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an hour ago
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Vancouver Canucks Trade 2025 Calder Cup MVP Arturs Silovs To Pittsburgh Penguins
The Vancouver Canucks announced they have traded 2025 Calder Cup MVP goaltender Arturs Silovs to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for forward Chase Stillman and a 2027 fourth round pick.
Time of India
8 hours ago
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- Time of India
NHL Insider assures that Sidney Crosby trade talks are happening at the highest levels
(Image via Getty Images: Sidney Crosby) In all of the 82 games played in the 2024 NHL season, there were only 38 wins, 32 losses, and 12 overtime losses for the Pittsburgh Penguins. These numbers are heavy. Heavy for the team members. For the front offices. And for their captain–Sidney Crosby. When the fans and the media are finding it cumbersome to separate Crosby from his parent team, there's one NHL Insider who thinks otherwise. Chris Johnston openly talked about the Canadian professional ice hockey center on the SDPN (The Steve Dangle Podcast) podcast–a tiny excerpt? 'The idea that even having a discussion is disrespectful to Sidney Crosby? I think that's misplaced.' Will Sidney Crosby Finish His Career In Pittsburgh? w/ Chris Johnston | SDP Having a trade discussion about Sidney Crosby is disrespectful? NHL Insider, Chris Johnston, pointed out that everyone in the NHL is having a discussion about Crosby's continuance with the Penguins or a trade to a different NHL team. Penguins are thinking. Every other NHL team that wants a stellar player like Crosby is thinking. 'People get offended–like with the whole Crosby thing. We had a full conversation about it last week. The idea that even having a discussion is disrespectful to Sidney Crosby? I think that's misplaced. ' Sidney Crosby's trade talks are the absolute elephant in the room Johnston continued, 'I can tell you, every single person in hockey is having discussions. It's the absolute elephant in the room. It would be naive to think that Kyle Dubas and the Penguins' front office haven't thought about it. And the same goes for other front offices, too. Especially for those who might want Crosby on their roster. Everyone is thinking about this–his representatives, his family, his childhood team, the teams that just suffered devastating playoff losses. It is happening at the highest levels.' The Penguins captain wants to be in Pittsburgh The NHL insider later provided a hint as to who would make the final decision. And that was none other than Sidney Crosby himself. 'We know who makes that decision and why. Because he wants to be in Pittsburgh, but the minute that changes, he'll no longer be a Penguin.' When a co-host of the SDPN podcast asked Chris Johnston why the Penguins captain hadn't addressed these buzzworthy trade rumors, the Insider said, 'That's cause he's only going to speak publicly better at once–when it happens.' FAQs How many years has Sidney Crosby been with the Pittsburgh Penguins? 20 years–from the 2005 NHL season till now. The 37-year-old ice hockey center was drafted by the Penguins as their 1st overall pick in the 2005 NHL Draft. Sidney Crosby's stats with the Pittsburgh Penguins Played in 1352 games, accumulated 625 goals, 1062 assists, and 1687 points. He is a three-time Stanley Cup Champion and a 10-time NHL All-Star Game. Is Sidney Crosby going to leave the Pittsburgh Penguins? On June 28, Pat Brisson, agent for Crosby, texted Rob Rossi, Senior Writer at The Athletic, that speculation about Crosby leaving the Penguins is 'baseless rumors.' Also Read: Ducks goaltender Damian Clara to represent his home country–Italy at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 | NHL News - Times of India Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
Penguins' loyalty shattered? Sidney Crosby reportedly eyed for post-Olympics move to Montreal
Rumours persist about Sidney Crosby possibly leaving the Penguins, even though he's under contract. The chatter's gotten louder with Evgeni Malkin's deal ending soon and Greg Wyshynski suggesting Crosby might bail if the team struggles. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now But here's the thing: insider Frank Seravalli says Crosby isn't actually looking to move. Sidney Crosby exit drama intensifies as Canadiens insiders predict blockbuster post-Olympics deal The hockey world is buzzing about Sidney Crosby's future with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Even though his contract runs through the 2026-27 season and he's expressed wanting to retire as a Penguin, recent rumors are fueling up. A big reason? Longtime teammate Evgeni Malkin's $24.4 million contract is in its final year, adding to the skepticism. Malkin himself had opined back in 2022, 'If this team wants new blood and young guys and they say to me to move on, we will see.' Adding to the discourse, ESPN's Greg Wyshynski, contemplating the Penguins' potential performance in the upcoming season, ominously predicted on The Sheet, 'If the Penguins get off to the start that we assume they're going to get off to…I think he moves on before the end of the season, that's my prediction. ' Turns out, insider Frank Seravalli probed the brakes on the Crosby trade talks. He told Bleacher Report on July 15 that, 'I think there's been some teams, or a short list, Montreal, LA Kings, Avalanche, those are the teams have been talked about, but he hasn't shown any interest… in moving.' This fits Crosby's typical calm, as he said about retirement, 'I don't think about it a whole lot. I just try to prepare for the next one. