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Penguins defensive prospect Daniel Laatsch is more than a big bodyVideo
Daniel Laatsch is Wisconsin nice. Pardon … Wis-kahn-sin. Does he prefer Daniel or Dan? Danny, even? “Whatever you prefer,” he replies diplomatically. And if you happen to extend your hand to shake his after a hockey practice, he’ll politely decline, explaining his hands are sweaty having been in gloves for...
Even at 6-foot-6, Penguins defensive prospect Peyton Kettles is still growingVideo
Given that he shot up from 5-foot-5 in eighth grade to his current height of 6-6 as a freshly drafted defensive prospect for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Peyton Kettles had plenty of clothing to pass on to his younger brother Chase once he outgrew it. But not hockey gear. And there’s...
Mark Madden: Matt Dumba trade makes sense for Penguins and is probably just the start
It’s time for refreshing sports notes at the speed of sound! Climb on my back and we’ll go for a ride in the sky! • The Pittsburgh Penguins’ acquisition of right-handed defenseman Matt Dumba indicates that Erik Karlsson’s exit is pending and promising 19-year-old prospect Harrison Brunicke won’t make the team....
Penguins acquire defenseman Matt Dumba from Stars
The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired defenseman Matt Dumba and a second-round selection in the 2028 NHL Draft from the Dallas Stars in exchange for defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok. This transaction follows a pattern established last offseason by Penguins president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas in acquiring veterans with large contracts along with...
Penguins prospect Joona Vaisanen looks to build on championship season at Western Michigan
Last season was a dream come true for Pittsburgh Penguins sixth-round pick Joona Vaisanen. The defenseman from Espoo, Finland, was drafted into the NHL and was living out his hockey dreams. Now, one year removed from that selection, Vaisanen has continued to work on his game and improve into a...
Coming off injury, development is the magic word for Penguins prospect Cruz LuciusVideo
The goal of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ development camp at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry was for the organization’s prospects to get better. That’s obvious given its name, but getting better was something forward Cruz Lucius did not have much of an opportunity to do this past year. When Lucius...
Penguins sign top draft pick, forward prospect Ben Kindel
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward prospect Ben Kindel to a three-year, entry-level contract Tuesday. Financial terms were not announced. Kindel was the Penguins’ top selection (No. 11 overall) in the NHL Draft last month. A right-handed shot, Kindel skated for the Western Hockey League’s Calgary Hitmen last season. Appearing in...
No history lessons necessary for Penguins prospects as they shape the franchise’s future
For the expansive list of new Pittsburgh Penguins prospects at their recent development camp, there was a lot to be learned. They got to meet their coaches, the staff and each other. They were able to learn their way around the UPMC Lemieux practice complex in Cranberry and put on...
Penguins goaltending prospect Gabriel D’Aigle learned to have fun from Marc-Andre FleuryVideo
Gabriel D’Aigle and Marc-Andre Fleury won’t be confused for one another. D’Aigle is a stout 6-foot-4 and 211 pounds as a goaltender, and Fleury was listed at a sinewy 6-foot-2 and 181 pounds. Polite but shy, D’Aigle is something of a wallflower compared to the giddy and effervescent Fleury. And...
Former Penguins forward Jesse Puljujarvi signs in Switzerland
Former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jesse Puljujarvi signed a two-year contract with Geneve-Servette HC of Switzerland’s National League. That team announced the transaction Tuesday. Puljujarvi, 27, spent parts of the past two seasons with the Penguins. After going unsigned through the 2023 offseason as he recovered from surgery to both hips,...
Former Penguins forward Marc Johnstone signs with AHL’s Toronto Marlies
Former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Marc Johnstone signed a two-year American Hockey League contract with the Toronto Marlies on Monday. Johnstone, 29, spent the past two seasons with the Penguins under a two-way NHL contract that carried a salary cap hit of $775,000. During that time, he appeared in one NHL...
Former Penguins forward Toby Petersen hired as coach of AHL’s Texas Stars
Former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Toby Petersen was hired as head coach of the Texas Stars, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Dallas Stars. That team announced the appointment Monday. Petersen, 46, spent the past two seasons as a skills coach with the Colorado Avalanche. Before that, he had...
