Penguins/NHL category, Page 188
Penguins A to Z: Goaltender Maxime Lagace served his purposeVideo
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. Maxime Lagace Position: Goaltender Catches: Left Age: 28 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 190 pounds...
Penguins A to Z: Sam Lafferty needs to find more offenseVideo
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 Lafferty Position: Right winger Shoots: Right Age: 26 Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 195...
Tim Benz: Numbers from Tampa Bay Lightning postseason run are replicating Penguins’ Stanley Cup success
As the Tampa Bay Lightning march through their Stanley Cup title defense, they are clipping along at a rate reminiscent of past Pittsburgh Penguins achievements. Coach John Cooper and his team are up 1-0 over the Montreal Canadiens in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup Final. That’s the result of a 5-1...
Ex-Penguins forward Brian Gibbons signs with Linkoping in SwedenVideo
Former Penguins forward Brian Gibbons has signed with Linkoping of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). The team announced Gibbons’ signing on its website. During the 2020-21 season, Gibbons played for Lausanne of Switzerland’s National League (NL), appearing in 46 games and scoring 33 points (11 goals, 22 assists). A native...
Penguins forward prospect Chase Yoder invited to World Junior Summer Showcase
Penguins forward prospect Chase Yoder is among 44 players USA Hockey has invited to next month’s World Junior Summer Showcase at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, Mich. The Penguins selected Yoder, 19, in the sixth-round pick (No. 170 overall) of the 2020 season. As a freshman at Providence in 2020-21,...
Penguins A to Z: Kasperi Kapanen found what he’s been looking forVideo
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. Kasperi Kapanen Position: Right winger Shoots: Right Age: 24 Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 194...
Penguins A to Z: Where does P.O Joseph fit in?
With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 48 players currently under NHL contract to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. P.O Joseph Position: Defenseman Shoots: Left Age: 21 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 185 pounds...
Penguins A to Z: Can Tristan Jarry rebound from a playoff meltdown?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. Tristan Jarry Position: Goaltender Catches: Left Age: 26 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 194 pounds...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Bringing back Marc-Andre Fleury would transform the Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins will not rebuild. That will be evident when they extend the contracts of defenseman Kris Letang and center Evgeni Malkin this offseason barring squabbles over price. The Penguins will not get appreciably bigger and tougher. The components aren’t available. Winger Jake Guentzel couldn’t be traded even-up for,...
Penguins A to Z: Mark Jankowski’s second chance didn’t pan outVideo
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. Mark Jankowski Position: Center Shoots: Left Age: 26 Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 212 pounds...
Former Penguins forward Beau Bennett retires
Former Penguins forward Beau Bennett announced his retirement from professional hockey on Friday. He revealed his decision via a posting on Twitter. Bennett, 29, cited injuries that often derailed his once promising career as the reason for stepping away. For as long as I can remember, all I ever wanted...
Ex-Penguins goaltender Frank Pietrangelo alleges sexual abuse in college
Former Penguins goaltender Frank Pietrangelo has joined a federal lawsuit against former University of Minnesota goaltending coach Thomas Adrahtas, the school, the Amateur Hockey Association of Illinois (AHAI) and USA Hockey alleging he was the victim of sexual abuse by Adrahtas. Pietrangelo, now 56, alleges Adrahtas conducted mandatory weekly “visualization...
Penguins A to Z: Jake Guentzel needs to offer more in the postseasonVideo
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. Jake Guentzel Position: Left winger Shoots: Left Age: 26 Height: 5-foot-11 Weight: 180...
Penguins A to Z: Jonathan Gruden proves to be more than a throw-inVideo
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. Jonathan Gruden Position: Center Shoots: Left Age: 21 Height: 6-foot Weight: 170 pounds...
Mark Madden: Playoff hockey is tense but needs more excitement to draw casual fans
Forgive the melodrama, but the ongoing Stanley Cup semifinals are a battle for hockey’s soul. Two of the teams have major talent. They play the game the right way, as I’ve heard it said. Their opponents are of lesser (but still considerable) talent. They do everything possible to slow the...
Penguins A to Z: Frederick Gaudreau made the most of his opportunityVideo
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. Frederick Gaudreau Position: Center Shoots: Right Age: 28 Height: 6-foot Weight: 179 pounds...
Sabres ‘French Connection’ winger, former Penguin Rene Robert dies at 72Video
Rene Robert, a member of the Buffalo Sabres’ famed “French Connection Line,” died Tuesday at a Florida hospital less than a week after suffering a heart attack. He was 72. The Sabres confirmed Robert’s death in a statement released by the team. Robert had been on life support since being...
Penguins A to Z: Mark Friedman can provide some sparkVideo
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. Mark Friedman Position: Defenseman Shoots: Right Age: 25 Height: 5-foot-11 Weight: 185 pounds...
Thoughts on Marc-Andre Fleury’s status for Game 5, rest of NHL semifinals and any possible return to Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Penguins fans who have tracked Marc-Andre Fleury’s goaltending career have seen this before. • In 2013, he was replaced in the playoffs by Tomas Vokoun after going 23-8 in the regular season. • In 2016, he lost his job due to injury to Matt Murray before the playoffs began...
Stars re-sign veteran forward Blake Comeau for 1 year, $1M
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Stars are bringing back veteran forward Blake Comeau on a $1 million, one-year contract. The 35-year-old Comeau led Dallas forwards with 106 hits while scoring 14 points (four goals, 10 assists) last season. Comeau has spent three of his 15 seasons with the Stars. “Blake’s...
Mark Madden: Beware of goaltenders handling pucks
The value of a goaltender’s puckhandling seems overrated in the NHL, and horribly so. It provides value but gets goalies in a lot of jams. Tristan Jarry’s puckhandling was supposed be a strength. But we all remember how Game 5 against the New York Islanders turned out. Tom Barrasso’s puckhandling...
Penguins A to Z: When healthy, Brian Dumoulin remains as reliable as everVideo
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. Brian Dumoulin Position: Defenseman Shoots: Left Age: 29 Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 207 pounds...
Penguins A to Z: Jan Drozg made strides in 2020-21 but remains a long-term 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. Jan Drozg Position: Left winger Shoots: Right Age: 21 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 175...
Penguins defenseman Zach Trotman retires
Defenseman Zach Trotman, a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins organization for parts of the past four seasons, has retired. The 30-year-old announced his decision via Instagram. In the posting, Trotman explained the physical rigors of the sport prompted his decision. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zach...
Penguins A to Z: Alex D’Orio took a big step forward in 2020-21Video
With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 49 players currently under NHL contracts to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. Alex D’Orio Position: Goaltender Catches: Right Age: 22 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 209 pounds...
