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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins sign former Blues defenseman Dmitri Samorukov
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have signed former St. Louis Blues defenseman Dmitri Samorukov to a one-year American Hockey League contract for the 2023-24 season. A native of Volgograd, Russia, the left-handed Samorukov (6-foot-3, 188 pounds) spent the 2022-23 season with the St. Louis Blues organization, primarily with their AHL affiliate, the...
Penguins promote Amanda Kessel to front office role
The Pittsburgh Penguins have promoted Amanda Kessel to a role in the front office titled special assistant to president of hockey operations and general manager. Previously, Kessel had an executive fellow role within a executive management program offered by the franchise. In that station, she had a wide variety of...
Metro free agency: Capitals take a chance on Max Pacioretty
In his introductory press conference after being named Penguins director of hockey operations, Kyle Dubas explained how he evaluates his team against its opposition. “I think that the major focus, No. 1, is inside our division. That’s the way I always looked at things,” Dubas said. “Rather than try to...
Metro free agency: Flyers’ rebuild just getting started
In his introductory press conference after being named Penguins director of hockey operations, Kyle Dubas explained how he evaluates his team against its opposition. “I think that the major focus, No. 1, is inside our division. That’s the way I always looked at things,” Dubas said. “Rather than try to...
Metro free agency: Rangers add aging forward Blake Wheeler at bargain price
In his introductory press conference after being named Penguins director of hockey operations, Kyle Dubas explained how he evaluates his team against its opposition. “I think that the major focus, No. 1, is inside our division. That’s the way I always looked at things,” Dubas said. “Rather than try to...
Tim Benz: A different spin on the Pittsburgh sports ‘GOAT Mountain’ list
On Monday, Sporting News writer Mike DeCourcy took us for a hike up Pittsburgh’s “GOAT Mountain.” Last summer, the outlet decided on a Mount Rushmore style, greatest-of-all-time list for 13 of America’s cities that have all four major pro sports teams (NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL). This year, they expanded the...
Metro free agency: Islanders make few additions
In his introductory press conference after being named Penguins director of hockey operations, Kyle Dubas explained how he evaluates his team against its opposition. “I think that the major focus, No. 1, is inside our division. That’s the way I always looked at things,” Dubas said. “Rather than try to...
Metro free agency: Devils add proven scorer by acquiring Tyler Toffoli via trade
In his introductory press conference after being named Penguins director of hockey operations, Kyle Dubas explained how he evaluates his team against its opposition. “I think that the major focus, No. 1, is inside our division. That’s the way I always looked at things,” Dubas said. “Rather than try to...
Metro free agency: Blue Jackets boost defense through trades
In his introductory press conference after being named Penguins director of hockey operations, Kyle Dubas explained how he evaluates his team against its opposition. “I think that the major focus, No. 1, is inside our division. That’s the way I always looked at things,” Dubas said. “Rather than try to...
Erik Karlsson tells Swedish outlet he has spoken to Penguins, and he’s not OK with staying in San Jose
We still don’t know if the San Jose Sharks are going to trade defenseman Erik Karlsson to the Pittsburgh Penguins. But now we do know that he has spoken to the Pens, and we know he doesn’t want to stay with his current franchise. Karlsson confirmed both angles to the...
Metro free agency: Hurricanes add impact forward, defenseman
In his introductory press conference after being named Penguins director of hockey operations, Kyle Dubas explained how he evaluates his team against its opposition. “I think that the major focus, No. 1, is inside our division. That’s the way I always looked at things,” Dubas said. “Rather than try to...
San Jose Sharks reporter still thinks ‘it will be Karlsson to the Penguins’
If it feels like the trade speculation surrounding Erik Karlsson to the Pittsburgh Penguins has dragged on for a long time, that’s because it has. The Penguins first seemed to crop up as a potential trade target for the Norris Trophy-winning defenseman at the outset of free agency on July...
Former Penguins forward Derek Grant signs in Switzerland
Former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Derek Grant has signed with the ZSC Lions of Switzerland’s National League. Per a release from that team, Grant’s contract is for one season. A native of Abbotsford, British Columbia, the left-handed Grant spent part of the 2018-19 season with the Penguins, appearing in 25 games...
