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Penguins name Tom Kostopoulos as director of player development
With another executive heading west to join the Vancouver Canucks, the Penguins didn’t look far to find a replacement. On Friday, the Penguins announced Tom Kostopoulos was appointed as director of player development. He replaces Scott Young who was named as the Canucks’ director of player personnel, also on Friday....
Penguins A to Z: It won’t be easy to replace Kris LetangVideo
With the Penguins’ 2021-22 season coming to a quick ending in the first round of the playoffs, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 54 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until the 2022-23 season —...
Ex-Penguins defenseman Kevin Czuczman signs in Finland
Former Penguins defenseman Kevin Czuczman has signed with Ilves of Finland’s top-tier league, the Liiga. His signing was announced via a release by the team on Thursday. A native of London, Ont., the 31-year-old Czuczman spent parts of four seasons with the Penguins and was primarily assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, their...
Penguins A to Z: Nathan Legare went through growing painsVideo
With the Penguins’ 2021-22 season coming to a quick ending in the first round of the playoffs, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 54 individuals signed to an NHL contract – including those whose deals do not begin until the 2022-23 season -...
Mark Madden: Debut of 3ICE hockey a raging success, should spark changes to NHL overtime
I sat at a long table in a gastropub called Bailiwick at the Orleans Casino in Las Vegas this past Saturday. Joining me: Guy Carbonneau, John LeClair, Joe Mullen, Larry Murphy, Craig Patrick, Bryan Trottier. Five Hockey Hall-of-Famers. Twenty Stanley Cup rings between everybody. For me, that made the debut...
Penguins A to Z: Cam Lee took a step back in 2021-22Video
With the Penguins’ 2021-22 season coming to a quick ending in the first round of the playoffs, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 54 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until the 2022-23 season —...
First Call: Mike Tomlin nixes idea of Antonio Brown reunion with Steelers; return of Marc-Andre Fleury ‘possible’
Wednesday’s “First Call” has contract updates on a few big-name Pittsburgh Penguins. Mike Tomlin shoots down talk of Antonio Brown returning to the Steelers. The youth surge continues with the Pirates. And are Steelers fans really going to allow themselves to believe that Rob Gronkowski is retiring? Plenty of Pens...
Where Tristan Jarry sits amid a swirling Penguins offseason
The biggest question surrounding Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry has now become: When is he going to be allowed to answer the biggest question? Yeah. One of those quizzes, inside an enigma, wrapped in a riddle type of things. I mean, he’s twice proven that he’s an above-average regular-season goaltender,...
Ex-Penguins coach Dan Bylsma hired to lead Kraken’s AHL affiliate
Former Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma has been hired as the first coach of the Coachella Valley Firebirds, an American Hockey League (AHL) expansion franchise that will serve as the primary affiliate of the NHL’s Seattle Kraken. The Firebirds are based in Palm Desert, Calif. Bylsma was hired by the...
Penguins A to Z: Can Kasperi Kapanen be fixed?Video
With the Penguins’ 2021-22 season coming to a quick ending in the first round of the playoffs, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 54 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until the 2022-23 season —...
Penguins A to Z: Can P.O Joseph take the next step?Video
With the Penguins’ 2021-22 season coming to a quick ending in the first round of the playoffs, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 54 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until the 2022-23 season —...
Madden Monday: If the Penguins bring back Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang, it’ll just be ‘patchwork’
Before the puck was dropped for Game 1, one thing really struck me about this year’s Stanley Cup Final between the Colorado Avalanche and the Tampa Bay Lightning. I picked the Avs, as did most according to the gambling numbers. I saw them as favorites anywhere from minus-175 to minus-190...
Penguins A to Z: Is Tristan Jarry the future?Video
With the Penguins’ 2021-22 season coming to a quick ending in the first round of the playoffs, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 54 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until the 2022-23 season —...
Penguins A to Z: Danton Heinen proved something in 2021-22Video
With the Penguins’ 2021-22 season coming to a quick ending in the first round of the playoffs, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 54 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until the 2022-23 season —...
Penguins hire Teena Murray as senior VP of integrated performance
The Penguins have hired Teena Murray as senior vice president of integrated performance. In this role, Murray will oversee the team’s strength and conditioning staff, rehabilitation, sports science and the medical staff. She will report to general manager Ron Hextall. Murray previously spent the past four seasons with the NBA’s...
Penguins A to Z: Can Filip Hallander finally take a spot on the NHL roster?Video
With the Penguins’ 2021-22 season coming to a quick ending in the first round of the playoffs, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 54 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until the 2022-23 season —...
Penguins A to Z: ‘Playoff’ Jake Guentzel made a big returnVideo
With the Penguins’ 2021-22 season coming to a quick ending in the first round of the playoffs, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 54 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until the 2022-23 season —...
First Call: Steelers captain Cam Heyward’s new media venture; Stanley Cup won’t go to Russia; high praise for Pens-Wings ’09 Final
Thursday’s “First Call” looks at a new side gig for Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward. The Penguins’ 2009 Stanley Cup Final win over Detroit gets some love. The Stanley Cup is getting some travel restrictions. And some local basketball stars are back playing on a big stage once more....
U mad, bro?: Steelers fans in QB mode already; Penguins fans antsy about offseason moves; Pirates fans despondent
The Stanley Cup Final isn’t even over yet, but Pittsburgh Penguins fans are all worked up about what’s coming in the offseason. As they should be. Steelers fans are firing off opinions about the quarterback depth chart. As they should be. And Pirates fans are fed up. As they should...
Penguins name Kevin Acklin as president of business operations
The Penguins named Kevin Acklin as president of business operations on Wednesday. Previously the franchise’s chief operating officer and general counsel, the 46-year-old Acklin has been with the Penguins since 2018. In his new role, Acklin will report to the new ownership group, Fenway Sports Group, and manage the day-to-day...
Penguins A to Z: Can Jonathan Gruden make a bigger impact?Video
With the Penguins’ 2021-22 season coming to a quick ending in the first round of the playoffs, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 54 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until the 2022-23 season —...
Penguins promote Chris Pryor to assistant general manager
Chris Pryor, a longtime lieutenant of Penguins general manager Ron Hextall, was promoted to assistant general manager of the franchise Tuesday. He replaces Patrik Allvin, who left the organization in January to take over as general manager of the Vancouver Canucks. Pryor, 61, was previously the Penguins director of player...
Penguins A to Z: Ty Glover will be a long-term projectVideo
With the Penguins’ 2021-22 season coming to a quick ending in the first round of the playoffs, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 54 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until the 2022-23 season —...
Tim Benz: Tampa Bay’s quest for a ‘3-peat’ worthy of praise from Pittsburgh, not jealousy
One thing I love about Pittsburgh as a sports town is that it can still surprise me on occasion. Every now and then, something sports-related fires up people, and I never saw it comin’. From time to time, yinz get a bee in your Black and Gold bonnets that I...
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins sign defenseman Clay HanusVideo
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins signed defenseman Clay Hanus to a one-year American Hockey League (AHL) contract for the 2022-23 season. Hanus, 21, just concluded his junior career in the Western Hockey League (WHL). Last season, with the Portland Winterhawks, Hanus appeared in 68 games and posted a career-best 74 points (18...
