Penguins/NHL category, Page 249
Rewatching the Penguins’ last game at Mellon Arena 10 years later
The sky was gray in Pittsburgh on May 12, 2010. That’s not exactly a unique occurrence in this city where it’s gray so often, one could suspect Mino Argento of painting it. But the sky was incredibly fitting for what occurred that night one decade ago. The Penguins closed the...
Penguins announce furloughs for employees
The Penguins announced Tuesday they will place several employees on furlough due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which has halted play in the NHL for more than two months. In a statement, the team indicated the unpaid furloughs will last four months beginning June 1. Employees will continue to receive...
Penguins A to Z: Tristan Jarry finally realizes his potential
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 55 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: Left...
Tim Benz: NHL players, if you don’t want to play, stay home. You may be helping.
Some NHL players have expressed reservations about trying to reboot the NHL season. For instance, Montreal’s Brendan Gallagher wonders if a return would be worth it for a team such as his, unless the postseason bracket is expanded. The Canadiens would resume play 10 points out of a playoff spot...
Penguins A to Z: Patric Hornqvist isn’t hard to predict
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 55 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Player: Patric Hornqvist Position: Right winger...
AHL cancels remainder of 2019-20 season
The American Hockey League (AHL) announced Monday it has canceled the remainder of the 2019-20 season because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Given that the league’s revenues are primarily driven by ticket sales as opposed to television contracts, this is a decision which had been expected for several weeks. The...
Why did Jay Glazer pivot so quickly after jabbing Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger?
In this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast, Mark Madden and I give you tons of sports. Even though there are no sports. Thankfully, the NFL continues to give us plenty of content during the covid-19 pandemic. The league’s schedule came out. Now the question becomes, will it actually be played, or...
First Call: Steelers biggest question for 2020, thankful Jagr, future of Joe Musgrove
Monday’s “First Call” looks at an odd choice for the Steelers biggest question heading into 2020. The future of Pirates starter Joe Musgrove is an interesting talking point. Jaromir Jagr gives thanks. And we tell you how one city may play host to three teams this fall. Renew JuJu? NFL.com...
Penguins A to Z: Filip Hallander has promise as a top-six winger
While the NHL is on hold due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 55 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Player: Filip Hallander Position: Center Shoots:...
Penguins A to Z: Jake Guentzel could get a second chance
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 55 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Player: Jake Guentzel Position: Left winger...
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins forward Ben Sexton retiresVideo
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins forward Ben Sexton announced his retirement via Twitter on Saturday. Sexton, 28, was signed to a one-year AHL contract but did not play at all in 2019-20 because of concussion issues. In 26 games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton during the 2018-19 season, Sexton scored 10 points (seven goals, three assists)....
Penguins A to Z: Brian Dumoulin continues to be underappreciatedVideo
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 55 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Player: Brian Dumoulin Position: Defenseman Shoots:...
Penguins defenseman Kris Letang makes donation to provide meals
The Penguins announced defenseman Kris Letang and his wife Catherine made an unspecified donation intended to provide meals to the Students and Families Food Relief Fund and the Knead Community Cafe, allowing both organizations to provide meals during the covid-19 pandemic. The Students and Families Food Relief Fund was created...
Penguins A to Z: Jan Drozg adjusts between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, WheelingVideo
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 55 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Player: Jan Drozg Position: Left winger...
Ex-Penguins forward Martin Straka named Czech Republic assistant coach
Former Penguins forward Martin Straka has been named assistant coach of the Czech Republic’s national team for the next two years. Straka, 47, was one of that country’s most accomplished players during his career. A member of the Czech Republic’s 1998 team that won gold during the Olympic tournament, Straka...
Brian Dumoulin’s development makes him one of Penguins’ top homegrown talents
On his Instagram page this week, as he does from time to time, Penguins defenseman Brian Dumoulin recommended a favorite bottle of wine. The boisterous player who was caught on camera drinking from three beer bottles held in the same hand in the celebration after the clinching of the 2016...
Penguins A to Z: Thomas Di Pauli has few remaining chances
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 54 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Player: Thomas Di Pauli Position: Center...
Steelers, Penguins among top 10 on Forbes list of ‘most passionate fans’
The page-wide photo at the top of the website link for the article said it all: a face-painted fan covered in black and gold from the waist up and waving a Terrible Towel at a Pittsburgh Steelers game. Though stay-at-home orders that have shut down the sports world offer them...
Pitt coaches donate $500,000 for covid-19 vaccine research; Pirates, Penguins, Steelers add pledge of $300,000
Three Pitt coaches, athletic director Heather Lyke and their families are leading an effort to pledge $800,000 in support of the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Vaccine Research, which is attempting to create a vaccine for the virus that causes covid-19. Coaches Pat Narduzzi (football), Jeff Capel (men’s basketball) and...
From Dave Burrows to Brian Dumoulin, defense still has value for PenguinsVideo
There really is no way to compare Dave Burrows with Brian Dumoulin. Burrows, roundly considered the best defensive defenseman in Pittsburgh Penguins franchise history, primarily played in the 1970s. Dumoulin, who by most measures is the current team’s top defensive blue-liner, made his NHL debut in 2013. • Virtually every...
Penguins coach Mike Sullivan makes donation for groceries
Penguins coach Mike Sullivan paid for shoppers’ groceries Tuesday at the the Waterfront Giant Eagle and South Hills Market District during designated senior hours. According to a news release from the team, shoppers’ costs were paid in advance by Sullivan. No additional specifics on Sullivan’s donation were included in the...
Penguins A to Z: Goalie Casey DeSmith still has management’s trust
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 55 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Player: Casey DeSmith Position: Goaltender Catches:...
Tim Benz: Ideas for ESPN’s next docuseries after ‘The Last Dance.’ Cast your vote.
ESPN’s “The Last Dance” has been quite a hit. The 10-part documentary series on Michael Jordan and the Bulls of the 1990s is generating an incredible buzz. Pittsburgh Penguins Radio Network host Brian Metzer joined me for our usual “Breakfast With Benz” hockey podcast, and we spun the conversation into...
Penguins’ Matt Murray, other goaltenders have unique challenge during NHL’s pause
It was an easy decision for Matt Murray in the mid-2000s. In reality, it was out of his control. What position should he play? “I used to play (defenseman) one game and goalie the next game up until I was like probably 10 years old,” the current Penguins goaltender said...
Penguins A to Z: Alex D’Orio takes 1st steps in Wheeling
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 55 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Player: Alex D’Orio Position: Goaltender Catches:...
