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Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images The reigning ECHL Goaltender of the Year faces a difficult path to the NHL next season as the Penguins’ netminding depth grows. Taylor Gauthier, the reigning ECHL Goaltender of the Year, heads into the final season of his current contract with two successful minor-league campaigns behind him but an uncertain path to the NHL … [Read more...] about Pensburgh Top 25 Under 25: #22 – Taylor Gauthier

Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images The Pens can use more heart and soul, and a newcomer is ready to step up It could be argued that in many ways the Penguins have been looking for a Brandon Tanev type of player since they lost Tanev to the Seattle expansion draft in 2021. Coincidentally or not, 2021 was also the last time Pittsburgh won their division. (and, to be … [Read more...] about Blake Lizotte vows to boost bottom-six identity for the Penguins

Penguins hope to hit on Belliveau as his development continues into the new season. A first professional season for former fifth round pick Isaac Belliveau sees him spend most of his time in Wheeling but the opportunity for a promotion in 2024-25 exists and the Penguins are counting on him to take the next step in his development. Graduates and departed players from last year’s … [Read more...] about Pensburgh Top 25 Under 25: #23 – Isaac Belliveau

Photo by Gary A. Vasquez/NHLI via Getty Images Let’s talk about some realistic expectations for the new guys next season. It is August 8 and there is not much new to talk about regarding the Pittsburgh Penguins, especially after Sidney Crosby’s birthday came and went without a new contract extension for the captain. Until that new extension happens — or until training … [Read more...] about Over/Under for the Pittsburgh Penguins new guys in 2024-25

Photo by Maksim Konstantinov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images A far-away forward flashes just enough potential to remain intriguing The 2024 version of our Pensburgh Top 25 Under 25 countdown list continues on with a far-away forward that lingers only on the very periphery of the organization. Graduates and departed players from last year’s listThe best of the … [Read more...] about Pensburgh Top 25 Under 25: #24 – Kirill Tankov