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Posts About "Jim Rutherford"

NHL Rumors: Chara and Bruins, Maple Leafs, Penguins, Dubois Trade?

NHL Rumors: Chara and Bruins, Maple Leafs, Penguins, Dubois Trade?

December 31st, 2020 In today's news and rumors rundown, there is news out of Columbus that contract negotiations between Pierre-Luc Dubois and the Blue Jackets have hit a major snag. In Boston, both the club and former defenseman Zdeno Chara talk how any potential deal fell apart between the two sides. The Toronto Maple Leafs plan to take full advantage of...
Red Wings' 7 Worst Rookie Seasons in History

Red Wings' 7 Worst Rookie Seasons in History

December 16th, 2020 Whenever the 2020-21 season comes around, the Detroit Red Wings will have a handful of players pushing to crack the roster and begin their rookie season in the NHL. That's when potential meets reality. You can often tell whether a player is special or not based on how they perform in that first year. When Dylan Larkin put up 45 points...
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Red Wings, Lightning, Bruins, More

NHL Rumors: Penguins, Red Wings, Lightning, Bruins, More

December 3rd, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, what is going on in the NHL that not one free agent has been signed in over a month? Is there another wave of deals coming? In Pittsburgh, Jim Rutherford believes that in-season trades could be tricky. What is he concerned about? Is there a trade option that could solve all of Tampa Bay's financial issues...
Pittsburgh Penguins: Projected Defence Pairings and Goaltenders for 2021

Pittsburgh Penguins: Projected Defence Pairings and Goaltenders for 2021

November 11th, 2020 Pittsburgh Penguins' general manager Jim Rutherford made some changes to his defence and goaltending this offseason. The Penguins' top four on the blueline will likely remain the same as last season, but their bottom pair will look completely different, as the organization moved on from Justin Schultz and Jack Johnson. To replace them,...
Penguins, Rutherford Need To Do More To Be Contender

Penguins, Rutherford Need To Do More To Be Contender

November 6th, 2020 It hasn't been a normal NHL offseason by any means. With the shortened regular season due to the coronavirus pandemic, the league was forced to push back virtually every offseason event including the playoffs, draft and free agency. But, one thing has remained fairly normal, the number, or lack of, moves made by general manager Jim...
Penguins Buy Out Jack Johnson

Penguins Buy Out Jack Johnson

October 5th, 2020 The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed defenseman Jack Johnson on unconditional waivers for the purpose of buying out his contract. Johnson, 33, had three seasons remaining on a five-year deal he signed in 2018 that carried an average annual value of $3.25 million. The Penguins have bought the final three years of Jack Johnson' s...
Pittsburgh Penguins 2020 NHL Draft Preview

Pittsburgh Penguins 2020 NHL Draft Preview

September 23rd, 2020 The 2020 NHL Draft will take place from Oct. 6-7. The Pittsburgh Penguins will have to wait until the second day to draft, since they don't have a pick until the third round. The Pens lost to the Montreal Canadiens in the 2020 Stanley Cup qualifiers and were slated to have the 15th overall pick, but traded it to the Toronto Maple Leafs...
Penguins Offseason Looks to Be Busy According to Rutherford

Penguins Offseason Looks to Be Busy According to Rutherford

August 15th, 2020 Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford held a teleconference with reporters on August 11th for his season-ending media availability after a disappointing qualifying series loss to the Montreal Canadiens.  Jim Rutherford will make some changes after another early playoff exit(Bill Wade/Post-Gazette) During this...
Penguins Make Big Splash with Zucker

Penguins Make Big Splash with Zucker

February 11th, 2020 When general manager Jim Rutherford wants a player, he'll find a way to get him. Every time. After what felt like an eternity of rumors, the Pittsburgh Penguins have finally landed Jason Zucker. In exchange, the team sent Alex Galchenyuk, defensive prospect Calen Addison, and a 2020 first-round pick to the Minnesota Wild....
5 Things Penguins Fans Should Be Thankful For

5 Things Penguins Fans Should Be Thankful For

November 29th, 2019 The past 10 years have been very kind to Pittsburgh Penguins fans. The team hasn't missed the playoffs and have two Stanley Cup victories. This season, already defined by constant injuries, there have been some bright moments. With just under a third of the regular season done, there are plenty of reasons to be thankful. 1. GM Jim...
Pulse of the Penguins: Shuffling Lineup, Trade Rumors, and More

Pulse of the Penguins: Shuffling Lineup, Trade Rumors, and More

October 21st, 2019 The Pittsburgh Penguins began the week riding a three-game winning streak, that rose to five games before their loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday. They were 5-2-0 during a seven-game stretch against Western Conference opponents, putting them second in the Metropolitan Division with 12 points. Jim Rutherford is (Still)...
Penguins Excited for Fresh Start After Disappointing Finish

Penguins Excited for Fresh Start After Disappointing Finish

September 14th, 2019 CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The Pittsburgh Penguins are excited for a fresh start. Sidney Crosby and the Penguins became the first team in a generation to win consecutive championships a little more than two years ago. But the Penguins stumbled into an e...
Jim Rutherford's Roller Coaster Summer

Jim Rutherford's Roller Coaster Summer

August 27th, 2019 Perhaps no hockey person had a more confusing summer than Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford. As far as his present job, Pens fans correctly scratched their heads at his moves. Rutherford's Recent Moves Six years, $21 million, and a modified no-trade clause given to Brandon Tanev. That's a $2.35 million dollar...
Penguins Get a Cheaper Kessel in Galchenyuk

Penguins Get a Cheaper Kessel in Galchenyuk

July 7th, 2019 At the very least, the Pittsburgh Penguins just replaced Phil Kessel with another scapegoat in Alex Galchenyuk. Alex Galchenyuk (THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Ross D. Franklin) That’s one way to look at the offseason trade that saw Kessel traded to the Arizona Coyotes. Obviously, the contract status of Galchenyuk, who will be an...
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Penguins, KHL, More

NHL Rumors: Sabres, Penguins, KHL, More

April 30th, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown there are updates out of Buffalo where the Sabres have a couple of interesting free agents, Jim Rutherford is slowing down any action in Pittsburgh and there are a few updates on KHL players playing in the NHL. Pominville's and Skinner's Future Uncertain Buffalo Sabres beat writer for The Buffalo...
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