Penguins/NHL category, Page 160
First Call: Steelers linked to high-profile free agent linebacker, cornerback; Penguins may get a break vs. Las Vegas
Friday’s “First Call” connects the Steelers to a pair of defensive standouts once free agency starts next week. Meanwhile, a Pitt product may be “Plan B” in case the Steelers can’t keep a current starter. It looks like the Penguins will face a backup goalie in their next game. And...
Slumping Kapanen skates on 4th line for only part of Penguins’ practice Thursday
Covid infections were peaking, Ben Roethlisberger was still an active NFL player and Evgeni Malkin was appearing in just his second home game of the season. A lot has happened since Jan. 23. One thing that hasn’t, though, is a goal by Kasperi Kapanen. It’s appearing the Pittsburgh Penguins, perhaps,...
Penguins notes: College free agent Corey Andonovski signs, Valtteri Puustinen recalled
The Pittsburgh Penguins continued to add to their system, signing college free agent forward Corey Andonovski on Thursday. The leading scorer for Princeton this past season, Andonovski agreed to a two-year, entry-level deal that begins next season. Andonovski will, however, report this month to the Penguins’ American Hockey League affiliate...
D Mike Matheson full participant at Penguins practice, ‘day-to-day’ to return to games
For the first time since Feb. 23, Mike Matheson was a full participant at Pittsburgh Penguins practiceThursday. The veteran defensemen missed the past five games because of an upper-body injury, and coach Mike Sullivan termed his status “day-to-day” in regards to a return to game action. “We’ll see how he...
First Call: 6 teams high on Steelers’ receiver; Giants like Mitch Trubisky; Brian Burke challenges Kasperi Kapanen
Thursday’s “First Call” sees heavy interest in a quarterback the Pittsburgh Steelers might want to sign and a wide receiver they may want to keep. Brian Burke refuses to mince words about a struggling Penguins forward. The Washington Capitals lose, but still gain ground on the Penguins. And a blossoming...
Minor league report: Penguins’ losing streak reaches 4 gamesVideo
Goaltender Alex D’Orio made 24 saves on 27 shots for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 3-2 overtime home loss to the Cleveland Monsters at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday. Forwards Kasper Bjorkqvist and Drew O’Connor each scored goals for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (23-23-4-4) which has lost four consecutive games. Highlights:...
Penguins assign forward Kasper Bjorkqvist to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
The Penguins have assigned rookie forward Kasper Bjorkqvist to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League (AHL). In six NHL games this season, Bjorkqvist has one goal. A healthy scratch for the past six games, Bjorkqvist has been recalled to the NHL roster on three separate occasions this season. With Wilkes-Barre/Scranton,...
First Call: Aaron Rodgers says contract isn’t signed yet; Phil Kessel’s unique way to keep his consecutive games streak alive
Even though the Pittsburgh Steelers are out of the picture, the Aaron Rodgers saga isn’t officially wrapped up yet in Green Bay. A former Penn State Nittany Lion is getting a second straight franchise tag. There was a ton of NHL action in the Eastern Conference on Tuesday aside from...
Penguins’ secondary scoring falters in loss to Panthers
The Penguins’ top line was outstanding Tuesday in their meeting against the Florida Panthers. All three players – Jake Guentzel, Sidney Crosby and Bryan Rust – scored goals. It was a dominant showing by one of the top top lines in the NHL. As for the Panthers, they could only...
The Penguins are among the NHL’s leaders in hits. But is that important?
A major reason the Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward Brock McGinn to a four-year contract this past offseason was his physical game. He is a steady checker, as evidenced by the 84 hits he has been credited with, fifth-most on the roster. Combined with linemate Zach Aston-Reese’s team-leading 174 hits, the...
Penguins to start goaltender Tristan Jarry against Panthers
Goaltender Tristan Jarry is slated to be in net for the Penguins when they host the Florida Panthers at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday. In 44 games this season, Jarry has a 27-11-6 record, a 2.30 goals against average, a .921 save percentage and four shutouts. Jarry has appeared in...
Penguins will be challenged to maximize points in trio of upcoming home games
The Penguins just got done with a tough two-game road trip against the Tampa Bay Lightning and Carolina Hurricanes. Now they’ve got to turn around and host a three-game homestand which isn’t exactly going to be a walk in the park either. Taking home three of a possible four points...
