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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defenseman John Nyberg signs with Swedish team
Former Wilkes-Barre/Scranton defenseman John Nyberg has signed with Byrnas IF of the Swedish Hockey League. With injuries impacting the blue lines of NHL and AHL rosters, the Penguins acquired Nyberg in a trade with the Dallas Stars on Jan. 17 in exchange for forward prospect Oula Palve. In 16 games...
Ex-Penguins forward Ville Nieminen hired as coach of Swedish team
Former Penguins forward Ville Niemenen has been hired as head coach of MODO of the Allsvenskan, a second-tier league in Sweden. The team announced his hiring on Tuesday. After retiring as a professional player following the 2014-15 season, Nieminen has served as a head or assistant coach primarily in professional...
Even in a pandemic, Mike Sullivan keeps Penguins prepared
As is usually the case in late winter and early spring, Mike Sullivan has been competing. But neither the venue nor the stakes are quite as scrutinized as he typically is accustomed to. If anything, they might be more profound. Board games of Family Feud or Play Nine at the...
Penguins notebook: In an empty arena, Mike Sullivan might have to use his indoor voice
When the NHL resumes play, in a pair of hub cities with 12 teams at each venue, the starkest contrast from normal playoff games will be the absence of fans. Penguins coach Mike Sullivan foresees that having a considerable impact on play. “Players are accustomed to fans and noise and...
Penguins A to Z: Trust goes a long way for Dominik Simon
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. Dominik Simon Position: Center Shoots: Left...
Evgeni Malkin selected as Penguins’ Masterton Trophy nominee
Forward Evgeni Malkin was selected Tuesday as the Penguins’ nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy by members of the Pittsburgh chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association. The award recognizes “the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.” Following a...
Wheeling Nailers hire Mark French as coach
The Wheeling Nailers have hired Mark French as head coach and director of hockey operations. French, 49, will become the 19th coach of the Nailers franchise since it moved to Wheeling in 1992. He replaces Mike Bavis whose contract was not renewed March 30. The Nailers are the ECHL affiliate...
Penguins A to Z: Conor Sheary is back where he belongsVideo
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. Conor Sheary Position: Left wing Shoots:...
Penguins A to Z: Justin Schultz’s departure loomsVideo
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: Justin Schultz Position: Defenseman Shoots:...
Penguins A to Z: Bryan Rust becomes a point-per-game playerVideo
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: Bryan Rust Position: Right winger...
‘Burgh’s Best to Wear It, No. 87: Sidney Crosby’s obsession makes him hockey’s greatest
The Tribune-Review sports staff is conducting a daily countdown of the best players in Pittsburgh pro and college sports history to wear each jersey number. No. 87: Sidney Crosby The reason he wears these digits define the Penguins captain in many ways. He is obsessive. Born Aug. 7, 1987, Crosby...
Penguins to resume skating with limited players
The Penguins will resume skating on a voluntary basis Tuesday at their practice facility in Cranberry. With the NHL on hiatus since March 12 because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Penguins and all NHL teams have not played, practiced or even skated in any sort of organized fashion for...
Penguins A to Z: Chad Ruhwedel remains ready and reliable
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: Chad Ruhwedel Position: Defenseman Shoots:...
NHL to enter second phase of returning to play
The NHL announced Thursday evening it will enter the second phase of its return to play plan. Halted since March 12 because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the NHL will allow players Monday to begin working out voluntarily at team facilities in small groups involving no more than six players...
NHL reveals further details for potential postseasonVideo
The NHL revealed Thursday a few more details of its return to play plan for a postseason that would take place in summer. • While the qualifying round to formally enter the playoffs will involve best-of-five series, all four rounds of the actual playoffs will be best-of-seven series. When the...
Penguins A to Z: Kevin Roy might have reached his ceiling alreadyVideo
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: Kevin Roy Position: Left winger...
Penguins player tests positive for coronavirus
The Pittsburgh Penguins issued a statement Thursday stating an unidentified player tested positive for the coronavirus that has halted the NHL, as well as most sports leagues around the globe, since mid-March. In the statement, the Penguins indicated the player is not in Pittsburgh and has been in isolation at...
Penguins A to Z: Evan Rodrigues found what he wanted in Pittsburgh
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: Evan Rodrigues Position: Center Shoots:...
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby issues statement on George Floyd’s death, racism
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby issued a statement today through the team as well as his own foundation denouncing racism Wednesday. Crosby’s statement comes in the wake of several days of civil unrest around the nation following the killing of George Floyd, an African-American, at the hands of Minneapolis Police on...
Penguins A to Z: Despite intrigue, Juuso Riikola remains a healthy scratchVideo
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: Juuso Riikola Position: Defenseman Shoots:...
Penguins A to Z: Will Reilly will try to prove he’s not irrelevant
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 54 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Player: Will Reilly Position: Defenseman Shoots:...
Ex-Penguins defenseman Frank Corrado joins Swedish team
Former Penguins defenseman Frank Corrado has joined MODO of the Allsvenskan, a second-tier league in Sweden. A member of the Penguins for parts of two seasons, Corrado — who was something of a cult hero thanks to advanced metrics which complemented him — appeared in seven games and failed to...
Penguins A to Z: Sam Poulin emerges as the Penguins’ top prospect
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 54 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Player: Sam Poulin Position: Right winger...
Penguins CEO David Morehouse helps save KDKA-TV cameraman during protests
Penguins CEO and president David Morehouse assisted in saving KDKA-TV cameraman Ian Smith after he was attacked while covering protests in Downtown Pittsburgh. As Saturday’s protests over the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police turned violent, Smith said he was dragged to the ground by rioters...
Penguins A to Z: Marcus Pettersson rewards management’s faith
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: Marcus Pettersson Position: Defenseman Shoots:...
