Scott Billeck of The Winnipeg Sun writes that he doesn’t believe the Winnipeg Jets will pursue a reunion with former Jet Patrik Laine. Billeck cites the Jets’ lack of cap space and poor fit as the reasons Winnipeg would pass on the former 2016 second-overall pick. The Jets would need to move out money to acquire the Columbus Blue Jackets forward, even if Columbus retained half … [Read more...] about Former Penguins Prospect Colin Swoyer Signs In ECHL
Poll: What Will Crosby’s Next Contract Look Like?
Although the Pittsburgh Penguins have experienced major disappointment over the last two years by failing to make the Stanley Cup playoffs, nobody is blaming Sidney Crosby. He has arguably been one of the more underrated players over the last couple of seasons by securing back-to-back 90+ point totals without having much of a supporting cast. By nearly willing his team to the … [Read more...] about Poll: What Will Crosby’s Next Contract Look Like?
Snapshots: Cotter, World Juniors, Murashov
The Devils were looking for some more size and speed in their bottom six when they gave up former top-10 pick Alexander Holtz in a trade with the Golden Knights to acquire Paul Cotter, general manager Tom Fitzgerald told James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now. “For us today and what we wanted to accomplish, adding a guy like Paul Cotter, who we believe has upside and has a … [Read more...] about Snapshots: Cotter, World Juniors, Murashov
Latest On Sidney Crosby Contract Negotiations
Most teams don’t have franchise-defining moments in the first week of August, but as Jason Mackey of Pittsburgh Post-Gazette writes, that could happen to the Pittsburgh Penguins tomorrow. August 7th is Sidney Crosby’s 37th birthday and Mackey wonders if it might be the day that Crosby signs his long-awaited contract extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Crosby has been … [Read more...] about Latest On Sidney Crosby Contract Negotiations
Penguins Sign Sergei Murashov To Entry-Level Contract
The Pittsburgh Penguins are bringing a solid goaltending prospect to North America as the team announced they have signed goalie Sergei Murashov to a three-year, entry-level contract. Murashov should compete with Penguins’ prospect Taylor Gauthier for the backup minutes with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins with the loser of that battle earning the starter’s role with the … [Read more...] about Penguins Sign Sergei Murashov To Entry-Level Contract