Posts About "Dustin Jeffrey"
With Qualifying Offers Not Issued, The Wild Could Target These Free Agents
July 1st, 2014 With the June 30 deadline to issue qualifying offers to RFAs having passed, a slew of young players have entered the unrestricted free agent pool at the 11th hour. With today's free agency assumed to be a little more shallow than normal and the Wild looking to make a splash with a big signing, a low cost UFA or two could be in the...
Stars Add Depth, Claim Dustin Jeffrey Off Waivers
November 18th, 2013 After their dominant performances over the Calgary Flames on Thursday, it's no longer any secret that the Dallas Stars' Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin combine for one of the NHL's best duos. Both players found instant chemistry when first paired together at the start of the season, and have only gotten better over Dallas'...
Ray Shero Can Trade, But Can He Draft?
June 28th, 2013 Building a hockey team is an inexact science for any general manager. GMs have a variety of ways to reach their ultimate goal (building a Stanley Cup-winning roster) whether they rely heavily on drafting, free agency, trades, or player development. For Ray Shero and the Pittsburgh Penguins, the blueprint has mostly been to trade for the...
Who Made the Honor Roll: Grading the Pittsburgh Penguins' Forwards
March 26th, 2013 Most of the players who wear a Pens' sweater deserve to make the honor roll when grading the Pittsburgh Penguins' forwards. There are a number of forwards having career years. The Pens have four forwards ranked in the top-15 of the league in goal-scoring, and this does not include Evgeni Malkin. Injuries or not, goals are never much of...
Where Does Dustin Jeffrey Fit With The Pittsburgh Penguins?
February 24th, 2013 Dustin Jeffrey’s greatest strength is also Dustin Jeffrey’s greatest weakness: versatility.
Pittsburgh Penguins: Malkin, Neal, Kunitz Need Reuniting
January 31st, 2013 The Pittsburgh Penguins' trio of Evgeni Malkin, James Neal and Chris Kunitz need to be reunited to clear the fog that has crept its way into the Penguins' focus. The Penguins pride themselves on their ability to score and dominate puck possession. Right now they are not focusing or executing to any degree of satisfaction. "I think...
Pittsburgh Penguins Trade Deadline: The Options
February 17th, 2012 If I had only one move to make and price to acquire was not a factor, Bryan Allen is the guy I get. He's the type of depth pickup that will win someone a Stanley Cup.
Pittsburgh Penguins Trade Deadline: The Pieces
February 16th, 2012 A look at the variables influencing the future of Paul Martin, prospects Eric Tangradi and Dustin Jeffrey, and the possibility GM Ray Shero could use his stockpile of draft picks to satisfy needs at the trade deadline.
What Do Recent Injuries Mean For Penguins Trade Gameplan?
January 9th, 2012 Injuries to James Neal and Jordan Staal have turned the tables on Ray Shero, leaving him in a tough spot with his peers knowing how badly the Penguins will need goal-scoring in the coming weeks.
Penguins Mark Letestu Traded to Columbus
November 8th, 2011 The Pittsburgh Penguins spent Tuesday off the ice at a team-building event. When they return to practice on Wednesday they'll be missing three players. Center Mark Letestu was traded to the reeling Columbus Blue Jackets for a 2012 fourth round pick late Tuesday according to team officials. The undrafted forward Letestu was an...
Penguins Playbook: Pens Still Adjusting To Defensive System
October 11th, 2011 The Pittsburgh Penguins were fairly happy with the result of their three-game Western Canada road swing (Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton).
Pittsburgh Penguins Roster and Cap Analysis
October 4th, 2011 The first week of the season is becoming an annual tradition of roster complication and chaos for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Front offices around the NHL probably don't feel bad for the Penguins -- a team blessed with young star talent and the financial support from ownership to spend to the salary cap -- but preseason transactions in...
Craig Adams Signed, Salary Cap to Drive Rest of Penguins Offseason Gameplan
June 11th, 2011 The Pittsburgh Penguins made their first substantial move of the offseason on Thursday by signing Craig Adams to a two-year contract extension. Including a $300k signing bonus, the new deal will pay Adams an average of $675k per season. Adams scored just four goals last season, but his importance to the team goes well beyond the...
