Here are your Pen Points for this Wednesday morning…
The Pittsburgh Penguins have performed surprisingly well in the absence of Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. One of the main forces behind this recent form comes from defenseman Erik Karlsson, who played his best hockey to date in a Pittsburgh sweater. (PensBurgh)
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Evgeni Malkin said he and Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas plan to review his contract situation after the season, with both sides agreeing to wait until the summer while focusing on wrapping up the current campaign. Malkin said after Monday’s 7-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche that he plans to continue playing, perhaps even for two more seasons beyond this one. (PensBurgh)
The Penguins’ depth up front will be tested with a key cog in the bottom six set to miss extended time. Forward Blake Lizotte was injured and will be re-evaluated in approximately four weeks, the team announced Tuesday afternoon. (PensBurgh)
NHL News and Notes…
Edmonton Oilers star forward Leon Draisaitl is expected to miss the remainder of the regular season with a lower-body injury, the team announced Tuesday. (ESPN)
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Notorious jerk George Parros took the microphone Tuesday morning at the NHL general managers’ meetings to explain why the Department of Player Safety does an outstanding job with the process it follows to determine player discipline. (NHL)
Doug Armstrong has resigned as general manager of Canada’s men’s national hockey team after serving in the role until the 2026 Olympics. He will also hand over control of the St. Louis Blues to Alexander Steen after the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. (Sports Network)
NHL general managers are discussing a possible rule change that would allow some 19-year-old players in the Canadian Hockey League to play in the American Hockey League. The proposal would require changes to the NHL-CHL agreement and could come into effect as early as next season if approved. (NHL)
