Penguins/NHL category, Page 186
From Fleury to Junkka, ranking every player the Penguins have lost in expansion draftsVideo
It’s anyone’s guess as to who the Penguins will lose in Wednesday’s expansion draft to the Seattle Kraken. But one thing is clear about this to-be-determined departee. He won’t be the best player the Penguins have ever lost in an expansion draft. That designation belongs to future hall-of-fame goaltender Marc-Andre...
First Call: Encouraging stat about Steelers’ Melvin Ingram; Steven Nelson news; interesting Penguins expansion predictions
If you are dubious about the Pittsburgh Steelers signing Melvin Ingram, Wednesday’s “First Call” may put you at ease. We also look at Steven Nelson’s future. Strange odds surrounding which Penguin may get selected by the Seattle Kraken in the expansion draft. And T.J. Watt’s wedding engagement is getting some...
Kraken’s expansion pick from Penguins? Seattle radio host says, ‘It starts and ends with Jason Zucker, right?’
Leading up to Wednesday’s expansion draft, a lot of Pittsburgh Penguins fans have advanced the hope that the Seattle Kraken would select winger Jason Zucker. If every team besides the Vegas Golden Knights is going to lose someone, why not him? In the wake of his acquisition from the Minnesota...
Penguins A to Z: Bryan Rust can really cash in next offseasonVideo
With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 48 players currently under NHL contracts to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. Bryan Rust Position: Right winger Shoots: Right Age: 29 Height: 5-foot-11 Weight: 192...
Penguins’ early actions in offseason indicate team’s main objective
Many observers of the Pittsburgh Penguins entered this offseason thinking the organization’s biggest need was to improve the goaltending. Others stressed a desire to add more size and physicality. Some want increased scoring for the playoffs. The front office probably agrees with all of the above. This is why it...
First Call: Steelers’ contract terms known for Melvin Ingram; Seattle prediction on Penguins expansion pick for Kraken
Tuesday’s “First Call” gives us the numbers behind Melvin Ingram’s new contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Pitt’s odds of winning the ACC football conference have been released. We found a prediction from Seattle regarding which Penguins player will go to the Kraken via the expansion draft. Also, a Steelers preseason...
Penguins’ preseason schedule includes 3 home games
The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced their preseason schedule for this fall: Sept. 27 — vs. Columbus Blue Jackets, 7 p.m. Oct. 1 — at Buffalo Sabres, 7 p.m. Oct. 3 — vs. Detroit Red Wings, 1 p.m. Oct. 5 — vs. Buffalo Sabres, 7 p.m. Oct. 7 — at Detroit...
Mark Madden: Don’t overreact to Penguins’ expansion draft plans
The Steelers cut Steven Nelson, their best cornerback. The reaction: “Oh, well, they had to.” That’s true. It was for salary cap reasons. (But with David DeCastro released, why not bring Nelson back?) The Penguins traded forward Jared McCann to Toronto for a seventh-round draft choice and prospect Filip Hallander,...
Penguins A to Z: Can Chad Ruhwedel finally be a regular part of the lineup?Video
With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 48 players currently under NHL contracts to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. Chad Ruhwedel Position: Defenseman Shoots: Right Age: 31 Height: 5-foot-11 Weight: 191 pounds...
Madden Monday: Confused about why Penguins left Brandon Tanev unprotected? Mark Madden has answers.
Are you struggling to grasp the Penguins’ strategy when it comes to the expansion draft? Yeah, me, too. Over the weekend, NHL teams were required to submit their protected lists for Wednesday’s expansion draft. Among those left unprotected in Pittsburgh were forwards Brandon Tanev and Zach Aston-Reese. Meanwhile, Jeff Carter...
Penguins notebook: New voices take on bigger roles in analytics department
With former director of analytics Sam Ventura having moved on after being hired to a vice president position with the Buffalo Sabres on July 5, the Penguins have a considerable hole in their front office with regards to their use of advanced statistics. Data scientists Nick Citrone and Katerina Wu,...
Penguins A to Z: Evan Rodrigues’ versatility will determine his valueVideo
With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 48 players currently under NHL contracts to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. Evan Rodrigues Position: Center Shoots: Right Age: 27 Height: 5-foot-11 Weight: 184 pounds...
