At the 2025 NHL trade deadline, the Pittsburgh Penguins quietly acquired defenseman Connor Timmins and forward Connor Dewar from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round pick. While the Penguins have since traded Timmins to the Buffalo Sabres, Dewar remains on Pittsburgh's roster heading into the 2025-26 season.
Dewar will certainly be a player to watch very closely heading into next season. The 26-year-old forward left a solid first impression with the Penguins, as he recorded four goals, three assists, seven points, and 49 hits in 17 games following the trade. This was after he recorded just three assists in 31 games with the Maple Leafs before the move.
Now, Dewar's goal will be to build off his solid finish to the season with the Penguins in 2025-26. If he does, he could emerge as a nice part of the Penguins' bottom six as they continue to retool their roster. The potential for him to chip in some depth offensive production is there, as he also scored 11 goals in 74 games split between the Minnesota Wild and Maple Leafs during the 2023-24 season.
Nevetheless, it is going to be intriguing to see how much of an impact Dewar can make for the Penguins next season.
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