Seth Rorabaugh stories, Page 164
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...
Penguins A to Z: Nathan Legare proves his valueVideo
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: Nathan Legare Position: Right winger...
Robert Morris’ Natalie Marcuzzi signs with Toronto’s NWHL team
Former Robert Morris forward Natalie Marcuzzi has signed with the Toronto franchise in the National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL). Terms of the contract were not announced. A native of Thornhill, Ont., Marcuzzi was a fourth-round selection of the expansion franchise which has not yet announced its nickname. As a senior...
Penguins A to Z: Emil Larmi’s first North American season was hardly smoothVideo
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: Emil Larmi Position: Goaltender Catches:...
Penguins A to Z: Sam Lafferty shows he’s more than a nice story
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: Sam Lafferty Position: Center Shoots:...
Penguins A to Z: Graham Knott made little impact with a second chance
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: Graham Knott Position: Center Shoots:...
Penguins A to Z: Pierre-Olivier Joseph may be ready for the NHLVideo
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: Pierre-Olivier Joseph Position: Defenseman Shoots:...
Penguins A to Z: Jack Johnson has a place in Pittsburgh, for now
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: Jack Johnson Position: Defenseman Shoots:...
Penguins forward Dominik Simon out 6-7 months following surgery
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Dominik Simon underwent surgery on his left shoulder April 29 to repair a torn labrum. He is expected to be sidelined six to seven months because of the injury. The team announced the surgery with a release Thursday. Simon was injured during a 5-0 road loss to...
Penguins A to Z: Adam Johnson has speed, 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 55 individuals under NHL contract with the organization, from mid-level prospect Niclas Almari to high-profile trade acquisition Jason Zucker. Player: Adam Johnson Position: Center Shoots:...
Rewatching the Penguins’ last game at Mellon Arena 10 years later
The sky was gray in Pittsburgh on May 12, 2010. That’s not exactly a unique occurrence in this city where it’s gray so often, one could suspect Mino Argento of painting it. But the sky was incredibly fitting for what occurred that night one decade ago. The Penguins closed the...
Penguins announce furloughs for employees
The Penguins announced Tuesday they will place several employees on furlough due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which has halted play in the NHL for more than two months. In a statement, the team indicated the unpaid furloughs will last four months beginning June 1. Employees will continue to receive...

