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Ex-Penguins forward Georges Laraque announces he has coronavirus
Former Penguins forward Georges Laraque announced on Thursday that he has contracted the coronavirus. Few details were offered beyond a photo Laraque tweeted of himself in a hospital gown with respiratory assistance. In the Tweet, which was in French and English, Laraque said, “I guess I’m not invincible, just got...
Penguins A to Z: Nick Bjugstad offers balance when healthyVideo
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: Nick Bjugstad Position: Center Shoots:...
NHL, NHLPA suggest some team activities may resume in mid-to-late May
With plenty of speculation about a potential return circulating in recent weeks, the NHL and NHLPA issued a joint statement Wednesday night that offered some optimism but few specifics about when the league could resume action after being shut down March 12 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “Despite numerous...
Penguins sign Czech forward Radim Zohorna
The Penguins on Wednesday signed Czech forward Radim Zohorna to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2020-21 season. Zohorna, 24, spent this season with BK Mlada Boleslav in the Czech Republic’s ELH league. Listed at a robust 6-foot-6 and 233 pounds, Zohorna set career highs with 46 games and 22...
Penguins A to Z: Kasper Bjorkqvist’s 1st professional season hasn’t worked out
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. Kasper Bjorkqvist Position: Right winger Shoots:...
Robert Morris’ Jaycee Gebhard selected in 1st round of NWHL draft
Robert Morris forward Jaycee Gebhard was selected in the first round (No. 6 overall) by the expansion Toronto franchise of the National Women’s Hockey League on Tuesday. Gebhard, 22, recently completed her senior season at Robert Morris and finished as the program’s all-time leading scorer with 198 points (74 goals,...
Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry faces uncertain future with his next contractVideo
Tristan Jarry owns a plot of land just east of Edmonton that requires a fair amount of upkeep. And like a lot of people in April, Jarry has to take care of some spring cleaning. “A lot of weeding,” the Penguins’ goaltender said in a video chat with reporters Tuesday....
Penguins A to Z: Jordy Bellerive adapts to a bottom-six role
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. Jordy Bellerive Position: Center Shoots: Left...
Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin donates to Ronald McDonald House
Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin made an unspecified donation to the Ronald McDonald House of Pittsburgh on Monday. The donation will allow the organization “to fulfill its entire pantry wish list and provide games for family entertainment,” according to a news release. “My wife, Anna, and I wanted to do something...
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins sign defenseman Billy Sweezey
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have signed undrafted free agent defenseman Billy Sweezey to an American Hockey League contract for the 2020-21 season. Sweezey, 24, recently completed a four-year NCAA career at Yale. As a senior in this season, Sweezey (6-foot-2, 215 pounds) appeared in 32 games and recorded eight assists as...
Penguins A to Z: Riley Barber hopes to be more than a ‘4A’ player
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. Riley Barber Position: Right winger Shoots:...
Penguins A to Z: Zach Aston-Reese finally finds a role
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. Zach Aston-Reese Position: Center Shoots: Right...
Penguins A to Z: Improved skating got Anthony Angello to the NHL
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. Anthony Angello Position: Center Shoots: Right...
Penguins, Fox’s donate pizza to community centers
Pittsburgh Penguins forwards Teddy Blueger and Sam Lafferty, goaltender Tristan Jarry and defenseman John Marino, along with Fox’s Pizza Den, donated 1,000 personal pizzas to five area community centers Friday. Northview Heights Housing on the North Side, the Boys & Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania in McKees Rocks, the Turtle...
Penguins A to Z: Justin Almeida rebounds from shoulder surgery
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 Almeida Position: Left winger...
Penguins A to Z: Niclas Almari gets a taste of North American hockey
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. Niclas Almari Position: Defenseman Shoots: Left...
Penguins’ Matt Murray, Primanti Bros. to feed police
Penguins goaltender Matt Murray is teaming with Primanti Bros. to offer food to police in Pittsburgh beginning Thursday. According to a release from the team, Murray has “a $5,000 open tab” for officers at the downtown restaurant located at 2 Market Square. “I want to thank the people on the...
NHL’s Gary Bettman: ‘We’re going to have to make adjustments’ to settle on restart planVideo
When or if the NHL concludes its 2019-20 campaign is anyone’s guess. Including the league’s commissioner. But one thing is certain: Gary Bettman and company have explored multiple options for trying to stage games in order to finish this season and start the next one while the world at large...
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins re-sign forward Chase Berger
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have re-signed forward Chase Berger to a one-year American Hockey League contract for the 2020-21 season. During his first professional season of 2019-20, Berger, 25, appeared in 53 AHL games and scored 10 points (one goal, nine assists). Before turning professional, Berger spent four seasons with Penn...
Penguins defenseman John Marino tan, rested, ready for NHL to returnVideo
John Marino’s face looked different Tuesday. It was tan. Typically, people in Western Pennsylvania (or Marino’s native Massachusetts, for that matter) don’t get to enjoy much in the way of Vitamin D in the early portion of spring. But with the NHL on pause because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic,...
Penguins’ Sidney Crosby offers condolences to victims of Nova Scotia shooting
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby offered condolences to the victims of a mass shooting that took place in his home province of Nova Scotia this past weekend. In the deadliest shooting in Canadian history, 19 people were murdered in various towns throughout the small province over a 12-hour span beginning Saturday...
Jim Rutherford, Penguins continue to wait, make contingency plans
About 365 days ago, Jim Rutherford wasn’t terribly busy. He had just watched the Pittsburgh Penguins get swept from the first round of the playoff by the New York Islanders with a 3-1 home loss April 16, 2019. That humiliating defeat was the start of an uncertain time for the...
Ex-Penguins goalie Jeff Zatkoff returns home after coronavirus ends season in Germany
Mr. Game 1 didn’t get to live up to his nickname this season. He didn’t get to the first game of the playoffs or a second, third or beyond. Jeff Zatkoff was home by the time his playoffs were supposed to begin. The former Penguins’ backup goaltender has been a...
Penguins coach Mike Sullivan offers slight update on team
Mike Sullivan is fond of telling his players to control what they can control. At the moment, the Penguins coach, like so many of us, isn’t in control of much, at least it pertains to work. The Penguins have shut down most of their operations ever since the NHL postponed...
Youngstown Phantoms, USHL cancel season
The United States Hockey League (USHL) has canceled the remainder of its season due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Youngstown Phantoms are members of the league, which is the premier junior league in the country. Though 50 games, they were in fifth place with a 20-22-6-2 record. Their roster...
