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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins re-sign forward Jamie Devane
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have re-signed forward Jamie Devane to a one-year American Hockey League (AHL) contract for the 2021-22 season. The 30-year-old Devane previously played for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton during the 2019-20 season, when he appeared in 36 games and recorded nine points (four goals, five assists) and a team-leading 81 penalty...
Penguins A to Z: Zach Aston-Reese has value, it’s just limitedVideo
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. Zach Aston-Reese Position: Left winger Shoots: Left Age: 26 Height: 6-foot Weight: 204...
U mad, bro?: Pirates pitiful mishaps, odious ownership, putrid Penguins playoff goaltending have readers ranting
A precarious Penguins future. Pathetic Pirates performances. Odious ownership. Oh, and, of course, last week’s edition of this column. That’s what has readers ravenous in this week’s “U mad, bro?” But that’s pretty standard by now, isn’t it? We kick things off with a tweet about the Penguins from Wayne....
Pittsburgh scores new dek hockey court in Lincoln Place with assist from Penguins
Dek hockey is a popular sport in Pittsburgh, but meeting the demand for places to play is sometimes challenging. On Wednesday, a project that began in 2018 culminated in a new dek hockey court in McBride Park in the Lincoln Place neighborhood. The court was scheduled to be unveiled at...
Ex-Penguins forward Thomas Di Pauli signs in Germany
Former Penguins forward Thomas Di Pauli has signed with the Krefeld Pinguine (German for “Penguins”) in Germany’s Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). The league announced his signing via Twitter. After departing the Pittsburgh Penguins as a free agent following the pandemic-shortened 2019-20 season, Di Pauli, 27, did not play for any...
Penguins A to Z: Anthony Angello has shown a few things, but has he shown enough?Video
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. Anthony Angello Position: Right winger Shoots: Right Age: 25 Height: 6-foot-5 Weight: 210...
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins re-sign forward Felix Robert
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have re-signed forward Felix Robert to a one-year American Hockey League (AHL) contract for the 2021-22 season. Undrafted, Robert initially joined Wilkes-Barre/Scranton by signing an AHL contract in August of 2020. A first-year professional, Robert (5-foot-9, 180 pounds) split the 2020-21 season between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and Wheeling of...
Ex-Penguins defenseman Yannick Weber signs with ZSC Lions in Switzerland
The Pittsburgh Penguins have lost one of their veteran defensemen. Yannick Weber, 32, signed a three-year contract with the ZSC Lions of the National League in his native Switzerland. The team announced Weber’s signing Tuesday. Weber’s time with the Penguins was brief. When injuries besieged the blue line this past...
Penguins A to Z: Justin Almeida needs a big 2021-22 seasonVideo
With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 50 players currently under NHL contracts to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. Justin Almeida Position: Left winger Shoots: Left Age: 22 Height: 5-foot-11 Weight: 165...
Penguins’ Sidney Crosby passes Jaromir Jagr as NHL’s estimated career earnings leader
Sidney Crosby has positioned himself to his career subjectively judged against the top 10 or so players in NHL history. According to one respected outlet, there is one measure by which the Pittsburgh Penguins superstar is already at the top of the list for any player the NHL has ever...
Pittsburgh-area native Howard Smith nominated for NHL’s Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award
Pittsburgh-area native Howard Smith has been nominated for the NHL’s Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award. Per a release from the league, the honor is given “to an individual who — through the sport of hockey — has positively impacted his or her community, culture or society.” Smith co-founded Pittsburgh I.C.E....
Mark Madden: Penguins should see how Evgeni Malkin recovers before considering contract extension
Evgeni Malkin participated in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ playoff series vs. the New York Islanders despite a severe injury to his right knee. It required major surgery. Malkin’s availability for the start of training camp (and perhaps the start of the season) is in doubt. Malkin deserves credit for gutting it...
Penguins A to Z: Niclas Almari needs to move past an injury-filled 2020-21 seasonVideo
With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 50 players currently under NHL contracts to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. Niclas Almari Position: Defenseman Shoots: Left Age: 23 Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 179 pounds...
