Penguins/NHL category, Page 229
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...
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...
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins sign forward Jordan Nolan
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have signed forward Jordan Nolan to a one-year American Hockey League (AHL) contract. Nolan, 31, has six years of NHL experience on his resume, having appeared in 375 career games, primarily with the Los Angeles Kings. A seventh-round draft pick (No. 186 overall) in 2009 by the...
Penguins A to Z: Jordy Bellerive embraces a bottom-six roleVideo
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. Jordy Bellerive Shoots: Left Age: 21...
Why do the Penguins have so many Finnish players?Video
Having worked as a scout in some capacity for the Penguins since 2006, assistant general manager Patrik Allvin commands extensive familiarity with the franchise’s players, those on the NHL roster as well as their pool of prospects. He’s knows everything about their backgrounds, personalities, skill sets and development. There’s one...
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins sign former Ducks draft pick Kyle Olson
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins signed forward Kyle Olson to a one-year American Hockey League (AHL) contract. A fourth-round pick (No. 122 overall) by the Anaheim Ducks in 2017, Olson was never signed by that franchise and became an unrestricted free agent in 2019. Last season, he attended the Buffalo Sabres’ training...
Penguins A to Z: Can Zach Aston-Reese build off his breakout season?
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. Zach Aston-Reese Position: Center Shoots: Right...
Penguins A to Z: The future might not be now for Anthony AngelloVideo
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. Anthony Angello Position: Center Shoots: Right...
Mark Madden: Forget January; the NHL shouldn’t return until October
The NHL season is scheduled to start in January … or February. March, perhaps. But perhaps October of 2021 would be the best idea. Barring utter failure of the covid vaccine or a chicken-hearted approach to returning to normalcy once it’s taken a foothold, it’s difficult to imagine that hockey...
Penguins A to Z: Justin Almeida needs to show progress in his second professional seasonVideo
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. Justin Almeida Position: Left winger Shoots:...
Penguins A to Z: Niclas Almari is facing a lost seasonVideo
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. Niclas Almari Position: Defenseman Shoots: Left...
TV Talk: AT&T SportsNet returns to Verizon’s FiOS TV
AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh and Verizon have reached a deal to return the regional sports network to the FiOS TV lineup, effective immediately. AT&T SportsNet, home to Penguins and Pirates games, went dark on Verizon systems on Sept. 30 following a retransmission spat over a new contract. A joint release issued...
First Call: Injured Steeler vents about Ravens rescheduling fiasco; Jim Rutherford still a top-10 GM?
Tuesday’s “First Call” has a creative idea to solve the Steelers-Ravens fiasco. We also hear from one frustrated Steeler about the pace of rescheduling. Former Penguins defenseman Trevor Daley talks about his new role with the franchise. Is his boss still a top-10 general manager? And we preview at least...
Penguins Prospect Watch: Goaltender Joel Blomqvist gets first shutout with HermesVideo
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 the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League have already opened play for the 2020-21 season. Eighteen of the Penguins’ prospects or minor leaguers are...
Tim Benz: With Penguins waiting to return, Robert Morris carries the flag for Pittsburgh hockey
Under the coronavirus cloud, the NHL is still trying to figure out a way to return to play for the 2020-21 season. Well, let’s be honest. We can pretty much drop the 2020 part of that equation at this point, can’t we? But even without the Penguins on the ice,...
Men’s hockey: Penguins prospect Clayton Phillips scores for Penn State in 7-3 loss to WisconsinVideo
Penguins defensive prospect Clayton Phillips scored his first goal of the season for Penn State in a 7-3 road loss to Wisconsin at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. on Tuesday. Phillips goal was a power-play score at 9:54 of the third period. It was the second point in as many...
Penguins owner Mario Lemieux to match donations to foundation
The Mario Lemieux Foundation announced its namesake will match all donations to the foundation up to $500,000 until Dec. 31 through an initiative dubbed “Mario Match.” Donations to the foundation benefit the Mario Lemieux Center for Blood Cancers and the Mario Lemieux Immunotherapy Center both at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center,...
Penguins Prospect Watch: Cam Lee records 6 points in 3 gamesVideo
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 the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League have already opened play for the 2020-21 season. Eighteen of the Penguins’ prospects or minor leaguers are...
Former Penguins forward, coach, executive Ken Schinkel dies at 87
Ken Schinkel, an original member of the Penguins franchise, has died at age 87. The Penguins announced his death. A cause of death was not reported. A native of Jansen, Saskatchewan, Schinkel joined the newly formed Penguins at age 35 through the 1967 expansion draft when the NHL doubled in...
Ex-Pitt star Dorin Dickerson ‘can’t wait to start working’ for Penguins on Lower Hill project
Since his NFL playing days ended, Dorin Dickerson has been building a balance between two budding careers that ultimately led to the union of a perfect position for him with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The former Pitt All-American, who has worked as a weekend and pre-game host for the Panthers and...
First Call: Steelers’ playoff lock jinx? Penguins get Mario Lemieux’s hard sell on alternate jersey
It’d take a meteor hitting the Earth to prevent the Steelers from making the playoffs this season. Or just a bad flashback to 2018? Hmm. The Steelers were hoping for a little help from the Las Vegas Raiders against the Kansas City Chiefs this week. That’s looking like a long...
Wheeling Nailers sign former Penguins draft pick Dane Birks
The Wheeling Nailers have signed defenseman Dane Birks to an ECHL contract. Terms of the deal were not revealed. Birks, 25, was a sixth-round pick (No. 164 overall) of the Penguins in 2013. In June of 2019, the Penguins traded Birks to the Arizona Coyotes as part of a trade...
Penguins Prospect Watch: Jan Drozg thrives in return with HK Olimpija LjubljanaVideo
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 the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League have already opened play for the 2020-21 season. Seventeen of the Penguins’ prospects or minor leaguers are...
