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Tim Benz: Forget what you’ve heard on Penguins’ front office search — here’s the real ‘Succession’ plan
To me, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ quest to fill their vacant general manager and president of hockey ops jobs has been pretty boring. HBO’s “Succession” has been much more interesting. By the end of the upcoming holiday weekend, both succession plans may be finalized. So forget everything you’ve heard about the...
Penguins forward Alex Nylander records assist for Sweden in win against DenmarkVideo
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 Alex Nylander recorded an assist for Sweden in a 5-1 win against Denmark in a preliminary round game at Nokia Arena in Tampere, Finland,...
Penguins get sponsor for new club area at PPG Paints Arena
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Monday that Casamigos Tequila will serve as the sponsor of a new premium club area at PPG Paints Arena. Renovations at the 12-year-old building are ongoing this summer, and the club is slated to open in the fall. The club spans almost 4,000 square feet per...
Penguins A to Z: Filip Hallander’s departure hurt a limited pool of prospectsVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2022-23 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 49 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until next season — with the organization, from...
Penguins forward Drew O’Connor scores twice for United States in rout of FranceVideo
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 by Penguins forward Drew O’Connor, including the opening score, led the United States to a 9-0 rout of France in a preliminary round game...
Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith leads United States to shutout of DenmarkVideo
A look at how players with connections to the Penguins have done in the ongoing International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championship Tournament: Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith made 22 saves for the United States in a 3-0 shutout of Denmark in a preliminary round game at Nokia Arena in Tampere,...
Penguins no strangers to multiple overtime games, including a 5-OT thriller
Overtime playoff hockey is nothing new for hockey fans in Pittsburgh. The Penguins have played 12 postseason games that involved multiple overtime periods. In the wake of Thursday’s four-overtime marathon where the Florida Panthers outlasted the Carolina Hurricanes for a 3-2 victory in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals,...
Former Penguins defenseman Ron Hainsey named NHLPA assistant executive directorVideo
Former Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ron Hainsey has been named as the NHL Players’ Association (NHLPA) assistant executive director. He previously served the NHLPA as assistant to the executive director for special projects and development initiatives. The NHLPA announced his promotion on Friday via a release. Hainsey takes on this new...
Penguins A to Z: Jake Guentzel enters the final year of his contractVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2022-23 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 49 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until next season — with the organization, from...
Penguins A to Z: Jonathan Gruden finally reached the NHL. Now what?Video
With the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2022-23 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 49 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until next season — with the organization, from...
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins sign ex-Rangers forward prospect Evan VierlingVideo
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins signed forward Evan Vierling to a one-year AHL contract for the 2023-24 season Wednesday. His signing was announced by the team via release. Vierling, 20, was a fifth-round pick (No. 127 overall) of the New York Rangers in the 2020 NHL Draft but never signed with that...
Penguins forward Nick Bonino tallies assist as United States beats AustriaVideo
A look at how players with connections to the Penguins have done in the ongoing International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championship Tournament: Penguins forward Nick Bonino recorded the primary assist on an opening goal by linemate Rocco Grimaldi and helped the United States defeat Austria, 4-1, in a preliminary...
Penguins coach Mike Sullivan dismisses rumor
Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan dismissed rumors he was connected to the vacant head coaching job of the New York Rangers. In a phone interview with the New York Post on Wednesday, the same outlet that largely created the rumor, Sullivan indicated he will remain with the team that he...
Penguins A to Z: Mikael Granlund is capable of offering so much more
With the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2022-23 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 49 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until next season — with the organization, from...
Tim Benz: If Kyle Dubas is sincere about his intentions, he may be saving himself — and the Penguins — a headache
If Kyle Dubas is sure that he doesn’t want to be an NHL general manager in another city besides Toronto, then the Penguins shouldn’t try to tempt him to Pittsburgh. I’ve heard some fans and media types speculate that Dubas is just negotiating, that he is downplaying any desire to...
Former Penguins strength and conditioning coach Alex Trinca joins Canucks
Another former Pittsburgh Penguins staffer has joined some familiar faces with the Vancouver Canucks. Alex Trinca, a strength and conditioning coach with the Penguins for the past seven seasons, was hired by the Canucks as director of sport performance and will lead that franchise’s “human performance department.” The Canucks announced...
Penguins A to Z: Ty Glover still requires plenty of refinementVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2022-23 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 49 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until next season — with the organization, from...
Wheeling Nailers coach Derek Army signs three-year contract extension
The Wheeling Nailers signed a three-year contract extension with head coach Derek Army on Monday. Serving as the Pittsburgh Penguins’ ECHL affiliate, the Nailers announced the contract via release. The contract is scheduled to keep Army on the Nailers’ bench through the 2025-26 season. Army, 32, just completed his third...
Penguins’ Casey DeSmith makes 30 saves as U.S. overcomes Germany at ice hockey worldsVideo
A look at how players with connections to the Penguins have done in the ongoing International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championship Tournament: Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith made 30 saves on 32 shots for the United States in a 3-2 comeback win against Germany in a preliminary round game...
Mark Madden: If the Rangers want Mike Sullivan, the Penguins should consider a trade
The New York Rangers want Mike Sullivan to be their coach. The New York media that stooges for the Rangers have leaked that. But Sullivan is under contract to the Pittsburgh Penguins through 2027. That doesn’t discourage the Rangers’ stooges, who somehow think the Rangers matter despite a first-round playoff...
Penguins A to Z: Taylor Gauthier moved up the depth chartVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2022-23 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 49 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until next season — with the organization, from...
Madden Monday: Not buying into New York rumors about Mike Sullivan going to Rangers
The New York Post’s Larry Brooks sent a tweet last week that kicked up speculation about the Pittsburgh Penguins’ general manager search. And about the organization’s current head coach. Brooks says he has heard some scuttlebutt that the Penguins may try to hire Kyle Dubas as GM if he and...
First Call: Is Kyle Dubas now in play for Penguins’ GM search? Steelers allegedly sign rookie tryout RB
The Pittsburgh Steelers appear to have added to their running back room. A former Steeler is trying to find a new home in the NFC South. The Pirates got as little help as they should’ve expected from the Kansas City Royals against the Milwaukee Brewers this weekend. A few Penguins...
Penguins forward Nick Bonino scores twice for United States in win against HungaryVideo
A look at how players with connections to the Penguins have done in the ongoing International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championship Tournament: Two goals by Pittsburgh Penguins forward Nick Bonino led the United States to a 7-1 win against Hungary in a preliminary round game at Nokia Arena in...
Penguins reflect on 30 years after David Volek’s goal: ‘His name is scratched in my skull’
When former Pittsburgh Penguin Grant Jennings talks, his voice sounds like hockey. It’s a Western Canadian accent with a tough, low grumble to it. There’s a spirited gravel that sounds like it comes along with 14 professional years — and nearly 1,500 penalty minutes — at all levels of the...
