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Penguins A to Z: Casey DeSmith proved he belongs
With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 49 players currently under NHL contracts to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. Casey DeSmith Position: Goaltender Catches: Left Age: 29 Height: 6-foot Weight: 181 pounds...
Penguins A to Z: Kevin Czuczman is a better story than playerVideo
With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 49 players currently under NHL contracts to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. Kevin Czuczman Position: Defenseman Shoots: Left Age: 30 Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 210 pounds...
Ex-Penguins Mark Letestu, Brad Thiessen join Blue Jackets as coaches
Former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Mark Letestu and goaltender Brad Thiessen have been hired by the Columbus Blue Jackets in development coaching roles. Letestu, 37, retired as a professional player in December. Over the course of 11 seasons with the Penguins, Blue Jackets, Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets, Letestu appeared in...
Penguins goaltending prospects Joel Blomqvist, Calle Clang selected for national teams
Penguins goaltending prospects Joel Blomqvist and Calle Clang have been named to the under-20 national teams of Finland and Sweden, respectively, for an upcoming showcase tournament in July and August. Blomqvist, 19, was the Penguins’ second-round pick (No. 52 overall) in 2020. He spent most of this past season with...
Penguins A to Z: Sidney Crosby remains the futureVideo
With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 49 players currently under NHL contracts to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. Sidney Crosby Position: Center Shoots: Left Age: 33 Height: 5-foot-11 Weight: 200 pounds...
Penguins A to Z: Cody Ceci found some much-needed consistencyVideo
With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 49 players currently under NHL contracts to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. Cody Ceci Position: Defenseman Shoots: Right Age: 27 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 210 pounds...
Penguins A to Z: What can Jeff Carter do for an encore?Video
With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 49 players currently under NHL contracts to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. Jeff Carter Position: Center Shoots: Right Age: 36 Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 219 pounds...
Stars defenseman Stephen Johns of Wampum announces retirementVideo
NHL defenseman Stephen Johns, a native of Wampum, has retired from professional hockey. The 29-year-old announced his decision via social media. In the post, Johns touched on his battles with depression and plans to Rollerblade across the country. Johns wrote: “Someone asked me the other day what I like to...
Penguins A to Z: Teddy Blueger should be a leading offseason priorityVideo
With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 49 players currently under NHL contracts to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. Teddy Blueger Position: Center Shoots: Left Age: 26 Height: 6-foot Weight: 185 pounds...
Penguins A to Z: Kasper Bjorkqvist still has plenty to proveVideo
With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 49 players currently under NHL contracts to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. Kasper Bjorkqvist Position: Right winger Shoots: Left Age: 22 Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 198...
Ex-Penguins forward Josh Currie signs in Russia
Forward Josh Currie, who served as captain of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins this past season, has joined Metallurg Magnitogorsk in Russia’s KHL. Magnitogorsk announced the signing on its website. An unrestricted free agent signing in October, Currie was on a one-year, two-way contract with the Penguins. Currie, 28, was Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s leading...
Penguins A to Z: Jordy Bellerive continues to progress in a bottom-six roleVideo
With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 49 players currently under NHL contracts to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. Jordy Bellerive Shoots: Left Age: 22 Height: 5-foot-11 Weight: 194 pounds 2020-21 AHL...
Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith undergoes core muscle surgery
Penguins backup goaltender Casey DeSmith underwent bilateral core muscle surgery Thursday. The recovery time is expected to be six to eight weeks. The team announced his procedure Thursday evening. DeSmith, 29, was injured during a 7-2 road loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on May 3 and missed the final three...
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins re-sign forward Jamie Devane
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have re-signed forward Jamie Devane to a one-year American Hockey League (AHL) contract for the 2021-22 season. The 30-year-old Devane previously played for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton during the 2019-20 season, when he appeared in 36 games and recorded nine points (four goals, five assists) and a team-leading 81 penalty...
Penguins A to Z: Zach Aston-Reese has value, it’s just limitedVideo
With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 49 players currently under NHL contracts to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. Zach Aston-Reese Position: Left winger Shoots: Left Age: 26 Height: 6-foot Weight: 204...
Ex-Penguins forward Thomas Di Pauli signs in Germany
Former Penguins forward Thomas Di Pauli has signed with the Krefeld Pinguine (German for “Penguins”) in Germany’s Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). The league announced his signing via Twitter. After departing the Pittsburgh Penguins as a free agent following the pandemic-shortened 2019-20 season, Di Pauli, 27, did not play for any...
Penguins A to Z: Anthony Angello has shown a few things, but has he shown enough?Video
With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 49 players currently under NHL contracts to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. Anthony Angello Position: Right winger Shoots: Right Age: 25 Height: 6-foot-5 Weight: 210...
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins re-sign forward Felix Robert
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have re-signed forward Felix Robert to a one-year American Hockey League (AHL) contract for the 2021-22 season. Undrafted, Robert initially joined Wilkes-Barre/Scranton by signing an AHL contract in August of 2020. A first-year professional, Robert (5-foot-9, 180 pounds) split the 2020-21 season between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and Wheeling of...
Ex-Penguins defenseman Yannick Weber signs with ZSC Lions in Switzerland
The Pittsburgh Penguins have lost one of their veteran defensemen. Yannick Weber, 32, signed a three-year contract with the ZSC Lions of the National League in his native Switzerland. The team announced Weber’s signing Tuesday. Weber’s time with the Penguins was brief. When injuries besieged the blue line this past...
Penguins A to Z: Justin Almeida needs a big 2021-22 seasonVideo
With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 50 players currently under NHL contracts to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. Justin Almeida Position: Left winger Shoots: Left Age: 22 Height: 5-foot-11 Weight: 165...
Penguins A to Z: Niclas Almari needs to move past an injury-filled 2020-21 seasonVideo
With the Penguins in the midst of their offseason, the Tribune-Review is looking at all 50 players currently under NHL contracts to the organization in alphabetical order, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to top-six winger Jason Zucker. Niclas Almari Position: Defenseman Shoots: Left Age: 23 Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 179 pounds...
Minor league report: Nailers win season finaleVideo
Forwards Cody Sylvester and Patrick Watling each had a goal and an assist for the Wheeling Nailers who won their season finale, defeating the Indy Fuel, 5-2, at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, W.Va. on Saturday. Wheeling got three assists from forward Matt Alfaro while goaltender Louis-Philip Guindon made 34 saves...
Minor league report: Nailers fall to Fuel, name Derek Army head coach
Goaltender Tommy Nappier made 25 saves on 27 shots for the Wheeling Nailers in a 3-1 home loss to the Indy Fuel at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, W.Va. on Friday. Forward Patrick Watling scored the only goal for Wheeling (21-39-6-1). The Nailers’ season finale is a home contest against the...
Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin undergoes knee surgeryVideo
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin underwent surgery on his right knee. The team announced his surgery Friday evening but did not specify when the surgery took place or the nature of his injury. According to a release from the team, Malkin is not expected to be available for the start...
Ex-Penguins goaltender Brad Thiessen retiresVideo
Former Penguins goaltender Brad Thiessen has retired from professional hockey. A 12-year veteran who primarily played at the American Hockey League (AHL) level, the 35-year-old Thiessen announced his retirement via his Twitter account. Time for the pads to be put away. Definitely emotional, but so thankful for the journey that...
