Penguins hold second-best NHL cap situation ahead of free agency

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been ranked as having the second-best salary cap situation in the NHL by analysts from The Athletic. With nearly $28 million in cap space, the team prepares for free agency starting on July 1. RFA contracts for Egor Chinakhov, Hendrix Lapierre, and Artūrs Šilovs are on the agenda, which may help them hit the salary floor. Additionally, General Manager Kyle Dubas is reportedly targeting impactful trades to enhance the team’s performance both for the upcoming season and beyond, especially as they prepare for the post-Sidney Crosby era. The Penguins also have several key unrestricted free agents, including Anthony Mantha and Ryan Shea, but maintain flexibility to retain or replace them.

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