: Tanner Howe Scouting Report
LAS VEGAS — The Pittsburgh Penguins news was flying fast and furious Saturday morning. In a span of a few minutes the Penguins selected Harrison Brunicke with the 44th pick, traded for Kevin Hayes from the St. Louis Blues, and used the 46th overall selection of the 2024 NHL Draft to grab a young Brad Marchand-type player named Tanner Howe.
Penguins Draft Big Defensemen with No. 44; Brunicke Scouting Report
LAS VEGAS — A big minutes-eating defenseman from South Africa. You probably didn’t have that on your Pittsburgh Penguins draft bingo card, but president of hockey operations/GM Kyle Dubas did. Saturday, with their first pick of the 2024 NHL Draft, the Penguins snagged Harrison Brunicke with the 44th overall selection.
Penguins Trade, Full Analysis: Dubas Acquires Kevin Hayes, Pick From Blues
LAS VEGAS — There was no salary holdback. Moments, after the Pittsburgh Penguins selected a pair of WHL prospects with the 44th and 46th overall picks in the 2024 NHL Draft, president of hockey operations/GM Kyle Dubas, swung his first trade of the offseason. The Penguins acquired hulking forward Kevin Hayes from the St. Louis Blues.
5 Falling First-Round Talents Give Penguins Chance for 2nd Round Steal
LAS VEGAS — The NHL Draft at Sphere was a spectacle. From three-story tall logos that moved in 3D animation to several trades and the Philadelphia Flyers trying desperately to trade up before ultimately trading down, the draft floor was abuzz with activity, just not for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Dubas Waffles on Qualifying P.O Joseph, Penguins Future in Question
LAS VEGAS — It may have seemed like a slam dunk, but according to Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations/GM Kyle Dubas, the return of restricted free agent defenseman P.O Joseph is uncertain, and Dubas will be looking around the league for better values before deciding to extend a qualifying offer before the Sunday 5 p.m. deadline.
Penguins Wrap: State of the Offseason; Rules Changes; Crosby Speaks
Finally, things in the offseason are heating up for the Pittsburgh Penguins and the rest of the NHL. The next week figures to be even more newsworthy — maybe even to an extreme degree, depending on what the Penguins do at the draft later Saturday, what they do during the initial free agency frenzy that starts Monday, and whether team captain Sidney Crosby signs a contract extension when or soon after that becomes a possibility on Monday.
Dubas, Sullivan on Penguins Future; The Free Agent Strategy
LAS VEGAS — Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan had the uncharacteristically humorous line regarding the potential changes coming for the Penguins this summer. While many expect sweeping changes or are rooting for such, those changes are unlikely to occur. Regardless of what the Penguins want to do, they find themselves beholden to the present while building for the future. Numerous no-trade and no-movement clauses are the least of the Penguins’ roadblocks on their road forward.
Penguins’ Crosby on Contract Extension: We’re Talking
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will be eligible to sign a contract extension as of Monday. He had a couple opportunities Friday to address that, and he offered only a morsel of information. “There’s been a little bit of talk,” Crosby said during a Zoom session with reporters after he...
Jake Guentzel Close to Re-Signing with Carolina, EIGHT-Year Deal
The Carolina Hurricanes have invested quite a bit into former Pittsburgh Penguins winger Jake Guentzel. First, they gave up the 44th overall pick with a trio of prospects and forward Michael Bunting to acquire him from the Penguins. Now, it appears they will deliver a max-term contract with a substantial raise over his current deal.
Expert Opinions on Possible Penguins Picks; Big Talent Could Fall to Pens
LAS VEGAS — The Pittsburgh Penguins will most likely be spectators during the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft Friday at the Sphere in Las Vegas.. They have a pair of second-round picks clumped at Nos. 44 and 46, the first of which is the former pick of the Philadelphia Flyers acquired from the Carolina Hurricanes in the Jake Guentzel trade, while the second is their own. Getting their first picks at that spot in the draft means neither selection is sure to be fast-tracked to the NHL, but there could be some big-time talent available.
Dan’s Daily: Trades Begin; Big Contracts Delivered; Penguins Scoring Options
LAS VEGAS — If this is a taste of what is to come with the NHL Draft today and tomorrow, then NHL free agency on Monday, hockey fans are in for a treat. The NHL trade market bustled as the Washington Capitals swung another deal for a higher-priced veteran who had a down year, the San Jose Sharks traded up in the first round, and the Philadelphia Flyers tried desperately to do the same. Dakota Joshua re-signed in Vancouver and Juuse Saros is set to sign long-term in Nashville. At the NHL Awards, a guy from Nova Scotia won the Hart Trophy. And we look at bargain middle-six options for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
UPDATED: Penguins’ Crosby, Karlsson to Play in 4 Nations Face-Off
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby and defenseman Erik Karlsson were named Friday to their respective national teams for the 4 Nations Face-Off event, Crosby for Team Canada and Karlsson for Team Sweden. The NHL and NHL Players Association on Friday announced a “first six” players from each of the four...
Penguins’ Karlsson Chosen to Play for Sweden in 4 Nations Face-Off
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson was announced Friday as a member of Team Sweden for the 4 Nations Face-Off event. The NHL and NHL Players Association on Friday are announcing a “first six” players from each of the four teams participating in the international tournament, which will be held in February in Montreal and Boston.
Penguins Free Agency: Middle Six Bargains Edition
LAS VEGAS — The days leading to the 2024 NHL Draft have been quiet around these parts. While the Ottawa Senators and New Jersey Devils got their goalies, and the Chicago Blackhawks were paid a second-rounder to take on Iklya Mikheyev, we haven’t heard a whisper from the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Dan’s Daily: Draisaitl Speculation; Stamkos Interest; Penguins Decisions
LAS VEGAS — The speculation is just starting, but some intense conclusions regarding Leon Draisaitl’s future in Edmonton are already being reached. Will he stay, or will Edmonton put him on the NHL trade block? Steve Stamkos has not re-signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning and there are two teams reportedly lined up to make him an offer. The Chicago Blackhawks and Vancouver Canucks hooked up for the first big trade of the week. The NHL unveiled the new Fanatics jerseys, tweaked the rules, and expanded replay challenges while we discussed the growing pressure on the Pittsburgh Penguins.
NHL Annouces Rule Changes; Expand Replay Challenges
The NHL tweaked a few rules Wednesday, including expanding what NHL coaches can challenge. The NHL rule changes will take effect for the 2024-25 season. Per the league’s press release, the NHL Board of Governors, general managers, and the NHL/NHLPA competition committee unanimously approved the changes. The league will work on the precise language for the rulebook in the coming weeks.
Penguins Live Chat: Pressure on Dubas; Dragged into Jarry Speculation
LAS VEGAS — The Pittsburgh Penguins do not have a first-round pick, but the 2024 NHL Draft remains a pivotal point in president of hockey operations/GM Kyle Dubas’s current plans to improve for the 2024-25 NHL season and set the team up for future success. Pittsburgh Hockey Now’s...
NHL Releases New Fanatics Penguins Jersey
NHL sweaters will continue to be made in Canada as they have for 50 years, but the league officially announced their 10-year partnership with Fanatics, a company known for producing inexpensive fan apparel. The change means 2024-25 Pittsburgh Penguins’ jerseys will bear the label and have a few changes in construction, though as of now, there will not be a change in appearance.
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