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Penguins Analysis: Nedeljkovic, Blomqvist and Jarry; Contract Fallout
The Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed goalie Alex Nedeljkovic Thursday afternoon, just 11 days before the goalie was to become an unrestricted free agent. The Penguins splashed a two-year, $5 million contract with a $2.5 million average annual value on the goalie who resurrected his career with the Penguins this season. Nedeljkovic started the final 13 games and appeared in the final 14 as the Penguins desperately charged for a playoff spot.
Series Winner Prop: Four Reasons to Bet Edmonton
The 1942 Toronto Maple Leafs are the only team to overcome a 0-3 Stanley Cup Final series deficit in NHL history. As Pittsburgh Penguins fans over 60 know too well, only four teams have prevailed in a playoff series after going down three games. The Edmonton Oilers are attempting the...
Penguins Re-Sign Alex Nedeljkovic; Full Details and Analysis
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed goalie Alex Nedeljkovic to a two-year contract with a $2.5 million average annual value. The move comes amidst a hot goalie market, which saw a pair of goalies traded Wednesday, including Jacob Markstrom to the New Jersey Devils. There are persistent rumors of additional trades, including the Boston Bruins dealing former Vezina Trophy winner Linus Ullmark.
Penguins Draft Potentials: 3 Prospects to Watch, One BIG Center
The Pittsburgh Penguins are a team trying to keep its competitiveness while letting its GM, Kyle Dubas, build up the farm system in the background. The only problem is that the Penguins don’t have a first-round pick this year, so their first pick has to have some upside and be a player with some first-round skills who could still be selected 44th overall. Having the 46th overall pick means they can go offense and defense if they like, and that’s what I would do.
Dan’s Daily: NHL Trade Market Explodes; Penguins Rivals Make Moves
The NHL prefers that teams not make news during the Stanley Cup Final, but with the NHL Draft just 10 days away, general managers got impatient and threw caution to the wind. The NHL trade winds, which were a light breeze, quickly became gale-force winds with several big-name deals in the Metro Division, though none involved the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Washington Capitals rolled the dice with a long-term gamble, while the New Jersey Devils finally got their goalie. In some lighter NHL news, Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon are already plotting for Team Canada.
Game 6 NHL Prop Bets: Connor McDavid
The Edmonton Oilers face elimination for the third-straight game this Friday, 8 p.m., with C Connor McDavid carrying the hope of an entire country on his stick. Those who know the game are bullish on his Game 6 NHL prop bets. He’s been nothing short of magnificent so far. Playoff...
Metro Surprises: Capitals, Devils Big-Name Trades; Rangers Lose Goodrow
The NHL generally frowns on big news during the Stanley Cup Final, but with the elongated series lasting deep into June, teams are getting on with their off-seasons. And the NHL trade market brought the Washington Capitals together with a surprise dance partner, as the New York Rangers got free salary cap relief.
Penguins Live Chat: Draft Potentials; Laine, Goodrow, UFA/Trade Targets
And away we go. Another Pittsburgh Penguins Live Chat with PHN’s Dan Kingerski. On the docket this week are a couple of potential Penguins draft targets, trade targets, potential buyout candidates and whatever else our hockey-crazy readers bring to the table. We’ll start with two prospects, one of whom...
NHL Sports Betting and Promos: Conn Smythe Trophy
The Edmonton Oilers stayed alive in the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday night with a 5-3 road victory over the Florida Panthers. Ahead of Game 6 at 8 p.m. this Friday at Rogers Place, the Conn Smythe Winner sports betting markets are wide open. What was a sure shot in...
Penguins Name New WBS Coach, Not a Familiar Name
There had not been a whole lot of speculation circulating over who would be the new coach of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ AHL affiliate. When the announcement came Wednesday, it was not a familiar name to many. Kirk MacDonald steps in as the 12th AHL coach in Penguins franchise...
Crosby, MacKinnon Already Plotting Team Canada; Who Plays Wing?
