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Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, defenseman Erik Karlsson selected for 4 Nations Face-Off
LAS VEGAS — Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby and defenseman Erik Karlsson were named to the rosters of Canada and Sweden, respectively, for the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off tournament that will be held next season. The NHL announced the first six selections for the rosters of Canada, Sweden, the United...
Penguins A to Z: Ludovic Waeber leaves with no regretsVideo
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For better or worse, Penguins have long history of trading away 1st-round draft picks
LAS VEGAS — At the moment, the Pittsburgh Penguins don’t have a selection in the first round of the NHL’s Draft in Las Vegas this weekend. They parted ways with that pick as a result of their trade in August with the San Jose Sharks that brought defenseman Erik Karlsson...
Heading into NHL Draft, Penguins still trying to replenish prospect pool
LAS VEGAS — For the better part of four years, the Pittsburgh Penguins have been trying to thread a very narrow needle of being competitive in the immediate while also restocking a prospect pool that had become shallow thanks primarily to the “win-now” mantra the franchise had adopted for most...
Former Penguins forward Daniel Winnik retires
LAS VEGAS — Former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Daniel Winnik has retired following a 19-year career. The 39-year-old announced his retirement via his X social media account on Thursday. Over 11 NHL seasons, Winnik suited up for eight teams, including a brief stretch with the Penguins. Acquired via trade late in...
Penguins A to Z: Lukas Svejkovsky has plenty to prove in the final year of his contract
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NHL announces draft order; Penguins currently have 6 picks
On Wednesday, the NHL announced the formal order of the upcoming draft this weekend. In total, the Penguins are currently slated to have six picks. Their selections by round and overall number: Second round — No. 44 (from the Philadelphia Flyers via Carolina Hurricanes) Second round — No. 46 Fourth...
What to expect from the Penguins as NHL offseason heats up
Former Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford was fairly open with his intentions. He would proclaim publicly he needed a top-six winger, and two weeks later, Jason Zucker showed up via trade. His successor, Ron Hextall, was far more ambiguous. After expressing comfort with his roster, a trade would bring...
Penguins A to Z: Jack St. Ivany is a small part of the futureVideo
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Penguins scout Krissy Wendell-Pohl selected for Hockey Hall of Fame
Pittsburgh Penguins amateur scout Kriss Wendell-Pohl has been selected for enshrinement into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Her selection, along with six others, was announced Tuesday afternoon by the Hall. Honored for her playing career as a forward, Wendell-Pohl suited up for the United States from 1999 until 2007. In...
Penguins A to Z: Things rarely seemed right for Reilly SmithVideo
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Peters Township’s Christian Humphreys keeps things in perspective as NHL Draft approachesVideo
Christian Humphreys has been in an NHL dressing room before. And one of the first times he was there, it was something of a minor disaster. At least within the insular realm of hockey that is full of silly and nugatory customs. Like standing on the logo, which teams uphold...
Penguins A to Z: Ryan Shea found a way to the NHLVideo
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Former Penguins forward Derick Brassard retires
Former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Derick Brassard retired, formally ending a mostly productive 16-year career in the NHL. The 36-year-old revealed his decision to step away from the game to Quebec outlet La Presse on Sunday. A native of Hull, Quebec, Brassard last played during the 2022-23 season with the Ottawa...
Penguins A to Z: Dmitri Samorukov might punch another ticket elsewhereVideo
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Penguins to hold prospect development camp in July
The Pittsburgh Penguins will hold their prospect development camp next month at the team’s facility in Cranberry. Among those expected to participated are first-round draft picks Owen Pickering (2022) and forward Brayden Yager (2022) as well as forward Tristan Broz, a 2021 second-round selection, and forwards Ville Koivunen and Cruz...
Penguins A to Z: Even with injuries, Bryan Rust remains as reliable as everVideo
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Penguins sign goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic to 2-year extension
On April 19, two days after the Pittsburgh Penguins’ season came to an end, president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas was hesitant to offer a substantive answer when queried if popular backup goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic, a pending unrestricted free agent, would be returning to the team. “We will have more...
Penguins A to Z: A change of scenery helped Jack Rathbone but he’ll likely need anotherVideo
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Kirk MacDonald named Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins’ coach
Kirk MacDonald was hired as the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins coach Tuesday. MacDonald, 40, is the 12th coach in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s history. He previously served as coach at the junior level with the Dubuque Fighting Saints of the United States Hockey League (USHL) for the past two seasons. During the 2023-24 campaign, MacDonald...
Penguins A to Z: Who is the real Rickard Rakell?Video
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Penguins A to Z: Valtteri Puustinen proves he is an NHLerVideo
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Penguins A to Z: Jesse Puljujarvi is still worth taking a chance onVideo
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Penguins A to Z: Sam Poulin is happy. Now, he needs to stay healthyVideo
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Penguins A to Z: The future is now for Vasily PonomarevVideo
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