Matt Meagher

[text] UFA's that I could see Dubas legitimately going after: - Mason Marchment (his biggest regret) - Matej Blumel (tried to get him last summer) - Marrio Ferraro (EK65 old partner, solid defensively) - Eeli Tolvanen (Seems like a Dubas type of add)

[text] TL;DR from Dubas presser. From what I gathered from it, at least: - Team needs to be a lot better defensively - Need mid-to-late 20's real difference maker players via trade (sounds like big game hunting is coming) - Geno staying seems likely - Mantha gone seems likely -

[text] One thing did catch me off guard today, the most "tampering" type of statement that I've ever heard Dubas make, he said "if you're a mid-to-late 20's difference maker that is unhappy in your situation and has control of where you go, you should want to come to Pittsburgh." That

[image] Big night for playoff chances:

[text] Okay, time for some rambling: I had hope with how we played down the stretch. This team completely fell apart when they had to step up though, 1/9 periods they played well. It's over, tear it down, Dubas. Trade as many of Rust, Rakell, Karlsson, Novak, Girard as you can.

[text] With Viggo Bjorck being a huge Crosby fan, loving the Pens, and talking about them at the draft combine (a lot). Plus, the smoke that is around the Pens trying to trade up into the top-10 of the draft right now. I really feel like we may take a serious attempt at getting him in a

[text] I have seen or heard rumors of the Penguins trying to trade-up to get Viggo Bjorck from too many different places now, that it has to be true. If we manage to do it, I will go to PPG Paints and build the Dubas statue with my bare hands.

[image] This is the EK I hoped we would get when we first traded for him. Sully really shackled him for 2 full years.

[text] 👀Ryan Miller and Bill Zonnon survive and remain on their ATO's, it would seem.

[text] Two mornings in a row where Sid has skated now. Great sign.

[text] It might not be super obvious, but if you've been watching the WBS Pens game just watch #70 Mikhail Ilyin when he is on the ice, he is a great playmaker, quick, snappy, sometimes too fast for his linemates, would love to see him with someone like Ben Kindel.

[image] Broz is feeling himself these playoffs. Zonnon has only been here for these past 5 games and is tied for 5th on the team in scoring too.

[text] Ilyin goal Hayes goal McGroarty goal Brunicke assist Koivunen 2 assists Broz 3 assists You love to see it

[image] If it's any consolation, NYI lost in regulation, which is actually pretty massive for us.

[text] Murashov walked out tonight with a .974 SV% in the game, to advance to the division finals. He had a .935 SV% across the series as a whole. The entire team deserves credit, but maybe none more so than Sergei MFing Murashov does.

[video] First pro game, first pro goal. Welcome to the Big Z show baby!

[text] Some thoughts: 1) Erik Karlsson is 100% the MVP of the Penguins this season. I give the entire team credit for stepping up each time Sid & Geno have gone down, but EK65 is willing us through these games, some real leadership from him when it is most needed. That's not to say

[image] WOO!! Let's go baby! Quinn Beauchesne and Ryan Miller sign ATO's to play in Wilkes / Wheeling and Mikhail Ilyin has officially come over from Russia! Here is a 2025-2026 season mixtape for Mikhail Ilyin:

[text] Happy "one week until the NHL Draft" day to all those who celebrate. Mr. Kyle Dubas, please make a trade, or sign Chinakhov today, thanks. Sincerely, - Every Penguins Fan

[text] Penguins clinching scenarios: - If CBJ loses Tues., WSH loses Wed., and NYI loses Thurs., we'd clinch, even without earning any further points. - If WSH and NYI win their games, but CBJ loses, we'd clinch by earning one more point. - If CBJ wins, we'd clinch by earning two

[text] Bill Zonnon has only played in this Springfield series and is now tied with Avery Hayes for the lead in goals for the entire WBS team in the playoffs, all while being sheltered with 4th line minutes. This kid is incredible.

[image] As promised, here is the Bill Zonnon - 2025-2026 Regular Season Mixtape, nearly every single point he has scored this season, though I did skip a few that weren't highlight worthy. This kid is going to be a fan favorite in Pittsburgh in no time at all.

[text] New #LetsGoPens defenseman, Jake Livanavage, was just voted as a First Team All-American - West at the Hobey Baker Awards. Wes Clark and Kyle Dubas stay cooking!

[text] Bill Zonnon has come alive in the QMJHL playoffs. Yesterday, 2 assists. Today, 1 goal and 3 assists. This kid is going to really open some eyes, with his incredibly high levels of " got that dawg in him," paired with a criminally underappreciated skill set.

[text] Love that! Right as the commercial break started, Ville was shaking his head in frustration going to the bench and leans over on it and Murashov immediately came over and gave him a hug and was obviously saying don't worry about it to him. Great character and maturity.