Get breaking NHL News direct to your inbox. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, Penguins trade goaltender Matt Murray to Senators. Max Domi had problems with Canadiens coach Claude Julien? He believes the Penguins want a first-round pick in return but would settle for less. All rights reserved. After taking a goalie with their first pick in the second round, the Pittsburgh Penguins used their third round pick (77th overall) to select another goalie! 3 center if, indeed, he’s still with the Penguins. Pittsburgh Penguins over 30-years-old have become a rare breed of flightless bird, and only the remarkable remain. While this is seemingly a perfect storm of reasons why Kuemper should be dealt, new GM Bill Armstrong won’t let him go that easy. Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry was informed to be prepared for the start of training camp to open on Nov. 15, which Jarry confirmed was the date set by the league. And do you feel better or worse about the Kapanen trade this morning? In his career, Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman, Kris Letang has developed into one of the best defensemen in the NHL. Oilers Get Speed, Skill, Smarts in Dylan Holloway. NHL rumors January 2, 2020 feature with Guentzel injury, will Penguins make a trade? Because of cap issues, the team is perfectly happy to receive prospects or draft picks for the two-time Stanley Cup-winning goaltender. Chase Yoder #53 of the U.S. Nationals skates up ice against the Switzerland Nationals during day-2 of game two of the 2018 Under-17 Four Nations Tournament at USA Hockey Arena on December 12, 2018 in Plymouth, Michigan. Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports The free agent market will be very interesting on Friday with players like Vinnie Hinostroza The NHL draft starts tonight, but for the Pittsburgh Penguins (who don’t pick until 77th overall) the focus is more on Friday and free agency. “The Winnipeg Jets know what their needs are. Yohe writes that Jared McCann is not necessarily safe just because he got a new contract. Flames and Oilers interested in Tyson Barrie…, This offseason trade market could be a busy one with numerous teams looking to shed…, Kings acquire Lias Andersson from the Rangers. The Pens announced Saturday that they've signed Jarry to a three-year, $10.5 million extension with an average annual value of $3.5 million. Updated daily with news and features from over 130 writers worldwide. They have the cap space and haven’t replaced the offense from Artemi Panarin who left last offseason. Dennis Bernstein: The Pittsburgh Penguins now have a surplus of left-handed defensemen and a need for some extra draft picks.. I mean, everyone in the National Hockey League can recognize that he is a star winger. 2 centre and they need to bolster the top four on their blue line. Free-agent focus: Who stays, who goes for Penguins? It was a more eventful draft day for the Penguins than many expected as the team moved back into the second round thanks to their trade of Matt Murray to the Ottawa Senators. Max Domi had problems with Canadiens head coach Claude Julien? I think. What’s curious about this, though, is that there hasn’t been a lot of action around Patrik Laine. No viable goaltending option. Mike DeFabo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Saturday night that the Penguins are unlikely to extend a qualifying offer to restricted free agent winger Dominik Simon. Yohe doesn’t expect Kris Letang to be traded even if he’s not considered untouchable and the Penguins might be interested in Chris Taven on the blue line if he hits free agency. I don’t know that the Hurricanes feel there’s a fit there at this point. Though there was some speculation that the team could leave Murray unqualified, it never did seem very likely. A recent news article by Rob Rossi and Josh Yohe of The Athletic takes a look at several possible trade items pertaining to the Pittsburgh Penguins roster. 'Jeopardy!' And Kevin Cheveldayoff, the general manager, they can’t solely rely on free agency. Pierre LeBrun adds that the Columbus Blue Jackets are one of the teams that have shown interest. Emailed daily. Photo by Ryan Yorgen/NHLI via Getty Images The 2020 NHL draft continues with the Pens’ second pick of the day and it’s another goalie! via The Athletic Welcome to Pittsburgh, Mr. Ansons. