Kessel Traded to Arizona for Galchenyuk

Phil Kessel (left) was traded for Alex Galchenyuk (right) last night in a package deal.Photo taken from NHL.com The Pittsburgh Penguins and Arizona Coyotes just broke twitter. The Penguins acquired forward Alex Galchenyuk and defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph in exchange for forward Phil Kessel,  defenseman Dane Birks, and a 2021 4th round pick. This trade has … Continue reading Kessel Traded to Arizona for Galchenyuk

An Overview of the Pittsburgh Penguins Offseason

(photo from penguins.nhl.com) The Penguins had a rough postseason. They got  swept by the Islanders and only scored six goals while giving up 12 over the course of the four games. It was a postseason Pens fans knew was coming but didn’t want to happen. However, this could be the little reboot the team needs. … Continue reading An Overview of the Pittsburgh Penguins Offseason

Penguins Resign Two Defensemen

Zach Czuczman (left) and Zach Trotman (right) sign two year deals. (photo from Penguins twitter) Yesterday, Pittsburgh resigned defenseman Zach Trotman and defenseman Zach Czuczman to two year, two way contracts with an AAV of $700,000. These signing take care of two minor UFAs that the Penguins still need to be sign.  At 28 years … Continue reading Penguins Resign Two Defensemen