Penguins/NHL category, Page 107
Penguins sign defenseman Will Butcher
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed unrestricted free agent defenseman Will Butcher to a one-year, two-way contract that carries a salary cap hit of $775,000. A veteran of five NHL seasons, the 28-year-old spent the entire 2022-23 campaign with the Texas Stars, American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Dallas Stars....
Predators are winners and players seeking long contracts are among the losers in NHL free agency
Barry Trotz was tired after a busy week of putting his stamp on the Nashville Predators by remaking the roster through some important comings and goings. It’s a good kind of tired. On what was technically his first day on the job as general manager, Trotz signed top two-way center...
Madden Monday: On Tristan Jarry’s new contract — ‘The term is too much’
On Saturday, the Pittsburgh Penguins decided to retain goalie Tristan Jarry in free agency, signing him to a five-year contract that carries a salary cap hit of $5.375 million. New Penguins president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas called keeping Tristan Jarry “the best bet to make for our club” in...
Penguins forward prospect Sam Poulin ready to get back to hockey
The details are sparse. Sam Poulin keeps the circumstances of his three-month hiatus to address his mental health private. But his intentions remain clear. He still wants to be a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Poulin is participating in the organization’s ongoing development camp for prospects. He is the only...
Penguins bring back forward Radim ZohornaVideo
The Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed forward Radim Zohorna, bringing him back on a one-year contract worth $775,000. It is believed to be a two-way deal. A native of Czechia, Zohorna (6-foot-6, 220 pounds) initially joined the Penguins as an undrafted free agent in April 2020 and spent two seasons with the...
Penguins go big in signing defenseman Ryan Graves
Kyle Dubas did not offer many particulars when asked how he might approach free agency while speaking with media June 24 in Cranberry. But he didn’t deceive anyone. In fact, he largely stayed true Saturday to what he suggested. “I don’t think they’re going to be the big splashy type...
Goaltender Tristan Jarry remains Penguins’ future at position after signing 5-year deal
In 2013, the Pittsburgh Penguins invested a second-round draft pick in their potential goaltender of the future. In 2023, they invested five years and a lot of money to ensure Tristan Jarry will remain their goaltender for the foreseeable future. In his biggest decision since taking over as the team’s...
Penguins sign former Devils defenseman Ryan Graves
The Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday signed former New Jersey Devils defenseman Ryan Graves to a six-year contract that carries a salary cap hit of $4.5 million. Graves, 28, appeared in 78 games last season and scored 26 points (eight goals, 18 assists) while averaging 19 minutes, 57 seconds of ice...
Penguins re-sign goaltender Tristan Jarry to 5-year deal
In 2013, the Pittsburgh Penguins used a second-round draft pick to select their goaltender of the future. In 2023, they ensured Tristan Jarry will remain their goaltender for the foreseeable future. On Saturday, the team re-signed its starting goaltender to a considerable five-year contract that carries a salary cap hit...
Former Penguins defenseman Brian Dumoulin joins Kraken
Defenseman Brian Dumoulin, a venerable member of the Pittsburgh Penguins for over a decade, has joined the the Seattle Kraken, signing a two-year contract with a salary cap hit of $3.15 million. Appearing in all 82 games during the 2022-23 season, Dumoulin scored 25 points (one goal, 24 assists) while...
Report: Penguins sign forward Joona Koppanen
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed former Boston Bruins forward Joona Koppanen to a two-year, two-way contract that carries a salary cap hit of $775,000. The left-handed Koppanen, 25, has spent the majority of his professional career at the American Hockey League (AHL) level, though he did make his NHL debut last...
Penguins sign former Avalanche forward Lars EllerVideo
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed former Colorado Avalanche forward Lars Eller to a two-year contract that carries a salary cap hit of $2.45 million. Eller, 34, split the 2022-23 season with the Washington Capitals and Avalanche and as a result of quirk in the schedules of both teams, he appeared in...
Penguins extend qualifying offers to 5 restricted free agents
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Pittsburgh Penguins extended qualifying offers to five of their nine pending restricted free agents Thursday. Forwards Jonathan Gruden, Filip Hallander and Drew O’Connor, defenseman Ty Smith and goalie Filip Lindberg were extended offers. Forward Ryan Poehling and defensemen Peter DiLiberatore, Colin Swoyer and Josh Maniscalco did...
