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U mad, bro? Pittsburgh fans fume about Steelers-Titans delay, trading Patric Hornqvist, and … the presidential debate?
In this week’s “U mad, bro?” Pittsburgh sports fans are mad about how the NFL is handling the Steelers-Titans postponement. They are also mad at attempts to qualify the Steelers’ 3-0 start. Mad at the Penguins for trading Patric Hornqvist. And mad about the presidential debate. I’m mad, too. Because...
Dining renovations planned for PPG Paints Arena
The Penguins and Aramark announced a series of renovations related to dining at the decade-old PPG Paints Arena. According to a release from the team, these changes are purported to create a contactless experience in a post-coronavirus environment. Some of the changes include self-checkout scanners, self-ordering kiosks, mobile ordering, a...
Penguins will have long wait to pick as NHL draft order is finalized
The NHL finalized the order of its upcoming draft, which be Oct. 6-7. The entire order can be viewed here. Barring any further transactions, the Penguins’ first selection will be No. 77 overall in the third round. They also will have the 108th (fourth round), 139th (fifth round) and 170th...
How can Penguins replace Patric Hornqvist? Will they even bother trying?
The 2019-20 NHL season is over. Thanks to coronavirus, it only took 11 months. But the Tampa Bay Lightning finally pulled the curtain on the campaign by winning Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final 2-0 over the Dallas Stars. For me, that makes the bubble exercise a bit more...
Madden Monday: ‘There is no trade to be made to fix the Penguins.’ Steelers surprise star.
It’s the day after a Steelers home game, so, obviously, Mark Madden and I are talking about their 28-21 win over the Houston Texans to begin our “Madden Monday” podcast. But we dive deep into the Penguins and Pirates as well. There were lots of standouts for the Steelers on...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Don’t blame Rutherford; blame time because Penguins’ is up
When Jim Rutherford makes a trade, the analysis comes thick and fast. Occasionally, some of it is even worthwhile. Rutherford has made 51 trades since becoming Penguins general manager in June 2014. How many of those deals made legit impact? His first certainly did, namely the acquisition of gritty Patric...
Penguins’ Rutherford: Dumoulin, Pettersson won’t be traded; Johnson must compete for spot
Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford shed a considerable amount of light on what his team’s defense will look like next season in an interview with Mark Madden on 105.9-FM Friday afternoon. In a thorough, candid discussion, Rutherford said Brian Dumoulin and Marcus Pettersson will not be traded, newly acquired Mike...
Newly-acquired Mike Matheson sees himself as good fit in Penguins’ style, lineup
No one knows with certainty when the next NHL season will begin. If Mike Matheson was making the decision, it wouldn’t alter much from a normal season’s calendar. “I wish the season was starting tomorrow,” the Pittsburgh Penguins’ newest defenseman said during a video call with media Friday. Matheson was...
‘Blindsided’ Patric Hornqvist: Easy to waive no-trade clause because Penguins ‘didn’t want me’Video
Patric Hornqvist said he plans on remaining in Pittsburgh for another month or two before beginning the process of finding a home and a school for his daughters in South Florida. And while he allowed that Pittsburgh will always hold a place in his heart, the veteran forward indicated it...
Mark Madden: Penguins’ Patric Hornqvist trade had sentimental impact, but not much else
If you’re looking for deep meaning to the trade that sent winger Patric Hornqvist to Florida and took the best part of two days to complete, let me know if you find it. It’s being overanalyzed like crazy because of thirst for clicks. But in the ‘70s or ‘80s, it...
First Call: Florida media spin on Patric Hornqvist trade, Steelers Chase Claypool booming in Canada
Friday’s “First Call” gives us a fond farewell for Pittsburgh Penguins forward Patric Hornqvist after the team traded him to the Florida Panthers. The media down in Miami have some thoughts, too. And Steelers rookie Chase Claypool is becoming a star in his home country. Praise for Patric On Thursday,...
‘U mad, bro?’: Fans hate the return for Patric Hornqvist, Mike Tomlin’s replay challenges
I took a random day off Thursday. Needed a day to clear the mind and come up for air, ya know? So “U mad, bro?” was pushed back a day. Woof! Nothing like erasing the mental health benefits of 24 hours off like opening your email and social media after...
