The Pittsburgh Penguins have taken a significant step towards shaping their roster for the upcoming season, extending qualifying offers to seven players. The team's decision to issue qualifying offers to players such as Chad Ruhwedel, Mark Friedman, and Drew O'Connor, among others, will allow them to retain the rights to these players and potentially negotiate new contracts. The qualifying offer deadline serves as a crucial milestone in the NHL's offseason, as teams must decide which players to keep and which to let go. With the Penguins' qualifying offer list now set, fans can expect a clearer picture of the team's plans for the 2023-24 season to emerge in the coming days.

Penguins Extend Qualifying Offers to Seven Players  NHL.com