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P.O Joseph among group of Penguins set to become unrestricted free agents Monday
The NHL’s deadline of 5 p.m. Sunday for issuing qualifying offers has come and passed, meaning a handful of Pittsburgh Penguins players are set to become unrestricted free agents when the league’s free agent signing period begins at noon Monday. Most prominent among that group of players is 24-year-old defenseman...
Penguins trade forward prospect Lukas Svejkovsky to LightningVideo
The Pittsburgh Penguins exchanged minor league forwards with the Tampa Bay Lightning in a trade Sunday. Lukas Svejkovsky, a fourth-round pick (No. 108 overall) in 2020 was sent to the Lightning in exchange for forward Bennett MacArthur. The 23-year-old MacArthur predominantly spent the 2023-24 season at the ECHL level with...
Don’t expect the Penguins to go after big free agents
LAS VEGAS — Like a lot of visitors to this city full of one-armed bandits and neon lights, the Penguins went home from the NHL Draft with a lot less spending money. To be precise, $3,571,429. That’s the salary cap hit they incurred when they took on forward Kevin Hayes...
Penguins take 4 right-handed defensemen in NHL Draft
LAS VEGAS — Right-handed defensemen are generally tougher to find than left-handed defensemen in all levels of hockey. And the Pittsburgh Penguins are no different, particularly in terms of their organizational depth among prospects and minor leaguers. The starboard side of the blue line from the NHL roster to prospects...
Avalanche draft Peters Township’s Christian Humphreys in 7th roundVideo
LAS VEGAS — Christian Humphreys wasn’t at the NHL Draft in Nevada. There were profound reasons to be elsewhere. He was on vacation with his family in the Turks and Caicos. “Whatever happens, happens,” Humphreys said by phone earlier this month. “It’s going to be great to spend family time....
Penguins select forward Mac Swanson in 7th round
LAS VEGAS — In the seventh round of the NHL Draft, the Pittsburgh Penguins selected forward Mac Swanson of the Fargo Force, No. 207 overall. In 55 games last season, he had 77 points (26 goals, 51 assists) and was named United States Hockey League Player of the Year. MAC...
Penguins draft defenseman Joona Vaisanen in 6th round
LAS VEGAS — In the sixth round of the NHL Draft, the Pittsburgh Penguins selected defenseman Joona Vaisanen of Dubuque of the United State Hockey League, No. 175 overall. In 53 games last season, Vaisanen had 40 points (nine goals, 31 assists) while playing for head coach Kirk MacDonald. Earlier...
Penguins draft defenseman Chase Pietila in 4th round
LAS VEGAS — In the fourth round of the NHL Draft, the Penguins selected defenseman Chase Pietila at No. 111 overall. The 20-year-old right-hander spent last season with Michigan Tech. In 40 NCAA games, he posted 22 points (three goals, 19 assists). Chase Pietila makes it 3-0 from Jed Pietila!...
Penguins select forward Tanner Howe No. 46 overall
LAS VEGAS — The Pittsburgh Penguins selected forward Tanner Howe in the second round (No. 46 overall) in the NHL Draft. With the Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League last season, Howe appeared in 68 games and scored 77 points (28 goals, 49 assists). Tanner Howe, checking in!@WHLPats pic.twitter.com/htauidvsSy—...
Penguins select defenseman Harrison Brunicke in 2nd round
LAS VEGAS — With their first selection of the NHL Draft, the Penguins chose defenseman Harrison Brunicke No. 44 overall. Last season with the Kamloops Blazers of the Western Hockey League, Brunicke had 21 points (10 goals, 11 assists). BRUNICKE GETS THE PARTY STARTED! ???? pic.twitter.com/Rpz801CjLp— Kamloops Blazers (@blazerhockey) November...
Penguins A to Z: This looks like the end for Radim ZohornaVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2023-24 season coming to an end without any postseason action, TribLive has offered Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 52 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until next season — with the organization, from fourth-line...
