This week's Penguins mailbag features reader questions about the one-way and two-way contracts, what the future holds for the Penguins under new ownership and the abrupt departure of Penguins strength and conditioning coach Mike Kadar. Let's dive right in. What’s the difference between a one-way contract and a two-way contract and do they have any effect on waivers? The one and only difference between a one-way contract and a two-way contract is how much the player gets paid at the ... Read More
Pens mailbag: Kessel, the cap, who is Kael Mouillierat and more
I heard that Kessel is a bit of a dressing room problem. While not technically a question, it is a concern, and a fairly serious one. Deserved or not, Phil Kessel’s reputation ranges from that of a guy that’s a bit out of shape and doesn’t always try his hardest to a full-blown locker room cancer. I’ve also heard others say that Kessel is a little bit misunderstood and that his social anxiety causes tension between him and the media. Here’s what Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford ... Read More
Mailbag: Five questions about the Daniel Winnik trade
What type of player are the Penguins getting? During a radio interview with 105.9 The X on Thursday, Winnik used one word to describe his game – heavy. It’s an accurate description. Winnik even plays bigger than his 6’2”, 210-pound frame, and is a productive player in the dirty areas of ice such as the offensive corners and in front of the net. He’s much more than a mere tough guy, though. He uses his size and strength to drive the offense to the front of the net and pull defenders away ... Read More