Penguins prepare for offseason with young goalie plans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 12:37 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to make decisions regarding their goaltending for the upcoming season. Insider Josh Yohe reports that the organization is optimistic about Sergei Murashov's readiness for a full-time NHL role after a strong AHL season. Arturs Silovs is expected to return and could form a young tandem with Murashov, while 24-year-old Joel Blomqvist may also factor into the goaltending mix. The Penguins appear to be moving towards a youth-oriented strategy in net as they prepare for offseason changes.
- •Sergei Murashov is expected to join the NHL full-time next season.
- •Arturs Silovs likely returns to Pittsburgh as a restricted free agent.
- •Joel Blomqvist may also see starts as the Penguins bolster their goalie lineup.
- •Pittsburgh is emphasizing a youth movement for goaltending.
- 12:37 AMYahoo Sports — Penguins Insider Reveals Team's Plan At Goalie Ahead Of Offseason
"Pittsburgh is expected to have a young goalie tandem.
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