Seth Rorabaugh stories, Page 19
Penguins A to Z: Taylor Gauthier’s path appears to be blockedVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason for a third consecutive year without a playoff appearance, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 56 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization....
Ex-Penguins coach Mike Sullivan hired by Rangers
Former Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan has been hired by the New York Rangers in the same capacity. The Rangers announced Sullivan’s appointment Friday. He becomes the 38th coach in that franchise’s history. Terms of his contract were not announced, but it is believed to be one of the most...
Penguins A to Z: Connor Dewar provides utilityVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason for a third consecutive year without a playoff appearance, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 56 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization....
Penguins A to Z: This remains Sidney Crosby’s teamVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason for a third consecutive year without a playoff appearance, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 56 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization....
Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic knows he’ll have to battle to keep his jobVideo
It’s an odd dichotomy for Alex Nedeljkovic. Even though he is under contract for another season with the Pittsburgh Penguins, the backup goaltender might have less of a chance of staying with the team going into the 2025-26 campaign than he did in the 2024 offseason when he re-signed with...
Penguins A to Z: Nathan Clurman might be one and doneVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason for a third consecutive year without a playoff appearance, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 56 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization....
It’s a complete guess what Kyle Dubas is looking for in the Penguins’ next coach
Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas didn’t tip his hand or offer any kind of substantive suggestions as to who he was looking for in the team’s next head coach Monday in Cranberry. And that’s largely because he and his staff are still compiling a group of candidates...
Penguins re-sign forward Filip HallanderVideo
Filip Hallander wasn’t timid when he discussed his aspirations as a would-be member of the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2021. During a development camp with the team in September of that year, he was bold in what he hoped to accomplish in the upcoming training camp. “I’m here to take a...
Penguins A to Z: Harrison Brunicke’s future will likely have to wait a little longerVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason for a third consecutive year without a playoff appearance, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 55 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization....
A timeline for Mike Sullivan’s tenure with the Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins and coach Mike Sullivan parted ways Monday. Here’s a look at Sullivan’s tenure with the team: June 18, 2015: Mike Sullivan is hired as head coach of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Dec. 12, 2015: Sullivan replaces Mike Johnston as head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins. June 12, 2016:...
Penguins part ways with coach Mike Sullivan
Ten days earlier, Mike Sullivan stood at the lectern in the cramped media room at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry and offered a terse but direct response when asked about his future. “My intentions are to be the head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins,” Sullivan said April 18,...
Penguins A to Z: Is Tristan Broz ready to become a No. 2 center?Video
With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason for a third consecutive year without a playoff appearance, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 55 individuals signed to an NHL contract – including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization....
Penguins forward Joona Koppanen added to Finland’s roster for EHT TourVideo
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Joona Koppanen was added to Finland’s roster for the upcoming Euro Hockey Tour (EHT) which will be played in Czechia beginning on Thursday. The Finnish Ice Hockey Association announced Koppanen’s addition via a release on Sunday. A left-handed shot, the 27-year-old Koppanen appeared in 11 NHL contests...
Penguins forward Danton Heinen: ‘I know I can be a lot better’Video
The puck bounced perfectly for Danton Heinen. In the Pittsburgh Penguins’ regular-season finale April 17, the winger was killing a penalty when Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin blindly fired a wrister from the left point of the offensive zone. Heinen was applying pressure and partially blocked the puck, which wound...
Minor league report: Nailers eliminated by AdmiralsVideo
The Wheeling Nailers’ season came to an end with a 5-2 loss to the Norfolk Admirals in Game 5 of a North Division semifinal series at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling. Norfolk won the best-of-seven series, 4-1. Goaltender Taylor Gauthier made 21 saves on 24 shots in the defeat. Forwards Jack...
Penguins A to Z: Despite mixed results, Joel Blomqvist remains part of the futureVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason for a third consecutive year without a playoff appearance, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 55 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization....
Minor league report: Penguins’ season ends with Game 2 lossVideo
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins’ season came to an end with a 3-2 loss to the rival Lehigh Valley Phantoms in Game 2 of an Atlantic Division first-round playoff series at the PPL Center in Allentown on Friday. Lehigh Valley swept the best-of-three series. Forward Tristan Broz had a goal and an...
Penguins A to Z: Emil Bemstrom’s AHL success hasn’t carried over to the NHLVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason for a third consecutive year without a playoff appearance, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 55 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization....
Penguins defenseman Ryan Graves understands his future is uncertain
In one respect, Ryan Graves’ second season with the Pittsburgh Penguins was far better than his first. He finished the second season. A concussion sidelined him for the final stretch of a messy 2023-24 when he failed to live up to the expectations commensurate with the massive contract he signed...
West Mifflin native Logan Cooley selected to United States’ roster for IIHF World Championship
Utah Hockey Club forward Logan Cooley, a native of West Mifflin, has been selected for the United States Men’s National Team for the upcoming International Ice Hockey Federation’s (IIHF) World Championship tournament. USA Hockey announced the first 18 members of the roster on Thursday via a release. In his second...
Penguins forward prospect Tanner Howe out 9 months following knee surgery
Pittsburgh Penguins forward prospect Tanner Howe underwent ACL reconstruction surgery on his right knee on Wednesday. The expected recovery time is nine months. His status was announced by the team on Thursday. Howe, 19, was a second-round draft pick (No. 46 overall) in 2024. Splitting the 2024-25 season with the...
Penguins A to Z: Isaac Belliveau needs to take a bigger step forwardVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason for a third consecutive year without a playoff appearance, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 55 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization....
Minor league report: Penguins goaltender Joel Blomqvist injured in Game 1 lossVideo
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins goaltender Joel Blomqvist suffered an undisclosed injury during a 5-2 loss to the rival Lehigh Valley Phantoms in Game 1 of an Atlantic Division first-round playoff series at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday. Per Inside AHL Hockey, Penguins coach Kirk MacDonald indicated Blomqvist “tweaked something” and...
Penguins prospect Sam Poulin enjoys a career season with Wilkes-Barre/ScrantonVideo
Just visually, it was impressive. And when the heights and weights were accounted for, it only amplified the display. During the Pittsburgh Penguins’ regular-season finale, a 5-2 home win against the rival Washington Capitals on Thursday, Penguins forward Sam Poulin made an impact. At 5 minutes, 49 seconds of the...
Penguins A to Z: Raivis Ansons’ development stalled outVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason for a third consecutive year without a playoff appearance, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 55 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization....

