Penguins/NHL category, Page 34
Penguins make moves ahead of Friday’s trade deadlineVideo
Michael Bunting very much enjoyed his time in Pittsburgh. Nearly a year ago (March 7, 2024), he was the only NHL player the Penguins received — along with a bundle of future assets — when they dealt away popular All-Star forward Jake Guentzel to the Carolina Hurricanes. And almost immediately,...
Penguins trade forward Michael Bunting to Predators for Luke Schenn, Tommy Novak
Soon after trading defenseman Vincent Desharnais to the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager/president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas made a more substantial deal, shipping winger Michael Bunting and a fourth-round 2026 draft pick to the Nashville Predators. In return, the Penguins acquired defenseman Luke Schenn...
Penguins trade defenseman Vincent Desharnais to San Jose for 5th-round pick in 2028
As the 2025 NHL trade deadline Friday afternoon fast approaches, Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations/general manager Kyle Dubas has made his opening move. The Penguins announced Wednesday evening that they shipped defenseman Vincent Desharnais to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick in 2028. Desharnais,...
A look at the unlucky 13 ‘first-shot’ goals the Penguins have allowed this season
It’s definitely an oddity. But a frequent one. In their 64 games this season, the Pittsburgh Penguins have allowed a goal on the first opposition’s first shot 13 times. “Sometimes, it’s just a matter of getting yourself ready to go,” Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic said at PPG Paints Arena on...
Minor league report: Penguins fall to Senators
Goaltender Filip Larsson made 24 saves on 27 shots for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 4-1 loss to the Belleville Senators at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday. The result dropped Larsson’s record to 9-5-3. Forward Atley Calvert scored the lone goal for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (29-15-7-1). Highlights: Penguins defenseman Sebastian...
Losing streak reaches 3 as Penguins fall to Avalanche
The Pittsburgh Penguins lost. Again. This time, they were defeated by the powerful Colorado Avalanche, 4-1, at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday. It was their third consecutive loss and their eighth loss in their past 10 games (2-6-2). But members of the team expressed satisfaction with how they lost...
Tim Benz: Erik Karlsson is finally playing some defense. Too bad it’s about his no-movement clause
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson seems to have no urgency when it comes to waiving his no-movement clause. “I have full say on whether anything happens or not,” Karlsson said when asked about that notion Sunday. “I have not been asked, and until I do get asked — whenever that...
In-season roster moves shake Penguins up on penalty kill
There’s something that sticks out upon taking a quick peek at the Pittsburgh Penguins’ leaders in short-handed minutes per game: Four of the top five are no longer with the team. Marcus Petterson (2 minutes, 44 seconds) departed via trade to the Vancouver Canucks on Jan. 31 but still paces...
Penguins defenseman P.O Joseph placed on injured reserve
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman P.O Joseph was placed on injured reserve Monday afternoon. An undisclosed ailment caused Joseph to be scratched during a 6-5 overtime home loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday. Joseph was injured during a 3-2 home loss to the Boston Bruins on Saturday when he was...
Penguins sign defensive prospect Finn HardingVideo
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed defensive prospect Finn Harding to a three-year entry-level contract on Monday. Harding, 20, was drafted by the Penguins in the seventh round (No. 223 overall) of the 2024 NHL Draft. A right-handed shot, Harding (6-foot-2, 192 pounds) is currently a member of the Brampton Steelheads of...
Penguins recall Tristan Jarry, assign Joel Blomqvist
The Pittsburgh Penguins recalled goaltender Tristan Jarry from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League (AHL) on Monday. In a corresponding transaction, rookie goaltender Joel Blomqvist has been assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Jarry has largely struggled this season and, as a result, he has split the 2024-25 season between the NHL and...
Mark Madden: Sidney Crosby’s greatness again on display, goaltending woes and more Penguins notes
Not enough wins. Not much hope for this season. But still a lot to discuss. Refreshing Penguins notes are the lifeblood of Pittsburgh hockey! First shot, first goal! • Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists in Sunday’s 6-5 overtime loss against visiting Toronto. He passed Bobby Hull on...
Penguins’ Ryan Shea enjoys offensive production surge, more prominent on-ice roleVideo
A handful of descriptive phrases quickly come to mind to describe Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ryan Shea. “Uncomplaining,” “reliable” and “depth defenseman” would be particularly appropriate. “Goal-scoring threat” or “point-producing machine,” not quite. However, Shea, suiting up for his 54th career NHL contest Feb. 23 against the New York Rangers, scored...
