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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...
Penguins forward Drew O’Connor leads United States to opening win in IIHF World ChampionshipVideo
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 Drew O’Connor scored the winning goal and had two assists for the United States which claimed a 4-1 win against Finland in a tournament-opening preliminary...
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
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: Jordan Frasca played catch-up in 2022-23Video
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...
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
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 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
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 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
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 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
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: This remains Sidney Crosby’s teamVideo
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...
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...