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. (Bernstein) would say no to Jack Johnson and Juuso Riikola and would target Marcus Pettersson. © 2009-2020 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. Over 2 million monthly readers now come to THW for their hockey fix. 1 pick' in the 2020 NBA Draft, Johnathan Lawson, 3* Small Forward, Commits to Ducks, For Juwan Howard, fatherhood comes into focus as Jace arrives as member of Michigan Basketball. The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed defenseman Jack Johnson on unconditional waivers for the purpose of buying out his contract. Titans broke protocols with workout at high school? Blackhawks could make a trade as they have cap space available. In 2015 they had an opportunity to draft Ilya Samsonov and they passed. According to Josh Yohe of The Athletic the Pittsburgh Penguins are still expected to make some significant changes and while the stress of the early loss against the Montreal Canadiens has died down, general manager Jim Rutherford is actively shopping a couple of players. Dennis Bernstein: The Pittsburgh Penguins now have a surplus of left-handed defensemen and a need for some extra draft picks. The 'Stanley Cup-winning Pittsburgh Penguins' quiz. The Los Angeles Kings have 11 draft picks and are in the market for a left-handed defenseman. Yohe also adds that Matt Murray is going to be traded. If goaltender Jacob Markstrom shakes loose from the Vancouver Canucks, one team that might make a big pitch for him is the Detroit Red Wings. Two possible…. Confrontation with J.J. Watt led to Texans firing of Bill O'Brien? Red Wings News & Rumors: Howard, Markstrom, McIsaac & More, 3 Canucks Prospects From 2019 Draft Who Could Surprise, Blue Jackets Surprise Draft Pick Chinakhov Brings Scoring Touch, Bruins’ 3 Most Impactful Draft Picks Under Sweeney, Oilers News & Rumors: Puljujarvi Signs, Bear, Qualified, Barrie, More, Hurricanes Pick Zion Nybeck 115th Overall. Predators trade Nick Bonino to the Wild.…, Canucks increased their offer to Jacob Markstrom. The Penguins will soon bid farewell to yet another familiar face. Though the contract is not in place yet, the Senators are expected to sign Murray to an extension, giving them a new starting goaltender for the 2020-21 season and beyond. At least one of those seasons, especially 2015-16, could have resulted in a Norris Trophy. The 30-year-old was one of the best goalies in the NHL this season and is signed for two more years at a bargain relative to his performance. Lightning believe Steven Stamkos will be ready for 2020-21 season, NHL confirms zero coronavirus cases in playoff bubbles, Penguins re-sign Tristan Jarry to three-year, $10.5 million deal, Jack Johnson not expected to start for Penguins on opening night, Every first-overall pick in the NHL Draft, Penguins Trade Talk Update: Bryan Rust Drawing Interest. Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images Let’s talk about the 2020 NHL entry draft! The money saved has been far less than the age reduced. I think he’ll start the season as the No. The first big name is officially out there. Now that it is over, the Jack Johnson saga has to be one of the more completely bizarre developments that has played out for the Pittsburgh Penguins during this ongoing 15-year run of excellence. Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Drafting in the NHL is much harder than it may seem. All quiet on the Island. One NHL insider says it’s a slam dunk as to who the team should take. They need a No. He’s a decent trade chip and his new contract won’t scare teams off. If this is the start to the 2020 offseason, buckle up as the NHL trade rumors could become a daily bombshell alert. So if Askarov was somehow available at 14, yeah, absolutely, jump all over him.”, eval(ez_write_tag([[336,280],'thehockeywriters_com-box-1','ezslot_11',105,'0','0']));report this ad. According to Kevin Woodley of In Goal Magazine, who was on the Jason Gregor Show (TSN 1260), the Red Wings have the money and the need for a starting netminder and could make such a “big pitch” for Markstrom that he has a hard time turning down the extra cash.eval(ez_write_tag([[580,400],'thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_0',665,'0','0'])); He said, “I’m hearing, if he goes to market, the Red Wings are looking to make a big pitch for Markstrom. While Pittsburgh Penguins fans recover from their Jack Johnson buyout party, the rest of the NHL trade talks and free agent rumblings hit the hyperdrive. “And certainly Jarmo Kekalainen has some insight on Patrik Laine, but what is the price? Usually the NHL is pretty inactive while playoffs are going on, but no one reading this needs a reminder that 2020 is far from a typical year. The Pittsburgh Penguins snagged a promising college free agent, the Vancouver Canucks are becoming the Cinderella of the of NHL … Maple Leafs News & Rumors: What Now with Frederik Andersen? It’s just a matter of time. The Carolina Hurricanes, I’m told, are a team that have had a conversation with the Winnipeg Jets about Patrik Laine, but it didn’t get very far. Rutherford Purge Almost Complete |, Dan’s Daily: McDavid Tests Positive, Ekman-Larsson Trade, Report: Chicago circles back after taking look at Matt, Penguins extend offer to Matt Murray, let Dominik Simon hit free agency, Penguins to buy out defenseman Jack Johnson. * Pettersson carries a $4,025,175 cap hit for four more years. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. By Jim Parsons September 22nd, 2020. Jesse Marshall: So after yesterday’s trade the Penguins now have less salary cap space. By Jim Parsons September 22nd, 2020.