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the Pittsburgh Penguins will likely see more turnover than normal in the next few months." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "After missing the postseason for the first time since 2006 and a new management group on the way, the Penguins hoping to build a stronger roster that can make them Stanley Cup contenders." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "With all of that change on the horizon, what names are likely not coming back to Pittsburgh in 2023-24?" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Whether it’s the walk to free agency or a much needed trade, there are multiple players who will find new teams this summer." } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "Rentals", "level": 3 } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "Nick Bonino, Dmitry Kulikov", "level": 4 } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "These two are pretty easy to see walking come free agency; for Dmitry Kulikov, he was only ever going to be a rental in Pittsburgh." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Penguins needed Brock McGinn off of the books, and eating contract on a defenseman for a handful of games is an easy deal." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Nick Bonino’s departure, on the other hand, is a bit more unfortunate; his reunion with the team that he won a pair of Cups with ended after just three games." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "A lacerated kidney got in the way of Bonino being a possible steady hand in the Penguins bottom six, but going forward he just doesn’t fit the bill." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Penguins need to get younger and faster and Bonino just isn’t those things anymore." } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "Brian Dumoulin", "level": 3 } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Even before the start of the 2022-23 season, it seemed like everyone knew it was going to be Brian Dumoulin’s last run with the Penguins." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "With an expiring contract and the Penguins in need of a revamp on defense, Dumoulin’s departure will open up a position and the cap space." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Dumoulin has seemed like the most obvious subtraction from the lineup from the moment this offseason started." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Soon enough, things will become more clear, but the Penguins have options both in-house and externally to find a replacement." } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "Tristan Jarry", "level": 3 } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The arguments could be made repeatedly why the Penguins should look to retain Tristan Jarry, but with each passing day, new goalie options appear." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "If the Penguins wish to move on from Jarry, there should be a fair amount of replacements who have longer track records of success." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Connor Hellebuyck and John Gibson could be trade options, and Frederik Andersen is an upcoming free agent and primed for a great run in the playoffs." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "It’s unfortunate for Jarry, but his injuries got in the way far too often, and the Penguins can’t afford having him let them down for the fourth season in a row." } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "Mikael Granlund", "level": 3 } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "One way or another, the Penguins can’t have Mikael Granlund on their roster in 2023-24." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Any and all options need to be on the table for the new front office; a trade for next to nothing in return, retaining salary, strapping the first round pick to him, buyout, whatever it may be." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Granlund played 21 games with the Penguins and only recorded five points; a garbage time goal and four assists." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Pretty cut and dry, the Penguins need to find a way out of Granlund and his $5 million contract." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "There are likely other changes coming to the roster, but these are the name most likely not returning when training camp opens on a new season." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": " The surviving Penguins believe they can get back to where they want to be and the proper roster changes should push them in the right direction." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Make sure you bookmark Inside the Penguins for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more!" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Jason Zucker Helps with Penguins' Fans Gender Reveal" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Penguins Should Look at Jets as Offseason Trade Partners" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Penguins' Jake Guentzel and Jason Zucker Surprised In Different Ways" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Penguins' Ty Smith Named WBS Man of the Year" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "John Marino Continues To Make the Penguins Look Foolish" } }, { "type": "list", "data": { "style": "unordered", "items": [ "Subscribe to Inside the Penguins on YouTube", "Follow Inside the Penguins on Twitter: @InsidePenguins" ] } } ] }

Players Likely Not Returning to Penguins in 2023-24