Category: Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Penguins Re-Sign Forward
Penguins'The Pittsburgh Penguins are keeping one of their younger players around, signing Valtteri Puustinen to a one-year contract. At the NHL level, he will carry a $775,000 cap hit.Puustinen will be looking to make the Penguins' NHL roster in 2023-24. The 24-year-old has shown that he can be a strong off...
Read morePittsburgh Penguins Re-Sign Valtteri Puustinen
PittsburghThe Pittsburgh Penguins have taken care of business with one of their pending restricted free agents, re-signing forward Valtteri Puustinen to a one-year, two-way contract with a $775K cap hit. PuckPedia reports Puustinen’s deal will earn him $385K at the AHL level, a solid reward for a productive s...
Read morePittsburgh Penguins Name Kyle Dubas President Of Hockey Operations
Pittsburgh PenguinsThe Pittsburgh Penguins have hired former Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas as their next president of hockey operations, the team said Thursday morning. The search will continue for a new GM after firing Ron Hextall at the end of the season. Dubas succeeds the outgoing Brian Burke, the...
Read moreNHL Rumors: A decision could be close for Kyle Dubas and the Pittsburgh Penguins
Elliotte FriedmanThings seem to be pointing in the direction to Kyle Dubas joining the Pittsburgh Penguins and a decision could be near.
Read moreCrosby Trade Talks Rock Hockey World: Penguins Reportedly Considering Options
PittsburghIt’s difficult to imagine NHL superstar and future Hall of Famer Sidney Crosby wearing anything other than Pittsburgh’s black and yellow. Regardless, fans may have to accept that Sid the Kid may not remain a Penguin for much longer. With the recent dismissing of general manager Ron Hextall, fans and...
Read moreFive Key Stories: 4/10/23 – 4/16/23
Brian BurkeA rundown of the top stories around the NHL from April 10-16, 2023.
Read moreIsles clinch playoff spot; Pens' 16-year streak ends
New York IslandersThe Islanders defeated the Canadiens on Wednesday night to clinch the final Stanley Cup playoff berth and eliminate the Penguins, ending their streak of 16 straight playoff appearances.
Read moreCrosby Expresses Frustration and Desperation Ahead of High-Stakes Game
Montreal CanadiensPrior to Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Penguins could secure their playoff spot with victories over the struggling Chicago Blackhawks that same night and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday. Instead, they were defeated 5-2 by the Hawks, leaving their playoff hopes in the hands of the New York Islanders,...
Read morePenguins lose to Blackhawks, fail to gain in Eastern wild card race
PenguinsPITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Penguins allowed two goals in 26 seconds in the third period, failing to gain in the Eastern Conference wild card race with a 5-2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday. Evgeni Malkin scored a tying goal at 5:28 of the third, and Tristan Jarry made...
Read morePittsburgh Penguins Recall Alexander Nylander
Pittsburgh PenguinsApr. 7: Nylander is once again back up with Pittsburgh after being recalled on an emergency basis. Apr. 6: A few hours after being recalled, it seems Nylander is headed back down to Wilkes-Barre Scranton. The Penguins announced in advance of their game tonight against the Minnesota Wild that Nylande...
Read moreIslanders 6, Lightning 1: Isles keep pace in wildcard race with big win over Tampa Bay
Bo HorvatBack in the win column! | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Lots of goals to go around, but Brock Nelson notched the winner in what seemed like a genuine must-win game. After scoring just three goals in three games away from home, the New York Islanders offense returned a...
Read morePittsburgh Penguins Recall Alexander Nylander
Wilkes-BarreApr 6: A few days later, Nylander is back with Pittsburgh, recalled under emergency conditions. Apr 3: According to a team release, the Pittsburgh Penguins sent forward Alexander Nylander down to the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Monday. Nylander, 25, heads back to the minors after sitting...
Read moreIslanders Anxiety - Episode 240 - Hell on Earth
CarolinaTrying (and mostly failing) to be rational human beings here... Mike and Dan react to another lost weekend by the Islanders, who failed to gain any points against Tampa Bay and Carolina and find the playoff race tightening even more. In dropping back-to-back games 5-0 and 2-1, the I...
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