There are comparatively few hockey players from Nova Scotia. Still, over the next two years, the province’s best players will come to define Team Canada’s success or failure in the Four Nation Face-Off and, more importantly, in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. And if you wondered how important success will be, Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon are already plotting the lines and power play for Team Canada.
Dan’s Daily: Tense Cup Final; Goodrow Available; Connecting Penguins
It could have been over on Saturday, or it could have ended Tuesday, but the Edmonton Oilers have solved the Florida Panthers, and suddenly, the Stanley Cup Final is tense and will go back to Edmonton for Game 6. Sportsnet has a list of draft sleepers who could upend the NHL Draft. A couple of new names popped up in the NHL rumor mill as potential buyouts as the New York Rangers tipped their hand with Barclay Goodrow. The NHL trade chatter focused on the San Jose Sharks and Philadelphia Flyers while we laid out a few potential buyouts who could help the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Stanley Cup Final Game 5 Best Promos, Odds; Up to $1000 Bonus
The Stanley Cup will be in the building again as the Florida Panthers attempt to end the series on home ice and win the franchise’s first championship. Florida has been to the Cup Final twice before in its history, losing both times. The Edmonton Oilers have five Stanley Cup banners in the rafters of the Rogers Arena but haven’t lifted the chalice since Mark Messier led the team to the 1990 championship.
4 Buyout Candidates for Penguins to Watch
Bargains and gambles. If the Pittsburgh Penguins hope to stretch their salary cap space and add talent without long-term entanglements or big-name trades, Penguins president of hockey operations/GM Kyle Dubas might have a few veteran options at a minimum cost. The NHL buyout projections are making the rounds, and there...
Dan’s Daily: Stubborn Oilers, Sharks Destroy Rumors, Penguins Free Agency
The Edmonton Oilers are hoping to make history by overcoming a 3-0 deficit in the Stanley Cup Final. Their words and tone are getting more assertive after their big Game 4 blowout win, and Leon Draisaitl has engaged in contract talks. The San Jose Sharks introduced their new head coach and mercilessly shot down the recent NHL trade rumors involving Logan Couture. The Columbus Blue Jackets fired their head coach after one season, and we did some digging into potential Pittsburgh Penguins’ free agency.
Penguins Free Agency: What About Marcus? Crosby Not Only Possible UFA
It seems a foregone conclusion that Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will re-up with the team soon after he is eligible at the stroke of noon on July 1. NHL players whose contracts expire after the 2024-25 season may re-sign with their team beginning on July 1, but waiting to sign or jumping at the chance is a game of chicken that may produce some unexpected winners and losers.
Dan’s Daily: Buyout Candidates; Trade Talks Pick Up; Penguins Future
After last week’s NHL combine, general managers say the conversations are increasing, and the NHL trade chatter is getting more intense. Daily Faceoff published their list of the top buyout candidates, the Toronto Maple Leafs let go of a big-name assistant coach, and we look at what is realistic and what fans should expect going forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Realistic Penguins Goals; Is it Worth Talking About Another Stanley Cup?
The Stanley Cup is the reason they play the game. To win is the only goal for players, coaches, and executives. But is it the Pittsburgh Penguins’ realistic goal within the near or even intermediate future?. Well, no. The Penguins hoisted three trophies. Sidney Crosby flexed his muscles with...
Dan’s Daily: Panthers Drilled; Laine Debate; Potential Penguins Change
It figures. Settle in for a Saturday night hockey game and the highlight of the season–the Stanley Cup presentation–and the Edmonton Oilers absolutely drilled the Florida Panthers, extending the series to Game 5. The NHL trade rumors are a little light today, but we’ve got various takes on Patrik Laine and a Columbus perspective. And we dug into potential Pittsburgh Penguins’ changes with new assistant coach David Quinn.
Penguins to Play in Hockeyville Preseason Game
The Pittsburgh Penguins have been tabbed to participate in a preseason game as part of the NHL’s Kraft Hockeyville promotion. The Penguins will go on the road to northern Ontario to play the Ottawa Senators on Sept. 29 after the community of Elliot Lake, Ontario, was named the recipient of the promotion.
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