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U mad, bro?: Penguins fans pipe up about Tristan Jarry’s contract; Pirates fans dial up draft takes
Many of us are coming off a four-day weekend. The rain finally stopped for the Fourth of July. And we are still more than a month away from the Pittsburgh Steelers really doing anything to get you upset. But that didn’t stop plenty of people from filling up my inbox...
Penguins forward Drew O’Connor files for salary arbitration
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Drew O’Connor has filed for salary arbitration as a restricted free agent. On Wednesday, the NHL Players’ Association announced 22 players had elected to file for arbitration with O’Connor being the lone member of the Penguins doing so. O’Connor, 25, broke through as a full-time NHLer last...
Former Penguins forward Patric Hornqvist retires at age 36Video
Patric Hornqvist, a vital component of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Stanley Cup championships in 2016 and 2017 who played as if he would never quit, has retired. The 36-year-old power forward announced his retirement in an interview with journalist Per Bjurman of Swedish outlet Aftonbladet on Wednesday. A veteran of 15...
Mark Madden: Kyle Dubas improved Penguins’ bottom 6, but work remains to rebuild roster
The Dubas debut is well underway. New president of hockey ops Kyle Dubas has made quite an impact on the Pittsburgh Penguins roster during his brief tenure, and it feels like he’s just getting started. The bottom six is improved. Lars Eller and Noel Acciari are efficient, pragmatic centers. The...
Penguins forward prospect Luke Devlin reaches for NHLVideo
This spring, Luke Devlin had something of an offseason job, albeit temporarily. Ambulance driver. A native of Toronto, Devlin had to help his father, Toronto Raptors television play-by-play broadcaster Matt Devlin, get to the hospital after a mishap. “It was an early morning, me and my brother (Ian) were getting...
Texas-born Penguins prospect Chase Yoder takes long road to NHL
Like a lot of people his age (or younger) who hit the ice at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex, Chase Yoder got into hockey thanks to Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby. He is part of the so-called “Crosby generation.” The only difference for Yoder is he didn’t become infatuated by Crosby...
What will the Penguins do with 4 goaltenders on 1-way contracts?
When the Vegas Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup three weeks ago, there was something a bit unusual with the immediate celebration. Four goaltenders lifted the trophy. First was backup Jonathan Quick, a former All-Star in the twilight of an outstanding career. Acquired at the trade deadline, Quick already had...
First Call: Potential Pirates draft pick wants to hit and pitch; J.J. Watt on why he didn’t sign with Steelers
Our Fourth of July edition of “First Call” features J.J. Watt’s account of considering the Steelers as a free-agent destination a few years ago. We look at the Penguins’ latest player acquisition. If Paul Skenes becomes a Pirate, he wants to do more than pitch. And Ronald Acuña Jr. is...
Tim Benz: Kyle Dubas getting lots of benefit of the doubt points following Tristan Jarry signing
This is probably a tough hypothetical for Penguins fans to embrace, but work with me on this one. What if it had been ex-Penguins general manager Ron Hextall who had signed goaltender Tristan Jarry to a $5.3 million contract over five years? What if that had been his parting shot?...
Penguins sign defenseman Will Butcher
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed unrestricted free agent defenseman Will Butcher to a one-year, two-way contract that carries a salary cap hit of $775,000. A veteran of five NHL seasons, the 28-year-old spent the entire 2022-23 campaign with the Texas Stars, American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Dallas Stars....
Predators are winners and players seeking long contracts are among the losers in NHL free agency
Barry Trotz was tired after a busy week of putting his stamp on the Nashville Predators by remaking the roster through some important comings and goings. It’s a good kind of tired. On what was technically his first day on the job as general manager, Trotz signed top two-way center...
Madden Monday: On Tristan Jarry’s new contract — ‘The term is too much’
On Saturday, the Pittsburgh Penguins decided to retain goalie Tristan Jarry in free agency, signing him to a five-year contract that carries a salary cap hit of $5.375 million. New Penguins president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas called keeping Tristan Jarry “the best bet to make for our club” in...
Penguins forward prospect Sam Poulin ready to get back to hockey
The details are sparse. Sam Poulin keeps the circumstances of his three-month hiatus to address his mental health private. But his intentions remain clear. He still wants to be a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Poulin is participating in the organization’s ongoing development camp for prospects. He is the only...
