The Pittsburgh Penguins are in the process of searching for a new head coach, with GM Kyle Dubas planning to conduct in-person second interviews with final candidates during the last week of May, aiming for a hire by June 1st. Meanwhile, Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield’s participation in the upcoming Eastern Conference Final is uncertain due to an undisclosed injury, and goaltending prospect Nikita Quapp has signed with Eispiraten Crimmitschau in Germany after struggling in previous seasons. Additionally, several Devils players will see a decrease in their trade protection in July, providing GM Tom Fitzgerald with more options as he looks to be active this summer following an early playoff exit.
