Seth Rorabaugh stories, Page 151
For Jim Rutherford, Penguins still have winning culture, even if without results
New Year’s was fairly uneventful for Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford. He quietly rang in 2021 without a party, celebration or company in his Pittsburgh-area home. Such is life for a lot of people in the midst of a pandemic. Then again, there hasn’t been a lot to rejoice...
Penguins forward Kasperi Kapanen to miss start of training campVideo
Penguins forward Kasperi Kapanen will not be present for the start of the team’s training camp Sunday because of his immigration status. “He has an immigration timing issue, so he will get here partway through camp,” general manager Jim Rutherford said by phone on Friday. A native of Finland, Kapanen...
Minor League Report: Nailers get first win of the seasonVideo
Two goals by forward Patrick Watling led the Wheeling Nailers to a 4-3 home win against the Indy Fuel on Thursday at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling on Thursday. It was the Nailers’ first win of the season. Defenseman Shane Kuzmeski and forward Brady Tomlak also scored for Wheeling (1-3-2), and...
Penguins A to Z: Can Mike Matheson finally realize his potential?Video
As the NHL prepares for a new season scheduled to start in mid-January, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 48 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Mike Matheson Position: Defenseman Shoots:...
Penguins A to Z: What can John Marino do for a second act?Video
As the NHL prepares for a new season scheduled to start in mid-January, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 48 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. John Marino Position: Defenseman Shoots:...
Penguins A to Z: Josh Maniscalco has his own trajectoryVideo
As the NHL prepares for a new season scheduled to start in mid-January, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 48 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Josh Maniscalco Position: Defensemen Shoots:...
Penguins A to Z: When healthy, Evgeni Malkin can still dominateVideo
As the NHL prepares for a new season scheduled to start in mid-January, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 48 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Evgeni Malkin Position: Center Shoots:...
Penguins opener vs. Flyers gets early start for NBC broadcast
The Penguins will have seven of their games during the 2020-21 season broadcast on one of NBC’s networks. NBC announced its full slate of games for the upcoming campaign on Tuesday. The Penguins’ opener, a road game against the Philadelphia Flyers on Jan. 13, will be the lead game in...
Mike Sullivan and the Penguins are ready for a condensed camp challenge
Mike Sullivan’s media availability on Tuesday was very appropriate for 2020. That’s to say, it was interrupted unexpectedly. Fairly early on, while answering a question about his players, Sullivan’s voice crackled away and for a handful of seconds, nothing. He returned and explained his absence. “My computer ran out of...
Penguins A to Z: Jesper Lindgren needs more ice time in North AmericaVideo
As the NHL prepares for a new season scheduled to start in mid-January, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 48 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Jesper Lindgren Position: Defenseman Shoots:...
Penguins A to Z: Kris Letang continues to dazzle but frustrateVideo
As the NHL prepares for a new season scheduled to start in mid-January, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 48 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Kris Letang Position: Defenseman Shoots:...
Penguins announce training camp roster
The Penguins have announced the roster for their upcoming training camp. It will involve 40 players, including 23 forwards, 13 defensemen and four goaltenders. Forwards — Anthony Angello, Zach Aston-Reese, Teddy Blueger, Sidney Crosby, Josh Currie, Frederick Gaudreau, Jake Guentzel, Mark Jankowski, Kasperi Kapanen, Sam Lafferty, Nathan Legare, Evgeni Malkin,...
Penguins Prospect Watch: Jan Drozg, Radim Zohorna are coming to AmericaVideo
While the NHL and most leagues in North America are still on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, several leagues in Europe and a handful in North America have already opened play for the 2020-21 season. Twenty of the Penguins’ prospects or minor leaguers have played this season, primarily in...
Minor league report: Nailers remain winless with loss to FuelVideo
The Wheeling Nailers remain winless five games into the 2020-21 season following a 4-3 home loss Sunday to the Indy Fuel at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, W.Va. Forward Michael Pelech recorded three assists on all of Wheeling’s goals which were scored by forwards Matt Alfaro, Tyler Drevitch and Felix Robert....
Former Penguins forward Mark Letestu retiresVideo
Former Penguins forward Mark Letestu has retired after 11 seasons in the NHL. A native of Elk Point, Alberta, Letestu, 35, appeared in 567 career games and scored 210 points (93 goals, 117 assists) with the Penguins, Columbus Blue Jackets, Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets. Undrafted out of Western Michigan,...
Penguins A to Z: Nathan Legare looks like a keeper
As the NHL prepares for a new season scheduled to start in mid-January, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 48 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Nathan Legare Position: Right winger...
Minor league report: Nailers fall in overtime to FuelVideo
The Wheeling Nailers remain winless after falling, 2-1, in overtime to the Indy Fuel at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis on Saturday. Goaltender Shane Starrett made 24 saves on 26 shots in the loss while forward Peter Krieger scored Wheeling’s only goal. Highlights: The Nailers (0-2-2) will host the...
The Penguins are younger, but are they better?
The Penguins couldn’t help but get younger this offseason. That’s because they parted ways with one of the NHL’s only 40-somethings in veteran forward Patrick Marleau, who was not re-signed. But shedding one of the few active NHLers who played in the league during the 20th century was going to...
Penguins A to Z: Cam Lee takes his first stepsVideo
As the NHL prepares for a new season scheduled to start in mid-January, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 48 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Cam Lee Position: Defenseman Shoots:...
Penguins A to Z: Emil Larmi will remain in Finland, for nowVideo
As the NHL prepares for a new season scheduled to start in mid-January, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 48 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Emil Larmi Position: Goaltender Catches:...
Penguins A to Z: Sam Lafferty has a job, now he needs a roleVideo
As the NHL prepares for a new season scheduled to start in mid-January, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 48 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Sam Lafferty Position: Center Shoots:...
Penguins’ 2020-21 schedule released, includes only division foes
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ rivalries with the Philadelphia Flyers and Washington Capitals feature some of the most heated blood-feuds in the history of the NHL. They are born out of geography but also out of frequency, having met one another so often on so many stages. In other words, they don’t...
Penguins A to Z: Maxime Lagace has already been promotedVideo
As the NHL prepares for a new season scheduled to start in mid-January, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 48 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Maxime Lagace Position: Goaltender Catches:...
NHL outlines critical dates, protocols for 2020-21 seasonVideo
On Tuesday, the NHL and NHL’s Players’ Association (NHLPA) released a list of critical dates as well as protocols for the upcoming season, even if few of them will actually happen in 2020. Dec. 31 — Training camps open for seven clubs that did not participate in the resumption of...
Ex-Penguins forward Conor Sheary signs with CapitalsVideo
Former Penguins forward Conor Sheary, a member of the franchise’s two most recent Stanley Cup championship teams, has signed a one-year contract with the Washington Capitals worth $735,000. Sheary, 28, appeared in 63 games with the Penguins and Buffalo Sabres last season and scored 23 points (10 goals, 13 assists)....
