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9:14 AM: From Earlier Penguins chasing Arvidsson, Beauvillier: Penguins have made a legitimate run at Viktor Arvidsson to play on Sidney Crosby’s wing sources say, stiff competition for him, but one deal Pittsburgh is believed to have locked down is To read this insider news, subscribe to get “Inside Access”!

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Trade Buzz: Despite coming out of the draft with no Reilly Smith deal, Penguins remain ‘cautiously optimistic’ they’ll secure an adequate deal for Smith. Smith’s No trade list drops from 10 to 8 teams today. Buffalo pursued a deal To read this insider news, subscribe to get “Inside Access”!

LHD Market Buzz: Penguins have been linked to the Left-Handed defenseman market for days. 2-3 buy-low candidates are on their board but could they swing bigger? Hearing a favorite of Mike Sullivan’s that the Penguins head coach has pushed for behind the scenes is defenseman To read this insider news, subscribe to get “Inside Access”!

–The Penguins did not qualify Pierre-Olivier Joseph Sunday which did not surprise the PO Joseph camp. They knew where that was headed. Pittsburgh has had a two year offer on the table but sounds like the two sides as of Sunday were around To read this insider news, subscribe to get “Inside Access”!

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Crosby Extension Buzz: The Penguins and Pat Brisson of CAA Sports have conceptually discussed a To read this insider news, subscribe to get “Inside Access”!

Free Agency Buzz: Jake Guentzel for over a year now has always wanted $9 million per season and to play in Florida where his wife’s family now resides. Mission Accomplished with his deal in Tampa Bay as it comes in 7 years – $63 Million……….. Steven Stamkos has Vegas written all over it doesn’t it? That would be the least shocking development today, though Nashville the obvious heavy favorite………Multiple NHL evaluators believe Edmonton’s Warren Foegele is one of the most underrated wingers set to hit the open market and his hockey sense and high IQ gives him ability to play with high-end centermen…Hmmmm…………..To read this insider news, subscribe to get “Inside Access”!