![]() ![]() After Pittsburgh got off to a blazing start with a 6-1 first period, the backup netminder slowly but surely left the door open for the Sharks to work their way back into the hockey game.Ĭasey DeSmith hasn’t met expectations in Pittsburgh this season ( Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)ĭeSmith would go on to make only 18 saves on 23 shots and now has a 3-3-1 record this season and a 3.32 goals-against average along with a. Penguins Goalie Trade Much More LikelyĪs we all saw with the recent collapse that almost cost the Penguins the game against the San Jose Sharks, Casey DeSmith is not getting the job done. But at this point, Penguins fans should enjoy this season because there’s a chance it’s his last with the team. ![]() Malkin commented recently that he’s a rich guy and that money won’t be a factor, so we’ll have to wait to see just how much money is left under the cap. Depending on how much money Evgeni Malkin leaves on the table with his new contract, there could be room for Rust. The Penguins are very much going to try and win the Stanley Cup this season and moving your first-line winger, regardless of their contract status makes absolutely zero sense. To me, I don’t see management moving Rust before the March 21 trade deadline. Rust is going to get paid next summer, it just may not be in Pittsburgh. He’s shown the ability to go from a fourth-line role player to a consistent 20-goal scorer who can produce on the first line with Sidney Crosby. The 29-year-old forward is making $3.5 million this season and so far in 13 games in 2021-22, Rust has put up 14 points. Personally, I see absolutely zero chance of Ron Hextall and Brian Burke trading their first-line right-winger and especially to a rival in the Eastern Conference who Pittsburgh could end up facing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.īryan Rust may be in the final season with the Pittsburgh Penguins ( Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers) Murphy notes the Boston Bruins have a ton of interest in the forward and should a trade be on the horizon, there’s potential the Bruins make an offer. According to Jimmy Murphy of Boston Hockey Now, Rust and team management have not found common ground on a contract extension. While he figures to be an important piece for the rest of this season in Pittsburgh, his future as a Penguin is in doubt. Penguins and Veteran Forward Not Talking Contract Extensionīryan Rust came back from his extended break this past weekend and scored a hat-trick against the San Jose Sharks. Get ready for some rapid-fire headlines that will run us through all the noise surrounding Pittsburgh’s beloved Penguins. Welcome to Pittsburgh Penguins News & Rumors, where we cover all the hot topics about the club and dive into more than just box scores.
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