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Penguins A to Z: Can Marcus Pettersson get back on track?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. Marcus Pettersson Position: Defenseman Shoots: Left Age: 25 Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 177 pounds...
Penguins hire new scouts, minor league coach
The Penguins have hired four new scouts as well as a new coach for their minor league system. Brett Hextall, son of general manager Ron Hextall, was named as an integrated development coach. In his role, Brett Hextall will primarily work with prospects at the American Hockey League (AHL) level....
Over 50 years, the NHL’s expansion drafts have changed dramatically
Jim Rutherford has a pretty good appreciation for the process of the NHL’s expansion draft. He’s watched it as a fan, benefited from it as a player and dealt with it as a general manager. Having grown up rooting for the last Stanley Cup-winning teams of the Toronto Maple Leafs...
Penguins A to Z: Can Drew O’Connor graduate to the NHL?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. Drew O’Connor Position: Left winger Shoots: Left Age: 23 Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 200...
Penguins A to Z: Sam Miletic tries to rebound from a lost seasonVideo
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 Miletic Position: Left winger Shoots: Left Age: 24 Height: 6-foot Weight: 197...
Penguins A to Z: Jared McCann finally finds steady roleVideo
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. Jared McCann Position: Left winger Shoots: Left Age: 25 Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 185...
Former Penguins defenseman Bryan Watson dies at 78Video
Former Penguins defenseman Bryan “Bugsy” Watson has died at the age of 78. The team announced his death through its Twitter account, but details were not revealed. A native of Bancroft, Ontario, Watson was a wildly popular player for the Penguins throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s due to...
Penguins A to Z: Can Mike Matheson ever live up to his contract?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. Mike Matheson Position: Defenseman Shoots: Left Age: 27 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 188 pounds...
Penguins A to Z: Expectations continue to grow for John MarinoVideo
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. John Marino Position: Defenseman Shoots: Right Age: 24 Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 181 pounds...
Penguins A to Z: Joshua Maniscalco needs some results in 2021-22Video
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. Joshua Maniscalco Position: Defensemen Shoots: Right Age: 22 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 205 pounds...
Ex-Penguins forward Sergei Plotnikov signs with KHL’s CSKA Moskow
Former Penguins forward Sergei Plotnikov has signed a one-year contract with CSKA Moskow of Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). The team announced his signing through its Web site. Plotnikov, 31, spent last season with Metallurg Magnitogorsk, also of the KHL. In 58 games, he had 43 points (13 goals, 30...
Penguins A to Z: Evgeni Malkin begins to show his age
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. Evgeni Malkin Position: Center Shoots: Left Age: 34 Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 195 pounds...
Penguins A to Z: Jesper Lindgren remains a worthwhile projectVideo
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. Jesper Lindgren Position: Defenseman Shoots: Right Age: 23 Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 176 pounds...
Penguins A to Z: What is Kris Letang’s value?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. Kris Letang Position: Defenseman Shoots: Right Age: 34 Height: 6-foot Weight: 201 pounds...
Penguins A to Z: Is Nathan Legare NHL ready?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. Nathan Legare Position: Right winger Shoots: Right Age: 20 Height: 6-foot Weight: 206...
Penguins A to Z: Cam Lee adjusts to the professional gameVideo
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. Cam Lee Shoots: Left Age: 24 Height: 6-foot Weight: 190 pounds 2020-21 AHL...
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s J.D. Forrest to coach United States in Hlinka Gretzky Cup
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins coach J.D. Forrest has been selected as head coach of the United States’ Under-18 men’s select team that will compete in next month’s Hlinka Gretzky Cup tournament. Forrest, a native of Auburn, N.Y., previously served as an assistant coach for the United States in the 2018 Hlinka Gretzky...
Penguins A to Z: Goaltender Maxime Lagace served his purposeVideo
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. Maxime Lagace Position: Goaltender Catches: Left Age: 28 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 190 pounds...
Penguins A to Z: Sam Lafferty needs to find more offenseVideo
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 Lafferty Position: Right winger Shoots: Right Age: 26 Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 195...
Ex-Penguins forward Brian Gibbons signs with Linkoping in SwedenVideo
Former Penguins forward Brian Gibbons has signed with Linkoping of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). The team announced Gibbons’ signing on its website. During the 2020-21 season, Gibbons played for Lausanne of Switzerland’s National League (NL), appearing in 46 games and scoring 33 points (11 goals, 22 assists). A native...
Penguins forward prospect Chase Yoder invited to World Junior Summer Showcase
Penguins forward prospect Chase Yoder is among 44 players USA Hockey has invited to next month’s World Junior Summer Showcase at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, Mich. The Penguins selected Yoder, 19, in the sixth-round pick (No. 170 overall) of the 2020 season. As a freshman at Providence in 2020-21,...
Penguins A to Z: Kasperi Kapanen found what he’s been looking forVideo
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. Kasperi Kapanen Position: Right winger Shoots: Right Age: 24 Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 194...
Penguins A to Z: Where does P.O Joseph fit in?
With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 48 players currently under NHL contract to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. P.O Joseph Position: Defenseman Shoots: Left Age: 21 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 185 pounds...
Penguins A to Z: Can Tristan Jarry rebound from a playoff meltdown?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. Tristan Jarry Position: Goaltender Catches: Left Age: 26 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 194 pounds...
Penguins A to Z: Mark Jankowski’s second chance didn’t pan outVideo
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. Mark Jankowski Position: Center Shoots: Left Age: 26 Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 212 pounds...
