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First Call: More details on Devin Bush’s arrest; 1 name removed as possible Penguins coach
You can cross a name off the list of potential candidates to replace Mike Sullivan as Pittsburgh Penguins head coach. We are getting details about the arrest of former Steeler Devin Bush in Bell Acres. The Steelers have released jersey numbers for the rookie class. And Duquesne’s basketball team has...
Penguins’ Blake Lizotte embraced change in deployment at cost of individual stats
Blake Lizotte wasn’t trying to be prophetic. He certainly couldn’t have known that shortly after discussing the reality of roster reconstruction and organizational change for non-playoff teams, the Pittsburgh Penguins would make a seismic alteration to the franchise by parting ways with longtime coach Mike Sullivan. However, Lizotte, chatting with...
Tim Benz: A ‘thank you’ note to sports moments outside of Pittsburgh for filling the void
I turned on the computer to write Tuesday’s posts, and I had nuthin’. I looked at a blank document, and it looked right back at me and shrugged. “I can’t help you, pal. Just start pounding keys and see what comes ‘aht,” it said. Well, at least that’s what I...
Penguins get 11th overall selection in NHL Draft Lottery
The Pittsburgh Penguins are scheduled to have the 11th overall selection in this year’s NHL Draft. On Monday, the league determined the order of the first 16 selections following a draft lottery determined by a set of convoluted rules. Barring any trades, this is the highest overall selection the Penguins...
Marc-Andre Fleury has played his last NHL game, but retirement can wait a few more weeks
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Marc-Andre Fleury has exited the NHL after 21 seasons in the net, eager for more family time and an end to the on-ice tributes while fully accepting at age 40 that he’s no longer at his best. OK, so he’s not quite ready to completely call...
Penguins forward prospect Raivis Ansons signs AHL contract with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
Pittsburgh Penguins forward prospect Raivis Ansons has signed an American Hockey League (AHL) contract for the 2025-26 season with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. A left-handed shot, Ansons is in the final weeks of a three-year, entry-level contract he signed with the NHL club in May 2022. With regards to his NHL...
Forward Connor Dewar rediscovered his confidence with the PenguinsVideo
For the second consecutive year, the rebuilding Pittsburgh Penguins mostly jettisoned assets on the NHL roster to other teams with valid postseason aspirations. There was a lone exception to that approach on March 7, however. With the Toronto Maple Leafs facing a bit of a salary cap crunch, the Penguins...
Penguins A to Z: Ryan Graves needs to offer much moreVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason for a third consecutive year without a playoff appearance, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 56 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization....
Madden Monday: Penguins parting ways with Mike Sullivan ‘highlights how ludicrous it is’ the Steelers keep Mike Tomlin
When Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas discussed Mike Sullivan’s exit as head coach last week, he said, “Sometimes the class needs a new professor, and sometimes the professor needs a new class.” During this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast, Mark Madden of 105.9 The X and TribLive said that’s the...
Penguins forward Sidney Crosby joins Canada for IIHF World Championship
Sidney Crosby will play postseason hockey, after all. On Sunday, Hockey Canada announced via social media that the Pittsburgh Penguins forward was added to that country’s roster for the upcoming International Ice Hockey Federation’s (IIHF) World Championship tournament. This past regular season, Crosby, 37, led the Penguins with 91 points...
Trademark offensive prowess, defensive lapses accompanied Erik Karlsson in Year 2 with PenguinsVideo
Through two seasons in a Pittsburgh Penguins sweater, Erik Karlsson has not missed a single game. How much of a boost that has offered for the Penguins, who have failed to qualify for the postseason since Karlsson’s been on the roster, is up for debate. In fairness, the Penguins’ playoff...
Mike Sullivan’s arrival was perfect timing for the Penguins
Ian Cole had some bad timing. On the first practice the Pittsburgh Penguins conducted under new head coach Mike Sullivan on Dec. 13, 2015, Cole broke in some new skates and his feet were feeling the effects. “Had a lot of skating,” said Cole, a defenseman with the team at...
