Kyle Dubas
Penguins Add A Big Name To Their Front Office
The Pittsburgh Penguins added a new man to their front office staff today. GM Kyle Dubas announced that Doug Wilson, who was most notably the longtime GM of the San Jose Sharks, has joined the Pens as the senior adviser to hockey operations. Per the Pens, he will provide counsel, opinions, and expertise to hockey […]
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Player Profile: Ryan Graves
As the offseason came into view for the Pittsburgh Penguins after the 2022-23 season, one of the many issues that needed to be addressed was that of the blue line. Pittsburgh’s defense for the majority of the past season was both inconsistent and injured, and while some of these issues were out of the control […]
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The Problematic Pittsburgh Goaltending Situation
Coming into this offseason, the Pittsburgh Penguins organization had many decisions that needed to be made, not the least of which was what to do between the pipes. Their goaltending duo of Tristan Jarry and Casey DeSmith was average at best during the 2022-23 season, with injuries contributing largely to that struggle. Jarry was out […]
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Penguins Possibly Not Done Signing PTOs
The Penguins signed three players to professional tryout offers this week, and he may not be done adding. It’s now officially September, and training camp is only weeks away. For the Pens, there will be a few different entertaining roster battles to watch. There are a few different notable players who have not been signed […]
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If the Pens Want Tatar, Say Goodbye to Carter or O’Connor
The Penguins improved their bottom six this off-season with the free-agent signings they made and should have no problem with the defensive side of things. As for the offensive side? There’s still a problem there. They have no proven goal scorer in the bottom six. However, the rumors lately of the Pens going after Tomas […]
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Are The Penguins Still Looking For Upgrades?
Lots of things can change in a short amount of time. After writing an article just yesterday about how it’s pretty unlikely that the Pens are going to make any moves, it seems that I was possibly wrong. After the Pens acquired Erik Karlsson in the blockbuster deal of the summer, it seemed like Dubas […]
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Trade Grades/Comparisons: The Erik Karlsson Trades
Despite all efforts in the 2022-23 season, the San Jose Sharks couldn’t be as terrible as they wanted to be to get Connor Bedard. The San Jose Sharks would have Erik Karlsson on their roster, posting his first career 100-point season, which did affect their ability to tank, lacking better terms. Related: Erik Karlsson Traded […]
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My Most Anticipated Leafs Games of 2023 – 2024
Going into this upcoming season, there are a handful of games that I’m looking forward to watching. Whether they’re face-offs against old friends or big events that take place on a global scale, these five games should be great entertainment. October 11, 2023, vs Montreal Canadiens (2-1-1) Not only is this the first game of […]
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Can Nedeljkovic Replace DeSmith as the Penguins Backup Goaltender?
After missing the postseason for the first time in sixteen years, it was obvious this Penguins roster was destined for change. While making a splash to acquire reigning Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson, the Penguins also finally moved on from the Tristan Jarry and Casey DeSmith goaltending tandem. After extending Tristan Jarry earlier in the […]
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Why The San Jose Sharks Won The Erik Karlsson Trade
“Sharks got fleeced.” “Horrible return.” “Dubas masterclass.” Enough is enough. Here’s why the San Jose Sharks were the winners of the Erik Karlsson trade. In a blockbuster trade that has drawn varied opinions, Sharks’ GM, Mike Grier, has orchestrated a trade that may be a turning point for the team’s future. Grier Masterclass By sending […]
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