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Penguin's potential trade target sign extension with Utah
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Utah Eyes Contract Extension for Penguin’s Prime Trade Prospect

July 8, 2025 2 Min Read
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In recent weeks, athletic reporter Josh Yo revealed that the Pittsburgh Penguins showed interest in one of the young restricted free agent (RFA) forwards from the Utah Mammoths. However, that player is now off the market. On Monday, the Mammoths locked in big forward Jack McBane with a five-year contract extension worth $21.25 million, avoiding arbitration. This deal, averaging $4.25 million annually, runs through the 2029-30 season.

The 25-year-old McBane, a 6-foot-4, 219-pound center, tallied 13 goals and 27 points last season, along with 78 penalty minutes, earning a reputation for his physical play and willingness to fight. Josh Yohe had reported that the Penguins, led by GM Kyle Dubas, were exploring options to strengthen their group of young RFAs, including McBane. With McBane now off the table, the Penguins might shift focus to trading for other RFAs, as Dubas has indicated that the team is unlikely to engage in offer sheets due to salary cap constraints.

Dubas commented during a postseason press conference that rather than spending heavily in free agency, the Penguins aim to trade for players who fit their cap structure and avoid escalating prices in free agency. He noted that this strategy helps manage limited cap space while acquiring key players. Other notable RFAs to watch include Gabriel Vilardi (Winnipeg Jets), Marco Rossi (Minnesota Wild), Mason McTavish (Anaheim Ducks), Bowen Byram (Buffalo Sabres), and Mackie Samoskevich (Florida Panthers).

Additionally, there have been rumors about potential trades involving Rickard Rakell, a 32-year-old winger, as the Penguins reconsider their roster after his recent strong season.

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Fan Take: This news highlights the ongoing balancing act NHL teams face between developing young talent and managing the salary cap. For hockey fans, it signals how strategic trades and contract decisions will shape the competitive landscape in the coming years, making off-season moves just as exciting as the on-ice action.

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