Might 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 Normal Supervisor Kyle Dubas re-signed Nedeljkovic to a two-year deal over the low season. This implies will probably be Jarry and Nedeljkovic once more this season. At instances, the latter appeared just like the starter regardless of not being paid like one. Even earlier than Jarry signed his extension, there was speak he was performed in Pittsburgh.
Nevertheless, that doesn’t imply both of these two goalies may very well be traded this season. However let’s be trustworthy, what number of groups are taking an opportunity on Jarry? He wants to enhance his sport. Plus, he has 4 years remaining at $5.375 million.
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However a crew will commerce for him. Say a crew 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 scenario.
Vancouver Canucks Nonetheless Have Religion in Their Goalies
Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet: The Vancouver Canucks nonetheless place confidence in their goaltending scenario regardless of the well being issues surrounding Thatcher Demko and Arturs Silovs.
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President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford continues to have a look at the place fastidiously. 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 probably 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.
