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Defenseman Zach Trotman, a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins organization for parts of the past four seasons, has retired. The 30-year-old announced his decision via Instagram. In the posting, Trotman explained the physical rigors of the sport prompted his decision. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zach...

Former Penguins defenseman David Warsofsky has signed with ERC Ingolstadt of Germany’s Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). The team announced his signing on its website. A native of Marshfield, Mass., Warsofsky, 31, has been a member of the Penguins organization over three separate stints. In total, he has played in 19...

With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 49 players currently under NHL contracts to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. Casey DeSmith Position: Goaltender Catches: Left Age: 29 Height: 6-foot Weight: 181 pounds...

Former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Mark Letestu and goaltender Brad Thiessen have been hired by the Columbus Blue Jackets in development coaching roles. Letestu, 37, retired as a professional player in December. Over the course of 11 seasons with the Penguins, Blue Jackets, Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets, Letestu appeared in...

Penguins goaltending prospects Joel Blomqvist and Calle Clang have been named to the under-20 national teams of Finland and Sweden, respectively, for an upcoming showcase tournament in July and August. Blomqvist, 19, was the Penguins’ second-round pick (No. 52 overall) in 2020. He spent most of this past season with...

Forward Josh Currie, who served as captain of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins this past season, has joined Metallurg Magnitogorsk in Russia’s KHL. Magnitogorsk announced the signing on its website. An unrestricted free agent signing in October, Currie was on a one-year, two-way contract with the Penguins. Currie, 28, was Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s leading...

Penguins backup goaltender Casey DeSmith underwent bilateral core muscle surgery Thursday. The recovery time is expected to be six to eight weeks. The team announced his procedure Thursday evening. DeSmith, 29, was injured during a 7-2 road loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on May 3 and missed the final three...

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have re-signed forward Jamie Devane to a one-year American Hockey League (AHL) contract for the 2021-22 season. The 30-year-old Devane previously played for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton during the 2019-20 season, when he appeared in 36 games and recorded nine points (four goals, five assists) and a team-leading 81 penalty...

Former Penguins forward Thomas Di Pauli has signed with the Krefeld Pinguine (German for “Penguins”) in Germany’s Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). The league announced his signing via Twitter. After departing the Pittsburgh Penguins as a free agent following the pandemic-shortened 2019-20 season, Di Pauli, 27, did not play for any...

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have re-signed forward Felix Robert to a one-year American Hockey League (AHL) contract for the 2021-22 season. Undrafted, Robert initially joined Wilkes-Barre/Scranton by signing an AHL contract in August of 2020. A first-year professional, Robert (5-foot-9, 180 pounds) split the 2020-21 season between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and Wheeling of...

The Pittsburgh Penguins have lost one of their veteran defensemen. Yannick Weber, 32, signed a three-year contract with the ZSC Lions of the National League in his native Switzerland. The team announced Weber’s signing Tuesday. Weber’s time with the Penguins was brief. When injuries besieged the blue line this past...