Photo by Jonathan Kozub/NHLI via Getty Images Who should be staying and going this summer? Well, we better get this Friday Poll in before something goes off and happens to make it unnecessary. Today’s topic, what to do in the trade market for the Penguins. Kyle Dubas and the Pens have the proverbial “for sale” sign out in the yard, they’re not going to move Sidney … [Read more...] about Friday Poll: Stay or go decisions, summer 2025
Feeder systems to NHL experiencing massive changes with alteration to CHL transfer agreement
Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images If it feels like everything is changing in the lower levels of hockey, it’s because it is The feeder leagues for hockey are currently undergoing a seismic shift. The biggest ripple was felt earlier this week when presumed first overall 2026 pick Gavin McKenna left Western Canada and the WHL to join up with Penn State. McKenna, … [Read more...] about Feeder systems to NHL experiencing massive changes with alteration to CHL transfer agreement
Penguins acquire Matt Dumba, 2nd round pick from Dallas
Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Pittsburgh adds veteran defender in summer move with Stars The Penguins have acquired defenseman Matt Dumba from Dallas. Delay in Pittsburgh/Dallas deal was notifying one of the players...Matt Dumba and a 2028 2nd to Penguins for Vladislav Kolyachonok— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 10, 2025 Dumba was once a good player, very good … [Read more...] about Penguins acquire Matt Dumba, 2nd round pick from Dallas
Ranking potential Erik Karlsson trade destinations
Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images What could the Penguins do with their star defenseman? Most of the major dominoes have fallen now a week into the NHL’s free agency period. There’s still a chance Buffalo may yet trade Bowen Byram, but otherwise the biggest free agents are off the board, which leads many to expect the trade market will be heating … [Read more...] about Ranking potential Erik Karlsson trade destinations
What happens if the Penguins are better than everybody expects?
Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images It is not likely, but it could happen. The expectations for the 2025-26 Pittsburgh Penguins are pretty clear at this point. Nobody expects them to win. There is clearly a rebuild of some degree going on, and every single insider report indicates they are the one team in the NHL that isn’t really making an effort to improve … [Read more...] about What happens if the Penguins are better than everybody expects?