Madden Monday on Penguins: ‘There will be one token big trade. I still think it will be Jake Guentzel.’
In this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast, Mark Madden takes a deeper look at some of the comments Penguins president of hockey operations Brian Burke made on his 105.9 The X radio show. The statements from Burke included a ton of faith in head coach Mike Sullivan, goaltender Tristan Jarry and...
Marcus Pettersson seeks ‘next step’ — will it be for Penguins?Video
An objective and educated observer could present a viable case that Marcus Pettersson acquitted himself quite well for a 24-year-old playing in his third full NHL season. One authority who could evaluate Pettersson’s game better than almost anyone disagrees. Pettersson himself. “I didn’t really take that step that I wanted...
Minor league report: Nailers win season finaleVideo
Forwards Cody Sylvester and Patrick Watling each had a goal and an assist for the Wheeling Nailers who won their season finale, defeating the Indy Fuel, 5-2, at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, W.Va. on Saturday. Wheeling got three assists from forward Matt Alfaro while goaltender Louis-Philip Guindon made 34 saves...
Minor league report: Nailers fall to Fuel, name Derek Army head coach
Goaltender Tommy Nappier made 25 saves on 27 shots for the Wheeling Nailers in a 3-1 home loss to the Indy Fuel at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, W.Va. on Friday. Forward Patrick Watling scored the only goal for Wheeling (21-39-6-1). The Nailers’ season finale is a home contest against the...
Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin undergoes knee surgeryVideo
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin underwent surgery on his right knee. The team announced his surgery Friday evening but did not specify when the surgery took place or the nature of his injury. According to a release from the team, Malkin is not expected to be available for the start...
‘We won a division for God’s sake’: Brian Burke defends Tristan Jarry, Mike Sullivan, core 3 and ‘Penguins DNA’
Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations Brian Burke hears the fans and media members who are voicing frustration and calling for change. Speaking on 105.9 The X on Thursday afternoon, Burke offered a straightforward reminder about the 2021 East Division champions. “We won a division for God’s sake,” Burke exclaimed...
Ex-Penguins goaltender Brad Thiessen retiresVideo
Former Penguins goaltender Brad Thiessen has retired from professional hockey. A 12-year veteran who primarily played at the American Hockey League (AHL) level, the 35-year-old Thiessen announced his retirement via his Twitter account. Time for the pads to be put away. Definitely emotional, but so thankful for the journey that...
U mad, bro: Penguins fans seething about Mike Sullivan, jawing about Tristan Jarry; Pirates fans fed up with Bob Nutting
We are in the midst of a short week coming off of Memorial Day. But there is no shortage of evil emails, tenacious tweets and pouting Facebook posts. Pittsburgh fans are livid over another early Penguins ouster from the playoffs, the pathetic Pirates and the ridiculous Robert Morris hockey mess....
Tim Benz: Penguins’ efforts to salvage Robert Morris hockey may get some help. Will the university accept it?
Like testing a newly frozen pond, we may be ready for our first skate toward progress when it comes to saving the Robert Morris University men’s and women’s hockey teams. Now it’s time to find out how thin the ice is. A day after Penguins President and CEO David Morehouse...
Penguins GM Ron Hextall: ‘If we go into the next season with this group, we’re comfortable’
As a goaltender with the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1980s and 1990s, Ron Hextall was often furious. If you dared cross him or a teammate, he would unleash something ferocious upon you, usually in the form of a slash to the ankle or a punch to the face. As a...
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby named finalist for Ted Lindsay Award
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby was named a finalist for the Ted Lindsay Award. The honor recognizes “the most outstanding player in the NHL,” during the regular season as voted by fellow members of the National Hockey League’s Players’ Association (NHLPA). During the 2020-21 campaign, Crosby led the Penguins with 62...
Minor league report: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins sign forward Shaw Boomhower
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have signed forward Shane Boomhower to a one-year American Hockey League (AHL) contract for the 2021-22 season. A native of Bellville, Ont., Boomhower, 22, did not play during the 2020-21 season. During the 2019-20 campaign he primarily played for the Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL, appearing in...
