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Egor Chinakhov was nearly traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs before joining the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Penguins are preparing for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, with key players returning from injury.
In an alternate universe, Egor Chinakhov might be wearing blue and white and playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Leafs reportedly tried to trade for Chinakhov from the Columbus Blue Jackets, including discussions around a swap involving Nick Robertson. They couldnāt finalize a deal before he was ultimately sent to the Pittsburgh Penguins. [PensBurgh] Penguins forwards Connor Dewar and Blake Lizotte appear to be in the final stages of recovery from their respective maladies. When asked recently whether they would be able to suit up for Game 1 on Saturday night, both players said they were ready to āgo.ā [] Many within the Penguinsā locker room are embracing their return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs after missing out in recent seasons, with players and coaches emphasizing that meaningful spring hockey is exactly what they worked for all year. [] Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Plum native and ESPN host Pat McAfee made a friendly wager on the Penguins-Flyers first-round playoff series, with Shapiro backing Philadelphia and McAfee rooting for his hometown Penguins. If the Penguins win, Shapiro will wear a tank top to work; if the Flyers win, McAfee will wear a suit on his show. [] The Penguins are moving on from defenseman after the team reportedly placed the veteran on waivers for contract termination. []
The Maple Leafs reportedly sought to acquire Egor Chinakhov from the Columbus Blue Jackets, potentially involving a trade with Nick Robertson.
Connor Dewar and Blake Lizotte are expected to be ready to play in Game 1 of the playoffs after recovering from their injuries.
Governor Shapiro wagered that he would wear a tank top to work if the Penguins lose, while ESPN host Pat McAfee would wear a suit if the Flyers lose.

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Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews has made waves in Hockey Mecca, creating uncertainty about his long-term future with the Leafs by refusing to commit beyond his current contract, saying he ācanāt predict the futureā as the team searches for a new general manager. [Sportsnet] The New Jersey Devils have hired Sunny Mehta as the teamās newest general manager. Mehta had been working in the Florida Panthersā front office since 2020. [ESPN] The Columbus Blue Jackets and Rick Bowness have agreed to a contract extension through the 2026-27 season, the team announced on Thursday. [Yahoo! Sports]