Penguins Off-Season 2024

[Ed H in Pasadena]

Thought I'd start another Pens thread and see if I can lure anyone in to comment.
Kind of sad to think that the final days of the Pens "Big Three" will end with a whimper. No playoffs the last two years, and no future to take look forward to. Picks generally graded as a C, and they traded for Kevin Hayes. At least they got rid of Reilly Smith and for a second for him ... in two years.

Blues deal Hayes to Pens for future considerations

The St. Louis Blues traded forward Kevin Hayes and a second-round draft choice in 2025 to Pittsburgh on Saturday in exchange for future considerations.

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[Ed H in Pasadena]

Thought I'd start another Pens thread and see if I can lure anyone in to comment.
Kind of sad to think that the final days of the Pens "Big Three" will end with a whimper. No playoffs the last two years, and no future to take look forward to. Picks generally traded as a C, and they traded for Kevin Hayes. At least they got rid of Reilly Smith and for a second for him ... in two years.

BTW, I'd invite literally anyone to comment, even Flyers fans!

 

[Habspatrol]

BTW, I'd invite literally anyone to comment, even Flyers fans!

Let's not get carried away.

 

[Habspatrol]

I don't envy the position that Dubas is in. The "right" move is to do a complete rebuild, but can he trade Sid? Or Malkin? There's still a ton of value there... but I'm not sure he would even be allowed to.

I'd imagine that he can trade literally anyone else though. Trading Letang and Pettersson could probably bring in some good prospects and picks. Maybe Rust gets you something.

 

[Ed H in Pasadena]

I don't envy the position that Dubas is in. The "right" move is to do a complete rebuild, but can he trade Sid? Or Malkin? There's still a ton of value there... but I'm not sure he would even be allowed to.

I'd imagine that he can trade literally anyone else though. Trading Letang and Pettersson could probably bring in some good prospects and picks. Maybe Rust gets you something.

That's what I'd hope (re: Letang, Pettersson and Rust) but I think that Dubas is in a no win situation: as long as Sid is there, they need to present a facade of contending. But they don't have that team now. And relying on three guys on their late thirties?

 

[Habspatrol]

Yeah he really can't win. There's no real way to trade Sid unless he asks for it. Malkin might be tradable though.

 

[Ed H in Pasadena]

More a statement of fact than real "news", but it looks like Sid is nearing a new deal.

Crosby nearing new deal with Pens

 

[Ed H in Pasadena]

BTW, this showed up in my news feed today. Weird seeing this

Sidney Crosby pre-draft

 

[Ed H in Pasadena]

Been kinda quiet until today. Most of the talk the last month is the Pens working out Sid's deal.

Today, they added Cody Glass from Nashville. Hopefully, they get the 22-23 version and not the 23-24 one. But he's 26 and cheap, so who knows?

Penguins trade for Cody Glass from Nashville

The Pens continue on an active Tuesday by striking a trade with Nashville to pick up a forward and free draft picks

www.pensburgh.com

 

[Ed H in Pasadena]

The Pens traded the second they got with Hayes (mentioned in first post) back to St Louis for a second in 2026, and added a third round pick for 2025.

Penguins make swap of draft choices with St. Louis

Well, it’s something to talk about in August at least, STL gets their second rounder back from Pittsburgh

www.pensburgh.com

 

[Ed H in Pasadena]

Missed this article from the end of June. Still, a rebuild is something to hope for. Maybe it works well. Maybe it flounders. Or maybe, we get something in between. Not the Malkin/Crosby rebuild but one that gets us in the playoff picture.
A Word of Caution on a Pens Rebuild

 

[Habspatrol]

Been kinda quiet until today. Most of the talk the last month is the Pens working out Sid's deal.

Today, they added Cody Glass from Nashville. Hopefully, they get the 22-23 version and not the 23-24 one. But he's 26 and cheap, so who knows?

Penguins trade for Cody Glass from Nashville

The Pens continue on an active Tuesday by striking a trade with Nashville to pick up a forward and free draft picks

www.pensburgh.com

Seems like a great trade. Trade away a career ECHLer for a couple of picks and you add Glass, who at least had some good potential. Playing with guys like Crosby, Malkin, Letang could rejuvenate his career.

 

[Habspatrol]

The Pens traded the second they got with Hayes (mentioned in first post) back to St Louis for a second in 2026, and added a third round pick for 2025.

Penguins make swap of draft choices with St. Louis

Well, it’s something to talk about in August at least, STL gets their second rounder back from Pittsburgh

www.pensburgh.com

Get a 2nd and a 3rd for a 2nd and a 5th? Ummm... yeah. You do that all day long.

 

[Ed H in Pasadena]

Get a 2nd and a 3rd for a 2nd and a 5th? Ummm... yeah. You do that all day long.

And the player, even if he's just a throw in at that point

 

[Ed H in Pasadena]

Pens promoted Amanda Kessel yesterday to Manager of Minor League Operations and Asst GM for the WBS Pens.

Penguins Announce Hockey Operations Staff Hirings and Promotions | Pittsburgh Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced the following hockey operations staff hirings and promotions: Staff Additions: - Jonathan Erlichman \- Vice President, Hockey Research, Development & Strategy - Kevin Elliott \- Head Athletic Trainer - Lucas Malloy \- Manager, Hockey Operations - Chris...

www.nhl.com

 

[Ed H in Pasadena]

Pens trade top prospect Braden Yager to Winnipeg for a prospect they couldn't sign, Rutger McGroarty. Heard some really good things about Yager; hope this trade works out.

Penguins, Jets complete trade of top prospects

The Jets and Penguins swapped top prospects in a significant trade, with Winnipeg sending forward Rutger McGroarty to Pittsburgh for forward Brayden Yager.

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[Habspatrol]

McGroarty is definitely a better prospect, hopefully they can sign him. If so, this is a really nice deal. McGroarty looks ready for the NHL right now.

 

[Ed H in Pasadena]

Yeah, just finished reading this Josh Yohe article. He's happy about the deal, to say the least.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5717235/2024/08/22/penguins-rutger-mcgroarty-trade-kyle-dubas/

 

[Ed H in Pasadena]

McGroarty signed an entry-level contract and has departed UM.

After NHL rights traded to Pittsburgh from Winnipeg, McGroarty leaves Michigan following sophomore season, signs contract with Penguins - College Hockey | USCHO.com

After two seasons playing for Michigan, forward Rutger McGroarty has signed an entry-level contract with the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins, forgoing his last

www.uscho.com

 

[Ed H in Pasadena]

Penguins just announced a new radio PBP guy: Joe Brand. Since I listen often, it'll be interesting to hear him call games.

Joe Brand named Penguins radio play-by-play voice

Joe Brand has been named the Penguins' radio play-by-play voice.

www.cbsnews.com