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Considering each of their qualifying offers would come in under $1 million, it's likely that the Penguins extend them qualifying offers before the June 30th deadline." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "There is uncertainty with the Penguins pending UFA's. With new management in place and an unsuccessful season in 2022-23, many of these players may be allowed to walk in the coming weeks. Players like Brian Dumoulin, Nick Bonino, Danton Heinen, and Josh Archibald could be among the group of free agents that hit the market on July 1st." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The most notable names among Penguins free agents are Jason Zucker and Tristan Jarry. Zucker enters the offseason off a terrific season, scoring 27 goals while playing second-line minutes. While he has voiced his desire to remain in Pittsburgh, he may have to take a significant pay cut to fit into the Penguins' plans. Don't be surprised if Zucker walks to free agency to get options before deciding where he signs. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Transversely, Jarry heads to free agency surrounded by uncertainty. 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