Minor league report: Nailers fall in shootoutVideo
Goaltender Taylor Gauthier made 28 saves on 29 shots in regulation and overtime for the Wheeling Nailers in a 2-1 shootout loss to the Maine Mariners at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, W.Va. on Sunday. In the shootout, Gauthier stopped one of three attempts and his record fell to 10-7-1. Defenseman...
Penguins haven’t asked defenseman Erik Karlsson to waive his no-movement clause
Erik Karlsson still likes it in Pittsburgh. And he still sees his station as a defenseman with the Pittsburgh Penguins as providing a viable route to a Stanley Cup championship. But certainly not this season. Following a wild 6-5 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs at PPG Paints Arena...
Penguins fall to Maple Leafs in wild overtime loss
Even if for a fleeting moment, it felt like a bygone era in Pittsburgh on Sunday. The Toronto Maple Leafs’ wild 6-5 overtime win at PPG Paints Arena resembled something that would have happened more than two decades ago across Centre Avenue in the venue formerly known as Mellon Arena....
Penguins defenseman P.O Joseph sidelined by injuryVideo
Penguins defenseman P.O Joseph is scheduled to miss Sunday’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at PPG Paints Arena due to an undisclosed injury. Coach Mike Sullivan announced Joseph’s status approximately two hours before the opening faceoff. Joseph’s ailment was still being evaluated according to Sullivan. During the first period...
Minor league report: Penguins end road trip with overtime lossVideo
Forward Valtteri Puustinen had two goals and an assist for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 5-4 overtime loss to the rival Hershey Bears at the Giant Center in Hershey on Saturday. Linemates Ville Koivunen collected a goal and an assist for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (29-14-7-1) while Boris Katchouk recorded two assists. Goaltender...
Butterfly effect of Derrick Brassard trade delivered defenseman to Penguins
On Feb. 1, 2019, former Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford swung a multiplayer trade with the Florida Panthers. Forwards Nick Bjugstad and Jared McCann came to Pittsburgh and enjoyed varying levels of success. McCann was by far the more successful of the duo in a Penguins jersey. In parts...
3 Periods: Evgeni Malkin’s production picks up after 4 Nations break
Evgeni Malkin entered 2024-25 having appeared in all of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ games the last two seasons, achieving perfect attendance in back-to-back campaigns for only the second time in his 19-year career. Not since the Penguins’ first two Stanley Cup runs in 2007-08 and 2008-09 had Malkin managed to appear...
Penguins allow another goal on 1st shot in loss to Bruins
It wouldn’t be fair to suggest goaltending was the primary reason the Pittsburgh Penguins lost to the Boston Bruins at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday. In fact, it’s probably pretty accurate to say Alex Nedeljkovic – who stopped 23 of 25 shots - offered his team the cliched “a chance...
Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic scheduled to start against BruinsVideo
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic is scheduled to start Saturday’s game against the Boston Bruins at PPG Paints Arena. Coach Mike Sullivan announced Nedeljkovic’s status approximately two hours before the opening faceoff. In 30 games this season, Nedeljkovic has a 12-11-5 record, a 3.22 goals against average, an .891 save...
Minor league report: Penguins, Filip Larsson shut out CrunchVideo
Goaltender Filip Larsson made 31 saves for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 2-0 win against the Syracuse Crunch at the Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial in Syracuse, N.Y. on Friday. Larsson improved his record to 9-4-3 while recording his fifth shutout of the season, tied for most...
Tim Benz: After Alex Nedeljkovic’s meltdown, Penguins were able to ‘shush’ negative thoughtsVideo
At least for one night, the Pittsburgh Penguins got to shush all the negativity. Ironically, on Max Talbot “Shhhhh!” bobblehead doll night, the Penguins pretty much replicated the script of that memorable incident from the 2009 playoffs. On Thursday, they stormed back from the same score against the same opponent,...
Solid relief appearance offers Penguins goalie Joel Blomqvist a dose of confidenceVideo
Given his rookie status, with only 13 games of NHL experience heading into Thursday evening, it seems appropriate for netminder Joel Blomqvist to receive some patience and understanding from the Pittsburgh Penguins management and fans alike. Certainly more than what should be granted to veterans Tristan Jarry or Alex Nedeljkovic....
