Penguins/NHL category, Page 107
30 years after on-ice collision, former Penguin Kevin Stevens relives that moment and his long comeback
Ask anyone associated with the 1993 Pittsburgh Penguins what they remember about the Patrick Division Final against the New York Islanders. Any player. Any coach. Any fan. Any vendor at the Civic Arena. The responses will be nearly universal. Overtime loss. Game 7. David Volek. 4-3. Strangely, though, the one...
Penguins A to Z: Mark Friedman fills his role as a depth defensemanVideo
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Penguins A to Z: Jordan Frasca played catch-up in 2022-23Video
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Mark Madden: With Penguins committed to winning now, they should trade No. 14 pick
The Pittsburgh Penguins didn’t win the Connor Bedard lottery, not least because they couldn’t. Nor did rivals Philadelphia or Washington. They could have. So, there’s that. The Penguins got the 14th pick in the first round. That’s the equivalent of a scratch-off ticket winning you another scratch-off ticket. (Bedard probably...
Penguins A to Z: Taylor Fedun commands respectVideo
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Penguins defenseman Kris Letang named finalist for Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang was named a finalist for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, an award that recognizes “the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.” Arizona Coyotes forward Clayton Keller and Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Alex Stalock were also named...
Evgeni Malkin selected as Penguins’ nominee for King Clancy Memorial Trophy
Forward Evgeni Malkin was selected as the Pittsburgh Penguins’ nominee for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, an award that recognizes “the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community.” The NHL announced nominees for all 32 teams...
Penguins forward Nick Bonino named as United States’ captain in IIHF World Championship
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Nick Bonino has been selected as the United States’ captain in the upcoming International Ice Hockey Federation’s (IIHF) World Championship tournament. Hockey USA announced the team’s leadership group via a release Tuesday. Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland and Buffalo Sabres forward Alex Tuch will serve as alternate...
Penguins A to Z: Is this the end for Brian Dumoulin?Video
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Penguins get 14th overall pick in NHL Draft
As expected, the Pittsburgh Penguins will have the 14th overall selection in the NHL Draft next month. The league held its draft lottery Monday, and the Penguins, who finished tied with the Buffalo Sabres for the 13th-fewest points (91) in the NHL during the regular season, wound up with their...
Penguins A to Z: Peter DiLiberatore was simply a throw-inVideo
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Penguins defenseman P.O Joseph named to Canada’s roster for IIHF World Championship
Pittsburgh Penguins rookie defenseman P.O Joseph has been named to Canada’s roster for the upcoming International Ice Hockey Federation’s (IIHF) World Championship tournament that begins later this month. Hockey Canada announced its roster Friday via a release. This will mark the first time the 23-year-old Joseph, a native of Laval,...
Penguins goaltender prospect Filip Lindberg signs with TPS in Finland
Penguins goaltending prospect Filip Lindberg has signed a two-year contract with TPS in Finland’s Liiga, the top-tier league in that country. Finnish outlet Iltalehti first reported a deal had been agreed to on Tuesday while TPS formally announced the contract on Friday. With regard to his NHL status, Lindberg is...
Penguins A to Z: Casey DeSmith was leaned on too often in 2022-23
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Penguins A to Z: This remains Sidney Crosby’s teamVideo
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U mad, bro?: Fans agitated over too much early Pirates hype, too much heat on Mike Sullivan, too many dirty NHL hits
OK, so maybe we took the Steelers’ draft-night conspiracies a little far. I don’t think so. But some of you do. Maybe, just maybe, we started talking up the Pirates too much before the Rays stomped them down. And perhaps the NHL playoffs have degenerated into “West Side Story” gang...
Mark Madden: Seeing former Penguins succeed in playoffs puts spotlight on Ron Hextall’s mistakes
Defenseman John Marino had two assists and was plus-4 in New Jersey’s Game 7 victory over the New York Rangers. Marino and the Devils play Carolina in the NHL playoffs’ second round and have a good shot to beat the banged-up Hurricanes. Marino is 25. The Penguins traded him to...
Penguins A to Z: What options are there with Jeff Carter?Video
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3ICE league to launch 2nd season at Robert Morris
The 3ICE hockey league, which involves almost strictly three-on-three play, will kick off its second season at the Clearview Arena within the Robert Morris University’s Island Sports Center on Neville Island on June 28. Former Pittsburgh Penguins general managers Craig Patrick and Eddie Johnston will serve as coaches of two...
Former Penguins forward Tom Kuhnhackl signs in Germany
Former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Tom Kuhnhackl has signed with Adler Mannheim of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) in his native Germany. The team announced the transaction via a release Tuesday. A fourth-round pick (No. 110 overall) of the Penguins in the 2010 NHL Draft, Kuhnhackl spent six seasons with the...
Tim Benz: NHL dealing with fallout from wild Round 1 upsets
We’re heading to the second round of the NHL playoffs, and I have two questions. 1. Is Florida Atlantic’s goaltending good enough to hold up against the Toronto Maple Leafs? 2. Are Fairleigh Dickson’s second and third lines deep enough to handle the Dallas Stars? Because the NHL postseason is...
Penguins A to Z: Drake Caggiula had a career year in the AHLVideo
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Penguins A to Z: Nick Bonino’s return was over before it beganVideo
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First Call: National outlet gives Steelers highest NFL draft grade; flying prank mocks Penguins’ ownership in England
Monday’s “First Call” features a Pittsburgh Steelers star-studded night at the Luke Combs concert. The Steelers won the NFL Draft according to one national outlet. It looks like we have a schedule-release date from the NFL. Fenway Sports Group got called out during a Liverpool game. The Pirates and Rays...
Madden Monday: Steelers’ draft ‘filled need, after need’; Penguins’ GM search off to slow start
When it comes to evaluating the NFL Draft, many who covered the event — locally and nationally — gave high marks to the Pittsburgh Steelers for their additions to the team. Speaking on this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast, Mark Madden of TribLIVE and 105.9 The X dished out some praise...
