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Penguins forward Zach Aston-Reese has tested positive for covid-19 and has entered the NHL’s protocol for the virus. Coach Mike Sullivan announced Aston-Reese’s status following a morning skate at PPG Paints Arena in advance of the team’s preseason opener against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday. Aston-Reese was not scheduled...

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Zach Aston-Reese got to know former linemate Brandon Tanev pretty well over the previous two seasons. And Brock McGinn is no Brandon Tanev. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Through the first four days of the team’s training camp in Cranberry, one of the most regularly...

The Penguins announced their lineup for the opening game of their preseason, a home contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PPG Paints Arena on Monday: Forwards – Justin Almeida, Jordy Bellerive, Brian Boyle, Jan Drozg, Jonathan Gruden, Danton Heinen, Kasperi Kapanen, Sam Lafferty, Nathan Legare, Sam Poulin, Felix Robert,...

The Penguins have trimmed 10 players from their training camp roster. Defensemen Chris Bigras, Chris Merisier-Ortiz and Josh Maniscalco; goaltenders Alex D’Orio and Tommy Nappier; and forward Sam Houde were assigned to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League (AHL). Maniscalco and D’Orio are the only members of that...

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ facility in Cranberry is named after franchise icon Mario Lemieux. Arriving in Pittsburgh in 1984, Lemieux inspired a few generations of Western Pennsylvanians to take up hockey. To illustrate Lemieux’s impact on the region, pictures of area players who have reached the NHL adorn the walls of...

Interviewing NHL-ers last season was a challenging endeavor. Because of the pandemic, virtually every interaction between media with players, coaches and executives was done through electronic means. Sure, every cliche about being strong on the forecheck or getting bodies to the net was heard loud and clear through a video...

Jason Zucker’s offseason wasn’t anything unusual. He spent the summer mostly at his home in Minnesota. Went on some vacations. Trained at a rate as he typically would. As far as any offseason speculation that he might no longer be a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins? He had far more...

Besides being sans a franchise center or two, things were pretty normal for the Penguins on the first day of practice at their training camp Thursday in Cranberry. Established veteran defensemen were teamed with 20-something prospects who likely will be playing in American Hockey League contests a few weeks from...

The Penguins will continue to recommend face coverings for all guests attending games at PPG Paints Arena this preseason as a precaution against covid-19. In advance of their first preseason game — a home contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday — the team issued a statement on the...

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin is expected to miss a minimum of two months to open the 2021-22 regular season as he recovers from offseason surgery on his right knee. General manager Ron Hextall spoke with the media on the opening day of his team’s training camp in Cranberry and...

Filip Lindberg almost missed his chance to play in Pittsburgh. Not with the Penguins, at least not at this juncture in the story. But certainly at PPG Paints Arena. In April. For the NCAA championship. Having helped lead Massachusetts to the tournament and the celebrated Frozen Four, Lindberg, a springy...

The Penguins announced the schedule for their upcoming training camp. The camp will primarily be staged at their facility in Cranberry. All sessions in Cranberry are open to the public. The schedule: Thursday 9:00-9:45 a.m. - Teams 1 and 2 practice 10:00-10:45 a.m. - Team 1 vs. Team 2 scrimmage...

In advance of the Penguins’ upcoming training camp, the Tribune-Review will look at the Penguins’ depth. Today, the goaltenders: After a poor performance in the postseason — a humbling first-round loss to the New York Islanders — Tristan Jarry was fairly succinct on what he would offer when the Penguins’...

In advance of the Penguins’ upcoming training camp, the Tribune-Review will look at the Penguins’ depth. Today, the right-handed defensemen: A handful of days after his team’s 2020-21 season was ended by the New York Islanders in the playoffs, Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang fielded a handful of questions about...

A few days after he sent veteran forward Jared McCann to the Toronto Maple Leafs in a mid-July trade primarily motivated by salary cap concerns, Penguins general manager Ron Hextall offered an optimistic assessment of the primary return he received, forward prospect Filip Hallander. “I would hope he comes into...

In advance of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ upcoming training camp, the Tribune-Review will look at the team’s depth. Today, the left-handed defensemen: Despite having been a vital member of the Penguins’ success over the past half-decade, Brian Dumoulin did not break into the franchise’s top 100 career scorers until this past...

The Penguins announced the roster for their upcoming training camp. A total of 58 players will be invited for the camp which opens on Thursday. Forwards (32) – Justin Aleida, Anthony Angello, Raivis Ansons, Zach Aston-Reese, Jordy Bellerive, Kasper Bjorkqvist, Teddy Blueger, Brian Boyle, Jeff Carter, Michael Chaput, Sidney Crosby,...

In advance of the Penguins’ upcoming training camp, the Tribune-Review will look at the Penguins’ depth. Today, the right wingers: At the dawn of the 2020-21 season, the Penguins intended to insert newly reacquired right winger Kasperi Kapanen on the top line, riding shotgun with franchise center Sidney Crosby. That...

Penguins president and CEO David Morehouse underwent a scheduled heart procedure Wednesday at UPMC Presbyterian. The team issued a statement on Friday indicating Morehouse, 61, “is resting comfortably and is expected to make a full recovery and resume work prior to the start of the 2021-22 regular season.” The Beechview...

The Penguins announced their television schedule for the 2020-21 season. A total of 13 of their games will be exclusive to national outlets between ABC (three), TNT (five) ESPN (one) and ESPN+ or Hulu streaming platforms (four). The other 69 games on their schedule will appear regionally on AT&T SportsNet....