Injured Penguins forward Teddy Blueger on verge of returning
A veteran of 14 seasons, Pittsburgh Penguins forward Brian Boyle is well-versed on most things as it pertains to an existence in the NHL. There are two axioms in particularly that ring true to him. First, job security is hard to come by. Second, defense can land you some steady...
Penguins assign goaltender Louis Domingue to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
The Penguins activated reserve goaltender Louis Domingue from injured reserve and assigned him to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League (AHL) on Monday. Domingue had been rehabilitating a right foot injury since being struck by a puck during an optional morning skate on Jan. 20. This season, Domingue has appeared...
Ex-Penguins forward Carl Hagelin sidelined with ‘serious’ eye injury
Even if he hasn’t played for the Pittsburgh Penguins since 2018, Carl Hagelin still holds a prominent place in the franchise’s history. And that notion hasn’t been diluted one bit amongst his former teammates in Pittsburgh despite him having been a member of the rival Washington Capitals since 2019. So...
Madden Monday: ‘The Penguins are a better franchise than the Steelers now. In terms of the way they are run, they are No. 1.’
When it comes to the NHL’s looming trade deadline (March 21), the Penguins find themselves in a familiar position. Do they trade this summer’s first-round draft choice in order to acquire a top-flight player to help this year’s team? Since 2013, the Penguins have only drafted in the first round...
Minor league report: Penguins’ losing streak reaches 3Video
Forward Michael Chaput had a goal and an assist for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 5-4 road overtime loss to the Providence Bruins at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, R.I. on Sunday. Defenseman Mitch Reinke recorded two assists for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (23-23-3-4) which has lost three consecutive games while forwards...
Penguins forward Kasperi Kapanen gaining points as well as confidenceVideo
Kasperi Kapanen looks different. The flamboyant locks of flowing blonde hair are gone, having been cropped down to a more modest collection of curls. Tonsorial concerns noted, there’s something more profound about the Penguins winger that has changed with regard to his appearance. Confidence. Throughout the bulk of an underwhelming...
Penguins defenseman Mike Matheson, forward Jason Zucker resume skating
Injured Penguins defenseman Mike Matheson and Jason Zucker have resumed skating at the team’s facility in Cranberry. Both players worked on the ice before the team’s practice Sunday morning, though it is believed the pair also were on the ice during a scheduled off day Saturday. A return to the...
Minor league report: Penguins, Nailers each lose
Goaltender Alex D’Orio made 27 saves on 31 shots for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 4-2 road loss to the Bridgeport Islanders at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, Conn. on Saturday. Forwards Jonathan Gruden and Drew O’Connor each scored goals for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (23-23-2-4). Highlights: The Penguins’ next game is a...
Penguins’ Mark Friedman on agitating opponents: ‘I kind of love doing it’
Mark Friedman doesn’t mask it. Shoot, he might as well launch a sophisticated marketing campaign for it. His penchant for agitating the opposition? It’s not an accident. “Yeah, I kind of love doing it,” Friedman said to media in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday. “I like getting underneath guys’ skin and...
Minor league report: Penguins edged by IslandersVideo
Despite two goals by forward Felix Robert, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins were beaten by the Bridgeport Islanders, 5-4, at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, Conn. on Friday. Forward Michael Chaput recorded three assists for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (23-22-2-4) while goaltender Tommy Nappier made 15 saves on 20 shots in the defeat. Highlights: The...
Penguins lose ground to Hurricanes in overtime loss
A lot of the success the Penguins have enjoyed in 2021-22 has been predicated on discipline. To be specific, they don’t take a lot of penalties. In fact, they entered Friday with an average of 6:48 penalty minutes per game, the lowest such figure in the NHL. They maintained that...
Mark Madden: Acquiring Canucks forward J.T. Miller would provide boost for Penguins
The Penguins have little cap space (just $3 million) and not much trade capital. But the Penguins could use a boost before the March 21 NHL trade deadline. There’s always a deal to be made. That was Jim Rutherford’s attitude when he was Penguins GM. He’s in charge at Vancouver...
5 specifics to love about the Penguins’ big-picture romp through Tampa BayVideo
Before their trip to Tampa Bay, there was a lot of talk about whether or not the Pittsburgh Penguins were about to face a “measuring stick” run of games over the next few weeks. If that’s true, the Penguins measured up quite nicely in their first test. Certainly, they measured...
