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  • Struggling to score
    Smith managed just one goal in his last 15 games while chipping in six assists.

    Advice: Brought over from Vegas in the offseason, Smith struggled to reproduce his 2022-23 numbers when he racked up 26 goals and 30 helpers. The lack of productivity, combined with a $5 million cap hit, could see Smith on the trade block during the summer as the fit in Pittsburgh doesn't seem to be working. Rotowire.com 7 minutes ago
     
  • Underwent surgery
    Ristolainen underwent surgery for a ruptured triceps tendon, the team announced Thursday. He is expected to be fine for the start of training camp.

    Advice: Ristolainen didn't play past Feb. 10 due to the injury. He finished the campaign with a goal, four points, 56 hits and 45 blocks in 31 appearances in 2023-24. Although Ristolainen comes with a $5.1 million cap hit through 2026-27, he might start 2024-25 on the third pairing after averaging just 16:41 of ice time this season. Rotowire.com 8 minutes ago
     
  • Sets new career highs
    Pettersson recorded new personal bests in goals (four), assists (26) and games played (82) this season.

    Advice: It was the first time in Pettersson's seven-year NHL career that he played in every game and reached the 30-point threshold. The 27-year-old blueliner will never be known as an offensive powerhouse, but he could offer decent depth value in deeper formats that utilize hits and blocks. Rotowire.com 10 minutes ago
     
  • Features in all 82 games
    Eller was one of six Penguins to play in all 82 games this season, registering 15 goals and 16 helpers.

    Advice: Eller was a solid addition to the Penguins roster, slotting into a third-line center role while also seeing time with the No. 2 power-play unit. Looking ahead to next year, the veteran center's ceiling figures to be in the 30-40 point range, making him a decent mid-range fantasy target. Rotowire.com 22 minutes ago
     
  • Scores goal Wednesday
    Rakell scored a goal on three shots in Wednesday's season-finale loss to the Islanders.

    Advice: Rakell was much maligned for most of the season due to his lack of offensive production but seems to have benefitted from teaming up with Michael Bunting. In 21 post-deadline outings, the 30-year-old Rakell garnered six goals and four assists. Despite the late surge, Rakell still missed the 40-point threshold for just the second time over his last nine seasons. Rotowire.com 25 minutes ago
     
  • Moved to AHL
    Kessel was reassigned to AHL Springfield on Thursday.

    Advice: Kessel recorded a goal and seven points in 39 games with St. Louis this season. The Blues' campaign is over, but he can get in some extra contests with Springfield. Kessel has also collected two goals and seven points in 34 appearances with the minor-league club. Rotowire.com 27 minutes ago
     
  • Watches playoff push from bench
    Jarry made one relief appearance over the Penguins' last 12 games while Alex Nedeljkovic took over as the No. 1 netminder.

    Advice: For the first time since Jarry's rookie campaign back in 2017-18, in which he played in just 26 games, the netminder failed to reach the 20-win threshold. In his 51 outings, the British Columbia native posted a career-worst 2.91 GAA and .903 save percentage while going 19-25-5. In a sign of Jarry's inconsistency, he finished tied for the NHL lead in shutouts with six. Rotowire.com 29 minutes ago
     
  • Reassigned to AHL
    Dean was moved to AHL Springfield on Thursday.

    Advice: Dean recorded no points, 10 hits and five blocks in nine outings with the Blues in 2023-24. The 21-year-old has also supplied eight goals and 13 points in 47 contests with Springfield. This reassignment is a chance for Dean to gain a bit more experience given that the Blues' campaign has concluded. Rotowire.com 31 minutes ago
     
  • Fails to return to action
    Graves (concussion) was unable to be medically cleared before the end of the 2023-24 season.

    Advice: Graves spent the last 10 games of the year on injured reserve as a result of his concussion. In part due to his limited appearances, the 28-year-old netminder failed to reach the 20-point threshold for just the second time in his five-year NHL career. It was a tough season for Graves, who has yet to live up to the six-year, $27 million deal he signed with the Pens in July of 2023. Rotowire.com 34 minutes ago