Penguins trade Patric Hornqvist to Florida for D Mike Matheson, F Colton Sceviour
General manager Jim Rutherford’s quest to reshape the Penguins roster after a second straight quick playoff exit has claimed one of the team’s most beloved players. Winger Patric Hornqvist, lauded for his warrior mentality while helping the team to back-to-back Stanley Cup titles in 2016-17, was traded Thursday to the...
Trade talk surrounding Penguins’ Patric Hornqvist intensifies
Trade winds are swirling around popular Pittsburgh Penguins winger Patric Hornqvist. Kevin Weekes of the NHL Network reported Wednesday afternoon that the Penguins were trading Hornqvist to the Florida Panthers for defenseman Mike Matheson. Later in the day, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported the deal was “falling apart” thanks to potential...
Rivers Casino, Penguins extend partnership to place sportsbook in PPG Paints Arena
When PPG Paints Arena re-opens its doors — post-covid — for Pittsburgh Penguins games, fans will be able to watch while simultaneously placing bets on the outcome. Rivers Casino and BetRivers.com have finalized an exclusive multi-year agreement to become the Official Casino and Sportsbook of the Penguins. The deal includes...
Mark Madden: NHL’s target restart date is unrealistic; March is more likely
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ offseason got frisky quick with the acquisition of winger Kasperi Kapanen from Toronto, the re-signing of forward Jared McCann (who would have been a restricted free agent) and the reported (but as yet unconfirmed) trade of Patric Hornqvist to Florida. Goaltender Matt Murray is on the trade...
What are the Penguins doing with Jared McCann?
It feels as if the Penguins’ extension of Jared McCann’s contract has created more questions than answers. But why stop now? That’s been a theme throughout the offseason for general manager Jim Rutherford. For a team he suggested needed changes, the Pens GM sure is going a long way toward...
Sidney Crosby, Matt Cullen help Penguins win 7 Emmy AwardsVideo
Sidney Crosby and Matt Cullen scored big assists, helping the Pittsburgh Penguins video staff win seven Emmy Awards at the 2020 Mid-Atlantic Regional Emmy Awards on Saturday. The program was held virtually. Crosby and Cullen were the producers on videos that featured important moments in their careers. Crosby was honored...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Don’t be surprised if Penguins trade newly re-signed Jared McCann
Jared McCann didn’t score in his last 25 games this season. His last goal was Jan. 14, and the meter still is running. McCann was scratched for the third game of the Penguins’ four-game loss to Montreal in the Stanley Cup playoffs’ prelim round. Six million bucks doesn’t buy what...
Penguins re-sign forward Jared McCann to two-year deal
For the first two-thirds of this season, it looked like the Penguins would have to break the bank to bring back forward Jared McCann. For the last quarter of the season, it looked like they’d be ill-advised to give him minimum wage. When the dust settled, they met McCann in...
First Call: Hornqvist, Kessel, Saad all salary ‘trade bait’? Hall of Fame voter’s strong endorsement of Bill Nunn
Friday’s “First Call” gives us a ringing endorsement of Steelers scout Bill Nunn and his posthumous chances of becoming a Pro Football Hall of Famer. Another Hall of Fame honor was bestowed during “Thursday Night Football.” Maurkice Pouncey’s twin brother needs surgery. And Saquon Barkley is responding to some criticism....
Former Penguins president Jack Kelley dies
Former Penguins president Jack Kelley, who coached Boston University to two national titles and was the first coach and general manager of the New England Whalers, died Tuesday, USA Hockey announced. He was 93. Kelley was president of the Penguins from 1993-98. His grandson is Andy Saucier, the team’s video...
Former Penguins assistant coach Tony Granato elected to U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
Tony Granato, who was a Penguins assistant coach for five seasons, will be inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame. A 13-year NHL veteran, Granato was on the Penguins bench from 2009-14. He coached the team’s forwards and penalty kill and helped the team to the best winning percentage...
Did the Penguins hire assistants for Mike Sullivan? Or potential replacements?
With the Steelers underway, some have pushed Penguins talk to the back burner until free agency or when the offseason trade market truly kicks into gear. But not for those of us here at “Breakfast With Benz.” General manager Jim Rutherford got a head start, so we feel the need...
Madden Monday: Steelers opener; Penguins ‘in organic decline,’ see themselves ‘as what they were, not how they are’
The first game of the 2020 Steelers season is Monday night against the New York Giants. So Mark Madden and I start this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast with a heavy dose of football. But the Penguins conversation is intriguing as well. Those that follow the team are trying to figure...
