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Penguins A to Z: Nathan Legare looks like a keeper
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. Nathan Legare Position: Right winger...
Minor league report: Nailers fall in overtime to FuelVideo
The Wheeling Nailers remain winless after falling, 2-1, in overtime to the Indy Fuel at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis on Saturday. Goaltender Shane Starrett made 24 saves on 26 shots in the loss while forward Peter Krieger scored Wheeling’s only goal. Highlights: The Nailers (0-2-2) will host the...
Rebuilding Devils seem destined for bottom of NHL East Division
The NHL is employing an unbalanced schedule this season with teams playing only division games. This is the third in an eight-part series previewing the Pittsburgh Penguins and the seven opponents they’ll face eight times apiece in the East Division. The New Jersey Devils, like the New York Rangers, are...
The Penguins are younger, but are they better?
The Penguins couldn’t help but get younger this offseason. That’s because they parted ways with one of the NHL’s only 40-somethings in veteran forward Patrick Marleau, who was not re-signed. But shedding one of the few active NHLers who played in the league during the 20th century was going to...
Sabres upgraded in offseason, could hang around in NHL East Division
The NHL is employing an unbalanced schedule this season with teams playing only division games. This is the second in an eight-part series previewing the Penguins and the seven opponents they will face eight times apiece in the East Division. For the first time since 1997-98, the Penguins and Buffalo...
Mark Madden: Pre-Mario Penguins provided plenty of memorable moments
Everybody remembers Mario Lemieux scoring five goals, five ways on New Year’s Eve, 1988. (Although nobody figured out exactly what Lemieux had done ‘til the next day.) But who remembers when the Penguins netted five goals in 127 seconds? I do. I was there. It was glorious. As the NHL...
Penguins A to Z: Cam Lee takes his first stepsVideo
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. Cam Lee Position: Defenseman Shoots:...
Penguins co-owner Ron Burkle buys Michael Jackson’s Neverland ranch for $22 million
Peter Pan still hasn’t grown up, but Neverland has finally sold. Michael Jackson’s famous 2,700-acre Southern California ranch sold for $22 million to billionaire Ron Burkle, The Wall Street Journal reported. Burkle, who Forbes estimates is worth $1.5 billion, was a friend of Jackson who helped manage his money in...
NHL East Division favorite Bruins aren’t without their flaws
Editor’s note: The NHL is employing an unbalanced schedule this season with teams playing only division games. This is the first in an eight-part series previewing the Penguins and the seven opponents they’ll face eight times apiece in the East Division. For a team coming off a great season —...
Penguins A to Z: Emil Larmi will remain in Finland, for nowVideo
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. Emil Larmi Position: Goaltender Catches:...
Penguins A to Z: Sam Lafferty has a job, now he needs a roleVideo
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. Sam Lafferty Position: Center Shoots:...
Penguins’ 2020-21 schedule released, includes only division foes
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ rivalries with the Philadelphia Flyers and Washington Capitals feature some of the most heated blood-feuds in the history of the NHL. They are born out of geography but also out of frequency, having met one another so often on so many stages. In other words, they don’t...
Penguins A to Z: Maxime Lagace has already been promotedVideo
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. Maxime Lagace Position: Goaltender Catches:...
NHL outlines critical dates, protocols for 2020-21 seasonVideo
On Tuesday, the NHL and NHL’s Players’ Association (NHLPA) released a list of critical dates as well as protocols for the upcoming season, even if few of them will actually happen in 2020. Dec. 31 — Training camps open for seven clubs that did not participate in the resumption of...
Ex-Penguins forward Conor Sheary signs with CapitalsVideo
Former Penguins forward Conor Sheary, a member of the franchise’s two most recent Stanley Cup championship teams, has signed a one-year contract with the Washington Capitals worth $735,000. Sheary, 28, appeared in 63 games with the Penguins and Buffalo Sabres last season and scored 23 points (10 goals, 13 assists)....
Former Penguins defenseman Deryk Engelland retires
The notion of Deryk Engelland playing even one NHL game was far-fetched once upon a time. So the reality of him playing 671 NHL games and making enough of an impact on one franchise to merit a press conference to announce his retirement certainly caused him to reflect on the...
Penguins A to Z: Kasperi Kapanen offers more than a familiar face
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. Kasperi Kapanen Position: Right winger...
Penguins prepare for different training camp with different rules
On Monday, Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford held court with reporters to discuss details about his team as it prepares for a new season. That’s nothing out of the ordinary. He typically will stand behind a podium with backdrop complete with an advertisers’ logo in a cramped auxiliary meeting room...
Penguins A to Z: Pierre-Olivier Joseph will continue to waitVideo
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. Pierre-Olivier Joseph Position: Defenseman Shoots:...
Penguins to open training camp Jan. 3
The Penguins formally announced they will open training camp on Jan. 3 at PPG Paints Arena. On Sunday, the NHL and the NHL’s Players’ Association (NHLPA) announced the 2020-21 season will begin Jan. 13. The Penguins will have the league maximum of 36 skaters (forwards and defensemen) as well as...
Penguins prospect Radim Zohorna’s loan to BK Malada Boleslav terminatedVideo
Penguins forward prospect Radim Zohorna’s loan agreement with BK Malada Boleslav, a team in the Czech Republic’s ELH league, has been terminated. According to Malada Boleslav, Zohorna will travel to Pittsburgh to participate in the Penguins’ upcoming training camp, scheduled to begin on Jan. 3. In 21 games with Malada...
Mark Madden: Penguins need to play different kind of hockey to succeed in new East division
The NHL allegedly starts Jan. 13 after a training camp of approximately 15 minutes. That’s right in the middle of the NFL playoffs. Will made-for-TV hockey capture America’s fancy? It didn’t this past summer. With big financial losses guaranteed for every team, there doesn’t seem a logical reason to play...
Penguins Prospect Watch: Cam Lee, Drew O’Connor return from EuropeVideo
While the NHL and most leagues in North America 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 already played this season, primarily in...
NHL, NHLPA formally announce plans for 2020-21 season
After spending the bulk of the the 2020 calendar year off the ice because of the coronavirus pandemic, the NHL and the NHL Player’s Association on Sunday formally announced plans to open the 2020-21 season. The campaign is scheduled to open Jan. 13 with each team playing a 56-game schedule...
Penguins A to Z: Tristan Jarry’s time finally arrivesVideo
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. Tristan Jarry Position: Goaltender Catches:...