Penguins A to Z: Taylor Gauthier’s path appears to be blockedVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason for a third consecutive year without a playoff appearance, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 56 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization....
Ex-Penguins coach Mike Sullivan hired by Rangers
Former Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan has been hired by the New York Rangers in the same capacity. The Rangers announced Sullivan’s appointment Friday. He becomes the 38th coach in that franchise’s history. Terms of his contract were not announced, but it is believed to be one of the most...
Penguins A to Z: Connor Dewar provides utilityVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason for a third consecutive year without a playoff appearance, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 56 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization....
First Call: Reaction in New York to Mike Sullivan’s move; Steelers invite huge offensive lineman to rookie camp
Former Penguins coach Mike Sullivan has a new job with the Rangers. New York’s media shares its reaction to the news. Marc-Andre Fleury ends his career with the Minnesota Wild. The Steelers are looking at an interesting offensive line prospect. And one analyst thinks it is time for the club...
Among college coaching candidates to replace Mike Sullivan, 1 name makes more sense than the rest
A number of college hockey head coaches have been floated out as potential successors to Mike Sullivan as the bench boss of the Pittsburgh Penguins. One would assume that the money and prestige of coaching in the NHL would make such a move a no-brainer. But during a “Breakfast with...
After reviving NHL career with Penguins, Matt Grzelcyk’s future in Pittsburgh is unclear
In the aftermath of his debut campaign with the Pittsburgh Penguins, during which he established several career bests, Matt Grzelcyk successfully resuscitated his NHL career. But whether his next chapter will be in Pittsburgh remains to be seen. The decision is up to president of hockey operations/general manager Kyle Dubas,...
Podcast: Mike Sullivan’s departure from the Penguins
Ten days after stating his intentions to continue in his position as the Penguins’ head coach, Mike Sullivan was out. His 10-year run with the team included two Stanley Cups and the most wins in franchise history. Triblive Assistant Sports Editor Jonathan Bombulie joins host Zac Gibson to break down...
Tim Benz: ‘Demands’ or not, there are reasons why Mike Sullivan’s relationship with Penguins came to an end
In the wake of Mike Sullivan’s departure as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins, a lot of people are seizing on some of the alleged circumstances that surrounded it. For instance, there were rumblings that Sullivan had made a list of “non-negotiable demands” that he wanted if he was...
Penguins A to Z: This remains Sidney Crosby’s teamVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason for a third consecutive year without a playoff appearance, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 56 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization....
U mad, bro?: Steelers fans irate about NFL Draft coverage; Pens fans sick of Erik Karlsson
I didn’t think it was possible to find anyone who was more upset about the 2025 NFL Draft than Mel Kiper. Then I looked at my social media mentions and my email. Apparently, Mel isn’t alone. Here is this week’s “U mad, bro?” I got this unsigned email from someone...
Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic knows he’ll have to battle to keep his jobVideo
It’s an odd dichotomy for Alex Nedeljkovic. Even though he is under contract for another season with the Pittsburgh Penguins, the backup goaltender might have less of a chance of staying with the team going into the 2025-26 campaign than he did in the 2024 offseason when he re-signed with...
Mark Madden: Mike Sullivan had to go, and now the Penguins can finally become Kyle Dubas’ team
Let’s be honest: Letting Mike Sullivan go was an easy decision for the Penguins. (This wasn’t all that mutual.) He’s a very good coach, and there’s no diminishing what Sullivan did early in his tenure. But Sullivan had long since lapsed into Mike Tomlin mode, not winning a playoff series...
Tim Benz: On coaches named ‘Mike,’ maybe Art Rooney II should listen to Kyle Dubas’ message
It’s obvious that Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II isn’t influenced by what he reads in columns like this one, or what he hears on sports radio. If that was the case, he probably would’ve fired Mike Tomlin before Maurkice Pouncey’s game-opening snap was done sailing over Ben Roethlisberger’s head...
