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Brett Kulak

Avalanche Could Be Planning a Bigger Move After Kulak-Girard Trade

Ryan Womeldorf | February 25, 2026

The Colorado Avalanche wasted no time making a trade once the Olympic trade freeze had been lifted. On Tuesday, the team sent defenseman Samuel Girard to the Pittsburgh Penguins and…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Breaking Down the Penguins’ Brett Kulak Trade and Samuel Girard’s Fit

Vivek Kalia | February 25, 2026

The Pittsburgh Penguins made a calculated move ahead of the stretch run, acquiring defenseman Samuel Girard and a 2028 second-round pick from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Brett Kulak.…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Grading the Penguins & Avalanche’s Kulak & Girard Trade

Alex Chauvancy | February 24, 2026

We have our first post-Olympics trade. Earlier this afternoon, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Colorado Avalanche linked up on a deal that sent Brett Kulak to the Avalanche and Samuel Girard…

Categories Avalanche Transactions, Colorado Avalanche, NHL Trade Analysis, Penguins Transactions, Pittsburgh Penguins, Trade Deadline

Avalanche Acquire Brett Kulak from the Penguins

Ryan Womeldorf | February 24, 2026

The Colorado Avalanche did not wait for very long after the trade freeze was lifted. In a move to address potential depth issues on defense, the Avalanche have acquired veteran…

Categories Avalanche Transactions, Colorado Avalanche, NHL News, Penguins Transactions, Pittsburgh Penguins, Trade Deadline

4 Takeaways From Oilers’ 6-2 Loss to Penguins

Brian Swane | January 23, 2026

The Edmonton Oilers suffered their second straight defeat at home, falling 6-2 to the Pittsburgh Penguins at Rogers Place on Thursday (Jan. 22) night. Anthony Mantha scored twice for the…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

4 Underrated Red Wings Trade Targets to Improve Team Defense

Tony Wolak | January 20, 2026

How the times have changed for the Detroit Red Wings. If they continue to play winning hockey, the organization could be buyers at the trade deadline for the first time…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Trade Deadline

Penguins’ Recent Roster Moves Are Showing Dubas’ Hand

THW Staff | January 2, 2026

It has been a busy few weeks for the Pittsburgh Penguins, and if you have been paying close attention to the transaction wire, you might have noticed a shift in…

Categories Penguins Transactions, Pittsburgh Penguins

3 Penguins Players Who Could Be Traded — and What Their Market Looks Like

Vivek Kalia | December 28, 2025

The Pittsburgh Penguins are once again living in familiar territory as the NHL trade deadline approaches — close enough to the playoff picture to justify hope, but inconsistent enough that…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Oilers’ Spencer Stastney Is an Upgrade on Brett Kulak

Jesse Courville-Lynch | December 24, 2025

The Edmonton Oilers made a couple of moves recently to both improve their goaltending and free up some cap space. They traded Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak, with a draft…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins

Oilers Will Miss Brett Kulak Much More Than Is Being Talked About

Brian Swane | December 16, 2025

Discussion about the blockbuster trade made Friday (Dec. 12) between the Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins has centered almost exclusively on the two goalies changing teams: Tristan Jarry and Stuart…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Penguins Getting Much More Than Skinner and Kulak Back in Trade

Jim Parsons | December 14, 2025

The Pittsburgh Penguins made a massive trade on Friday, sending goaltender Tristan Jarry to the Edmonton Oilers for netminder Stuart Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak, and a 2029 second-round draft pick.…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL Rumors: Hughes Headlines Busy Trade Board, & Behind the Jarry Trade

Jim Parsons | December 12, 2025

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers made a big trade on Friday morning, moving Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak to acquire goaltender Tristan Jarry. Why pay such a…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, NHL Rumors, Pittsburgh Penguins, Vancouver Canucks
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