Penguins Re-Sign Fedotenko

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Friday July 3, 2009

Just when things started looking bleak, general manager Ray Shero inked veteran winger Ruslan Fedotenko to a contract, keeping Evgeni Malkin’s left winger in place for one more year.

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2009 Free Agency LiveBlog

Michael Farkas | National Hockey League

Friday July 3, 2009

Last update: 2:01 PM

Your one-stop shop for any and all transactions during the 2009 free agency period. Find out who players are signing with, how long their contracts are, and what they will be making.

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Penguins Sign Pittsburgh-Native Defender

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Friday July 3, 2009

The Penguins today announced the signing of Pittsburgh-native defenseman Nate Guenin to a one-year contract.

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Fitzgerald Steps Down As Assistant Coach, But Remains With Team

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Friday July 3, 2009

Amid the frenzy of free agency, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ray Shero has yet another departure to worry about, though this one is not a player.

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Shero Expects To Get Involved Today

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Friday July 3, 2009

Winning the Stanley Cup — and even just making it there, as we saw one year ago with Ryan Malone — often inflates players’ values. With a limited budget, there’s not much Shero can do.

But that doesn’t mean he won’t try.

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A Farewell To Rob Scuderi

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Thursday July 2, 2009

In a few short years, Scuderi has gone from being a fish out of water to a big fish in a small sea.

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2009 Offseason Penguins Roster Report

Matt Bodenschatz | Penguin Database

Thursday July 2, 2009

Keep updated with the Penguins’ NHL roster by monitoring player statuses and salary cap information. Also, find a listing of all players in the system signed to NHL contracts.

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2009 Offseason Penguins Transaction Log

Matt Bodenschatz | Penguin Database

Thursday July 2, 2009

Monitor the Penguins’ offseason transactions, including signings, departures, trades, and more.

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Free Agency Day 1 Slow For Penguins

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Thursday July 2, 2009

The Pittsburgh Penguins signed one and lost two during the initial day of the free agency season, but their primary targets remain available.

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Plans For 09-10 Season Unclear, Says Shero

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Wednesday July 1, 2009

Free agency is scheduled to begin in less than two hours, and Penguins general manager Ray Shero has no idea how things will play out for his team, but that doesn’t mean the crafty executive doesn’t have a few ideas.

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What's Available on the Market at Noon

Michael Farkas | National Hockey League

Wednesday July 1, 2009

Taking a look around the league, by position, at some of the best available players at noon on July 1st.

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The Quiet Before the Storm, Replaced with the Eye Today

Michael Farkas | National Hockey League

Tuesday June 30, 2009

June 30th saw an influx of moves with maybe more to follow, read on to catch up on a synopsis of the day’s big and not-so-big news.

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FF Exclusive Interview With Eric Tangradi

Jesse Marshall | Interviews (Faceoff Factor Exclusives)

Monday June 29, 2009

I had a chance to chat with the biggest forward in the Penguins system, Eric Tangradi. We talked about his wrist, his future with the team, and the physical aspect of his game. You don’t want to miss this.

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Qualifying Offer Deadline - Transactions Today

Michael Farkas | National Hockey League

Monday June 29, 2009

A look at the free agents that were not offered qualfying offers. A list of who was waived with the intent to buyout their contract and a few notable re-signings for the day.

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Guerin Inks 1-Year Contract Extension

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Monday June 29, 2009

Penguins general manager Ray Shero continued a busy day, announcing that veteran Bill Guerin will stay in Pittsburgh for another season.

Update 2: The Post-Gazette is reporting the deal is worth $2 million.

Update: The Tribune-Review is reporting the deal is worth $2.85 million.

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Report: Pens offer Guerin Contract

Zach Boslett | Pittsburgh Penguins

Monday June 29, 2009

RW Bill Guerin has been offered a 1 year, ~$3 million dollar contract by the Penguins according to KDKA. Updates on Ruslan Fedotenko and Rob Scuderi inside as well.

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Shero Re-Signs Veteran Forward Adams

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Monday June 29, 2009

He may not be a top liner or a shut down defenseman, but Craig Adams played a large role in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Stanley Cup run. As a reward, he’ll be back in Pittsburgh for two more years.

Update: The deal has a cap hit of $550,000, down from his $600,000 cap hit from 2008-09.

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Prospect Profile: Simon Despres, Philip Samuelsson

Jesse Marshall | NHL Entry Draft

Monday June 29, 2009

There are a few new prospects in the Penguins system. Let’s start looking at a few of them, starting with Simon Despres and Philip Samuelsson.

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NHL Entry Draft LiveBlog

Michael Farkas | NHL Entry Draft

Saturday June 27, 2009

It’s D-Day. Follow along live at all the rumors, all the trades, all the draft picks and analysis right here at Faceoff-Factor. Check out the three round mock draft that was created by Jesse, Alex and myself.

Day two is underway.

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Penguins Select Simon Despres With 30th Pick

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Saturday June 27, 2009

As indicated by general manager Ray Shero in yesterday’s Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Penguins stayed out of trade discussions and focused on drafting the best player available.

