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The news passed quickly and quietly last week, lost in the hype surrounding phenom Connor Bedard as the No. 1 overall pick in the NHL entry draft and the impending start of NHL free agency.

PITTSBURGH — Much is still to be learned about new president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas and his long-term vision for the Penguins, and we will need more than one month before we can draw conclusions about his tenure. But one thing was apparent in recent days. The man sure…

PITTSBURGH — You know the names.

Kyle Dubas had a history of failing with his goaltenders during his otherwise solid five-year run as Toronto Maple Leafs general manager.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — With the 14th overall selection in the 2023 NHL draft, the Penguins on Wednesday night picked forward Brayden Yager.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Three hours before the start of the NHL draft, Kyle Dubas completed his first trade as Pittsburgh’s president of hockey operations, acquiring winger Reilly Smith from the defending Stanley Cup champions.

The Hawks will host seven home games on Saturdays, a day they’ve historically ignored, and 25 of their 41 total games on weekends next season — their most since 2008-09. The season starts Oct. 10 at Pittsburgh. The home opener is Oct. 21 against the champion Golden Knights.

Hall’s $6 million salary-cap hit brings the Hawks closer to the cap floor, but GM Kyle Davidson can easily take on more contracts to acquire more assets in trades this week if such opportunities arise.