Penguins acquire forward Kevin Hayes, 2025 second-round draft pick from BluesVideo
LAS VEGAS — On Friday, Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas professed a clarion call to make his team younger. On Saturday, Dubas traded for a 32-year-old center whose best — or most productive hockey — is likely in the rearview mirror. The Penguins acquired Kevin Hayes and...
Penguins draft defenseman Finn Harding in 7th roundVideo
LAS VEGAS — With their final pick in the seventh round of the NHL Draft, the Pittsburgh Penguins selected defenseman Finn Harding No. 223 overall. In 68 Ontario Hockey League games with the Mississauga Steelheads last season, the right-hander had 34 points (10 goals, 24 assists). Today's lesson: How to...
New Penguins assistant coach David Quinn to take over power play
LAS VEGAS — Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan and new assistant coach David Quinn share a lot of common traits. A New England accent. The same alma mater (Boston University) And similar facial features. So much so that when they were each in college, a cherubic Sullivan once borrowed the...
Penguins’ Kyle Dubas comfortable with Sidney Crosby contract talks, plans for ‘hungrier’ team around him
LAS VEGAS — There is little doubt the Pittsburgh Penguins and their captain, Sidney Crosby, will maintain a wonderful marriage that has lasted nearly 20 blissful years. The only questions are the details. On Friday, Crosby and president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas each maintained a vow of (mostly) silence...
Penguins’ Sidney Crosby mostly mum on contract, excited for 4 Nations tournament
LAS VEGAS — Sidney Crosby had plenty to say about his future Friday. Not about his contractual status. During a video conference session with media to discuss his selection to Canada’s roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament during the 2024-25 season, Crosby only briefly discussed the potential to sign...
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, defenseman Erik Karlsson selected for 4 Nations Face-Off
LAS VEGAS — Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby and defenseman Erik Karlsson were named to the rosters of Canada and Sweden, respectively, for the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off tournament that will be held next season. The NHL announced the first six selections for the rosters of Canada, Sweden, the United...
Penguins A to Z: Ludovic Waeber leaves with no regretsVideo
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 52 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until next season — with the organization, from fourth-line...
For better or worse, Penguins have long history of trading away 1st-round draft picks
LAS VEGAS — At the moment, the Pittsburgh Penguins don’t have a selection in the first round of the NHL’s Draft in Las Vegas this weekend. They parted ways with that pick as a result of their trade in August with the San Jose Sharks that brought defenseman Erik Karlsson...
Heading into NHL Draft, Penguins still trying to replenish prospect pool
LAS VEGAS — For the better part of four years, the Pittsburgh Penguins have been trying to thread a very narrow needle of being competitive in the immediate while also restocking a prospect pool that had become shallow thanks primarily to the “win-now” mantra the franchise had adopted for most...
Former Penguins forward Daniel Winnik retires
LAS VEGAS — Former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Daniel Winnik has retired following a 19-year career. The 39-year-old announced his retirement via his X social media account on Thursday. Over 11 NHL seasons, Winnik suited up for eight teams, including a brief stretch with the Penguins. Acquired via trade late in...
Penguins A to Z: Lukas Svejkovsky has plenty to prove in the final year of his contract
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 52 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until next season — with the organization, from fourth-line...
NHL announces draft order; Penguins currently have 6 picks
On Wednesday, the NHL announced the formal order of the upcoming draft this weekend. In total, the Penguins are currently slated to have six picks. Their selections by round and overall number: Second round — No. 44 (from the Philadelphia Flyers via Carolina Hurricanes) Second round — No. 46 Fourth...
What to expect from the Penguins as NHL offseason heats up
Former Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford was fairly open with his intentions. He would proclaim publicly he needed a top-six winger, and two weeks later, Jason Zucker showed up via trade. His successor, Ron Hextall, was far more ambiguous. After expressing comfort with his roster, a trade would bring...
Penguins A to Z: Jack St. Ivany is a small part of the futureVideo
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 52 individuals signed to an NHL contract – including those whose deals do not begin until next season — with the organization, from fourth-line...