A Penguins-specific setlist for The Eagles to play at PPG Paints Arena
We found out Wednesday that The Eagles are going to headline a concert at PPG Paints Arena. Don’t worry, the Pittsburgh Steelers have a bye that week. It’s part of the band’s Long Goodbye tour. So I thought we should continue the tradition we began at “Breakfast With Benz” when...
First Call: Biggest potholes for Erik Karlsson trade for Penguins, Hurricanes; Kevin Colbert’s thoughts on Kenny Pickett
Wednesday’s “First Call” has the latest on the Pittsburgh Penguins’ alleged pursuit of Erik Karlsson. We give you some thoughts on Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett from the man who drafted him. Plus the Vezina Trophy odds are out, and the Pirates are the latest victims of one of the hottest...
Defense is what brought Ryan Graves to the Penguins
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, isn’t very close to a lot of places. Including the rest of Nova Scotia. Situated on the southwestern tip of the province, Yarmouth is nearly a four-hour drive from the capital city of Halifax. It’s actually closer to Maine (by boat). Living in such a remote locale...
Penguins to participate in prospect tournament at Buffalo
The Pittsburgh Penguins will participate in the Prospect Challenge tournament that will be staged at the LECOM Harborcenter in Buffalo, N.Y., Sept. 15-18. Six teams will participate in the tournament, including the Penguins, Buffalo Sabres, Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils and Ottawa Senators. All teams will play three...
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins sign former NHL goaltender Garret Sparks
Former NHL goaltender Garret Sparks has signed an American Hockey League (AHL) contract with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins for the 2023-24 season. Sparks, 31, joins an organization that has six goaltenders signed to NHL contracts entering next season, including incumbents Casey DeSmith and Tristan Jarry, newcomers Magnus Hellberg and Alex Nedeljkovic,...
First Call: Steelers QB Kenny Pickett promises ‘bounce back year’ for Diontae Johnson; Najee Harris rips RB pay
Tuesday’s “First Call” features Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris ripping the NFL’s pay structure for players at his position. Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett endorses the use of play-action and promises bigger things from Diontae Johnson. Plus, rookie tight end Darnell Washington is being tied to a college payment scandal...
Madden Monday: On Erik Karlsson trade talk, ‘everybody … is just waiting to see if San Jose cracks’
After a week off, “Madden Monday” is back at “Breakfast With Benz.” And two things haven’t changed at all since I last spoke with Mark Madden of 105.9 The X and TribLIVE. The Pittsburgh Pirates keep losing, and we keep waiting to see what’s going on with the Penguins’ pursuit...
Former Penguins coach Dan Bylsma finds home in the California desert
It still stings for Dan Bylsma. And even a salmon fishing trip in a rural portion of his native Michigan won’t provide sufficient salve. But then again, it’s only been a few weeks and time heals all wounds. In the last professional contest of the 2022-23 hockey season, the Coachella...
Penguins re-sign defenseman Ty Smith
The Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed restricted free agent defenseman Ty Smith to a one-year contract worth $775,000. Smith, 23, just completed a three-year entry-level contract. Last season, Smith appeared in nine NHL games and scored four points (one goal, four assists) while averaging 20 minutes, 12 seconds of ice time per...
Penguins re-sign restricted free agent forward Jonathan Gruden
The Penguins re-signed restricted free agent forward Jonathan Gruden to a one-year, two-way contract that carries a salary cap hit of $775,000. Gruden, 23, just completed an entry-level contract. During the 2022-23 season, Gruden (6-foot-2, 172 pounds) made his NHL debut in January, appearing in three games with no points...
Penguins sign defensive prospect Emil Pieniniemi
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed defensive prospect Emil Pieniemi to a three-year entry-level contract Friday. According to Cap Friendly, the deal carries a salary cap hit of $870,000. A third-round selection (No. 91 overall) in last month’s NHL Draft, Pieniemi, a native of Finland, is the first member of the Penguins’...
Former Penguins coach Kevin Constantine joins WHL’s Wenatchee Wild
Former Pittsburgh Penguins coach Kevin Constantine was named as the first coach of the incoming Wenatchee Wild, an expansion team at the junior level in the Western Hockey League . His hiring was announced by the team, which is based in Wenatchee, Wash., via release Thursday. Constantine, 64, served as...
