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Penguins release lineup for preseason game against Red Wings
The Penguins announced their lineup for Sunday’s preseason game against the Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Forwards: Andrew Agozzino, Anthony Angello, Zach Aston-Reese, Teddy Blueger, Thomas Di Pauli, Ryan Haggerty, Sam Lafferty, Nathan Legare, Jared McCann, Bryan Rust, Dominik Simon, Brandon Tanev. Defensemen: Niclas Almari, Brian Dumoulin, Jack Johnson,...
If healthy, Zach Aston-Reese could make a big impact for PenguinsVideo
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Less than a year ago, Zach Aston-Reese was in Nationwide Arena trying to shake off the aftereffects of a broken jaw he suffered during the 2018 playoffs at the hands (or shoulder) of Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson. So Aston-Reese tried a rehabilitation method few oral surgeons...
Penguins open early lead but lose on road to Blue Jackets
COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a game which featured little offense, the Penguins’ got their lone goal from an unlikely source. Reserve defenseman Juuso Riikola accounted for the Penguins’ lone goal in a 3-1 preseason loss to the Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on Saturday. Taking a pass at the left...
Penguins announce lineup for Saturday’s preseason game in Columbus
The Penguins announced their lineup for Saturday’s preseason game against the Blue Jackets at Columbus’ Nationwide Arena. Forwards: Andrew Agozzino, Anthony Angello, Zach Aston-Reese, Kasper Bjorkqvist, Nick Bjugstad, Joseph Blandisi, Teddy Blueger, Thomas DiPauli, Dominik Kahun, Sam Lafferty, Jake Lucchini, Jared McCann. Defensemen: Kevin Czuczman, Erik Gubranson, John Marino, Juuso...
Penguins make first cuts from training camp
The Penguins made their first cuts from training camp. Forwards Chase Berger, Jordy Bellerive, Jan Drozg and Ben Sexton, defensemen Matt Abt, Michael Kim and Jon Lizotte, and goaltenders Alex D’Orio and Dustin Tokarski were assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. Defenseman Calen Addison, considered one of the...
Penguins sign 3rd-round draft pick Nathan Legare
The Penguins signed forward prospect Nathan Legare to a three-year entry-level contract. Legare, 18, was a third-round selection (No. 74 overall) in this year’s draft. The Penguins dealt three picks (No. 98, No. 151, No. 207 overall) to move up in the draft and select Legare. In two games this...
Matt Cullen is showing the tricks to faceoffs for the PenguinsVideo
As the Pittsburgh Penguins experiment with Dominik Simon in hopes of teaching the winger how to play center, they’ve instructed new player development coach Matt Cullen to work with Simon on taking faceoffs. “That’s one of the responsibilities that we’ve given him,” coach Mike Sullivan said. “He’ll spend some time...
John Marino could help restore the Penguins’ defensive depth
Penguins defensive prospect John Marino appeared in his first professional game, a 5-4 exhibition overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Monday in University Park. Given the Sabres dressed a lineup full of their regulars, Marino got an immediate impression of what it’s like against NHL-caliber players. “Obviously, it’s a...
Penguins defeat Blue Jackets in preseason home opener
The Penguins defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets, 4-1, in a preseason game at PPG Paints Arena Thursday. A power-play goal by new forward Alex Galchenyuk opened the scoring at 6:28 of the first period. Defenseman Justin Schultz moved the puck from the left point to forward Jake Guentzel on the...
Alex Galchenyuk is finding a fit with Evgeni Malkin and the PenguinsVideo
In a way, it was just like old times for Evgeni Malkin on Thursday night at PPG Paints Arena. Both when last season closed with a playoff loss to the New York Islanders and when he played his first exhibition game of this season Thursday night, a 4-1 win against...
Justin Schultz may get elevated role on Penguins’ power playVideo
Less than a week into training camp, the Penguins have tinkered with a number of different looks on their top power-play squad. As has been the case for most of the past decade, Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin have found themselves in familiar spots with Crosby positioned to the right...
Jared McCann vows to contribute more to Penguins
Mike Sullivan isn’t big on numbering his lines. During the Halcyon days of the HBK Line, which was composed of Carl Hagelin, Nick Bonino and Phil Kessel, Sullivan explained how he labeled his lines. “We call Sid’s line Sid’s line, Geno’s line Geno’s line and Bones’ line Bones’ line.” Nicknames?...
Penguins prospect Filip Hallander suffers broken leg in Sweden
Penguins forward prospect Filip Hallander is expected to be sidelined until after Christmas due to a fractured leg, according to a release from his team in Sweden. Hallander, 19, is said to have fallen into the boards while playing for Lulea of the Swedish Hockey League against Orebro. Prior to...
