Category: Rob Rossi
Metropolitan Notes: Crosby, Ovechkin, Broz
Rob RossiSidney Crosby’s extension structure could help open the door to a trade deadline move in 2027 if the Penguins aren’t competitive in the final year of his new deal, Rob Rossi of The Athletic writes. The two-year, 35+ extension Crosby signed yesterday will be paid out mostly via signing bonuses – $15....
Read moreNHL Trade Rumors: Analyst Proposes 6 Potential Sidney Crosby Destinations
Sidney CrosbyAs last season came to an end, it sure sounded like Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins would be working out a new extension this summer before the captain heads into the final campaign of his 12-year deal this coming season. But here we are in September, and it's been crickets out of Pittsbu...
Read morePenguins Rumors: Contract Talks With Sidney Crosby "Intensifying"
PenguinsContract talks between Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins are intensifying, with both sides expected to ramp up negotiations during the NHL Scouting Combine in Buffalo, New York, according to Rob Rossi of The Athletic.Penguins GM Kyle Dubas and Crosby’s agent, Pat Brisson, are proceeding wit...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Penguins "Must Fix Goaltending Next Season"
PenguinsRecent analysis by Rob Rossi of The Athletic has underscored the Pittsburgh Penguins' urgent need to address their goaltending situation during the upcoming offseason. Highlighting Tristan Jarry's inconsistent performance and recent struggles, Rossi emphasizes the pivotal role of goaltending stabil...
Read moreAlex Ovechkin says he and Sidney Crosby ‘saved the NHL’ with their rivalry after the 2004-05 lockout
Rob RossiAlex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby, longtime foes and recent friends, are back in the news as a duo again. The Athletic’s Rob Rossi released a piece on Thursday outlining both players’ journeys in the NHL […]
Read moreWhat Could Sidney Crosby’s Next Contract Look Like?
Rob RossiSidney Crosby has one-year left on his contract and he plans on continuing his career. He's not going anywhere but what could his contract look like?
Read moreCan The Pittsburgh Penguins Actually Sign Tomas Tatar?
Jack QuinnThere aren’t many impact unsigned free agents remaining at this point in the offseason, but one name of note is forward Tomas Tatar. Tatar has been linked to several teams, including the Buffalo Sabres as an inexpensive replacement for the injured Jack Quinn. One team that popped up in the rumor mil...
Read moreMetro Notes: Hanifin, Petry, Wilson
PenguinsThe Pittsburgh Penguins just spent the last two days re-stocking their relatively thin prospect pool at the 2023 NHL draft, and with that process over their new front office’s focus shifts to improving their roster for next season. One of the ways new hockey operations boss Kyle Dubas can improve th...
Read moreRangers possibly talking trading up with Penguins?
PenguinsWhile we do expect today to be relatively quiet for the Rangers, we will still hear a few rumors about
Read moreMetropolitan Notes: Penguins, Hart, Chatfield
New York RangersAccording to Rob Rossi of The Athletic, a pair of Pittsburgh Penguins have seemingly dodged a bullet when it comes to injuries. The Penguins appeared to be in a difficult spot when Jeff Petry and Jan Rutta both left Tuesday night’s game early with injuries. It seemed unlikely they would have the cap...
Read morePenguins Coach Wants GM to Make Blockbuster Trade
Pittsburgh PenguinsIf it was up to Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan, he’d be pulling off a blockbuster trade before the March 3 trade deadline and more specifically, he’d be looking…
Read moreNHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins, and a top 20 NHL trade block big board
Rob RossiPenguins GM won't trade their 2023 first-round pick, and a top 20 NHL trade block big board
Read morePittsburgh Penguins Re-Assign Drew O’Connor
Jeff CarterThe Pittsburgh Penguins announced that they’ve re-assigned forward Drew O’Connor to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the AHL. No corresponding move was announced. The move leaves Pittsburgh with 22 out of 23 roster spots filled, but does provide some breathing room away from their LTIR salary c...
Read morePenguins icon Evgeni Malkin to test free agency for first time in career
Evgeni MalkinPittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin (71) celebrates his goal against the New York Rangers during the second period in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Pittsburgh, Friday, May 13, 2022. Future Hall of Famer will test free agency for the first time in his career this w...
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