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Penguins forward Nick Bonino named as United States’ captain in IIHF World Championship
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Nick Bonino has been selected as the United States’ captain in the upcoming International Ice Hockey Federation’s (IIHF) World Championship tournament. Hockey USA announced the team’s leadership group via a release Tuesday. Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland and Buffalo Sabres forward Alex Tuch will serve as alternate...
Penguins A to Z: Is this the end for Brian Dumoulin?Video
With the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2022-23 season coming to an end without any postseason action, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 49 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until next season — with the organization, from...
Penguins get 14th overall pick in NHL Draft
As expected, the Pittsburgh Penguins will have the 14th overall selection in the NHL Draft next month. The league held its draft lottery Monday, and the Penguins, who finished tied with the Buffalo Sabres for the 13th-fewest points (91) in the NHL during the regular season, wound up with their...
Penguins A to Z: Peter DiLiberatore was simply a throw-inVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2022-23 season coming to an end without any postseason action, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 49 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until next season — with the organization, from...
Penguins defenseman P.O Joseph named to Canada’s roster for IIHF World Championship
Pittsburgh Penguins rookie defenseman P.O Joseph has been named to Canada’s roster for the upcoming International Ice Hockey Federation’s (IIHF) World Championship tournament that begins later this month. Hockey Canada announced its roster Friday via a release. This will mark the first time the 23-year-old Joseph, a native of Laval,...
Penguins goaltender prospect Filip Lindberg signs with TPS in Finland
Penguins goaltending prospect Filip Lindberg has signed a two-year contract with TPS in Finland’s Liiga, the top-tier league in that country. Finnish outlet Iltalehti first reported a deal had been agreed to on Tuesday while TPS formally announced the contract on Friday. With regard to his NHL status, Lindberg is...
Penguins A to Z: Casey DeSmith was leaned on too often in 2022-23
With the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2022-23 season coming to an end without any postseason action, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 49 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until next season — with the organization, from...
Penguins A to Z: This remains Sidney Crosby’s teamVideo
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U mad, bro?: Fans agitated over too much early Pirates hype, too much heat on Mike Sullivan, too many dirty NHL hits
OK, so maybe we took the Steelers’ draft-night conspiracies a little far. I don’t think so. But some of you do. Maybe, just maybe, we started talking up the Pirates too much before the Rays stomped them down. And perhaps the NHL playoffs have degenerated into “West Side Story” gang...
Mark Madden: Seeing former Penguins succeed in playoffs puts spotlight on Ron Hextall’s mistakes
Defenseman John Marino had two assists and was plus-4 in New Jersey’s Game 7 victory over the New York Rangers. Marino and the Devils play Carolina in the NHL playoffs’ second round and have a good shot to beat the banged-up Hurricanes. Marino is 25. The Penguins traded him to...
Penguins A to Z: What options are there with Jeff Carter?Video
With the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2022-23 season coming to an end without any postseason action, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 49 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until next season — with the organization, from...
3ICE league to launch 2nd season at Robert Morris
The 3ICE hockey league, which involves almost strictly three-on-three play, will kick off its second season at the Clearview Arena within the Robert Morris University’s Island Sports Center on Neville Island on June 28. Former Pittsburgh Penguins general managers Craig Patrick and Eddie Johnston will serve as coaches of two...
Former Penguins forward Tom Kuhnhackl signs in Germany
Former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Tom Kuhnhackl has signed with Adler Mannheim of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) in his native Germany. The team announced the transaction via a release Tuesday. A fourth-round pick (No. 110 overall) of the Penguins in the 2010 NHL Draft, Kuhnhackl spent six seasons with the...
Tim Benz: NHL dealing with fallout from wild Round 1 upsets
We’re heading to the second round of the NHL playoffs, and I have two questions. 1. Is Florida Atlantic’s goaltending good enough to hold up against the Toronto Maple Leafs? 2. Are Fairleigh Dickson’s second and third lines deep enough to handle the Dallas Stars? Because the NHL postseason is...
Penguins A to Z: Drake Caggiula had a career year in the AHLVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2022-23 season coming to an end without any postseason action, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 49 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until next season — with the organization, from...
Penguins A to Z: Nick Bonino’s return was over before it beganVideo
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First Call: National outlet gives Steelers highest NFL draft grade; flying prank mocks Penguins’ ownership in England
Monday’s “First Call” features a Pittsburgh Steelers star-studded night at the Luke Combs concert. The Steelers won the NFL Draft according to one national outlet. It looks like we have a schedule-release date from the NFL. Fenway Sports Group got called out during a Liverpool game. The Pirates and Rays...
Madden Monday: Steelers’ draft ‘filled need, after need’; Penguins’ GM search off to slow start
When it comes to evaluating the NFL Draft, many who covered the event — locally and nationally — gave high marks to the Pittsburgh Steelers for their additions to the team. Speaking on this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast, Mark Madden of TribLIVE and 105.9 The X dished out some praise...
Penguins re-sign forward Alex Nylander to 1-year contract
The Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed forward Alex Nylander to a one-year, one-way contract worth $775,000 on Saturday. Per Cap Friendly, Nylander will be a restricted free agent when the contract expires in the 2024 offseason. Nylander, 25, was scheduled to become a restricted free agent July 1. His current contract is...
Mark Madden: From power play to structure, Penguins are far from playoff caliber
The Stanley Cup playoffs are showing what’s wrong with the Pittsburgh Penguins, and not just in terms of talent and depth. Edmonton is converting on the power play 57.1% of the time during the postseason, an absurdly high rate. Like the Penguins, the Oilers’ man-advantage unit has mega-stars — even...
Penguins forward prospect Filip Hallander signs in Sweden
After moving from his native Sweden to North America in the 2021 offseason, Filip Hallander thought the opportunity to become a full-time NHL player was ripe for him. “I’m here to take a spot,” Hallander said during a prospect development camp that would lead into a team-wide training camp in...
Penguins A to Z: Joel Blomqvist is a big part of the future, but not yetVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2022-23 season coming to an end without any postseason action, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 49 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until next season — with the organization, from...
Penguins A to Z: Isaac Belliveau could be a promising long-term projectVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2022-23 season coming to an end without any postseason action, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 49 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until next season — with the organization, from...
U mad, bro?: Penguins fans still frothing, Steelers fans show little faith ahead of the draft
The Pittsburgh Pirates really must be playing well. A month into the season and not even a mention in this week’s “U mad, bro?” If you just read that after waking up from a month-long nap, you must then assume that the Buccos are in first place — or the...
Penguins forward Alex Nylander to join Sweden for IIHF World Championship
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Alex Nylander will join Sweden’s national team for the upcoming International Ice Hockey Federation’s (IIHF) World Championship tournament next month. The Swedish Ice Hockey Association announced Nylander’s status — and several other players’ — Wednesday via a release. Nylander, 25, made his Penguins debut this past season...
