Penguins/NHL category, Page 187
NHL buyout history: Biggest, longest deals — plus Penguins details
The Minnesota Wild bought out the final four years of the mega contracts of defenseman Ryan Suter and forward Zach Parise on Tuesday, bringing the NHL’s buyout process into the spotlight. The two contracts had cap hits of more than $7.5 million apiece, which means the Wild will have plenty...
For ex-Penguins forward Troy Loney, joining an expansion team offered ‘opportunity and excitement’Video
Troy Loney can sympathize with at least one member of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ current roster. The New York Islanders also brought his time with the Penguins to an end. Back in 1993, the Penguins were the NHL’s best team in the regular season, having won the Presidents’ Trophy. They were...
Penguins A to Z: Can Marcus Pettersson get back on track?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. Marcus Pettersson Position: Defenseman Shoots: Left Age: 25 Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 177 pounds...
Penguins hire new scouts, minor league coach
The Penguins have hired four new scouts as well as a new coach for their minor league system. Brett Hextall, son of general manager Ron Hextall, was named as an integrated development coach. In his role, Brett Hextall will primarily work with prospects at the American Hockey League (AHL) level....
Over 50 years, the NHL’s expansion drafts have changed dramatically
Jim Rutherford has a pretty good appreciation for the process of the NHL’s expansion draft. He’s watched it as a fan, benefited from it as a player and dealt with it as a general manager. Having grown up rooting for the last Stanley Cup-winning teams of the Toronto Maple Leafs...
Penguins A to Z: Can Drew O’Connor graduate to the NHL?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. Drew O’Connor Position: Left winger Shoots: Left Age: 23 Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 200...
Madden Monday: Penguins fans ‘will be amazed by how much they stand pat’
Now that the 2021 Stanley Cup has been awarded to the Tampa Bay Lightning, it’s time for Pittsburgh Penguins fans to focus on what moves their team may make in the offseason. Or according to our Mark Madden, what moves they won’t make. “I think we’ll be amazed by how...
Penguins A to Z: Sam Miletic tries to rebound from a lost seasonVideo
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 Miletic Position: Left winger Shoots: Left Age: 24 Height: 6-foot Weight: 197...
Tim Benz: 20 years after the Jaromir Jagr trade, former Penguin Kris Beech has found peace
If the call had come on the 10th anniversary of the Jaromir Jagr trade, Kris Beech may have had a different reaction. He probably still would’ve done the interview. Just with a little less enthusiasm and a lot less perspective. But after 20 years of reflection, the former Penguins forward...
Penguins A to Z: Jared McCann finally finds steady roleVideo
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. Jared McCann Position: Left winger Shoots: Left Age: 25 Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 185...
Former Penguins defenseman Bryan Watson dies at 78Video
Former Penguins defenseman Bryan “Bugsy” Watson has died at the age of 78. The team announced his death through its Twitter account, but details were not revealed. A native of Bancroft, Ontario, Watson was a wildly popular player for the Penguins throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s due to...
Penguins A to Z: Can Mike Matheson ever live up to his contract?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. Mike Matheson Position: Defenseman Shoots: Left Age: 27 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 188 pounds...
Mark Madden: Sizing up Penguins, Lightning back-to-back Stanley Cup teams
Tampa Bay has won the Stanley Cup a second straight time, like the Penguins did in 2016 and ’17. You can compare the teams, but the accomplishment is exactly the same. Penguins fans grouse that Tampa Bay cheated the salary cap because winger Nikita Kucherov didn’t play during the regular...
Penguins A to Z: Expectations continue to grow for John MarinoVideo
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. John Marino Position: Defenseman Shoots: Right Age: 24 Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 181 pounds...
Penguins A to Z: Joshua Maniscalco needs some results in 2021-22Video
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. Joshua Maniscalco Position: Defensemen Shoots: Right Age: 22 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 205 pounds...
Tim Benz: No, Twitter. Tampa Bay Lightning don’t need an asterisk if they win back-to-back Stanley Cups.
Regardless of what happens the rest of the way in the Stanley Cup Final, the Tampa Bay Lightning are about to accomplish something monumental. They’ll either eliminate the Montreal Canadiens with their next victory to become a rare squad that can boast back-to-back championships. Or they’ll blow a 3-0 series...
Ex-Penguins forward Sergei Plotnikov signs with KHL’s CSKA Moskow
Former Penguins forward Sergei Plotnikov has signed a one-year contract with CSKA Moskow of Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). The team announced his signing through its Web site. Plotnikov, 31, spent last season with Metallurg Magnitogorsk, also of the KHL. In 58 games, he had 43 points (13 goals, 30...
Penguins A to Z: Evgeni Malkin begins to show his age
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. Evgeni Malkin Position: Center Shoots: Left Age: 34 Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 195 pounds...
Penguins A to Z: Jesper Lindgren remains a worthwhile projectVideo
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. Jesper Lindgren Position: Defenseman Shoots: Right Age: 23 Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 176 pounds...
Penguins A to Z: What is Kris Letang’s value?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. Kris Letang Position: Defenseman Shoots: Right Age: 34 Height: 6-foot Weight: 201 pounds...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: If Vegas won’t trade Marc-Andre Fleury, Penguins should pursue his teammate
When the Pittsburgh Penguins drafted Sidney Crosby in 2005, it wasn’t long before the future became now. It’s been the case ever since. But the Penguins have never been more about right now, than right now. The word is that the Penguins won’t burn it down. Won’t rebuild. Why should...
Penguins A to Z: Is Nathan Legare NHL ready?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. Nathan Legare Position: Right winger Shoots: Right Age: 20 Height: 6-foot Weight: 206...
Penguins A to Z: Cam Lee adjusts to the professional gameVideo
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. Cam Lee Shoots: Left Age: 24 Height: 6-foot Weight: 190 pounds 2020-21 AHL...
Sean McDonough on his new NHL play-by-play role, the league’s move to ESPN and hockey broadcasting history
When news broke in March that the NHL was heading to ESPN and Turner Sports next season, many hockey fans had two consistent questions: • How will broadcasts change, if at all, from NBC’s approach? • Will ESPN really prioritize hockey coverage more in its highlight-intensive sports news shows and...
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s J.D. Forrest to coach United States in Hlinka Gretzky Cup
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins coach J.D. Forrest has been selected as head coach of the United States’ Under-18 men’s select team that will compete in next month’s Hlinka Gretzky Cup tournament. Forrest, a native of Auburn, N.Y., previously served as an assistant coach for the United States in the 2018 Hlinka Gretzky...
