Penguins/NHL category, Page 70
Penguins A to Z: After 7 recalls, Jonathan Gruden’s next challenge will be staying in the NHLVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2023-24 season coming to an end without any postseason action, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 51 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until next season — with the organization, from fourth-line...
Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic pulled in United States’ loss to SlovakiaVideo
A look at how players with connections to the Pittsburgh Penguins have done in the ongoing International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championship Tournament: Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic made 12 saves on 16 shots and was pulled after 28:47 of ice time for the United States which fell 5-4 in...
Penguins A to Z: What went wrong for Ryan Graves?
With the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2023-24 season coming to an end without any postseason action, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 51 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until next season — with the organization, from fourth-line...
Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson leads Sweden past PolandVideo
A look at how players with connections to the Pittsburgh Penguins have done in the ongoing International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championship Tournament: Two goals and an assist by Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson led Sweden to a 5-1 win against Poland in a preliminary round game at Ostravar Arena...
Penguins forward Michael Bunting scores for Canada in winVideo
A look at how players with connections to the Pittsburgh Penguins have done in the ongoing International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championship Tournament: Penguins forward Michael Bunting scored Canada’s opening goal and recorded an assist in a 4-2 win against Great Britain at the O2 Arena in Prague on...
Minor league report: Nailers swept by WalleyeVideo
The Wheeling Nailers’ season came to an end with a 3-2 overtime home loss to the Toledo Walleye in Game 4 of the Central Division final at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, W.Va. A goal by forward Riley Sawchuk at 5:37 of overtime allowed the Walleye to sweep the best-of-seven series,...
Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson helps Sweden beat United StatesVideo
A look at how players with connections to the Pittsburgh Penguins have done in the ongoing International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championship Tournament: Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson recorded the secondary assist on the game-winning goal for Sweden which opened the tournament with a 5-3 win against the United States...
Penguins sign forward Valtteri Puustinen to contract extension
Even as a pending unrestricted free agent, Valtteri Puustinen spoke about returning to the Pittsburgh Penguins for next season as if it was a certainty. On Friday, that notion became reality as the team signed the forward to a two-year contract extension with a salary cap hit of $775,000. The...
Penguins A to Z: Even with impediments, Taylor Gauthier continues to succeedVideo
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Penguins A to Z: Jordan Frasca made progress, but only incrementallyVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2023-24 season coming to an end without any postseason action, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 51 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until next season — with the organization, from fourth-line...
Minor league report: Nailers on verge of elimination after dropping Game 3Video
Forward Matthew Querica had a goal and an assist for the Wheeling Nailers in a 7-3 home loss to the Toledo Walleye in Game 3 of the Central Division final series at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, W.Va. on Wednesday. The Walleye lead the best-of-seven series, 3-0. Defenseman David Drake and...
Mark Madden: Penguins should be window shopping for grit, edge during Stanley Cup playoffs
NHL free agency doesn’t start till July 1, but it’s OK to do some window shopping now. After all, NFL Draft geeks already have started doing mocks for 2025. Two players the Penguins should take a good look at both played for Toronto this past season: winger Tyler Bertuzzi and...
Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic joins U.S. team for IIHF World Championship
After almost leading the Pittsburgh Penguins into the Stanley Cup playoffs, goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic will try to help the United States win gold in the International Ice Hockey Federation’s (IIHF) World Championship tournament. USA Hockey announced Nedeljkovic was added to its roster on Wednesday morning. The tournament, which will be...
Penguins A to Z: If this is it for Taylor Fedun, there is plenty to celebrateVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2023-24 season coming to an end without any postseason action, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 51 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until next season — with the organization, from fourth-line...
After lottery, Penguins’ 1st-round draft pick officially goes to Sharks
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ first-round pick in this year’s draft was formally transferred to the San Jose Sharks on Monday as a condition of August’s blockbuster trade that brought superstar defenseman Erik Karlsson to Pittsburgh. With the NHL’s draft lottery taking place Tuesday, the Penguins’ pick remained the 14th overall. Conditions...
Penguins forward prospect Raivis Ansons named to Lavtia’s roster for IIHF World Championship
Pittsburgh Penguins forward prospect Raivis Ansons was named to Latvia’s roster for the International Ice Hockey Federation’s World Championship tournament. The Latvian Hockey Federation announced its roster Tuesday. An undisclosed injury suffered late in the 2022-23 season sidelined Ansons entering the 2023-24 campaign and limited him to 34 games and...
Penguins A to Z: Lars Eller did his jobVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2023-24 season coming to an end without any postseason action, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 51 individuals signed to an NHL contract – including those whose deals do not begin until next season — with the organization, from fourth-line...
Tim Benz: Blaming assistant coaches won’t fix Pittsburgh’s plodding sports teams
During a recent episode of “The Carton Show” on FS1, retired Pittsburgh Steeler Willie Colon said his former coach Mike Tomlin is in hot water. “I love Mike Tomlin. But I have to officially say he is on the hot seat,” Colon said. “When you talk about his overall record,...
Penguins A to Z: Michael Bunting provides what has been neededVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2023-24 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 51 individuals signed to an NHL contract – including those whose deals do not begin until next season — with the organization, from...
First Call: Ex-Penguin Jordan Staal finalist for Selke Trophy; 2 former Pirates pitchers lighting up the NL
Monday’s “First Call” has an honor for a former Pittsburgh Penguin. Chase Claypool gets a familiar number with his new team. Paul Skenes isn’t the only Pirates pitching prospect worth tracking in the minors. And a pair of ex-Buccos pitchers are tearing it up in the National League. Selke for...
Madden Monday: ‘Sully has got to go. I’m tired of saying, ‘He’s a great coach, but …”
Last week, Todd Reirden was fired as one of Mike Sullivan’s assistant coaches with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Given that one of his duties was overseeing the Penguins’ shockingly disappointing 30th-ranked power-play unit (15.3%), that shouldn’t come as a surprise. During this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast, Mark Madden of 105.9 The...
Penguins forwards Jesse Puljujjarvi, Valtteri Puustinen named to Finland’s roster for IIHF World Championship
Pittsburgh Penguins forwards Jesse Puljujarvi and Valtteri Puustinen were named to Finland’s roster for the International Ice Hockey Federation’s (IIHF) World Championship tournament. The Finnish Ice Hockey Association announced the roster via a release on Sunday. Both players competed for Finland in the Euro Hockey Tour tournament in Czechia this...
Minor league report: Nailers sunk by Walleye in Game 2
Defenseman Justin Lee scored two goals for the Wheeling Nailers who were beaten by the Toledo Walleye, 5-3, in Game 3 of the Central Division final series at the Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio on Saturday. The Walleye lead the best-of-seven series, 2-0. Forward Matthew Querica recorded two assists for...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Todd Reirden had to be Penguins’ sacrificial lamb, but will things change with power play?
Todd Reirden is a sacrificial lamb. Like ex-Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Matt Canada before him. Next up: Pirates hitting coach Andy Haines. Canada got blamed for not being able to polish excrement, specifically quarterback Kenny Pickett. Haines is taking heat because, for one thing, Oneil Cruz never learned how to...
Minor league report: Nailers drop Game 1 to Walleye in overtime
Goaltender Jaxon Castor made 33 saves on 35 shots for the Wheeling Nailers in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Toledo Walleye in Game 1 of a Central Division final series at the Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio. Forward Jordan Martel scored the only goal for Wheeling. Former Nailers forward...
