Qualifying offers were due today in the NHL, ahead of free agency tomorrow. The Penguins elected to give QO’s to five players, who they will retain as restricted free agents.
The Penguins have extended qualifying offers to the following restricted free agents:
Forwards:
• Jonathan Gruden
• Filip Hallander
• Drew O’Connor
Defenseman:
• Ty Smith
Goaltender:
• Filip Lindberg pic.twitter.com/sp8ED6ywyH— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) June 30, 2023The most notable are for Drew O’Connor and Ty Smith, two young players who could be in the plans next season for the NHL roster.