As part of his closing act as general manager, Ron Hextall shipped away a second-round pick in a deep 2023 NHL Draft in exchange for a player who likely would have passed through waivers at the time of acquisition. With two more seasons remaining at a $5 million cap hit, Mikael Granlund's contract is a major blemish on the Penguins' books.
Getting out from under it figures to be one of Kyle Dubas' top priorities this offseason.
The NHL's buyout window begins today and will run through June 30 at 5 p.