The NHL Draft came and went, as did the free agent frenzy, and Erik Karlsson remains a member of the San Jose Sharks. The hot rumor in recent days was that Kyle Dubas and the Pittsburgh Penguins were big after the Norris Trophy winner. The big obstacle, as always, is the four years remaining on…… read more »
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Penguins Sign Will Butcher to 1-Year Deal
The Pittsburgh Penguins continue to try and fill out their depth as they signed defenseman Will Butcher to a one-year, two-way contract worth $775,000 at the NHL level. The 28-year-old left-shot defender from Sun Prairie, Wisconsin is coming off a stint with the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League (AHL) and will be looking…… read more »
Predators are winners and players seeking long contracts are among losers
Barry Trotz was tired after a busy week of putting his stamp on the Nashville Predators by remaking the roster through some important comings and goings. On what was technically his first day on the job as general manager, Trotz signed top two-way center and 2019 playoff MVP Ryan O’Reilly, rugged Stanley Cup-winning defenseman Luke…… read more »
Predators early winners, players seeking long deals losers
Barry Trotz was tired after a busy week of putting his stamp on the Nashville Predators by remaking the roster through some important comings and goings. On what was technically his first day on the job as general manager, Trotz signed top two-way center and 2019 playoff MVP Ryan O’Reilly, rugged Stanley Cup-winning defenseman Luke…… read more »
Meet the New Canucks: Teddy Blueger
On the opening day of free agency, the Vancouver Canucks signed Carson Soucy, Matt Irwin, and Ian Cole on defence and Teddy Blueger and Tristan Nielsen up front. For this edition of Meet the New Canucks, we will be focusing on Blueger, formally of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Vegas Golden Knights.… read more »
Free-agent goalies Quick, Brossoit move on from Golden Knights
The Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday re-signed two-time All-Star Tristan Jarry to a five-year contract worth just under $27 million, the Ottawa Senators added Joonas Korpisalo for $20 million over five years, and the New York Islanders extended franchise goalie Ilya Sorokin to an eight-year, $66 million deal through 2032. Jarry will average $5.375 million a…… read more »
Meet the New Kraken: Brian Dumoulin
The Seattle Kraken added some experience on the blue line during the opening day of free agency, signing defenceman Brian Dumoulin to a two-year deal worth $6.3 million. After spending ten seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins, the 31-year-old makes his way to Seattle, where he will be reunited with Justin Schultz, Jamie Oleksiak, Brandon Tanev…… read more »
Penguins Set Up for Success with Dubas’ Early Moves
The first day of the 2023 NHL Draft proved to be a very busy day for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Not only did Kyle Dubas, the Penguins’ new president of hockey operations, choose to use the team’s 14th overall pick, but he also made a trade with the Vegas Golden Knights.… read more »
Steelers’ Top Trade Candidates Ahead of 2023 Training Camp
The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a strong offseason thus far. They addressed key needs in free agency and the draft by adding the likes of Patrick Peterson,…… read more »
Penguins bring back goalie Jarry on a five-year deal, lure defenseman Graves away from New Jersey
New Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operation Kyle Dubas made it a point to travel to Edmonton recently to meet with two-time All-Star goaltender Tristan Jarry. Jarry agreed to a five-year contract to stay with the Penguins on Saturday rather than head elsewhere in free agency. The deal carries an average annual value of $5.375…… read more »