Penguins, Blue Jackets announce lineups for Thursday’s preseason game
The Penguins announced their expected lineup for Thursday’s preseason game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PPG Paints Arena: Forwards: Kasper Bjorkqvist, Alex Galchenyuk, Jake Guentzel, Patric Hornqvist, Dominik Kahun, Sam Lafferty, Nathan Legare, Evgeni Malkin, Samuel Poulin, Dominik Simon, Brandon Tanev. Defensemen: Erik Gudbranson, Pierre-Olivier Joseph, John Marino, Marcus...
Mike Sullivan continues to sort out Penguins defenseVideo
Entering training camp, one of the biggest question marks surrounding the Penguins concerned who will play with whom on defense, particularly with the departure of Olli Maatta this past offseason. “There’s a pretty good chance you’ll see (Brian) Dumoulin play with (Kris) Letang,” coach Mike Sullivan suggested with a flawless...
Penguins prospect Samuel Poulin learning about life in NHL
The NHL isn’t foreign to Samuel Poulin. After all, the Penguins forward prospect is the son of a former NHLer, Patrick Poulin. But playing in the league is a different endeavor. He was introduced to that aspect of the game Monday during the Penguins’ preseason opener, a 5-4 overtime loss...
Penguins giving Dominik Simon a look at centerVideo
UNIVERSITY PARK – Three days prior to Christmas in 2017, Dominik Simon got a bit of a present when he filled in at center during practice for former teammate Carter Rowney, who was sidelined due to an illness. Simon, primarily used as a winger, was asked afterwards about potentially playing...
Penguins rally but fall to Sabres in overtime in preseason opener
UNIVERSITY PARK — The Penguins opened their preseason with a 5-4 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Monday at Pegula Ice Arena. The scoring opened at 4 minutes, 34 seconds of the first period when Penguins forward Andrew Agozzino, a journeyman signed to a two-way contract, fired a shot...
Sam Lafferty takes another step from Hollidaysburg to the PenguinsVideo
UNIVERSITY PARK — Sam Lafferty was pretty happy Saturday. Skating on a line with the likes of NHL regular Zach Aston-Reese and 2019 first-round draft choice Samuel Poulin at training camp in Cranberry wasn’t the source of his blitheness, however. It was Penn State’s 17-10 triumph over Pitt. The Hollidaysburg...
With tools and more time, expectations high for Penguins’ Erik Gudbranson
Erik Gudbranson stands out in just about any room. After all, at 6-foot-5, he stands above just about anyone else. But beyond his dimensions, his genial, chatty demeanor stands out in a sport full of cliches. Gudbranson doesn’t offer “we need to execute better” or “we’ve got to get pucks...
Penguins announce lineup for preseason opener
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced their lineup for their preseason opener Monday at Pegula Ice Arena in University Park: Forwards: Andrew Agozzino, Zach Aston-Reese, Teddy Blueger, Ryan Haggerty Adam Johnson, Sam Lafferty, Nathan Legare, Sam Miletic, Oula Palve, Samuel Poulin, Bryan Rust, Dominik Simon. Defensemen: Calen Addison, Kevin Czuczman, Jack Johnson,...
Penguins’ Mike Sullivan not concerned about lack of right-handed forwards
The Pittsburgh Penguins could enter the season with only three right-handed forwards on their NHL roster. Nick Bjugstad, Patric Hornqvist and Bryan Rust compose that trio, and through three days of training camp in Cranberry, Bjugstad has been on a line with Hornqvist as well as lefty Jared McCann. Rust...
Brandon Tanev already seeing prominent role for Penguins alongside Evgeni MalkinVideo
For the second consecutive day, Brandon Tanev, the Pittsburgh Penguins most prominent free agent signing this offseason, practiced and scrimmaged on a line with one of the NHL’s most prominent players in Evgeni Malkin. Tanev, who primarily played a third-line role with the Jets previously in his career, has been...
It’s now or never for Tristan Jarry with the Penguins
In 2013, Tristan Jarry was the future. Now? His future is anyone’s guess. When the Pittsburgh Penguins drafted Jarry, former general manager Ray Shero dealt forward Tyler Kennedy, a member of the franchise’s 2009 Stanley Cup championship team to the Sharks in exchange for the 50th overall pick. That pick...
David Warsofsky eager for his third chance with the Penguins
The Penguins brought back a familiar face this offseason when they re-signed defenseman David Warsofsky to a two-year, two-way contract. The 5-foot-9, 170-pound defenseman previously played for the Penguins during the 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons. His best stretch during that time came around New Year’s during the 2015-16 campaign when...
