The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed 2025 first-round selection Benjamin Kindel to a three-year, entry-level contract. Just a few weeks after drafting Kindel at 11th-overall, Pittsburgh will restate their confidence in the Coquitlam-native by making him just the third player from this draft to sign his first NHL contract. Kindel has been a true star in the WHL since joining the … [Read more...] about Penguins Sign Benjamin Kindel To Entry-Level Contract
Hurricanes Had Interest In Bryan Rust, Rickard Rakell
According to Josh Yohe of The Athletic, before inking Nikolaj Ehlers to a new six-year contract, the Carolina Hurricanes were interested in a pair of veteran wingers from the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Hurricanes reportedly called on the availability of Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell, and league sources believe one of the two will be dealt this summer.Neither player has indicated … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Had Interest In Bryan Rust, Rickard Rakell
Penguins Showed Interest In Blumel, Ilyin To Stay In KHL Next Season
Winger Matej Blumel told Hokej.cz’s Dominik Dubovchi that the Penguins were the other finalist to sign him in free agency earlier this week. The 25-year-old was the top goal-getter in the AHL last season, notching 39 in 67 games with AHL Texas but that only earned him seven games with Dallas where he scored once. Blumel was eligible for Group Six unrestricted free agency and … [Read more...] about Penguins Showed Interest In Blumel, Ilyin To Stay In KHL Next Season
Sharks Acquire Alex Nedeljkovic From Penguins
The Sharks have sent their 2028 third-round pick to the Penguins in exchange for goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic, both clubs announced. In a clever move by the Sharks, the team has strengthened their goaltending while providing an avenue to playing time for youngster Yaroslav Askarov. Since San Jose isn’t expected to contend for a postseason spot next season, the team has nothing … [Read more...] about Sharks Acquire Alex Nedeljkovic From Penguins
Penguins Sign Justin Brazeau, Caleb Jones To Two-Year Deals
The Penguins have signed UFA winger Justin Brazeau to a two-year, $3MM contract with a $1.5MM cap hit, Darren Dreger of TSN reports. The team confirmed that deal and also announced a two-year, $1.8MM contract for defenseman Caleb Jones with a cap hit of $900,000. While the Penguins haven’t been involved with any of the big-name free agents (as expected), GM Kyle Dubas has been … [Read more...] about Penguins Sign Justin Brazeau, Caleb Jones To Two-Year Deals