The Hockey Writers Aug 12, 2017
Penguins’ Tumultuous Offseason
Repeating as Stanley Cup champs isn’t easy. In fact, before the Pittsburgh Penguins’ ridiculous 2017 run, it hadn’t been done since before the salary cap era, when the Detroit Red Wings repeated as champions in 1998. Of course, the Wings probably spent around $60 million on their team—adjusted for inflation, that’s about $90 million in […]
CSN Washington Aug 11, 2017
Penguins goalie Matt Murray considers Braden Holtby an idol
At the ripe old age of 23, Pittsburgh Penguins goalie already has two Stanley Cups to his name. That's two more than Washington netminder Braden
Beaver County Times Aug 8, 2017
Former Penguins coach Eddie Olczyk diagnosed with colon cancer
CHICAGO (AP) — Former NHL forward and coach Eddie Olczyk has been diagnosed with colon cancer.
Beaver County Times Aug 8, 2017
Mark Madden: Sidney Crosby, still hockey's best after 12 seasons, proving age is but a number
Rarely do hockey players maintain the same level of performance and production into their thirties. But Crosby isn’t done.
The Hockey Writers Aug 7, 2017
Meet Penguins Defenseman Jarred Tinordi
On July 1, 2017, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced they had made a handful of deals, which included the signing of Burnsville, Minnesota native Jarred Tinordi. Near the conclusion of the 2016-17 season, Penguins GM Jim Rutherford stated a couple of his primary objectives this offseason would be to add toughness to the lineup and shore […]
The Hockey Writers Aug 5, 2017
Rumor Rundown: Options for Penguins, Red Wings, Blues and Will Butcher
It’s not an extremely busy time in the NHL but a few sources are claiming discussions are picking up slightly and deals are being considered. In this edition of the Rumor Rundown, the focus is on the Pittsburgh Penguins and their need for a center, the Red Wings cap issues, Alex Steen’s long-term security in […]
Beaver County Times Aug 3, 2017
Mark Madden: Progress of Daniel Sprong, Zach Aston-Reese will lead to Penguins' third-line center
A very plausible scenario sees the Penguins improvising at third-line center for a month or two this coming season. Aston-Reese and Sprong mature a bit with the Penguins’ Wilkes-Barre/Scranton farm team.
The Hockey Writers Aug 3, 2017
Notable Penguins Injuries Over the Years
Whether it has been due to the sheer number of games the Pittsburgh Penguins have contested in the previous seasons, or by some other force of nature, the team has made as many headlines for the injuries they have sustained as the success they have achieved. At the conclusion of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs it was announced […]
The Hockey Writers Jul 31, 2017
3 Remaining Questions for Penguins this Summer
The Pittsburgh Penguins locked up their last remaining restricted free agent, wing Conor Sheary, on Sunday. Pittsburgh and Sheary agreed to a three-year, $9-million deal, giving him an annual cap hit of $3 million. With this signing, the Penguins will bring back 12 guys that played in both of the last two Stanley Cup Finals, and […]
The Hockey Writers Jul 30, 2017
Health Is Key to Penguins Defense
The Pittsburgh Penguins locked up the final piece of their blue line last week, signing 25-year-old Brian Dumoulin to a six-year, $24.1 million deal. The contract will keep Dumoulin in Pittsburgh through the 2022-23 season. It also means that five-sixths of the Penguins’ defense is signed for the next three years. Only a couple of […]
FOX Sports Jul 30, 2017
Penguins agree to terms with Sheary on $9M, 3-year deal
PITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Penguins have agreed to terms with forward Conor Sheary on a $9 million, three-year deal.
FOX Sports Jul 24, 2017
Penguins sign defenseman Brian Dumoulin to 6-year contract
PITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Brian Dumoulin has turned his steady play for the Stanley Cup champions into a new contract.
Beaver County Times Jul 24, 2017
Penguins sign defenseman Brian Dumoulin to six-year deal
The Penguins and defenseman Brian Dumoulin agreed to a six-year deal on Monday with an average cap hit of $4.1 million.
