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Minor league report: Nailers fall in overtime to FuelVideo
Despite a hat trick by forward Felix Robert, the Wheeling Nailers lost on the road in overtime, 5-4, to the Indy Fuel at Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis on Saturday. Robert’s hat trick was the Nailers’ first of the season. Forward Michael Joly added a goal and two assists for...
Penguins A to Z: Jared McCann is still useful, but could be much betterVideo
As the NHL prepares for a new season scheduled 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. Jared McCann Position: Center Shoots:...
For Jim Rutherford, Penguins still have winning culture, even if without results
New Year’s was fairly uneventful for Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford. He quietly rang in 2021 without a party, celebration or company in his Pittsburgh-area home. Such is life for a lot of people in the midst of a pandemic. Then again, there hasn’t been a lot to rejoice...
Penguins forward Kasperi Kapanen to miss start of training campVideo
Penguins forward Kasperi Kapanen will not be present for the start of the team’s training camp Sunday because of his immigration status. “He has an immigration timing issue, so he will get here partway through camp,” general manager Jim Rutherford said by phone on Friday. A native of Finland, Kapanen...
Minor League Report: Nailers get first win of the seasonVideo
Two goals by forward Patrick Watling led the Wheeling Nailers to a 4-3 home win against the Indy Fuel on Thursday at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling on Thursday. It was the Nailers’ first win of the season. Defenseman Shane Kuzmeski and forward Brady Tomlak also scored for Wheeling (1-3-2), and...
Penguins A to Z: Can Mike Matheson finally realize his potential?Video
As the NHL prepares for a new season scheduled 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. Mike Matheson Position: Defenseman Shoots:...
Penguins eliminated weak links but playoff spot in NHL East Division no sure thing
The NHL is employing an unbalanced schedule this season with teams playing only division games. This is the eighth in an eight-part series previewing the Penguins and the seven opponents they’ll face eight times apiece in the East Division. In a sense, general manager Jim Rutherford took a pragmatic approach...
Penguins A to Z: What can John Marino do for a second act?Video
As the NHL prepares for a new season scheduled 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. John Marino Position: Defenseman Shoots:...
Sports stories of the year: Steelers’ historic start; Pirates achieve infamy
Here we are, in the victory formation to end 2020, looking to run out the clock on a year you probably never want to see again. But before we get to 2021, here’s a look back at some of the top sports stories of the year. Steelers’ record start, sobering...
Year in Review: Pandemic-altered 2020 Pittsburgh sports seasons won’t soon be forgotten
When historians proclaim 2020 as a sports year unlike any other, no hyperbole will be attached to such sentiment. The coronavirus pandemic that affected so many lives across the world also drastically altered the sports landscape, causing major events to be canceled or postponed and impacting athletes from the professional...
Penguins A to Z: Josh Maniscalco has his own trajectoryVideo
As the NHL prepares for a new season scheduled 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. Josh Maniscalco Position: Defensemen Shoots:...
Capitals showing signs of age but still have tools to take NHL East Division title
Editor’s note: The NHL is employing an unbalanced schedule this season with teams playing only division games. This is the seventh in an eight-part series previewing the Penguins and the seven opponents they’ll face eight times apiece in the East Division. Here’s some baseless speculation that could cause severe nausea...
Mark Madden: Little mystery surrounds Penguins in training camp, but questions remain
Penguins training camp opens next week. Not much is shrouded in mystery. The top six is set: Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin at center. Jake Guentzel, Kasperi Kapanen, Bryan Rust and Jason Zucker at wing. There will be movement within that group, but not in and out of that group....
Penguins A to Z: When healthy, Evgeni Malkin can still dominateVideo
As the NHL prepares for a new season scheduled 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. Evgeni Malkin Position: Center Shoots:...
Penguins opener vs. Flyers gets early start for NBC broadcast
The Penguins will have seven of their games during the 2020-21 season broadcast on one of NBC’s networks. NBC announced its full slate of games for the upcoming campaign on Tuesday. The Penguins’ opener, a road game against the Philadelphia Flyers on Jan. 13, will be the lead game in...
Mike Sullivan and the Penguins are ready for a condensed camp challenge
Mike Sullivan’s media availability on Tuesday was very appropriate for 2020. That’s to say, it was interrupted unexpectedly. Fairly early on, while answering a question about his players, Sullivan’s voice crackled away and for a handful of seconds, nothing. He returned and explained his absence. “My computer ran out of...
Bona fide No. 1 goalie makes Flyers legit contenders in NHL East Division
The NHL is employing an unbalanced schedule this season with teams playing only division games. This is the sixth in an eight-part series previewing the Penguins and the seven opponents they’ll face eight times apiece in the East Division. Here is a little stat that should warm the cockles of...
Penguins A to Z: Jesper Lindgren needs more ice time in North AmericaVideo
As the NHL prepares for a new season scheduled 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. Jesper Lindgren Position: Defenseman Shoots:...
Penguins A to Z: Kris Letang continues to dazzle but frustrateVideo
As the NHL prepares for a new season scheduled 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. Kris Letang Position: Defenseman Shoots:...
Penguins announce training camp roster
The Penguins have announced the roster for their upcoming training camp. It will involve 40 players, including 23 forwards, 13 defensemen and four goaltenders. Forwards — Anthony Angello, Zach Aston-Reese, Teddy Blueger, Sidney Crosby, Josh Currie, Frederick Gaudreau, Jake Guentzel, Mark Jankowski, Kasperi Kapanen, Sam Lafferty, Nathan Legare, Evgeni Malkin,...
Young Rangers capable of making noise in NHL East Division
The NHL is employing an unbalanced schedule this season with teams playing only division games. This is the fifth in an eight-part series previewing the Penguins and the seven opponents they’ll face eight times apiece in the East Division. After a multitude of high draft picks in a short period...
Penguins Prospect Watch: Jan Drozg, Radim Zohorna are coming to AmericaVideo
While the NHL and most leagues in North America are still on hold due to 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 have played this season, primarily in...
Minor league report: Nailers remain winless with loss to FuelVideo
The Wheeling Nailers remain winless five games into the 2020-21 season following a 4-3 home loss Sunday to the Indy Fuel at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, W.Va. Forward Michael Pelech recorded three assists on all of Wheeling’s goals which were scored by forwards Matt Alfaro, Tyler Drevitch and Felix Robert....
Former Penguins forward Mark Letestu retiresVideo
Former Penguins forward Mark Letestu has retired after 11 seasons in the NHL. A native of Elk Point, Alberta, Letestu, 35, appeared in 567 career games and scored 210 points (93 goals, 117 assists) with the Penguins, Columbus Blue Jackets, Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets. Undrafted out of Western Michigan,...
Islanders play role of giant killer in NHL East Division
Editor’s note: The NHL is employing an unbalanced schedule this season with teams playing only division games. This is the fourth in an eight-part series previewing the Penguins and the seven opponents they will face eight times apiece in the East Division. Take a look at what the New York...
