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Penguins A to Z: Can Chad Ruhwedel finally be a regular part of the lineup?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. Chad Ruhwedel Position: Defenseman Shoots: Right Age: 31 Height: 5-foot-11 Weight: 191 pounds...
Penguins notebook: New voices take on bigger roles in analytics department
With former director of analytics Sam Ventura having moved on after being hired to a vice president position with the Buffalo Sabres on July 5, the Penguins have a considerable hole in their front office with regards to their use of advanced statistics. Data scientists Nick Citrone and Katerina Wu,...
Penguins A to Z: Evan Rodrigues’ versatility will determine his valueVideo
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. Evan Rodrigues Position: Center Shoots: Right Age: 27 Height: 5-foot-11 Weight: 184 pounds...
Penguins leave Zach Aston-Reese, Brandon Tanev, Jason Zucker, others exposed for expansion draft
Like all his peers, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ron Hextall has a wish list of things he’d like to accomplish with his roster this offseason. And like most other general managers in the NHL, Hextall doesn’t have a ton of financial wiggle room to work with thanks to the NHL’s...
Penguins trade Jared McCann to Maple LeafsVideo
The Penguins found a way to avoid losing Jared McCann to the Seattle Kraken in the upcoming expansion draft. They traded him to the Toronto Maple Leafs. On Saturday, McCann was dealt to the Maple Leafs in exchange for forward prospect Filip Hallander, a former draft pick of the Penguins,...
Penguins A to Z: When (or where) will Juuso Riikola play next?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. Juuso Riikola Position: Defenseman Shoots: Left Age: 27 Height: 6-foot Weight: 189 pounds...
Who will the Penguins protect in the expansion draft?
Pretty much, the only certainty about who the Pittsburgh Penguins will protect for Wednesday’s expansion draft is who they must protect. The “core.” Franchise staples Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang and Evgeni Malkin each have no-movement clauses in their contracts and, by the NHL’s rules, must be protected from being selected...
Penguins A to Z: While hardly irrelevant, Will Reilly remains a long shotVideo
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. Will Reilly Position: Defenseman Shoots: Right Age: 23 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 197 pounds...
Penguins GM Ron Hextall faces ‘tough decisions’ with next week’s expansion draft
As a goaltender during his playing career, Ron Hextall knew some nights were going to be easier than others. Especially if that night’s opponent was an expansion team. In the early 1990s, the NHL expanded with five teams — the San Jose Sharks, Ottawa Senators, Tampa Bay Lightning, Mighty Ducks...
Penguins A to Z: Valtteri Puustinen finally takes his shotVideo
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. Valtteri Puustinen Position: Right winger Shoots: Right Age: 22 Height: 5-foot-9 Weight: 183...
Penguins re-sign forward Teddy Blueger to 2-year deal
The Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed pending restricted free-agent forward Teddy Blueger to a two-year contract with a annual salary-cap hit of $2.2 million. With this contract, he is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent during the 2023 offseason. Blueger, 26, just completed a two-year contract that had a cap hit...
NHL announces order for entry draft
The NHL announced the order of selections for its upcoming entry draft. The Penguins are scheduled to have five total selections: Second round: No. 58 overall Fifth round: No. 154 overall Seventh round: No. 194 overall (from Anaheim), No. 215 overall (from Washington), No. 218 overall The 194th overall selection...
Penguins A to Z: Is the future now for Sam Poulin?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. Sam Poulin Position: Right winger Shoots: Left Age: 20 Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 208...
For ex-Penguins forward Troy Loney, joining an expansion team offered ‘opportunity and excitement’Video
Troy Loney can sympathize with at least one member of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ current roster. The New York Islanders also brought his time with the Penguins to an end. Back in 1993, the Penguins were the NHL’s best team in the regular season, having won the Presidents’ Trophy. They were...
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...
