The Penguins’ retool is in full swing. While the up-and-coming forward group benefits from having a still-effective Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Bryan Rust, and Rickard Rakell to build and develop around, the same can’t be said for the defense corps. Pittsburgh’s depth issues on the blue line are compounded by the fact that neither of their top two rearguards is expected to … [Read more...] about Penguins Aiming To Reduce Kris Letang’s Minutes
Penguins Notes: Free Agency, Leone, Novak
The Penguins will enter this summer with around $24.5MM in cap space, per PuckPedia. At first glance, given their veteran core, it could be inferred that Pittsburgh could be active on the open market to try add a couple of pieces to boost their chances of getting back to the playoffs next season. However, speaking with reporters Friday including Josh Yohe of The Athletic … [Read more...] about Penguins Notes: Free Agency, Leone, Novak
Penguins’ Vasiliy Ponomarev Expected To Sign In KHL
The Pittsburgh Penguins could soon lose a promising young winger. 23-year-old Vasiliy Ponomarev is expected to sign in the KHL after not being guaranteed NHL playing time next season from Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas, shares Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now. Dubas adds that Ponomarev has switched his Russian representation and is in the midst of working out a KHL … [Read more...] about Penguins’ Vasiliy Ponomarev Expected To Sign In KHL
Rangers Hire David Quinn, Joe Sacco As Assistant Coaches
4:19 p.m.: The Rangers have officially announced their new hires, according to a team statement. 8:38 a.m.: The Rangers are nearing a deal to bring David Quinn back to the organization as an assistant coach under new bench boss Mike Sullivan, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. They’re also expected to add former Bruins interim head coach Joe Sacco to Sullivan’s staff after … [Read more...] about Rangers Hire David Quinn, Joe Sacco As Assistant Coaches
Penguins Name Dan Muse Head Coach
The Penguins have hired Rangers assistant coach Dan Muse as their next head coach, per a team announcement. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported minutes earlier that the hire was expected to get across the finish line. Muse is a bit of a surprise hire. He was the most recent name to be reported as a candidate for Pittsburgh’s vacancy, linked just yesterday by Larry Brooks of … [Read more...] about Penguins Name Dan Muse Head Coach