Players changing teams is a part of professional sports. Where are these former skaters who dressed with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2023-24?
Since the conclusion of the 2023-24 season, the Pittsburgh Penguins have experienced some roster turnover. Although a handful of players left before the final buzzer, like Jake Guentzel, some, like Reilly Smith, departed
Let's catch up with the names of those who played at least one game in Pittsburgh but will be in a different city next year or play golf all year round.
Jeff Carter - 72 Games (Retired)
Two-time Stanley Cup champion Jeff Carter retired on Apr. 17, 2024, after his fourth campaign with the Penguins. He finished his tenure with the club, scoring 100 points in 241 games.
Jake Guentzel - 50 Games (Tampa Bay Lightning)
Former two-time 40-goal scorer Jake Guentzel was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes on Mar. 7, 2024. He skated just 17 games there and played in the second round of the playoffs before a trade to the Tampa Bay Lightning, who signed him to a mega deal for seven years worth $63 million.
Reilly Smith - 76 Games (Traded to New York Rangers)
Reilly Smith won the Stanley Cup with Vegas in June 2023, then signed with the Penguins a month later. In his one season, he netted 40 points in 76 games, getting dealt to the New York Rangers on July 1. Pittsburgh received two draft picks, a second (2027) and a fifth (2025) for his services.
Pierre-Olivier Joseph - 52 Games (St. Louis Blues)
After four seasons, Pierre-Olivier Joseph departed the Penguins, opting to sign with the St. Louis Blues as a free agent. He agreed to a one-year deal worth $950,000.
Jansen Harkins - 45 Games (Anaheim Ducks)
Jansen Harkins spent one season with the Penguins, picking up just four assists in 45 games. He then agreed to a two-year contract with the Anaheim Ducks worth $1.575 million.
Vinnie Hinostroza - 14 Games (Nashville Predators)
Vinnie Hinostroza is a nine-year veteran who played just 14 games with Pittsburgh last season, collecting three points. On July 3, he signed a two-year deal with the Nashville Predators, his sixth team, for $1.55 million.
Former Players Still Looking For a New Deal
Some former players, including Radim Zohorna, Chad Ruhwedel, Magnus Hellberg, Alexander Nylander, Matthew Phillips, and Colin White, are still looking for new deals with the Penguins or another team.
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