Trades, not signings, might be the better moves for Penguins
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — When Bill Guerin speaks, it’s one part informative and one part stand-up routine. On Thursday, after the second day of the NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena, Guerin, the former Pittsburgh Penguins forward-turned executive-turned Minnesota Wild general manager, held court with reporters and was asked about the NHL’s...
Penguins bring on Kori Cheverie as guest coach
The Pittsburgh Penguins brought on Kori Cheverie as a guest coach for the 2023-24 season. Her appointment was announced by the team Friday. Cheverie will work with the team’s coaching staff during the upcoming development camp, which begins Saturday, and will assist during training camp and periodically throughout the 2023-24...
Mark Madden: MLB’s greed was on display Thursday — Pirates’ players should have refused to play
Feel my heat, takin’ you higher, burn with me, these refreshing sports notes are on fire! So is Canada. That’s why we can’t breathe. • The Pittsburgh Pirates should be canceling games because of unsafe air quality. The players stated their concerns but were forced to play Thursday. It’s MLB’s...
First Call: Steelers still linked to ILB; ex-Steelers CB has a new team; outlet unimpressed by Penguins’ draft
Friday’s “First Call” takes yet another look at the Pittsburgh Steelers’ inside linebacker position. One blossoming Steeler makes a list of young NFL superstars. And an ex-Steelers defensive back has a new team. Plus the Penguins draft got at least one mediocre review, and we check in on the next...
Tim Benz: Mike Sullivan doesn’t want Penguins to be a copycat, but is he hoping for a time machine?
You could tell it was a question Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan had been mulling over himself before it was asked of him during a media session Wednesday. In advance of Day 1 of the NHL Draft in Nashville, Sullivan was asked about the NHL being a “copycat league,” and,...
Penguins select 4 Europeans on 2nd day of NHL Draft
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — After plucking forward Brayden Yager from the Moose Jaw Warriors of the Western Hockey League in the first round (No. 14 overall) of the NHL Draft on Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Penguins turned to the east for most of their remaining selections in the final six rounds Thursday...
Penguins draft defenseman Kalle Kangas in 7th round
With their final selection of the NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena, the Pittsburgh Penguins chose defenseman Kalle Kangas No. 223 overall. A native of Finland, Kangas played for Jokerit at the junior level during the 2022-23 season. Appearing in 42 games, Kangas had nine points (one goal, eight assists). The...
Penguins draft forward Emil Jarventie in 7th round
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Pittsburgh Penguins selected forward Emil Jarventie in the seventh round of the NHL Draft No. 217 overall. A native of Finland, Jarventie bounced around several teams and leagues in his native country last season. Primarily playing for Ilves at the junior level, Jarventie, a left-handed shot,...
Penguins draft forward Cooper Foster in 6th round
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In the sixth round of the NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena, the Pittsburgh Penguins picked forward Cooper Foster with the 174th overall selection A native of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Foster spent last season with the Ottawa 67s of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Appearing in 63...
Penguins draft forward Mikhail Ilyin in 5th round
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In the fifth round of the NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena, the Pittsburgh Penguins selected forward Mikhail Ilyin No. 142 overall. A native of Russia, Ilyin, 18, split the 2022-23 season between Severstal of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) and Almaz of Russia’s Junior Hockey League (MHL)....
Penguins draft defenseman Emil Pieniniemi in 3rd round
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In the third round of the NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena, the Pittsburgh Penguins selected defenseman Emil Pieniniemi No. 91 overall. A left-handed shot, Pieniniemi (6-foot-2, 175 pounds) primarily played for Karpat in his native Finland at the junior level. In 31 games, Pieniniemi scored 12 points...
Level Green’s Brandon Svoboda drafted in 3rd round by Sharks
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — There wasn’t much of a party Thursday in Level Green. That’s because a significant portion of the small community in western Westmoreland County was celebrating in the Music City. Brandon Svoboda, who graduated from Penn-Trafford barely a month ago, took his first steps towards his career choice...
