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Penguins begin skating in Cranberry
While there isn’t a hard date yet for the NHL to open training camps let alone the 2020-21 season, the Penguins have begun informal skating sessions at their facility at Cranberry. The team announced a handful of unspecified players skated on Tuesday in small groups. It is unclear if any...
Penn State’s Rasheed Walker looks forward to ‘Champions Week’ game against Illinois
Penn State offensive tackle Rasheed Walker isn’t overly concerned with his team’s losing record. Or even the potential of going to a bowl game this winter. He’s just happy to be playing, considering the Big Ten nearly canceled the 2020-21 campaign because of the coronavirus pandemic. “I’m just thankful for...
Ex-Penguins forward Adam Johnson signs with Malmo in SwedenVideo
Former Penguins forward Adam Johnson has signed with the Malmo Redhawks of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), the top league in that country. A native of Hibbing, Minn., Johnson, 26, spent the past three seasons in the Penguins organization after signing an entry-level contract as an undrafted free agent in...
Penguins A to Z: Jan Drozg remains a long-term projectVideo
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. Player: Jan Drozg Position: Left...
Penguins terminate loan agreement for prospect Cam Lee with HC Slovan Bratislava
Pittsburgh Penguins defensive prospect Cam Lee had his loan agreement with HC Slovan Bratislava of the Slovakian Extraliga terminated Monday. According to HC Slovan Bratislava, Lee is returning to North America and traveling to Pittsburgh in order to quarantine for a training camp by the end of December. With most...
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...
Halftime corrections led to Penn State’s third win
Penn State’s football team held its senior day Saturday in conjunction with its 39-24 home win against Michigan State at Beaver Stadium. As impressive as the final score was for a send off to the senior class, things looked dire by halftime as Michigan State led 21-10. What led to...
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’...
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,...
Penn State defensive coordinator Brent Pry seeks improved tackling
During his video conference with media Thursday, Penn State defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Brent Pry displayed an ample amount of salt and pepper in his beard. “That’s what 0-5 will do to you!” Pry quipped. “(Shoot), I’m down about 20 pounds, too.” The program lost the first five 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...
For Gateway product Jaquan Brisker, ‘just being a Nittany Lion is great’
Given the season’s unique circumstances, all NCAA athletes in fall sports will have the option of another year of eligibility. So as a senior, Penn State safety and Gateway product Jaquan Brisker could return or opt to pursue an NFL career. If he has given any thought to which path...
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:...
Even at 2-5, Penn State defensive end Shaka Toney’s optimism persists
By any measure, the Penn State football team’s season has been a disappointment. At 2-5, there is no other way to label a program that had aspirations of being a contender for the national title before the campaign opened. But leave it to defensive end Shaka Toney, ever an eternal...
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...
Penn State coach James Franklin happy to be ‘1-0’
Penn State football coach James Franklin has a different way at looking at his team’s record, no matter how well or — as has been the case for much of this season — poorly it is playing. His team isn’t 2-5. It’s 1-0. At least when only considering Saturday’s 23-7...
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...
