Sidney Crosby makes an important call to his GM
PUBLICATION
MarcO
June 16, 2022 (7:22)
According to Rob Rossi of The Athletic, the Pittsburgh Penguins' number one and number two priorities right now are to sign Kris Letang and Evgeni Malkin long-term.
That would be the request of captain Sidney Crosby, who understandably doesn't want to be left alone in a rebuild.
As my HabsAndLNH colleague William Nadeau reports, the Penguins' new owners, Fenway Sports Group, would like to secure both Letang and his compatriot Evgeni Malkin for the duration of their careers.
There is about $23 million in cap space left and the Pens need to sign, in addition to Letang and Malkin, Rickard Rakell, Evan Rodrigues and backup goalie Casey DeSmith. Kasperi Kapanen and Danton Heinen are the team's pending RFAs.
Credit: HabsEtLNH et The Athletic
POLL |
JUIN 16 | 356 ANSWERS Sidney Crosby makes an important call to his GM Should the Penguins trade Malkin? |
Yes | 187 | 52.5 % |
No | 169 | 47.5 % |
List of polls |
|
5 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Maple Leafs Escape Injury Scare as Defenseman Returns to Game vs. Flames |
|
8 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Toronto Maple Leafs Make Breaking Announcement on Mitch Marner's Status |
|
9 hours ago | By Chris Gerics More Details Emerge Regarding Mitch Marner's Mysterious Absence |
|
11 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Maple Leafs May Have Found the Perfect Trade Partner After Devastating Injury News |
|
13 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Elliotte Friedman Reveals Top-Four Defenseman Now on the Trade Block |
|
14 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Nashville Predators Place Player on Waivers, per Elliotte Friedman |
|
15 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Toronto Maple Leafs Confirm Starting Goaltender Despite Morning Skate Concerns |
|
15 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Unfortunate News Strikes Maple Leafs Regarding Mitch Marner |
Previously on HockeyPatrol