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Penguins draft defenseman Chase Pietila in 4th round
LAS VEGAS — In the fourth round of the NHL Draft, the Penguins selected defenseman Chase Pietila at No. 111 overall. The 20-year-old right-hander spent last season with Michigan Tech. In 40 NCAA games, he posted 22 points (three goals, 19 assists). Chase Pietila makes it 3-0 from Jed Pietila!...
Penguins select forward Tanner Howe No. 46 overall
LAS VEGAS — The Pittsburgh Penguins selected forward Tanner Howe in the second round (No. 46 overall) in the NHL Draft. With the Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League last season, Howe appeared in 68 games and scored 77 points (28 goals, 49 assists). Tanner Howe, checking in!@WHLPats pic.twitter.com/htauidvsSy—...
Penguins select defenseman Harrison Brunicke in 2nd round
LAS VEGAS — With their first selection of the NHL Draft, the Penguins chose defenseman Harrison Brunicke No. 44 overall. Last season with the Kamloops Blazers of the Western Hockey League, Brunicke had 21 points (10 goals, 11 assists). BRUNICKE GETS THE PARTY STARTED! ???? pic.twitter.com/Rpz801CjLp— Kamloops Blazers (@blazerhockey) November...
Penguins A to Z: This looks like the end for Radim ZohornaVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2023-24 season coming to an end without any postseason action, TribLive has offered Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 52 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until next season — with the organization, from fourth-line...
Penguins acquire forward Kevin Hayes, 2025 second-round draft pick from BluesVideo
LAS VEGAS — On Friday, Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas professed a clarion call to make his team younger. On Saturday, Dubas traded for a 32-year-old center whose best — or most productive hockey — is likely in the rearview mirror. The Penguins acquired Kevin Hayes and...
Penguins draft defenseman Finn Harding in 7th roundVideo
LAS VEGAS — With their final pick in the seventh round of the NHL Draft, the Pittsburgh Penguins selected defenseman Finn Harding No. 223 overall. In 68 Ontario Hockey League games with the Mississauga Steelheads last season, the right-hander had 34 points (10 goals, 24 assists). Today's lesson: How to...
New Penguins assistant coach David Quinn to take over power play
LAS VEGAS — Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan and new assistant coach David Quinn share a lot of common traits. A New England accent. The same alma mater (Boston University) And similar facial features. So much so that when they were each in college, a cherubic Sullivan once borrowed the...
Penguins’ Kyle Dubas comfortable with Sidney Crosby contract talks, plans for ‘hungrier’ team around him
LAS VEGAS — There is little doubt the Pittsburgh Penguins and their captain, Sidney Crosby, will maintain a wonderful marriage that has lasted nearly 20 blissful years. The only questions are the details. On Friday, Crosby and president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas each maintained a vow of (mostly) silence...
Penguins’ Sidney Crosby mostly mum on contract, excited for 4 Nations tournament
LAS VEGAS — Sidney Crosby had plenty to say about his future Friday. Not about his contractual status. During a video conference session with media to discuss his selection to Canada’s roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament during the 2024-25 season, Crosby only briefly discussed the potential to sign...
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, defenseman Erik Karlsson selected for 4 Nations Face-Off
LAS VEGAS — Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby and defenseman Erik Karlsson were named to the rosters of Canada and Sweden, respectively, for the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off tournament that will be held next season. The NHL announced the first six selections for the rosters of Canada, Sweden, the United...
Penguins A to Z: Ludovic Waeber leaves with no regretsVideo
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For better or worse, Penguins have long history of trading away 1st-round draft picks
LAS VEGAS — At the moment, the Pittsburgh Penguins don’t have a selection in the first round of the NHL’s Draft in Las Vegas this weekend. They parted ways with that pick as a result of their trade in August with the San Jose Sharks that brought defenseman Erik Karlsson...
Heading into NHL Draft, Penguins still trying to replenish prospect pool
LAS VEGAS — For the better part of four years, the Pittsburgh Penguins have been trying to thread a very narrow needle of being competitive in the immediate while also restocking a prospect pool that had become shallow thanks primarily to the “win-now” mantra the franchise had adopted for most...
Former Penguins forward Daniel Winnik retires
LAS VEGAS — Former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Daniel Winnik has retired following a 19-year career. The 39-year-old announced his retirement via his X social media account on Thursday. Over 11 NHL seasons, Winnik suited up for eight teams, including a brief stretch with the Penguins. Acquired via trade late in...
Penguins A to Z: Lukas Svejkovsky has plenty to prove in the final year of his contract
With the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2023-24 season coming to an end without any postseason action, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 52 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until next season — with the organization, from fourth-line...
NHL announces draft order; Penguins currently have 6 picks
On Wednesday, the NHL announced the formal order of the upcoming draft this weekend. In total, the Penguins are currently slated to have six picks. Their selections by round and overall number: Second round — No. 44 (from the Philadelphia Flyers via Carolina Hurricanes) Second round — No. 46 Fourth...
What to expect from the Penguins as NHL offseason heats up
Former Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford was fairly open with his intentions. He would proclaim publicly he needed a top-six winger, and two weeks later, Jason Zucker showed up via trade. His successor, Ron Hextall, was far more ambiguous. After expressing comfort with his roster, a trade would bring...
Penguins A to Z: Jack St. Ivany is a small part of the futureVideo
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Penguins scout Krissy Wendell-Pohl selected for Hockey Hall of Fame
Pittsburgh Penguins amateur scout Kriss Wendell-Pohl has been selected for enshrinement into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Her selection, along with six others, was announced Tuesday afternoon by the Hall. Honored for her playing career as a forward, Wendell-Pohl suited up for the United States from 1999 until 2007. In...
Penguins A to Z: Things rarely seemed right for Reilly SmithVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2023-24 season coming to an end without any postseason action, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 52 individuals signed to an NHL contract – including those whose deals do not begin until next season - with the organization, from fourth-line...
Peters Township’s Christian Humphreys keeps things in perspective as NHL Draft approachesVideo
Christian Humphreys has been in an NHL dressing room before. And one of the first times he was there, it was something of a minor disaster. At least within the insular realm of hockey that is full of silly and nugatory customs. Like standing on the logo, which teams uphold...
Penguins A to Z: Ryan Shea found a way to the NHLVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2023-24 season coming to an end without any postseason action, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 52 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until next season — with the organization, from fourth-line...
Former Penguins forward Derick Brassard retires
Former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Derick Brassard retired, formally ending a mostly productive 16-year career in the NHL. The 36-year-old revealed his decision to step away from the game to Quebec outlet La Presse on Sunday. A native of Hull, Quebec, Brassard last played during the 2022-23 season with the Ottawa...
Penguins A to Z: Dmitri Samorukov might punch another ticket elsewhereVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2023-24 season coming to an end without any postseason action, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 52 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until next season — with the organization, from fourth-line...
Penguins to hold prospect development camp in July
The Pittsburgh Penguins will hold their prospect development camp next month at the team’s facility in Cranberry. Among those expected to participated are first-round draft picks Owen Pickering (2022) and forward Brayden Yager (2022) as well as forward Tristan Broz, a 2021 second-round selection, and forwards Ville Koivunen and Cruz...
