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Penguins A to Z: What’s next for Anthony Angello’s brand of hockey?Video
With the Penguins’ 2021-22 season coming to a quick ending in the first round of the playoffs, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 54 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until the 2022-23 season —...
Penguins re-sign Wilkes-Barre/Scranton captain Taylor FedunVideo
The Penguins re-signed a veteran right-handed defenseman to a contract extension on Wednesday. Taylor Fedun, who served as captain of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins for the 2021-22 season, was re-signed to a two-year two-way contract through the 2023-24 campaign. The deal will carry a salary cap hit of $762,500. Fedun (6-foot-1,...
Penguins A to Z: Corey Andonovski follows a familiar route for college free agentsVideo
With the Penguins’ 2021-22 season coming to a quick ending in the first round of the playoffs, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 55 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until the 2022-23 season —...
After 4 seasons with Penguins, defenseman Juuso Riikola signs in SwedenVideo
The Juuso Riikola era has come to an end in Pittsburgh. On Wednesday, the veteran defenseman signed a one-year contract with IK Oskarshamn of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). His contract was announced by the team. A native of Finland, Riikola spent the past four seasons as a member of...
Penguins A to Z: Too little, too late for Justin AlmeidaVideo
With the Penguins’ 2021-22 season coming to a quick ending in the first round of the playoffs, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 55 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until the 2022-23 season —...
Penguins general manager Ron Hextall happy with prospect poolVideo
During his season-ending media availability in Cranberry on Monday, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ron Hextall offered some upbeat endorsements of a handful of prospects with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League who could challenge for an NHL roster spot next season. “There’s a few of them,” Hextall said. “You guys...
Penguins GM Ron Hextall’s top priority: Re-signing Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang
Ron Hextall acknowledged two axioms Monday. First, he wants to re-sign superstar forward Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang. Second, he doesn’t have a great deal of salary cap space to accomplish that while also filling in other holes on the roster in advance of the 2022-23 season. Beyond that, the...
Penguins A to Z: Niclas Almari looks ready to move onVideo
With the Penguins’ 2021-22 season coming to a quick ending in the first round of the playoffs, the Tribune-Review is offering Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 55 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until the 2022-23 season —...
For Penguins forward Bryan Rust ‘getting something done in Pittsburgh’ was paramount
Saturday provided a cause to celebrate for Bryan Rust. His son, Hunter, had his first birthday party. And the festivities didn’t end with a cake smash. A contract signing extended the cheers into the evening. Saturday evening, Hunter’s father agreed to a six-year deal worth $30.75 million to remain a...
Penguins re-sign forward Bryan Rust to 6-year contract extension
On Tuesday, Bryan Rust suggested he had outplayed his previous contract. Four days later, Penguins management showed it agreed with Rust’s sentiment. Late Saturday night, the team announced it had re-signed the veteran top-line winger to a six-year contract extension worth a total of $30.75 million. The deal, which begins...
Penguins core hopes to stay together ‘a little bit longer’
As usual, Evgeni Malkin was the funny one. It’s been that way for 16 years. Even when the mood is — at best — uncertain or — at worst — somber. Such was the case Tuesday at the team’s facility in Cranberry. With the Pittsburgh Penguins staging exit interviews two...
Sidney Crosby, Mike Sullivan say Penguins captain wasn’t medically cleared until before Game 7
Penguins coach Mike Sullivan labeled a report that forward Sidney Crosby was given medical clearance to play in Game 6 of their first-round series against the New York Rangers but was held out by management as “false” on Tuesday during the team’s round of exit interviews with media. Crosby had...
Penguins forward Bryan Rust wants ‘to maximize everything’ as free agent
Bryan Rust didn’t consider the possibility. At least not until Sunday night. Game 7 of the Penguins’ first-round round playoff series against the New York Rangers, a contest Rust and his teammates lost 4-3 in overtime, was potentially his final game in a Pittsburgh Penguins jersey. “Not one time,” Rust...
