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‘Burgh’s Best to Wear It, No. 93: Petr Nedved’s overtime heroics endure
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. 93: Petr Nedved Let’s be honest. If it wasn’t for one goal, Petr Nedved isn’t this beloved. He would be just another talented player...
Penguins A to Z: Drew O’Connor has the look of an NHL power forward
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: Drew O’Connor Position: Left winger...
Penguins A to Z: John Nyberg filled a need, but what’s his future?Video
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: John Nyberg Position: Defenseman Catches:...
Concerns remain, but Penguins’ Kris Letang eager to play againVideo
Kris Letang has seen things get ugly between the NHL and the NHLPA before. The Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman sat through the NHL’s lockout in 2012, which limited the 2012-13 season to strictly the 2013 calendar year and a 48-game regular-season schedule. The two sides have had a pretty cantankerous relationship...
Penguins waive forward prospect Linus Olund
The Pittsburgh Penguins placed forward Linus Olund on unconditional waivers for the purposes of terminating his contract. Olund, 22, is in the second year of a three-year entry-level contract with a salary cap hit of $925,000. He was a fifth-round pick (No. 155) of the Penguins in 2017. If no...
Penguins A to Z: Even as starter, Matt Murray’s future hardly certain
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 55 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Player: Matt Murray Position: Goaltender Catches:...
Jim Rutherford, Penguins just happy to ‘compete for the (Stanley) Cup’
Little of this is ideal. Nothing has gone as scripted. At best, it’s highly inconvenient. Regardless, Jim Rutherford is happy. The team he has constructed will have an opportunity — if nothing else unforeseen occurs — to compete for the Stanley Cup. “We’re at a point that we’re all looking...
Penguins forward Nick Bjugstad to miss rest of season following surgery
Penguins forward Nick Bjugstad has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2019-20 season following surgery for a herniated disc on Tuesday. General manager Jim Rutherford announced Bjugstad’s status during a conference call with reporters on Wednesday. “Bjugstad had a setback in his rehab,” Rutherford said. “He has surgery...
Penguins offer refunds for canceled games
With the NHL canceling the remainder of the 2019-20 regular season because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Penguins formally announced on Tuesday they are offering a series of options for the six home games they had remaining on their schedule. Season tickets holders are able to request a refund...
Penguins A to Z: Finally healthy, Sam Miletic takes a step forward
While the NHL is on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 55 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Player: Sam Miletic Position: Left winger Shoots:...
NHL’s Gary Bettman outlines return-to-play plan; Penguins-Canadiens matchup set
The NHL has a plan. Now, it just needs to find a way to implement it. On Tuesday, Gary Bettman became the first commissioner of a major North American league to announce a detailed return-to-play plan. It involves 24 teams — 12 from each conference — in a playoff to...
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins re-sign defenseman Jon Lizotte
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins re-signed defenseman Jon Lizotte to an American Hockey League contract for the 2020-21 season. Making his professional debut, the undrafted Lizotte, 25, appeared in 59 AHL games this season and recorded 17 assists. Much of his season was spent as a defensive partner with fellow first-year pro...
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman to announce return to play format
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman is scheduled to make a formal announcement at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday regarding the league’s “Return to Play” plan to resume the 2019-20 season which has been on hiatus since March 12 because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Bettman is expected to announce the league and NHLPA...
NHL aims to allow limited workouts in ‘early June’
The NHL is getting closer to returning to play, albeit incrementally. On Monday, the league issued a “Return to sport” memo that detailed the protocol in place for its second phase toward resuming play, which has been paused since March 12 because of the coronavirus pandemic. The league suggests the...
Penguins A to Z: Few players are as useful as Jared McCannVideo
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 55 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Player: Jared McCann Position: Center Shoots:...
Penguins A to Z: It’s now or never for Patrick MarleauVideo
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 55 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Player: Patrick Marleau Position: Center Shoots:...
Penguins A to Z: John Marino shows he’s ready
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 55 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Player: John Marino Position: Defenseman Shoots:...
NHL, NHLPA take small step toward return to gamesVideo
The NHL and NHLPA took a small step toward concluding the 2019-20 season, which has been on hold since March 12 because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. On Friday, the NHLPA agreed to further negotiations with the NHL on a plan that will allow 24 teams into a playoff. The...
New 3-on-3 hockey league with Penguins flavor made to be ‘snackable’Video
Like any kid in the Pittsburgh suburbs who followed hockey, E.J. Johnston’s favorite Pittsburgh Penguins were obvious. “Randy Carlyle, Michel Dion and Greg Millen.” Huh? “I’m going to date myself,” Johnston joked when naming three members of the franchise from the early 1980s before the arrival of icon Mario Lemieux....
Penguins A to Z: Evgeni Malkin can still dominate
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 55 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Player: Evgeni Malkin Position: Center Shoots:...
Penguins A to Z: Kris Letang still offers plenty of good, some bad and a few injuries
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 55 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Player: Kris Letang Position: Defenseman Shoots:...
Penguins co-owners make donation to Highmark, UPMC
Penguins co-owners Ron Burkle and Mario Lemieux have donated $100,000 each to Highmark Health and UPMC for specific programs related to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The donation will be split evenly between the two medical institutions which are described as founding partners of the franchise. According to a news release...
Penguins forward Brandon Tanev turns to Rollerblading during the NHL’s hiatus
When the Penguins signed forward Brandon Tanev last summer, it raised some eyebrows. Why would they offer a $21-million, six-year contract, the longest such deal in franchise history, to an undrafted 28-year-old who never scored more than 14 goals in an NHL season? Evgeni Malkin did quite a bit to...
Penguins A to Z: Cam Lee restores depth in the prospect pool
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 55 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Player: Cam Lee Position: Defenseman Shoots:...
Penguins’ foundation receives award from FBI for opioid charity work
The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation has received the 2019 Director’s Community Leadership Award from the FBI Pittsburgh Field Office for its opioid addiction charity efforts. According to a press release, the foundation works with FBI Pittsburgh’s Heroin Outreach Prevention and Education initiative. The foundation provided a Penguins game experience to students...