Penguins coaches Mike Stothers, Rich Clune find their passion through challenges
Cancer can take a lot out of a person. And Mike Stothers is no exception. But it didn’t strip away his sense of humor. On Sunday, when a reporter noted he looked “pretty good” for someone who overcame a 2023 diagnosis of stage 3 melanoma of the lymph node, Stothers...
Penguins notebook: Development camp concludes with increased numbers of prospects
The Pittsburgh Penguins finished their five-day development camp for prospects Monday in Cranberry. A four-on-four tournament between three teams concluded the event. The number of teams was a necessity based on the number of prospects participating. Including injured players, this camp had 52 invitees. Not too long ago, the Penguins...
Promising Penguins prospect Harrison Brunicke knocking on NHL’s doorVideo
Harrison Brunicke entered Pittsburgh Penguins development camp at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex coming off a breakthrough year. Among other accomplishments, Brunicke made his professional debut with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. After posting two assists in 10 games in the regular season, the 6-foot-3 defenseman added a goal and an assist in...
Former Penguins forward Mark Letestu hired as coach of AHL’s Colorado Eagles
Former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Mark Letestu has been hired as head coach of the American Hockey League’s Colorado Eagles. That team announced the transaction Saturday. The Eagles are the primary minor league affiliate of the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche. Letestu, 40, spent the past four seasons as an assistant and development...
Assistant coach Todd Nelson is grateful to rejoin the Penguins
Todd Nelson played as many games for the Pittsburgh Penguins as he has hockey cards. One. A fourth-round draft pick (No. 79 overall) of the Penguins back in 1989, Nelson’s career as a defenseman saw him primarily bounce around the minor leagues, including his first two professional seasons with the...
1st rounder Will Horcoff happy to land in Pittsburgh, driven to follow in father’s NHL footsteps
Most players drafted into the NHL don’t care what team picks them on draft night, but for new Penguins forward Will Horcoff, Pittsburgh was one of the cities he had circled. “I really had my fingers crossed that I’d come here,” Horcoff said. “I had a double interview with them...
New Penguins coach Dan Muse seeks collaboration with his assistants
It’s probably still too early to ask Dan Muse about the Pittsburgh Penguins’ power play. Or the forecheck. Or who will be on the second defensive pairing. After all, it’s July. And Muse, who was hired as the team’s coach June 4, just finished rounding up his coaching staff. The...
1st-rounder Ben Kindel aims to stay hungry, develop into key part of Penguins’ future
Much discussion around the Pittsburgh Penguins recently has been about their future. This offseason, nothing has been more important to their aspirations than the NHL Draft. With much of the hope for the future being placed on early-round picks, players such as the 11th overall selection, Ben Kindel, know the...
1st-round draft pick Bill Zonnon grateful for opportunity with Penguins
Bill Zonnon was 4 years old when he moved across the globe from Togo, a western Africa country, to Montreal. The massive life change at such a young age was difficult to navigate but, with the help of family and loved ones, helped form his future in hockey. “I had...
Penguins’ Nick Bonino adjusts to a new role as coach
Like a lot of members of the workforce, Nick Bonino is having to adjust to a new gig in this economy. And the transition hasn’t been completely smooth as he has had to develop a few new skills. “I had to learn the computer for two hours yesterday,” Bonino bemoaned...
U mad, bro?: Pittsburgh fans launch opinions on Steelers’ trade, Sidney Crosby’s legacy, Oneil Cruz’s focus
When the Pittsburgh Steelers are involved in one of the NFL’s biggest player-for-player trades in 20 years, you know people are going to have opinions. When Sidney Crosby is rumored as a trade chip on draft night, you know Penguins fans are going to react. And you know that whenever...
Penguins go big with Anthony Mantha, Alex Alexeyev
On the second day of the NHL’s free-agent signing period, the Pittsburgh Penguins did what they did on the first day by avoiding big names. However, they did sign some big humans looking for second chances to get their NHL careers on track. Forward Anthony Mantha (6-foot-5, 234 pounds) and...
Canucks sign former Penguins defenseman P.O Joseph
Former Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman P.O Joseph signed a one-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks worth $775,000. He is scheduled to be a restricted free agent at the conclusion of the contract. Joseph, 26, has spent the bulk of his professional career with the Penguins. Following five seasons with the Penguins...
