In this article we will take a look at the players to whom Ray Shero should consider placing a call. We will look at the defensemen and goalies, as these are the areas of need for the Penguins. These players may not be the cream of the crop, but they are options. In fact, none of the players mentioned inside made more than $1M last year.
In part four of four, we look at potential backups for Marc-Andre Fleury.
In part three of four, we take a look at the now depleted fourth line.
In part two of four, we consider the problems that may arise with the Penguins’ defense.
In part one of a four part series, we take a look at potential top six winger next year for the Penguins.
With the NHL Trade Deadline little more than a month away, GM Ray Shero is likely going to be busy trying to swing a deal that will improve the Penguins roster. This is a list of players with whom Shero should start. There is much potential on the trade market, but how much he is willing to give up is the question.
After a brief stint in the NHL, defenseman Ben Lovejoy is being returned to the AHL to make room for Philippe Boucher. Boucher returns from an undisclosed injury which kept him out for nearly two weeks.
According to PSI, the Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled Janne Pesonen from the WBS Penguins.
Daryl Sydor is no longer a Penguin. He returns to Dallas in an attempt to rejuvenate his career.
After being hurt in Thursday’s 4-1 loss in Phoenix, Crosby was listed as day-to-day. He will return tonight, though.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are going to be without Defenseman Ryan Whitney for 3-5 months. Could this be good news for the Penguins? Let’s see how they fared with Whitney in the line-up versus when Whitney was out of the line-up.
A goaltender is a very important part of giving the team an opportunity to win. However, if the goalie does not get any offensive support from his team, then it does not matter how well he plays. Therefore, we are going to look at the goalies with the best +/- from last season.
The final part in a four part series which takes a look at each player that we may potentially see on the Penguins’ roster in the upcoming season.
Part three in a four part series which takes a look at each player that we may potentially see on the Penguins’ roster in the upcoming season.
The Penguins plan to break ground on their new arena on August 14. Take a peek inside to see some more information about the ceremony.
Part two in a four part series which takes a look at each player that we may potentially see on the Penguins’ roster in the upcoming season.
Part one in a four part series which takes a look at each player that we may potentially see on the Penguins’ roster in the upcoming season.
The Penguins have done well to replace those that they have lost so far this off-season. However, with the losses of Malone, Ruutu, Roberts, and Laraque, the team lacks a physical presence. Eric Godard remains the only winger that was signed to replace some of that physicality. Who could the Penguins turn to as enforcers? Here is a list of all the available enforcers left on the market.
The Penguins made some good moves yesterday to sure up their line-up for next season. Ruslan Fedotenko and Miroslav Satan were added to the roster, and Marc-Andre Fleury was signed long-term. Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports on the players’, agents’, and GM’s reactions to the signings.
The Penguins added two free-agent wingers today and re-signed their starting goaltender. Marc-Andre Fleury was locked up for seven years. The deal is believed to be work $35 million. They also signed one year deals with two wingers, Miroslav Satan and Ruslan Fedotenko. Satan will receive $3.5 million; Fedotenko will receive $2.5 million.
Upon reading of the resigning of Brooks Orpik, I began wondering what the blue line would look like next year. We have 8 NHL caliber defensemen and one on the fringe. Many would agree that Sydor is one of the defensemen who will be pushed off the game roster. Who else goes though?
Against the thought of many, money was not the number one priority for Marian Hossa. The Stanley Cup was, however. But why choose Detroit over Pittsburgh?
Jarkko Ruutu tells the Post Gazette’s Dave Molinari that “Pittsburgh is a great team and, hopefully, we can work something out.”
TSN.ca is reporting that the NHL has approved three rule changes. The rule changes pertain to faceoffs and icing.
It has been rumored recently that the Pittsburgh Penguins may trade their negotiating rights with Ryan Malone. However, Malone likely put an end to that rumor.
UPDATE: Malone explains his decision to the Columbus Dispatch.
UPDATE 2: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette also confirms that Malone will test the free agency market.
Evgeni Malkin has been rumored to desire a contract exceeding team captain Sidney Crosby’s $8.7 Million/year deal. However, it appears Malkin may be easier to sign than has been reported.
It has long been speculated that Brooks Orpik and Michel Therrien did not get along. This caused many fans and media members to believe that Orpik would not be returning to Pittsburgh next year. Combine that with Orpik’s play during the Penguins’ late season surge (especially his four-hit-in-fifteen-seconds shift in the finals) and Orpik looked as good as gone. His stock rose drastically because of his play late in the season and in the playoffs. However, Orpik gives hope to fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins that he may yet return.
For the first time, Marian Hossa has given us some indication of what may come during this off-season. Many have felt that Hossa would command top dollar and go to the highest bidder. However, Hossa explained that that was not necessarily the case.
News and notes from the Pittsburgh Penguins on gameday. Malone and Gonchar are both probable. Sykora did not really mean to call his shot. Alex Goligoski is returned to WBS Penguins. Mellon Arena news.
News and notes from the Pittsburgh Penguins on the day of Game 5. Michel Therrien discusses his players ice time. Hossa is a leader on and off the ice. Goligoski gets his call to the big stage.
Alex Goligoski gets recalled by the Penguins for Game 5.
News and notes from a frustrated Pittsburgh Penguins club. Center Jordan Staal was injured in Game 4, but will he play in Game 5? Malkin inconsolable after loss. Talbot sticks up for Malkin, but shows his frustration.
News and notes from the Pittsburgh Penguins on the morning of Game 4. Letang loses his best friend. Sydor to remain on blueline. Roberts faces reality. Penguins question Holmstrom’s ability to stay on his feet.
News and notes from your Pittsburgh Penguins. Game 5 to be shown at Mellon Arena. Brooks Orpik’s thoughts on his “shift of insanity.”
On gameday there is much news and notes coming out of the ‘Burgh. Sydor returns to the ice as Letang rides the pine. Crosby and Malkin to be skating on the same line? Whiteouts planned for Games 3 and 4. Colby Armstrong returns to Pittsburgh.
Down 2-0, what is going on in the Penguins locker room? Therrien thinks the Wings are cheating. Malone is nursing a broken nose. Laraque is upset at being a healthy scratch for the first time this season. Is Osgood diving?
On the morning of Game Two, there is some important news coming out of Pittsburgh. Roberts is in, but who is out? Why is Malkin struggling? Pascal Dupuis is removed from the Crosby/Hossa line.
After a 4-0 loss in Game One, there was much news around the Pittsburgh Penguins. What were the team’s feelings about the loss? Was opening Mellon Arena a good idea? Any updates on Roberts? Did Fleury really just fall on his face? New lines for Game 2.
On the day of Game One of the Stanley Cup Finals, we look at happenings in and around the Pittsburgh Penguins. The potential line-up, a recap of the rally in Market Square, and some propaganda are all included in the article.
A round up of today’s news surrounding the Pittsburgh Penguins. Will Gary Roberts be healthy enough to play in Game One? Mellon Arena welcomes fans for Games One and Two.
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