I guess Jake Guentzel must have been widely discussed elsewhere yesterday in places I don’t have access lol…let’s hope some our crack journalists in Pittsburgh ask some questions about his long term future as a Pen in Dubas’ presser today…
Pittsburgh Penguins Facing Big Decision On Forward Jake Guentzel
www.prohockeyrumors.com
Also, another poster posted this…from DK’s Friday Insider, which I don’t have access to either…
“PENGUINS
• The plan is to buy out Mikael Granlund. I know that seems obvious, and I know that'll surprise no one. But I'm sharing the actual plan, as opposed to what we think they'll do. And the only reason it hasn't happened yet is that ... man, one never knows if there's another Ron Hextall out there or, for that matter, if there's a trade of bad contracts to be had. Think Tanner Pearson for Erik Gudbranson, an exchange that actually helped both the Canucks and Penguins for a spell.
• Remember when Tristan Jarry told a group of reporters after the season finale in Columbus that he'd been battling through a recurring injury for months? Remember how we all wondered why in hell Mike Sullivan would start him in a totally meaningless game? Remember how I speculated from that scene that night that Sullivan wouldn't appreciate Jarry sharing such a thing in that specific setting? ... Well, let's just say that some speculation occasionally pans out.
• I have so many more good stories from that night, but we've got a long summer ahead. I'll spread them out, I promise. How's one each week sound?
• Much would have to change for Jarry to be the Penguins' starter in the 2023-24 season. Very much.
• Much would have to be processed about Ryan Poehling, too, and his own ongoing health issue -- which I know but am not yet at liberty to divulge -- but he's very much a candidate to be brought back provided there's evidence the issue can be deemed manageable. And my goodness, the Penguins should certainly hope it is. He's young, fast, capable of contributing at both ends and a great kid. Everything they need.”
