Pittsburgh Penguins / NHL category, Page 257
Penguins A to Z: Cam Lee restores depth in the prospect pool
While the NHL is on hold due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 55 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Player: Cam Lee Position: Defenseman Shoots:...
‘U mad, bro?’: Fans hot over Harrison’s envelope, Pirates payroll, Crosby comparisons
This week’s “U mad, bro?” hits on the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins and Pirates alike. So all the Pittsburgh pro sports fan bases can be satisfied with those who are unsatisfied! We look for balance here at “Breakfast With Benz,” and we aim to please. Or agitate. Whatever comes first. It...
Penguins’ foundation receives award from FBI for opioid charity work
The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation has received the 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award from the FBI Pittsburgh Field Office for its opioid addiction charity efforts. According to a press release, the foundation works with FBI Pittsburgh’s Heroin Outreach Prevention and Education initiative. The foundation provided a Penguins game experience to students...
Penguins A to Z: Nathan Legare proves his valueVideo
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 55 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Player: Nathan Legare Position: Right winger...
Some goals. Some goons. A brawl. A building. The top 20 Penguins grudges of all time.
Last week, ESPN’s Emily Kaplan published a list of unresolved grievances for every NHL team. She got an assist from ESPN producer and Pittsburgh-area product Denny Wolfe for some perspective. And it’s a pretty good list of the unresolved anger issues Penguins fans hold in the pit of their gut....
Penguins A to Z: Emil Larmi’s first North American season was hardly smoothVideo
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 55 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Player: Emil Larmi Position: Goaltender Catches:...
First Call: Sidney Crosby is the Michael Jordan of hockey, former Penguins star says
Let’s hope we are a long way off from “The Last Skate” when it comes to Penguins star Sidney Crosby. But in the wake of the successful ESPN “The Last Dance” documentary about Michael Jordan, Sportsnet.ca asked Penguins assistant coach Mark Recchi for a hockey comparison to Michael Jordan. And...
Penguins A to Z: Sam Lafferty shows he’s more than a nice story
While the NHL is on hold due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 55 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Player: Sam Lafferty Position: Center Shoots:...
Penguins A to Z: Graham Knott made little impact with a second chance
While the NHL is on hold due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 55 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Player: Graham Knott Position: Center Shoots:...
Penguins A to Z: Pierre-Olivier Joseph may be ready for the NHLVideo
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 55 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Player: Pierre-Olivier Joseph Position: Defenseman Shoots:...
Penguins A to Z: Jack Johnson has a place in Pittsburgh, for now
While the NHL is on hold due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 55 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Player: Jack Johnson Position: Defenseman Shoots:...
Penguins forward Dominik Simon out 6-7 months following surgery
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Dominik Simon underwent surgery on his left shoulder April 29 to repair a torn labrum. He is expected to be sidelined six to seven months because of the injury. The team announced the surgery with a release Thursday. Simon was injured during a 5-0 road loss to...
Penguins A to Z: Adam Johnson has speed, but what’s his future?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 55 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Player: Adam Johnson Position: Center Shoots:...
Rewatching the Penguins’ last game at Mellon Arena 10 years later
The sky was gray in Pittsburgh on May 12, 2010. That’s not exactly a unique occurrence in this city where it’s gray so often, one could suspect Mino Argento of painting it. But the sky was incredibly fitting for what occurred that night one decade ago. The Penguins closed the...
Penguins announce furloughs for employees
The Penguins announced Tuesday they will place several employees on furlough due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which has halted play in the NHL for more than two months. In a statement, the team indicated the unpaid furloughs will last four months beginning June 1. Employees will continue to receive...
Penguins A to Z: Tristan Jarry finally realizes his potential
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 55 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Tristan Jarry Position: Goaltender Catches: Left...
Tim Benz: NHL players, if you don’t want to play, stay home. You may be helping.
Some NHL players have expressed reservations about trying to reboot the NHL season. For instance, Montreal’s Brendan Gallagher wonders if a return would be worth it for a team such as his, unless the postseason bracket is expanded. The Canadiens would resume play 10 points out of a playoff spot...
Penguins A to Z: Patric Hornqvist isn’t hard to predict
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 55 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Player: Patric Hornqvist Position: Right winger...
AHL cancels remainder of 2019-20 season
The American Hockey League (AHL) announced Monday it has canceled the remainder of the 2019-20 season because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Given that the league’s revenues are primarily driven by ticket sales as opposed to television contracts, this is a decision which had been expected for several weeks. The...
Why did Jay Glazer pivot so quickly after jabbing Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger?
In this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast, Mark Madden and I give you tons of sports. Even though there are no sports. Thankfully, the NFL continues to give us plenty of content during the covid-19 pandemic. The league’s schedule came out. Now the question becomes, will it actually be played, or...
First Call: Steelers biggest question for 2020, thankful Jagr, future of Joe Musgrove
Monday’s “First Call” looks at an odd choice for the Steelers biggest question heading into 2020. The future of Pirates starter Joe Musgrove is an interesting talking point. Jaromir Jagr gives thanks. And we tell you how one city may play host to three teams this fall. Renew JuJu? NFL.com...
Penguins A to Z: Filip Hallander has promise as a top-six winger
While the NHL is on hold due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 55 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Player: Filip Hallander Position: Center Shoots:...
Penguins A to Z: Jake Guentzel could get a second chance
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 55 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Player: Jake Guentzel Position: Left winger...
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins forward Ben Sexton retiresVideo
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins forward Ben Sexton announced his retirement via Twitter on Saturday. Sexton, 28, was signed to a one-year AHL contract but did not play at all in 2019-20 because of concussion issues. In 26 games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton during the 2018-19 season, Sexton scored 10 points (seven goals, three assists)....
Penguins A to Z: Brian Dumoulin continues to be underappreciatedVideo
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 55 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Player: Brian Dumoulin Position: Defenseman Shoots:...