Penguins bring back forward Radim ZohornaVideo
The Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed forward Radim Zohorna, bringing him back on a one-year contract worth $775,000. It is believed to be a two-way deal. A native of Czechia, Zohorna (6-foot-6, 220 pounds) initially joined the Penguins as an undrafted free agent in April 2020 and spent two seasons with the...
Penguins go big in signing defenseman Ryan Graves
Kyle Dubas did not offer many particulars when asked how he might approach free agency while speaking with media June 24 in Cranberry. But he didn’t deceive anyone. In fact, he largely stayed true Saturday to what he suggested. “I don’t think they’re going to be the big splashy type...
Goaltender Tristan Jarry remains Penguins’ future at position after signing 5-year deal
In 2013, the Pittsburgh Penguins invested a second-round draft pick in their potential goaltender of the future. In 2023, they invested five years and a lot of money to ensure Tristan Jarry will remain their goaltender for the foreseeable future. In his biggest decision since taking over as the team’s...
Penguins sign former Devils defenseman Ryan Graves
The Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday signed former New Jersey Devils defenseman Ryan Graves to a six-year contract that carries a salary cap hit of $4.5 million. Graves, 28, appeared in 78 games last season and scored 26 points (eight goals, 18 assists) while averaging 19 minutes, 57 seconds of ice...
Penguins re-sign goaltender Tristan Jarry to 5-year deal
In 2013, the Pittsburgh Penguins used a second-round draft pick to select their goaltender of the future. In 2023, they ensured Tristan Jarry will remain their goaltender for the foreseeable future. On Saturday, the team re-signed its starting goaltender to a considerable five-year contract that carries a salary cap hit...
Former Penguins defenseman Brian Dumoulin joins Kraken
Defenseman Brian Dumoulin, a venerable member of the Pittsburgh Penguins for over a decade, has joined the the Seattle Kraken, signing a two-year contract with a salary cap hit of $3.15 million. Appearing in all 82 games during the 2022-23 season, Dumoulin scored 25 points (one goal, 24 assists) while...
Report: Penguins sign forward Joona Koppanen
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed former Boston Bruins forward Joona Koppanen to a two-year, two-way contract that carries a salary cap hit of $775,000. The left-handed Koppanen, 25, has spent the majority of his professional career at the American Hockey League (AHL) level, though he did make his NHL debut last...
Penguins sign former Avalanche forward Lars EllerVideo
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed former Colorado Avalanche forward Lars Eller to a two-year contract that carries a salary cap hit of $2.45 million. Eller, 34, split the 2022-23 season with the Washington Capitals and Avalanche and as a result of quirk in the schedules of both teams, he appeared in...
Penguins extend qualifying offers to 5 restricted free agents
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Pittsburgh Penguins extended qualifying offers to five of their nine pending restricted free agents Thursday. Forwards Jonathan Gruden, Filip Hallander and Drew O’Connor, defenseman Ty Smith and goalie Filip Lindberg were extended offers. Forward Ryan Poehling and defensemen Peter DiLiberatore, Colin Swoyer and Josh Maniscalco did...
Trades, not signings, might be the better moves for Penguins
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — When Bill Guerin speaks, it’s one part informative and one part stand-up routine. On Thursday, after the second day of the NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena, Guerin, the former Pittsburgh Penguins forward-turned executive-turned Minnesota Wild general manager, held court with reporters and was asked about the NHL’s...
Penguins bring on Kori Cheverie as guest coach
The Pittsburgh Penguins brought on Kori Cheverie as a guest coach for the 2023-24 season. Her appointment was announced by the team Friday. Cheverie will work with the team’s coaching staff during the upcoming development camp, which begins Saturday, and will assist during training camp and periodically throughout the 2023-24...
Mark Madden: MLB’s greed was on display Thursday — Pirates’ players should have refused to play
Feel my heat, takin’ you higher, burn with me, these refreshing sports notes are on fire! So is Canada. That’s why we can’t breathe. • The Pittsburgh Pirates should be canceling games because of unsafe air quality. The players stated their concerns but were forced to play Thursday. It’s MLB’s...
