PensBurgh Jan 15, 2020
Good start for Penguins’ new look lines in Crosby return
Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via The new look top lines both made an impact and scored highlight reel goals on Tuesday night. While the Evgeni Malkin, Jake Guentzel, Bryan Rust line was bulldozing the NHL in Sidney Crosby’s absence, there was an ongoing debate as to what would happen with the line combinations when Crosby returned to the lineup. Which winger would play with which center, and would the Penguins automatically put Guentzel back on Crosby’s wing? Well, Guentzel’s injury put an abrupt end to that discussion and created an entirely new line combination debate. As in,...
Sportsnet.ca Jan 13, 2020
Kris Letang named captain of Metropolitan Division team for All-Star Game
Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman Kris Letang has been named captain of the Metropolitan Division team at the 2020 NHL All-Star Game. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
The Hockey Writers Jan 13, 2020
Penguins’ Under-the-Radar Trade Targets
Even before the devastating injury to Jake Guentzel, the Pittsburgh Penguins were likely going to be buyers before the trade deadline. Now, that seems like a guarantee. General manager Jim Rutherford has always been trigger-happy when it comes to making trades and this season should be no exception. The Penguins have found a way to […] The post Penguins’ Under-the-Radar Trade Targets appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
PensBurgh Jan 9, 2020
Penguins trade rumors: Toffoli, Kreider, Saad - who is the best fit, and most realistic add?
Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports The Penguins are tied to a couple of forwards on the trade market. But which ones are the most likely to actually be able to add? On last night’s NBC game, insider Bob McKenzie talked a bit about the Pittsburgh Penguins’ trade interests about replacing Jake Guentzel. Bob Mckenzie said the penguins could be interested in ToffoliSaadKreiderApparently, he thinks the pens could get Toffoli for just a second round pick.— Jake (@NationPenguins) January 9, 2020 This also mimics what Craig Custance at The Athletic said yesterday when he listed Tyler...
PensBurgh Jan 9, 2020
PensBurgh Podcast: Who are some trade targets to replace Guentzel?
Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via The first PensBurgh Podcast of 2020 is here! Topics on this episode of the podcast include... We recap the previous game against the Vegas Golden Knights Hooks and I talk about this improbable run the team has been on in their last 10 games, going 7-2-1, good for 3rd in the Metropolitan Division Sidney Crosby is getting closer to a return, his status is more and more encouraging With Jake Guentzel out for the next 4-6 months, we examine some trade targets the Penguins could go after with the LTIR savings Tristan Jarry and Kris Letang have...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Jan 7, 2020
Tristan Jarry and Kris Letang make NHL All-Star game
Letang will go in place of teammate Jake Guentzel, who underwent shoulder surgery last week.
PensBurgh Jan 7, 2020
Kris Letang, Tristan Jarry named All-Stars
Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports Letang is chosen to replace Guentzel while Jarry snags his first All-Star nod as a replacement for Korpisalo. Jake Guentzel will still get credit for being named an All-Star this season, but due to his unfortunate injury, he will not be able to participate in the festivities at the end of the month. With Guentzel out, the NHL had to pick a replacement from the Penguins to fill in, and who better than “Last Man In” nominee Kris Letang. This will be Letang’s sixth All-Star appearance, surpassing the mark set by Paul Coffey for the most...
Sportsnet.ca Jan 7, 2020
Penguins’ Jarry, Letang to replace Korpisalo, Guentzel at All-Star Game
Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry and defenceman Kris Letang will serve as injury replacements for the Metropolitan Division at the 2020 NHL All-Star Game, the league announced Tuesday. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Jan 7, 2020
20 Penguins Thoughts: Shopping season likely not over for Jim Rutherford
With Jake Guentzel likely out for the season, it may be time for Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford to do what he does best.
PensBurgh Jan 6, 2020
Penguins’ first half review: Best performances, most surprising players
Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Looking at the performances of Jake Guentzel, Bryan Rust, Tristan Jarry, Brandon Tanev, and John Marino this season. Now that the Pittsburgh Penguins are officially into the second half of the 2019-20 season, we want to take a look back at the best, worst, and most surprising performances and players from the first half of the season. Overall, the Penguins have exceeded not only most of their preseason expectations so far, but especially when you consider the fact they lead the league in man-games lost due to injury. It is a testament to the team general...
PensBurgh Jan 3, 2020
Pens Points: Sharks Stave Off Penguins
Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via There’s a recap of last night’s game, Jarry was honored, and Simon is finding his footing. All that and more in today’s Pens Points! Here are your Pens Points for this Friday morning... The Penguins played their first game of the new decade last night, welcoming in the San Jose Sharks to town. With the recent news of Jake Guentzel being sidelined for 4-6 months, the Pens had to press on. This show was being led by Patric Hornqvist and his 2-goal performance, but the Sharks edged out the home team in OT. [Recap] Tristan Jarry was recently...
PensBurgh Jan 2, 2020
Penguins/Sharks Recap: Hornqvist scores twice, but Pittsburgh falls 3-2 to SJ in overtime
Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Two goals by Hornqvist get the Pens to overtime, but they drop a game in OT to San Jose. Lineups The Penguins sans Jake Guentzel get going with the following lineup: Great Scott!Here are the very colorful Penguins lines.Happy '80s night. pic.twitter.com/audicK9cor— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) January 2, 2020 First period The Sharks open the scoring just 2:48 into the game, Brent Burns throws a pass over that noted Penguin kill Tomas Hertl touches into the net. That’s Hertl’s ninth goal in 12 career games against...
Silver Seven Jan 2, 2020
Guentzel, Perry, and Tortorella
Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via It’s the first 2020 edition of Links, News, and Notes After closing out the decade in the seemingly most appropriate fashion, with a painful loss to Pittsburgh, the Senators get back to work tonight to usher in what I hear will be ten years of unparalleled success. Try to contain your excitement, folks. Here to keep you occupied in the advent of this next era of Senators hockey, we have this Thursday’s edition of links, news, and notes. After a scary injury during the aforementioned game between Ottawa and Pittsburgh, Penguins forward Jake Guentzel...
PensBurgh Jan 1, 2020
Brandon Saad and Chris Kreider top a wish-list for the Pens to replace Jake Guentzel
Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via With the Pens’ star winger out hurt, a look at some players they could trade for to replace him this year When Jake Guentzel crashed into the boards on Monday night the talented winger not only severely damaged his shoulder but the reverberation will have a big impact on the future of the Penguins. For a team that’s been so injured — they’ve only have Sidney Crosby AND Evgeni Malkin both playing for a grand total of four periods — the year will in a way be defined by injuries. The Pens will never have their full group with Guentzel on...
PensBurgh Dec 31, 2019
Sidney Crosby returns to Penguins practice...Kinda
Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via There’s an asterisk but Sidney Crosby was on the ice with his teammates at practice this morning. If the Penguins’ team and fanbase could have ever used some good news it would be a day like today. After a morning where it was revealed current leading scorer Jake Guentzel will be out for 4-6 months due to a shoulder surgery, what could be a better present than seeing Sidney Crosby back on the ice with his teammates? Well, we got it....Kind of. It's great to see you back at practice, Sid! pic.twitter.com/S0haTvsizF— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins)...
