The Pittsburgh Penguins could look to maneuver defenseman Ryan Graves
Seth Rorabaugh of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ryan Graves finished the second yr of his six-year contract with a $4.5 million cap hit. Things haven’t gone in addition to hoped during his time in Pittsburgh.
Graves was a healthy scratch for 21 games and was mostly deployed on the third pairing, averaging 14:59 in time-on-ice this past season. The yr before, he averaged 18:23 in TOI, playing on the highest or second pairing.
The Penguins will probably be seeking to make some offseason changes, and Graves might be one piece they give the impression of being to maneuver out. To maneuver him, they may must attach an asset and/or retain salary. Any buyout would mean he’d be on the books for eight more seasons.
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“I’ve gotten the decision in July before that you just’re going some place else,” said Graves, who was traded from Colorado to Latest Jersey in 2021. “You never know. It will probably occur. But you undergo your day-to-day (routine) as when you’re going to be back here next yr. No matter what it’s, I’m going to offer myself the most effective opportunity for fulfillment next yr. I’ll are available in fine condition. I’ll proceed to work at my game.”
Joonas Korpisalo is searching for more starts in Boston or elsewhere
Jimmy Murphy of RG.org: Sources have said that the agent, Markus Lehto, for Boston Bruins backup goaltender Joonas Korpisalo has told the team that in the event that they don’t plan on giving him more starts next season, Korpisalo can be glad with the trade.
The source said his name is on the market more, and he thinks he’s earned more playing time.
Korpisalo has three years left on his contract at $4 million a season. Teams called the Bruins on the trade deadline inquiring about Korpisalo however it’s not known how far any of those talks went.
Last season, Korpisalo began 27 games, posting an 11-10-3 record with three shutouts, a 2.90 GAA, and a .893 save percentage.
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After the team’s exit meetings, GM Don Sweeney said that Jeremy Swayman didn’t think the additional workload affected his play, and Korpisalo said than that he didn’t play enough.
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