The playoffs are firing up elsewhere but the rink has gone dark after another season has ended in Pittsburgh. The lack of games doesn’t mean a lack of activity, here are some key items and dates to watch in this early part of the off-season.
The biggest dates in the NHL’s summer will be later on. The draft is on June 27-28 and free agency opens up on July 1st. Those marquee events contain most of the excitement and headlines but here’s what to look out for before that point.
Step 1: Any (unplanned) staffing changes?
The Penguins plan on retaining their coaching staff, according to general manager Kyle Dubas at his end of season press conference.