With final NHL rosters submitted and the pre-season officially coming to a close, the Pittsburgh Penguins will be an interesting team to watch for a plethora of reasons in 2025-26.
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Inside Report: Where Cale Makar’s Extension Preparations Stand
A major storyline to follow this upcoming summer will be Cale Makar’s availability for a contract extension. Currently in the second-to-last year of his six-year, $54 million contract, which carries a cap hit of $9 million per season, his upcoming extension could break records based on his performance during his current contract.
Read more: Inside Report: Where Cale Makar’s Extension Preparations Stand
Former Red Wings Goaltender James Reimer Released from Maple Leafs PTO