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2009 NHL Mock Draft – Round 3 of 3

Jesse Marshall | NHL Entry Draft

Friday June 26, 2009

First two rounds are in the books, the Penguins have a big pick coming up at number #63. Check it out!

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Official Penguins 2009 Draft Wish List

Jesse Marshall | NHL Entry Draft

Friday June 26, 2009

Here are five players I hope the Penguins can nab when they take the podium tonight with the 30th overall pick.

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Pre-Draft Trade Talk

Matt Bodenschatz | National Hockey League

Thursday June 25, 2009

As one of the NHL’s most active weekends, the Entry Draft often rivals the trade deadline in terms of transactions. Inside, find some of the more prominent trade rumors leading up to the draft, as well as a team-by-team breakdown of what could be on general managers’ agendas.

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FF Mock Draft – Round 2 of 3.

Jesse Marshall | NHL Entry Draft

Thursday June 25, 2009

Round one is in the books, let’s press on and see what round 2 holds in store.

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Penguins Season Grades: Management

Mike Adams | Report Cards

Thursday June 25, 2009

Today we bring you the final installment of our postseason evaluation of the Penguins as we look at the management side of things.

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Faceoff-Factor 2009 Mock Draft - Part 1 of 3

Jesse Marshall | NHL Entry Draft

Wednesday June 24, 2009

Mike Farkas, Alex Kirshner and I are back at it with some more draft content. Today we feature the first round of our three round mock draft. Stop by to see where we all agree, where we’re all off the board, and who has the Islanders shocking the world with the first overall selection!

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Penguin News And Notes 6/24/09

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Wednesday June 24, 2009

More journalists anticipate a return of Bill Guerin, prospect Brin Strait discusses his decision to turn pro, and the Penguins set another record.

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Flyers Vs. Bruins At Fenway Park Finalized

Matt Bodenschatz | National Hockey League

Wednesday June 24, 2009

The NHL is considering having two Winter Classic outdoor games during the 2009-10 season. One is now confirmed, according to a Pennsylvania newspaper.

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FF's Official 2009 NHL Entry Draft Top 30

Jesse Marshall | NHL Entry Draft

Tuesday June 23, 2009

All our season’s scouting comes to fruition as we unveil our official top 30 draft eligible prospects for 2009.

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The Problem With The NHL

Mike Adams | National Hockey League

Tuesday June 23, 2009

During the Stanley Cup Final, I received an e-mail from my sister in Pittsburgh. She is what you might call a casual fan, a relative newcomer to the sport. Only the excitement of the Cup run lured her to the television to watch hockey. Unlike most of us who frequent this site, she isn’t terribly well-versed in the rules of the game.

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Penguins Season Grades: Goalies

Mike Adams | Report Cards

Tuesday June 23, 2009

Last week, we began our post-season evaluation of the Penguins with the forwards and defensemen. Today, it is the goalies’ turn under the microscope.

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NHL News And Notes - 6/23/09

Matt Bodenschatz | National Hockey League

Tuesday June 23, 2009

Get the latest on transactions, coaching moves, and the Winter Classic.

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Tampa Turmoil: Bettman To Decide Future

Matt Bodenschatz | National Hockey League

Tuesday June 23, 2009

Lightning owners Oren Koules and Len Barrie are having a spat that is further adding to the embarrassment endured during their one-year tenure.

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Penguins' Offseason: The Big Issues (Part 4 of 4) - Backup Goalie

Justin Maffei | Pittsburgh Penguins

Monday June 22, 2009

In part four of four, we look at potential backups for Marc-Andre Fleury.

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Penguins' Offseason: The Big Issues (Part 3 of 4) - Fourth Line

Justin Maffei | Pittsburgh Penguins

Monday June 22, 2009

In part three of four, we take a look at the now depleted fourth line.

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Penguins' Offseason: The Big Issues (Part 2 of 4) - Defense

Justin Maffei | Pittsburgh Penguins

Monday June 22, 2009

In part two of four, we consider the problems that may arise with the Penguins’ defense.

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Penguins' Offseason: The Big Issues (Part 1 of 4) - Top 6 Wingers

Justin Maffei | Pittsburgh Penguins

Monday June 22, 2009

In part one of a four part series, we take a look at potential top six winger next year for the Penguins.

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Report: Pens And Guerin Working On Contract Extension

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Sunday June 21, 2009

After a solid performance in the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Bill Guerin is looking to stay in Pittsburgh, and the Penguins are willing to oblige.

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The Paul Coffey Award

Zach Boslett | National Hockey League

Friday June 19, 2009

The Paul Coffey Award is an award presented to the player who excels at the offensive aspects of the game from the defensive position… or at least it should be presented.

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President Obama Phones Coach Bylsma

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Thursday June 18, 2009

“Pittsburgh Penguins coach Dan Bylsma received a call today from President Barack Obama, who congratulated Bylsma and the Penguins on winning the Stanley Cup.”

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