CBA talks will probably be quiet
TSN: Pierre LeBrun mentioned that the NHL and NHLPA began CBA negotiations on Tuesday in New York and continued Thursday. Each side have mentioned these talks will probably be quiet and so they gained’t remark publicly. If the NHL or NHLPA publicly remark, it should probably imply that somebody went off the rails. There isn’t a timeline on when issues may get performed, based on a supply.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have draft picks to maneuver, however don’t anticipate a suggestion sheet
Josh Yohe of The Athletic: The Pittsburgh Penguins have 11 draft picks for the 2025 draft and so they’ll probably be trying to transfer some as they’re trying to get again into the playoffs subsequent season. GM Kyle Dubas will probably be in search of younger, NHL-ready gamers.
If the New York Rangers completed within the backside 13, they’ll have the choice to ship the Penguins their 2025 first-round decide or an unprotected 2026. The Rangers have till 48 hours earlier than to let the Penguins know their plans.
Ahead Boko Imama is completed for the season with a bicep harm and is a pending UFA. It wouldn’t be a shock in the event that they introduced him again, as they admire his toughness and the vitality he brings to the group.
Don’t suppose the Penguins will probably be trying to signal anybody to a suggestion sheet this offseason.
The Penguins had been taken with Cornell free agent ahead Dalton Bancroft however signed with the Boston Bruins on Thursday.
The New York Islanders and Anthony Duclair might want to determine it out
Arthur Staple of The Athletic: So New York Islanders coach Patrick Roy laid into ahead Anthony Duclair after Tuesday night time’s loss, calling his play “god-awful.” After the 2 talked, Duclair took a go away of absence from the group.
Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello knew he was hiring a fiery head coach, however he should not have preferred how this discord went viral.
Lamoriello signed Duclair to a four-year deal this previous offseason with the blessing of Roy, who coached him within the QMJHL. Duclair returned from lacking 29 video games (torn groin) simply earlier than Christmas however hasn’t seemed the identical since returning.
Duclair has three years left. Roy signed a multi-year extension and isn’t going wherever. The 82-year-old Lamoriello could have one 12 months left. The edges might want to determine it out. They’ve plenty of work to do that offseason to get again to the playoffs subsequent 12 months.
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