Penguins enter an offseason unlike any other
NEW YORK — In the spring of 2010, Sidney Crosby was asked about the Pittsburgh Penguins’ former home, then named Mellon Arena, which the franchise was about to vacate in a matter of weeks. It was an outdated venue full of leaky pipes, moldy ceiling tiles, narrow hallways and unpleasant...
Minor league report: Penguins swept by Thunderbirds
Despite two goals by forward Sam Poulin, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins’ season came to an end on Sunday with a 7-6 home loss to the Springfield Thunderbirds in Game 3 of their Atlantic Division semifinal series at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre. Springfield swept the best-of-five series. Forward Filip Hallander had...
Hobbled Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry makes valiant, ill-fated return in Game 7 lossVideo
NEW YORK – Tristan Jarry didn’t look like the goaltender who melted down less than a year ago. Almost the moment he took the ice at Madison Square Garden on Sunday in Game 7 of the Penguins’ first-round playoff series, he looked comfortable. That was evident when he coolly swallowed...
Penguins drop Game 7 in overtime despite returns by Sidney Crosby, Tristan Jarry
NEW YORK – The Pittsburgh Penguins emptied the tanks. With their iconic captain and All-Star goaltender (and however you want to describe Rickard Rakell) taking to the ice after being sidelined by various maladies, the Penguins dressed as strong of a lineup as they have in weeks (or at least...
Sidney Crosby, Tristan Jarry, Rickard Rakell return to the Penguins’ lineup for Game 7
NEW YORK — Penguins forwards Sidney Crosby, Rickard Rakell and goaltender Tristan Jarry will all be in the lineup for Game 7 of their team’s first-round playoff series with the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. All three were listed as dressing for the game according to the NHL’s...
Penguins assistant coach Mike Vellucci out for Game 7 due to covid-19Video
NEW YORK — Penguins assistant coach Mike Vellucci is not available for Game 7 of his team’s first-round playoff series against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Sunday after being placed into the NHL’s protocols for covid-19. The team announced Vellucci’s status via Twitter about two hours...
Penguins forward Sidney Crosby, goaltender Tristan Jarry ‘game-time decisions’ for Game 7
NEW YORK — Pittsburgh Penguins forwards Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell and goaltender Tristan Jarry have been labeled as “game-time decisions” for Game 7 of their first-round playoff series against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. Coach Mike Sullivan announced their status Sunday morning. Crosby, who...
Penguins profess optimism going into Game 7 against Rangers
Sidney Crosby made his highly anticipated return on Saturday. To practice. An optional practice. That was limited in duration. And had about as much contact as a Sadie Hawkins dance. But he was on the ice, doing whatever he can to recover from a suspected head injury. And considering how...
Penguins forward Sidney Crosby returns to practice
Penguins forward Sidney Crosby participated in an optional practice in Cranberry on Saturday, a handful of days after suffering a presumed head injury. Sidelined since being struck on a high hit by New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba on Wednesday in Game 5 of an ongoing first-round playoff series, Crosby...
Penguins drop Game 6 to Rangers, head back to New York
The Penguins were not at their best on Friday. And how could they be? Their wonderful captain, Sidney Crosby, convalescing from a suspected head injury, was not in the lineup. And that void was amplified by the absences of starting goaltender Tristan Jarry, stout defenseman Brian Dumoulin and skilled top-six...
Penguins forward Evan Rodrigues promoted (again) in Sidney Crosby’s absence
Evan Rodrigues has been in this position before. And that’s because he can play a whole bunch of positions. Once again, the versatile Penguins forward is likely to be pressed into an elevated role for Friday’s home contest against the New York Rangers in Game 6 of their first-round playoff...
Penguins forward Sidney Crosby ruled out for Game 6Video
Penguins forward Sidney Crosby will not play in Game 6 of his team’s first-round playoff series against the New York Rangers at PPG Paints Arena on Friday. Coach Mike Sullivan announced Crosby’s status following Friday’s morning skate and indicated Crosby took to the ice before the skate, working out with...