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now ' NHL insiders hint at ugly end to Penguins legend's era Some of the teams on Seravalli's list have really caught the eye of fans and analysts. The Colorado Avalanche, for illustration, seems like a strong fit because of Crosby's friendship with fellow national team member Nathan MacKinnon. Nevertheless, MacKinnon recently shot down those ideas, calling them 'fake news'. Still, ESPN's Wyshynski, always with a strong opinion, phrased on The Sheet, 'I've long believed he'll end his career in Montreal,' adding, 'I always assumed if it wasn't Pittsburgh, it was going to be Montreal, that's kind of where I'm at with it; the Colorado thing is sort of like a pipedream.' What's more, NHL insider Nick Kypreos went on record, telling Justin Bourne and Sam MacKee, 'Wait till they [Montreal Canadiens] get Sid Crosby after the [2026 Milan Cortina] Olympics. I'm liking the odds a little better than I did maybe a few weeks ago.' Despite these pervasive discussions, Crosby currently remains a Penguin, as Seravalli indicated. Also Read: Despite all the chatter and what some folks are predicting, it really seems like Sidney Crosby is set on staying right where he is with the Penguins, at least for now.
Yahoo
a day ago
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Grading Matt Dumba trade between Stars, Penguins
The post Grading Matt Dumba trade between Stars, Penguins appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Dallas Stars and Pittsburgh Penguins have completed a trade in this NHL offseason. The Stars have traded Matt Dumba to the Penguins. This was a necessary trade for Dallas, but one that could have benefited both teams. Dumba was the seventh overall pick in the 2012 NHL Draft by the Minnesota Wild. He would break into the NHL for the first time in the 2013-14 season, but spent part of the next year in the AHL as well. The Canadian became a top-two defender in his time with the Wild. His best campaign was in 2017-18, when he played all 82 games and had 50 points. He also developed into a leader with the franchise. The defender would win the King Clancy Memorial Trophy for leadership on and off the ice in 2020. Still, the Wild would not re-sign him in the summer of 2023, and he signed a one-year deal with the Arizona Coyotes. The Coyotes would trade him to the Lightning during the season. After his contract expired, he signed a two-year deal with the Stars last offseason. Now, Dumba will be playing with his fifth team in his NHL career. He was sent along with a second-round draft pick in the 2028 NHL draft to Pittsburgh. In return, Dallas received Vladislav Kolyachonok. Kolyachonok is a defender who was drafted by the Florida Panthers but spent time in the NHL with the Coyotes/Utah Hockey Club and the Penguins. The Stars dump salary After Dallas traded away Mason Marchment, it was rumored that general manager Jim Nill would be making more moves. He has lived up to that rumor. The Stars were in a precarious cap situation. They were nearly $2 million over the cap and needed to make a move to get back under before the start of the season. Trading away the $3.75 million contract of Dumba puts them back under the cap, and gives them just under $2 million to still work with. Further, the Stars may have upgraded long-term. The former first-round pick of the Wild is not the same level of defender as he used to be. He still stops the rush well, but many of his other defensive stats are down. He had become a top-four defender in the NHL, but is not anymore. His shots blocked and hits have both declined. He is also taking more hits, while he had the most giveaways of his career this year. His offense has also been on the decline. He was once a 50-point scorer and regularly scored in the high 20s. Over the past three seasons, he has not scored more than 15 points in a year. This year was one of his worst, with just one goal and nine assists. Meanwhile, the Stars snag a player on an expiring contract in Kolyachonok. Still, he is just 24, and if Dallas chooses to keep him around, he could develop into a solid defender. He is not a major offensive threat, but he has improved year over year in that category. Further, he has shown he can block shots and create takeaways. This past year, he had 32 shots blocked in just 35 games. If he can develop into