Team: 2022-23 Pittsburgh Penguins

Initial Creation Date: Jul. 3, 2022

Published: Jul. 3, 2022

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

this is NOT what i would want to happen.

UFA SIGNING EXPLANATIONS

Letang: It’s well known he wants a 4-5 year deal north of $8 million AAV. This is a bad contract for his age, but it’s what’s likely to happen.

Trocheck: While he is a Pittsburgh native, this is more because Malkin is likely on the way out. The only thing Malkin and the Penguins are on the same page about is term. Trocheck is basically confirmed to test FA and wants around a 6x6, which i also think is a slight overpay, but again its what i think will happen.

Desmith: nothing crazy, just reported to be working on a deal.

RFA SIGNINGS

Kapanen: Hextall said something along the lines of “we hope we get more from him next year” when talking about kapanen, so that probably means he’s staying in a pens jersey whether we like it or not.

Joseph: obvious, should be getting a lineup spot next year

Nylander: also obvious, should get some time as well
OTHER

Drew Oconnor apparently might get a larger role next season, hence his spot on the third line. I expect guys like Poulin and Puustinen to get in the lineup as well at times, but DOC is probably gonna get the most time out of our small group of younger forwards.