Ups and Downs: Stock report for players on the bubble

Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty ImagesThe Penguins are currently enjoying a hot stretch where they are shooting 20% and their goalie is playing very well. Unfortunately, it’s come far too late in the season to change the team’s overall fortunes, but this last month of the 2024-25 campaign will have major ramifications for individuals on the bubble. While the team isn’t playing for much besides pride and trying to put a brave face on finishing up another year, there are plenty of jobs to be won (and lost) in the next few weeks for next year.

Today we take a look at some of these players that are on the level of being in make/break situations. So the focus isn’t on those under contract and…