Penguins/NHL category, Page 131

The Penguins will continue to recommend face coverings for all guests attending games at PPG Paints Arena this preseason as a precaution against covid-19. In advance of their first preseason game — a home contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday — the team issued a statement on the...

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin is expected to miss a minimum of two months to open the 2021-22 regular season as he recovers from offseason surgery on his right knee. General manager Ron Hextall spoke with the media on the opening day of his team’s training camp in Cranberry and...

Filip Lindberg almost missed his chance to play in Pittsburgh. Not with the Penguins, at least not at this juncture in the story. But certainly at PPG Paints Arena. In April. For the NCAA championship. Having helped lead Massachusetts to the tournament and the celebrated Frozen Four, Lindberg, a springy...

The Penguins announced the schedule for their upcoming training camp. The camp will primarily be staged at their facility in Cranberry. All sessions in Cranberry are open to the public. The schedule: Thursday 9:00-9:45 a.m. - Teams 1 and 2 practice 10:00-10:45 a.m. - Team 1 vs. Team 2 scrimmage...

In advance of the Penguins’ upcoming training camp, the Tribune-Review will look at the Penguins’ depth. Today, the goaltenders: After a poor performance in the postseason — a humbling first-round loss to the New York Islanders — Tristan Jarry was fairly succinct on what he would offer when the Penguins’...

In advance of the Penguins’ upcoming training camp, the Tribune-Review will look at the Penguins’ depth. Today, the right-handed defensemen: A handful of days after his team’s 2020-21 season was ended by the New York Islanders in the playoffs, Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang fielded a handful of questions about...

A few days after he sent veteran forward Jared McCann to the Toronto Maple Leafs in a mid-July trade primarily motivated by salary cap concerns, Penguins general manager Ron Hextall offered an optimistic assessment of the primary return he received, forward prospect Filip Hallander. “I would hope he comes into...

In advance of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ upcoming training camp, the Tribune-Review will look at the team’s depth. Today, the left-handed defensemen: Despite having been a vital member of the Penguins’ success over the past half-decade, Brian Dumoulin did not break into the franchise’s top 100 career scorers until this past...

The Penguins have had a few great coaches, not least Stanley Cup winners like Mike Sullivan, Bob Johnson and Scotty Bowman. (Yeah, I know one guy is missing. I said “great,” not “opportunistic.”) “Miracle” worker Herb Brooks had a brief tenure. Eddie Johnston was underrated and a skilled tactician. But...

The Penguins announced the roster for their upcoming training camp. A total of 58 players will be invited for the camp which opens on Thursday. Forwards (32) – Justin Aleida, Anthony Angello, Raivis Ansons, Zach Aston-Reese, Jordy Bellerive, Kasper Bjorkqvist, Teddy Blueger, Brian Boyle, Jeff Carter, Michael Chaput, Sidney Crosby,...

In advance of the Penguins’ upcoming training camp, the Tribune-Review will look at the Penguins’ depth. Today, the right wingers: At the dawn of the 2020-21 season, the Penguins intended to insert newly reacquired right winger Kasperi Kapanen on the top line, riding shotgun with franchise center Sidney Crosby. That...

Penguins president and CEO David Morehouse underwent a scheduled heart procedure Wednesday at UPMC Presbyterian. The team issued a statement on Friday indicating Morehouse, 61, “is resting comfortably and is expected to make a full recovery and resume work prior to the start of the 2021-22 regular season.” The Beechview...

The Penguins announced their television schedule for the 2020-21 season. A total of 13 of their games will be exclusive to national outlets between ABC (three), TNT (five) ESPN (one) and ESPN+ or Hulu streaming platforms (four). The other 69 games on their schedule will appear regionally on AT&T SportsNet....

In advance of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ upcoming training camp, the Tribune-Review will look at the team’s depth position-by-position. Today, the centers: Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin have been two of the best players of their generation. But their generation is starting to fade away. Now in their mid-30s, Crosby and...

From a certain perspective, Lou Angotti might have been the Penguins’ most successful coach in franchise history. Because he essentially helped save the franchise by doing exactly what was expected. He lost. A lot. As steward of the infamous 1983-84 team, Angotti directed the Penguins to a franchise-worse 16-58-6 record....

In advance of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ upcoming training camp, the Tribune-Review will look at the team’s depth position-by-position. Today, the left wingers: Jake Guenztel’s place in Penguins history is secure. He ensured that during the 2017 postseason when he set a handful of franchise postseason scoring records while helping the...

The Penguins will hold a development camp for prospects this weekend at their facility in Cranberry Saturday through Tuesday. A total of 24 players have been invited to the camp: Forwards (14) – Justin Almeida, Raivis Ansons, Shaw Boomhower, Jonathan Gruden, Filip Hallander, Sam Houde, Nathan Legare, Drew O’Connor, Kyle...

The Penguins have hired Charles Grant and Kain Tisi as goaltending development coach. They replace Andy Chiodo who was promoted to goaltending coach at the NHL level in August. Grant and Tisi will work with the organization’s goaltending prospects while also serve as scouts for draft-eligible goalies and college free...

Former Penguins forward Josh Jooris has joined Geneve-Servette of Switzerland’s National League. The 31-year-old was transferred from Lausanne, also of the National League, to Geneve-Servette. A native of Burlington, Ont., Jooris appeared in nine games for the Pittsburgh Penguins during the 2017-18 season and did not record a point. He...

For former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Bill Cowher, remembering Sept. 11, 2001 will always bring him back to his office on the South Side. Hanging up the phone after speaking with his friend Marty Schottenheimer. Ruminating over tape after a season-opening loss in Jacksonville. Preparing for the Cleveland Browns in...