Tag: Evgeny Malkin

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins, and Max Term Contracts

The Pittsburgh Penguins are caught in a tough spot of trying to win with an eye looking towards the future. Some GMs are looking for shorter max term contracts.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings, and the Pittsburgh Penguins

Will the Detroit Red Wings carry three goaltenders again? Evgeny Malkin said he's not thinking of retiring early. Did Kris Letang want to go to Montreal?

Mark Easson

When Will the Pittsburgh Penguins Embrace a Rebuild?

The Pittsburgh Penguins are a playoff team but maybe not a Cup contender. Their prospect pool is thin. Would they ever consider a rebuild?

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Kyle Dubas has a real unique opportunity in Pittsburgh

Dubas will try to contend in the short-term but keep the gap small when Crosby, Malkin and Letang move on.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Hughes, Makar, Heiskanen, Pettersson, and Top Trade Targets

RFA Hughes, Makar and Heiskanen all value themselves more than Chabot. Top 20 NHL trade targets this offseason.

Mark Easson

The Pittsburgh Penguins At A Crossroads Following Speedy Playoff Exit

With an aging core, not a lot of salary cap space, some long-term contract and limited prospects, it could be a challenging offseason for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Do They Look To Clear Out Salary?

The Pittsburgh Penguins could look to move out some salary this offseason - possibly Phil Kessel, Olli Maatta, and/or Patric Hornqvist.

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Bruins, Panthers, Devils, Islanders, Penguins and Capitals

Grzelcyk out today Joe Haggerty: Boston Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk missed practice yesterday with a lower-body injury and isn't expected to be in the lineup today. Hawryluk to the IR Florida Panthers PR: The Panthers put Jayce Hawryluk on the…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Brassard, Maatta, Murray and Kessel

Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: (mailbag) When Justin Schultz returns from injury, it may not be a surprise if Pittsburgh Penguins GM Jim Rutherford tries to move a defenseman. Don't think the Penguins are ready to move on from Derick Brassard…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Bruins, Senators, Penguins, Sharks, Lightning, Canucks and Capitals

On the Boston Bruins ... Amalie Benjamin: Forward David Krejci has a minor injury but is expected to play in Game 2 according to coach Bruce Cassidy. On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch: Senators GM Pierre Dorion will meet…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Draft Lottery, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Predators, Devils, Flyers and Penguins

On the Draft Lottery ... Bob McKenzie: "Just saw the NHL’s format/timing for Saturday’s draft lottery. Picks 15 thru 4 between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. ET, picks 3 thru 1 in the second intermission of an 8 p.m. ET game.…

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NHL News: Game 1’s, Sabres, Canadiens, Devils, Penguins and Maple Leafs

Game 1's for Round Two ... John Shannon: Game 2's not announced yet. Game 1's Pitt v Wash starts Thursday SJ v Vegas starts Thursday Wpg v Nash starts Friday Bos/Tor v TB starts Saturday On the Buffalo Sabres ...…

Mark Easson