May the Pittsburgh Penguins Set the Tone for the Upcoming Goalie Market
Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Kingerski writes the Penguins have six goalies of their system however solely three nets. On the NHL stage, the Penguins have Tristan Jarry and Alex Nedeljkovic.
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Pittsburgh Basic Supervisor Kyle Dubas re-signed Nedeljkovic to a two-year deal over the low season. This implies it is going to be Jarry and Nedeljkovic once more this season. At occasions, the latter seemed just like the starter regardless of not being paid like one. Even earlier than Jarry signed his extension, there was discuss he was finished in Pittsburgh.
Nonetheless, that doesn’t imply both of these two goalies may very well be traded this season. However let’s be sincere, what number of groups are taking an opportunity on Jarry? He wants to enhance his recreation. Plus, he has 4 years remaining at $5.375 million.
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However a staff will commerce for him. Say a staff just like the Buffalo Sabres or Vancouver Canucks. Jarry has a historical past with Jim Rutherford. However that relies upon considerably on Thatcher Demko‘s well being, except they like Nedeljkovic higher, given his cap state of affairs.
Vancouver Canucks Nonetheless Have Religion in Their Goalies
Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet: The Vancouver Canucks nonetheless think about their goaltending state of affairs regardless of the well being considerations surrounding Thatcher Demko and Arturs Silovs.
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President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford continues to take a look at the place rigorously. Whereas there may be nonetheless a month left till the Canucks drop the puck on the common season, they proceed to discover all their choices relating to the place.
Vancouver is being linked to free agent goalie Kevin Lankinen, along with doubtlessly bringing in Antti Raanta on a PTO. Raanta performed for Rick Tocchet throughout his tenure because the Coyotes head coach. Once more, issues might ramp up on this entrance with the season quick approaching.
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