Penguins Have a New Power Play Coach & Some Unlucky Draft Picks
Plus, a look at a division rival
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Can Penguins David Quinn Fix the Power Play?
July 14, 2024 by Sylvie McCarthy
On June 12, the Pittsburgh Penguins hired David Quinn to replace associate coach Todd Reirden, who was fired at the beginning of May. Reirden ran the power play last season, finishing 30th in the NHL with a 15.3% conversion rate. Not only will Quinn be taking over the power play, but he will also be in charge of the defensemen. He has struggled to succeed as a head coach in this league, so will an assistant coaching role be a better fit for him?
6 Penguins Draft Picks That Didn’t Work Out in Pittsburgh
July 17, 2024 by Nick Horwat
Every team has them. Players they took in a draft but went on to have success in other cities. Maybe the original team didn’t think the player was good enough, or they figured they could get a better return in a trade. Or maybe, they just let the rookie contract run out, and another team swooped in. Either way, these players are castoffs who went on to have stellar NHL careers with other teams.
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Islanders’ Offseason Upgrades Didn’t Move the Needle
July 19, 2024 by Mike Fink
The New York Islanders all but put a bow on the offseason when they re-signed Simon Holmstrom. They still have to deal with Oliver Wahlstrom, who heads to arbitration but any big move at this point seems unlikely. A big trade or a late-summer signing looks like they are off the table and the Islanders’ roster looks just about set for the 2024-25 season.