a bottom-four defender, Nill may have pulled another steal. The Penguins make a confusing move The Penguins lost a prospect who has been moved around a fair amount. If he does not develop into a regular NHL player, general manager Kyle Dubas will not be praised for the move. Still, they only got back a second-round pick for helping the Stars with their cap situation. While a second-round pick can be great in a deep draft, such as is expected in the 2026 NHL draft, he got a 2028 selection. What makes this deal more confusing is that Dumba is a declining defender and regularly plays on the right side of the defense. That is the same position as Erik Karlsson, Kris Letang, and Connor Clifton. Letang or Clifton could move to the left side, but, like their new acquisition, they are aging as well. Karlsson, Letang, Clifton, and Dumba are all 30 or older. If the Penguins were trying to reach the salary cap floor, this would have made more sense, but they are well above that. Further, if they were getting a pick in next year's draft, it would have been a more valuable trade. Instead, they bring in a declining defender for a 2028 pick. The only saving grace is the fact that his contract is expiring this year. Final thoughts and grade on Matt Dumba trade The Stars needed to make this move. They no longer needed Dumba on their roster, and they needed to make room under the salary cap. The Stars did lose a second-round draft pick, but that is not until 2028. That will give them time to recover that pick as the class gets evaluated closer to their draft time. Meanwhile, they get a prospect that may or may not work out. The Penguins lost on this trade. They still have some solid players, although contention for the playoffs seems unlikely. Pittsburgh will be finishing off the final years of Sidney Crosby, looking towards the future without him. They may be in the running for Gavin McKenna, the top prospect in the 2026 NHL Draft, but a pick in this upcoming draft would have been more valuable than one three years from now. Overall, Nill showed why he has won the GM of the Year award three times, while Dubas may have shown the Penguins' plan on tanking. Dallas Stars Grade: A Pittsburgh Penguins Grade: D+ Related: NHL Draft rumors: 2026 prospect Gavin McKenna makes final NCAA decision Related: NHL rumors: Jack Roslovic linked to 4 teams in free agency
Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
Sidney Crosby trade rumors intensify as Canadiens and Avalanche emerge as top contenders
Sidney Crosby stays in Pittsburgh amid trade buzz (Image via: Getty Images) Sidney Crosby has been the face of the Pittsburgh Penguins for nearly two decades, but the latest NHL trade rumors suggest a potential shift. Despite being under contract through the 2026-27 season, the future of the 37-year-old Penguins captain is once again under heavy speculation—especially with the Montreal Canadiens and Colorado Avalanche emerging as serious contenders. Penguins rebuild raises questions about Sidney Crosby's future Crosby's longtime teammate Evgeni Malkin is entering the final year of his four-year, $24.4 million deal, and insiders believe the Penguins may not extend him. This has fueled speculation that a full rebuild is on the horizon. In 2022, Malkin hinted at the transition, saying, 'If this team wants new blood… we will see.' Greg Wyshynski of ESPN recently added fuel to the fire by predicting that if the Penguins struggle early in the 2025-26 season, Crosby could be moved before the trade deadline. Although Crosby has not publicly expressed a desire to leave, his silence hasn't stopped NHL insiders and fans from speculating. Crosby linked to Canadiens and Avalanche amid escalating NHL trade rumors According to NHL insider Frank Seravalli, multiple teams have shown interest in acquiring Crosby, but two names keep resurfacing—the Montreal Canadiens and the Colorado Avalanche. The Avalanche connection stems from Crosby's close friendship with Nathan MacKinnon. The duo recently led Team Canada to victory at the 4 Nations Face-Off, reigniting buzz about reuniting in Colorado. However, MacKinnon recently shut down rumors of Crosby joining the Avs, calling it fake news. Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens appear to be a more realistic destination. Crosby, a Nova Scotia native, grew up idolizing the Habs, and multiple analysts—including Wyshynski and Nick Kypreos—believe Montreal could be his final NHL stop after the 2026 Winter Olympics. Also Read: Sidney Crosby trade rumors explode as NHL legend helps friend join Blue Jackets, fueling Penguins exit buzz Sidney Crosby remains committed to Penguins amid intensifying trade rumors Despite the mounting trade buzz, Crosby has remained focused on the ice. He told reporters, 'I just try to prepare for the next one.' But with the Penguins facing a likely rebuild and Malkin possibly on the way out, Crosby's future may no longer be as secure as it once seemed. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