Penguins leave Zach Aston-Reese, Brandon Tanev, Jason Zucker, others exposed for expansion draft
Like all his peers, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ron Hextall has a wish list of things he’d like to accomplish with his roster this offseason. And like most other general managers in the NHL, Hextall doesn’t have a ton of financial wiggle room to work with thanks to the NHL’s...
Penguins trade Jared McCann to Maple LeafsVideo
The Penguins found a way to avoid losing Jared McCann to the Seattle Kraken in the upcoming expansion draft. They traded him to the Toronto Maple Leafs. On Saturday, McCann was dealt to the Maple Leafs in exchange for forward prospect Filip Hallander, a former draft pick of the Penguins,...
Penguins A to Z: When (or where) will Juuso Riikola play next?Video
With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 48 players currently under NHL contracts to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. Juuso Riikola Position: Defenseman Shoots: Left Age: 27 Height: 6-foot Weight: 189 pounds...
Who will the Penguins protect in the expansion draft?
Pretty much, the only certainty about who the Pittsburgh Penguins will protect for Wednesday’s expansion draft is who they must protect. The “core.” Franchise staples Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang and Evgeni Malkin each have no-movement clauses in their contracts and, by the NHL’s rules, must be protected from being selected...
Penguins schedule community meetings on Hunt Armory rink and hockey diversity
The Pittsburgh Penguins have scheduled in-person and virtual community meetings this month on their plans to open an ice rink at the Hunt Armory in Shadyside. The community sessions are being held July 26 and July 28 and will involve discussions about specific plans related to the project — hours...
Penguins A to Z: While hardly irrelevant, Will Reilly remains a long shotVideo
With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 48 players currently under NHL contracts to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. Will Reilly Position: Defenseman Shoots: Right Age: 23 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 197 pounds...
Penguins GM Ron Hextall faces ‘tough decisions’ with next week’s expansion draft
As a goaltender during his playing career, Ron Hextall knew some nights were going to be easier than others. Especially if that night’s opponent was an expansion team. In the early 1990s, the NHL expanded with five teams — the San Jose Sharks, Ottawa Senators, Tampa Bay Lightning, Mighty Ducks...
Mark Madden: Penguins’ protected list should leave out Jared McCann, Marcus Pettersson
The Penguins’ protected list for Wednesday’s expansion draft seems fairly straightforward. They will protect seven forwards, three defensemen and a goalie. They should be: Forwards — Teddy Blueger, Sidney Crosby, Jake Guentzel, Kasperi Kapanen, Evgeni Malkin, Bryan Rust, Brandon Tanev. Defensemen — Brian Dumoulin, Kris Letang, Mike Matheson. Goalie —...
Penguins A to Z: Valtteri Puustinen finally takes his shotVideo
With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 48 players currently under NHL contracts to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. Valtteri Puustinen Position: Right winger Shoots: Right Age: 22 Height: 5-foot-9 Weight: 183...
Penguins re-sign forward Teddy Blueger to 2-year deal
The Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed pending restricted free-agent forward Teddy Blueger to a two-year contract with a annual salary-cap hit of $2.2 million. With this contract, he is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent during the 2023 offseason. Blueger, 26, just completed a two-year contract that had a cap hit...
NHL announces order for entry draft
The NHL announced the order of selections for its upcoming entry draft. The Penguins are scheduled to have five total selections: Second round: No. 58 overall Fifth round: No. 154 overall Seventh round: No. 194 overall (from Anaheim), No. 215 overall (from Washington), No. 218 overall The 194th overall selection...
Penguins A to Z: Is the future now for Sam Poulin?Video
With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 48 players currently under NHL contracts to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. Sam Poulin Position: Right winger Shoots: Left Age: 20 Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 208...
Penguins receive grant for diversity program at Hunt Armory
On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced they were awarded a grant from the NHL and NHLPA to create access to hockey for youth players of color in the city. Last month, the team announced the launch of the Willie O’Ree Academy which provides “targeted training, social and mentorship opportunities for...
