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Who can fill in the Penguins’ bottom-6 forwards?
Penguins general manager Ron Hextall was not ambiguous about why he jettisoned Jared McCann and Brandon Tanev over the past handful of days. He wanted salary cap space. But he also acknowledged their departures — coupled with second-line center Evgeni Malkin being sidelined as he recovers from a right knee...
Penguins A to Z: Jason Zucker struggles to find a fitVideo
With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 47 players currently under NHL contracts to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. Jason Zucker Position: Left winger Shoots: Left Age: 29 Height: 5-foot-11 Weight: 192...
Penguins have five picks in entry draft
The Pittsburgh Penguins did not have a selection in the first round of the NHL’s entry draft Friday. That pick (No. 26 overall) was sent to the Minnesota Wild in February 2020 as part of the trade that brought forward Jason Zucker to Pittsburgh. They are scheduled to have five...
Penguins to open 2021-22 season against Lightning
The Pittsburgh Penguins will open the 2021-22 season in banner fashion. Literally. They will travel to the Gulf Coast of Florida and face the defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning on Oct. 12 at Amalie Arena as the hosts raise their most recent championship banner. This contest will be...
Salary cap concerns led to changes for Penguins, GM Ron Hextall says
Ron Hextall didn’t necessarily have a strong desire to part ways with forwards Jared McCann and Brandon Tanev. At the same time, he had to ensure his team was compliant with the NHL’s salary cap of $81.5 million. That’s why McCann and Tanev now are members of the Seattle Kraken....
Penguins A to Z: Can Radim Zohorna fill a big void on the bottom 2 lines?Video
With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 47 players currently under NHL contracts to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. Radim Zohorna Position: Left winger Shoots: Left Age: 25 Height: 6-foot-6 Weight: 220...
Penguins lose forward Brandon Tanev to Kraken in expansion draft
Brandon Tanev made history with the Pittsburgh Penguins the moment he signed with them in the summer of 2019. His six-year contract was the longest deal the franchise had inked with an unrestricted free agent. But they never really intended on him completing the full term of the deal while...
Penguins A to Z: Colton Sceviour can offer more than he showed in 2020-21Video
With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 48 players currently under NHL contracts to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. Colton Sceviour Position: Right winger Shoots: Right Age: 32 Height: 6-foot Weight: 190...
From Fleury to Junkka, ranking every player the Penguins have lost in expansion draftsVideo
It’s anyone’s guess as to who the Penguins will lose in Wednesday’s expansion draft to the Seattle Kraken. But one thing is clear about this to-be-determined departee. He won’t be the best player the Penguins have ever lost in an expansion draft. That designation belongs to future hall-of-fame goaltender Marc-Andre...
Penguins A to Z: Bryan Rust can really cash in next offseasonVideo
With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 48 players currently under NHL contracts to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. Bryan Rust Position: Right winger Shoots: Right Age: 29 Height: 5-foot-11 Weight: 192...
Penguins’ preseason schedule includes 3 home games
The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced their preseason schedule for this fall: Sept. 27 — vs. Columbus Blue Jackets, 7 p.m. Oct. 1 — at Buffalo Sabres, 7 p.m. Oct. 3 — vs. Detroit Red Wings, 1 p.m. Oct. 5 — vs. Buffalo Sabres, 7 p.m. Oct. 7 — at Detroit...
Penguins A to Z: Can Chad Ruhwedel finally be a regular part of the lineup?Video
With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 48 players currently under NHL contracts to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. Chad Ruhwedel Position: Defenseman Shoots: Right Age: 31 Height: 5-foot-11 Weight: 191 pounds...
Penguins notebook: New voices take on bigger roles in analytics department
With former director of analytics Sam Ventura having moved on after being hired to a vice president position with the Buffalo Sabres on July 5, the Penguins have a considerable hole in their front office with regards to their use of advanced statistics. Data scientists Nick Citrone and Katerina Wu,...
Penguins A to Z: Evan Rodrigues’ versatility will determine his valueVideo
With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 48 players currently under NHL contracts to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. Evan Rodrigues Position: Center Shoots: Right Age: 27 Height: 5-foot-11 Weight: 184 pounds...
Penguins leave Zach Aston-Reese, Brandon Tanev, Jason Zucker, others exposed for expansion draft
Like all his peers, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ron Hextall has a wish list of things he’d like to accomplish with his roster this offseason. And like most other general managers in the NHL, Hextall doesn’t have a ton of financial wiggle room to work with thanks to the NHL’s...
Penguins trade Jared McCann to Maple LeafsVideo
The Penguins found a way to avoid losing Jared McCann to the Seattle Kraken in the upcoming expansion draft. They traded him to the Toronto Maple Leafs. On Saturday, McCann was dealt to the Maple Leafs in exchange for forward prospect Filip Hallander, a former draft pick of the Penguins,...
Penguins A to Z: When (or where) will Juuso Riikola play next?Video
With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 48 players currently under NHL contracts to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. Juuso Riikola Position: Defenseman Shoots: Left Age: 27 Height: 6-foot Weight: 189 pounds...
Who will the Penguins protect in the expansion draft?
Pretty much, the only certainty about who the Pittsburgh Penguins will protect for Wednesday’s expansion draft is who they must protect. The “core.” Franchise staples Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang and Evgeni Malkin each have no-movement clauses in their contracts and, by the NHL’s rules, must be protected from being selected...
Penguins A to Z: While hardly irrelevant, Will Reilly remains a long shotVideo
With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 48 players currently under NHL contracts to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. Will Reilly Position: Defenseman Shoots: Right Age: 23 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 197 pounds...
Penguins GM Ron Hextall faces ‘tough decisions’ with next week’s expansion draft
As a goaltender during his playing career, Ron Hextall knew some nights were going to be easier than others. Especially if that night’s opponent was an expansion team. In the early 1990s, the NHL expanded with five teams — the San Jose Sharks, Ottawa Senators, Tampa Bay Lightning, Mighty Ducks...
Penguins A to Z: Valtteri Puustinen finally takes his shotVideo
With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 48 players currently under NHL contracts to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. Valtteri Puustinen Position: Right winger Shoots: Right Age: 22 Height: 5-foot-9 Weight: 183...
Penguins re-sign forward Teddy Blueger to 2-year deal
The Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed pending restricted free-agent forward Teddy Blueger to a two-year contract with a annual salary-cap hit of $2.2 million. With this contract, he is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent during the 2023 offseason. Blueger, 26, just completed a two-year contract that had a cap hit...
NHL announces order for entry draft
The NHL announced the order of selections for its upcoming entry draft. The Penguins are scheduled to have five total selections: Second round: No. 58 overall Fifth round: No. 154 overall Seventh round: No. 194 overall (from Anaheim), No. 215 overall (from Washington), No. 218 overall The 194th overall selection...
Penguins A to Z: Is the future now for Sam Poulin?Video
With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 48 players currently under NHL contracts to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. Sam Poulin Position: Right winger Shoots: Left Age: 20 Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 208...
For ex-Penguins forward Troy Loney, joining an expansion team offered ‘opportunity and excitement’Video
Troy Loney can sympathize with at least one member of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ current roster. The New York Islanders also brought his time with the Penguins to an end. Back in 1993, the Penguins were the NHL’s best team in the regular season, having won the Presidents’ Trophy. They were...
