Forward prospect Rutger McGroarty went two seasons without signing an entry-level contract with the Winnipeg Jets due to concerns about his development path within the organization. The University of Michigan product went only a few hours between being acquired by the Pittsburgh Penguins in a trade with the Jets and signing his entry-level contract because “Everything feels … [Read more...] about McGroarty “Feels Right” About Being A Penguin
Penguins Notes: Robertson, O’Connor, Line Combinations
Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now writes about a potential link between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nicholas Robertson. It’s not the first time that rumors have surfaced about a potential Robertson to Pittsburgh trade as Kingerski wrote back in May that the Penguins, and more specifically general manager Kyle Dubas should target the undersized … [Read more...] about Penguins Notes: Robertson, O’Connor, Line Combinations
Puustinen On The Roster Bubble?
With the Penguins adding some extra forward depth over the summer, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette suggests that winger Valtteri Puustinen is no lock to make Pittsburgh’s roster in training camp. The 25-year-old became an NHL regular in December and picked up 20 points in 52 games after that, a respectable point total considering he averaged less than 12 minutes a … [Read more...] about Puustinen On The Roster Bubble?
Poll: Which Trade Was The Most Impactful Since The Start Of Free Agency?
Heading into the offseason the NHL trade market was expected to be full of activity. However, as things would play out, the trade market took much longer to develop than anticipated with many of the major trades taking place within the last few weeks. With most of the notable players on the trade market now having changed hands shortly before the start of the 2024-25 NHL … [Read more...] about Poll: Which Trade Was The Most Impactful Since The Start Of Free Agency?
Snapshots: Ullmark, Tuomaala, Penguins
The newest Ottawa Senators starter Linus Ullmark is reportedly getting comfortable in Ottawa. TSN’s Shawn Simpson shares that the former Vezina Trophy winner has purchased a home in the area and could begin discussing a contract extension soon. Ullmark is entering the final year of a four-year, $20MM contract signed with the Boston Bruins. He spent the deal emerging as one of … [Read more...] about Snapshots: Ullmark, Tuomaala, Penguins