Bubble players continue to push for a spot on the NHL roster as training camp rolls along in Pittsburgh.
Two days of training camp are done and in the book and now the Pittsburgh Penguins are just a little more than 24 hours from opening their preseason slate in Buffalo. While some players know they will be starting the season in the NHL, others are battling it out every day of camp in hopes of earning a spot on the opening night roster.
Pens Points…
Can Sidney Crosby drop a repeat performance? Will Malkin be a point per game player? Those are just a few of the questions to answer when looking at over/under totals for the Penguins core players in 2024-25. [Pensburgh]
Fans had mixed reactions when the Penguins traded for Kevin Hayes this offseason, but early reports out of training camp say the forward has impressed. He’s not in the fight for a roster spot, but where he lands in the lineup remains fluid. [Pensburgh]
In need of another training camp goalie with the absence of Taylor Gauthier, the Penguins brought in Luke Richardson on a professional tryout contract. [Trib Live]
By the age of 52, most professional athletes have long retired from their respective sports. That has never been the case for Jaromir Jagr, but if reports are to be believed, this will be his final pro season before hanging up the skates for good. [Sports Illustrated]
The No. 37 has not been oft worn in Penguins history, but a few memorable names have donned the number, including Mr. Game 1 Jeff Zatkoff. [The Hockey News]
Until 2023, Evgeni Malkin had never missed the Stanley Cup playoffs as a member of the Penguins. Now two seasons without a playoff appearance, Malkin is hungry to get back and take perhaps one final run at a title. [Trib Live]
Noel Acciari had a rough first season in Pittsburgh, but he’s now healthy and looking to earn a roster spot even if that means moving from center to wing to help benefit the team. [Trib Live]
It’s still early in training camp, but some players are wasting no time making an early impression while others are clearly in a fight for a roster spot. [The Hockey News]
NHL News and Notes…
There will be a lot of international hockey talk this season with the Four Nations face-off looming, and the tournament should be loaded with talent spread across the four nations participating in the midseason showdown. [ESPN]
It’s pay day for defenseman Mortiz Seider who agreed to terms on a seven-year contract extension with the Detroit Red Wings. The deal will carry an AAV of $8.55 million against the salary cap. [Detroit Red Wings]