Pittsburgh Penguins / NHL category, Page 237
Penguins A to Z: Brian Dumoulin remains a bargainVideo
As the NHL prepares for a new season expected to start in mid-January, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 48 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Brian Dumoulin Position: Defenseman Shoots:...
Penguins Prospect Watch: Drew O’Connor’s scoring streak reaches 6 games
While the NHL and many leagues in North America are in the the midst of their offseasons because of the coronavirus pandemic, several leagues in Europe and a handful in North America have already opened play for the 2020-21 season. Twenty of the Penguins’ prospects or minor leaguers are currently...
Penguins A to Z: Casey DeSmith gets his old job backVideo
While the NHL is on hold because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 48 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Casey DeSmith Position: Goaltender Catches: Left...
Minor league report: Nailers open season with loss to FuelVideo
The Wheeling Nailers opened the 2020-21 season with a 3-2 home loss to the Indy Fuel on Saturday at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, W.Va. Goaltender Shane Starrett made 23 saves on 26 shots in the defeat while defenseman Chad Duchesne and forward Michael Joly scored for Wheeling. Highlights: The Nailers’...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: 20 years later, Mario Lemieux’s comeback still unmatched
Somebody could break Wayne Gretzky’s scoring records. Somebody could score five goals, five ways again. Somebody could score three goals in 20 seconds. (Bill Mosienko did it in 21 seconds. Look it up.) Outstanding feats come and go. They are matched or bettered all the time. Somebody wins the Stanley...
Penguins A to Z: Once again, Alex D’Orio faces an uphill battle
While the NHL is on hold because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 48 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Alex D’Orio Position: Goaltender Catches: Right...
Penguins prospects Joel Blomqvist, Calle Clang selected for World Junior Championship rosters
Penguins goaltending prospects Joel Blomqvist and Calle Clang have been selected to the IIHF World Junior Championship tournament rosters of Finland and Sweden, respectively. Blomqvist, a second-round selection (No. 52 overall) in this year’s draft, has primarily played for Hermes in Finland’s second-tier Mestis league this season. In nine games,...
Penguins A to Z: Kevin Czuczman finds value as a mentorVideo
While the NHL is on hold because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 48 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Kevin Czuczman Position: Defenseman Shoots: Left...
Penguins say project at former Civic Arena site remains on track
The latest snag in the delayed project to redevelop the former Civic Arena site in Pittsburgh’s Lower Hill District shouldn’t impact plans to start construction on the site next year, Pittsburgh Penguins Vice President and General Counsel Kevin Acklin said Thursday. “This is a technicality related to the interruptions all...
Penguins A to Z: Persistence paid off for free-agent acquisition Josh CurrieVideo
While the NHL is on hold because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 48 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Josh Currie Position: Right winger Shoots:...
Penguins A to Z: Sidney Crosby is still the NHL’s best player (when healthy)Video
While the NHL is on hold because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 48 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Sidney Crosby Position: Center Shoots: Left...
Penguins A to Z: Cody Ceci gets a second chance, againVideo
While the NHL is on hold because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 48 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Cody Ceci Position: Defenseman Shoots: Right...
Former AHL assistant accuses Penguins of whistleblower violations after sexual assault allegations
Former Penguins minor league assistant coach Jarrod Skalde has accused the Pittsburgh Penguins of violating whistleblower laws after he reported a superior for sexually assaulting his wife, according to a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Scranton. The lawsuit alleges Clark Donatelli, former head coach of the Penguins’ American...
Penguins A to Z: Can Teddy Blueger claim the third-line center role?Video
While the NHL is on hold because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 48 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Teddy Blueger Position: Center Shoots: Left...
Penguins Prospect Watch: Kasper Bjorkqvist snaps goalless streak before Liiga shutdownVideo
While the NHL and many leagues in North America are in the the midst of their offseasons because of the coronavirus pandemic, several leagues in Europe and a handful in North America have already opened play for the 2020-21 season. Twenty of the Penguins’ prospects or minor leaguers are currently...
Penguins A to Z: Kasper Bjorkqvist finally gets some much-needed playing timeVideo
While the NHL is on hold because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 48 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Kasper Bjorkqvist Position: Right winger Shoots:...
Ex-Penguins forward Maxim Lapierre retiresVideo
Former Penguins forward Maxim Lapierre announced his retirement on Sunday. Lapierre, 35, enjoyed a 10-year career in the NHL with the Penguins as well as the Montreal Canadiens, Anaheim Ducks, Vancouver Canucks and St. Louis Blues. Throughout his career, Lapierre was primarily used as a bottom-six forward who often agitated...
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins sign forward Jordan Nolan
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have signed forward Jordan Nolan to a one-year American Hockey League (AHL) contract. Nolan, 31, has six years of NHL experience on his resume, having appeared in 375 career games, primarily with the Los Angeles Kings. A seventh-round draft pick (No. 186 overall) in 2009 by the...
Penguins A to Z: Jordy Bellerive embraces a bottom-six roleVideo
While the NHL is on hold because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 48 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Jordy Bellerive Shoots: Left Age: 21...
Why do the Penguins have so many Finnish players?Video
Having worked as a scout in some capacity for the Penguins since 2006, assistant general manager Patrik Allvin commands extensive familiarity with the franchise’s players, those on the NHL roster as well as their pool of prospects. He’s knows everything about their backgrounds, personalities, skill sets and development. There’s one...
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins sign former Ducks draft pick Kyle Olson
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins signed forward Kyle Olson to a one-year American Hockey League (AHL) contract. A fourth-round pick (No. 122 overall) by the Anaheim Ducks in 2017, Olson was never signed by that franchise and became an unrestricted free agent in 2019. Last season, he attended the Buffalo Sabres’ training...
Penguins A to Z: Can Zach Aston-Reese build off his breakout season?
While the NHL is on hold because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 48 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Zach Aston-Reese Position: Center Shoots: Right...
Penguins A to Z: The future might not be now for Anthony AngelloVideo
While the NHL is on hold because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 48 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Anthony Angello Position: Center Shoots: Right...
Mark Madden: Forget January; the NHL shouldn’t return until October
The NHL season is scheduled to start in January … or February. March, perhaps. But perhaps October of 2021 would be the best idea. Barring utter failure of the covid vaccine or a chicken-hearted approach to returning to normalcy once it’s taken a foothold, it’s difficult to imagine that hockey...
Penguins A to Z: Justin Almeida needs to show progress in his second professional seasonVideo
While the NHL is on hold because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 48 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Justin Almeida Position: Left winger Shoots:...
