Lemieux To Be Honored In Canada
Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins
Thursday September 2, 2010
Pittsburgh Penguins owner and legendary hockey player Mario Lemieux tomorrow will receive the Prestigious Order of Canada Honor.
Staal Injury Update
Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins
Tuesday August 31, 2010
Jordan Staal’s injury setback is being called “pretty good news.”
2010-11 Penguins Roster Report
Matt Bodenschatz | Penguin Database
Friday August 27, 2010
Get a feel for the Penguins’ roster, both at the NHL level and the reserve/prospect level. All players who are signed are listed.
Updated with new numbers, as per the Penguins team site.
Staal Could Miss Beginning Of Training Camp
Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins
Friday August 27, 2010
Penguins center Jordan Staal has suffered a few setbacks in his injured right foot, potentially preventing him from starting training camp on time.
Report: Guerin Won't Return To Penguins
Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins
Thursday August 26, 2010
After over a year in Pittsburgh and one Stanley Cup Championship with the team, veteran winger Bill Guerin has been informed that the Penguins no longer are interested in his services.
Former Avalanche Sniper Interested In Penguins
Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins
Thursday August 26, 2010
Bill Guerin isn’t the only former 30-plus goal scorer who wants to play in Pittsburgh during the 2010-11 season.
Ray Shero Channels The Enemy
Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins
Wednesday August 25, 2010
It might not be what Pittsburgh Penguin fans want to hear, but general manager Ray Shero appears to be channeling a Philadelphia Flyers legend.
From Center Of Attention To Wing Man
Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins
Tuesday August 24, 2010
Could Evgeni Malkin find himself moving to the wing to accomodate Jordan Staal as second line center?
2010-11 Penguins Transaction Log
Matt Bodenschatz | Penguin Database
Monday August 23, 2010
Keep track of all Penguin-related roster movement (signings, trades, promotions, demotions, and more) throughout the offseason, training camp, the regular season, and the playoffs.
Update: Pens sign forward Arron Asham
Penguins Sign Asham, Add Grit
Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins
Friday August 20, 2010
Instead of signing a one-dimensional forward to fill a scoring role, Penguins general manager Ray Shero signed a gritty, energetic winger to fill an agitating role.
Penguins Hire Nasreddine As WBS Assistant Coach
Matt Bodenschatz | WBS "Baby" Penguins
Friday August 20, 2010
The Pittsburgh Penguins have named Alain Nasreddine assistant coach with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero.
Penguins Reserve Winter Classic Seats For Farm Club Fans
Matt Bodenschatz | WBS "Baby" Penguins
Thursday August 12, 2010
An additional 400 tickets can be scratched off the total available to the general public for the 2011 Winter Classic.
Arbitrator Opens A Can Of Worms
Matt Bodenschatz | NHL (Not Penguin Related)
Tuesday August 10, 2010
Possibly more note-worthy than the nullification of the Ilya Kovalchuk/New Jersey Devils contract is news that the NHL is looking into other similar contracts approved by the league in the past.
2010-11 Results By Team
Matt Bodenschatz | Penguin Database
Friday August 6, 2010
A look at the Penguins’ schedule against all teams in the league, updated with scores following each game.
Build Down The Middle Or On The Wings?
Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins
Thursday August 5, 2010
For years, the Penguins have suffered the agonizing fate of having two of the world’s best and most exciting centers on their roster, but will things change this year?
Guerin Still Unsigned
Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins
Monday August 2, 2010
More than one month into free agency, veteran forward Bill Guerin remains unsigned. Could this translate into a return to Pittsburgh?
Bissonnette Turns A Negative Into A Positive
Matt Bodenschatz | NHL (Not Penguin Related)
Thursday July 29, 2010
I consider myself a “call ‘em like I see ‘em” kind of guy, so now that Bissonnette is using his departure from Twitter as a way to raise money for the homeless, I feel the need to write about that, too.
Penguins To Wear 1967-68 Uniforms For Winter Classic?
Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins
Tuesday July 27, 2010
Today’s press conference could very well reveal the details.
Penguins to Hold Winter Classic Press Conference Today
Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins
Tuesday July 27, 2010
Mike “Doc” Emrick of NBC and Versus will emcee the event, which will be broadcast live on the NHL Network.
John Barbero: 1945-2010
Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins
Tuesday July 27, 2010
“John Barbero, the public address announcer whose melodious voice and uncanny sense of timing made him an integral part of Pittsburgh Penguins hockey for four decades, passed away Monday evening. He was 65. ”
NHL Warns of Potential Fines For Devils, Kovalchuk
Matt Bodenschatz | NHL (Not Penguin Related)
Monday July 26, 2010
As if challenging the legality of the 17-year contract between the New Jersey Devils and winger Ilya Kovalchuk wasn’t enough, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman reportedly is considering fining the team and player.
Ex-Penguin Bissonnette Making Headlines
Matt Bodenschatz | General Hockey (Not NHL Related)
Friday July 23, 2010
When Paul Bissonnette inexplicably was placed on waivers last season, few understood why a team apparently intent on playing physical hockey would simply let a tough guy go for nothing.
It appears answers are beginning to surface.
Penguins Sign Minor League Defenseman Potter
Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins
Friday July 16, 2010
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed defenseman Corey Potter to a one-year contract, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero.
Crosby Wins Fourth ESPY
Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins
Thursday July 15, 2010
For the fourth consecutive year, Sidney Crosby has won the ESPY for Best National Hockey League Player.
Pittsburgh To Host 2013 NCAA Frozen Four
Matt Bodenschatz | General Hockey (Not NHL Related)
Wednesday July 14, 2010
Various sources are reporting the NCAA’s Frozen Four championship tournament will be held at Consol Energy Center in 2013.
Penguins Still Seek A Winger?
Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins
Wednesday July 14, 2010
The commencement of the Penguins’ annual prospect development camp has shifted focus from free agency to promotions from within, but there are indications GM Ray Shero might have one or two moves up his sleeves.
Penguins Development Camp Roster
Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins
Wednesday July 14, 2010
Development Camp begins tomorrow, with open practices to be held at Southpointe tomorrow, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. A full roster inside.
Breaking: Paul Martin Is A Penguin
Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins
Thursday July 1, 2010
Five years at $5 million per year, per Bob McKenzie.
Penguin Updates
Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins
Thursday July 1, 2010
2:26 — Pens NOT optimistic about Hamhuis
2:22 — Martin, Hamhuis still in the mix
1:39 — Pens/Eaton holding off
Penguins Sign Michalek
Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins
Thursday July 1, 2010
Per various sources, the Penguins have signed defenseman Zbynek Michalek to a five year contract worth $20 million.
Update: profile included
NHL Tidbits Leading To Free Agnecy
Matt Bodenschatz | NHL (Not Penguin Related)
Thursday July 1, 2010
Updates on the Rangers, Coyotes, Wild, Kings, and more.
12:01 — Rangers sign Biron
11:58 — Savard waives NTC for Toronto and Ottawa
FF Welcomes Mogens "Moq" Larsen
Matt Bodenschatz | Faceoff Factor News
Thursday July 1, 2010
With a significantly smaller staff than FF has been accustomed to over the years, we have sought the contributions of regular commenter “Moq” to help us on a temporary basis during the free agency period as he enjoys a few weeks of vacation.
FF Writer To Move On
Matt Bodenschatz | Faceoff Factor News
Wednesday June 30, 2010
Eric Politowski has decided to leave Faceoff-Factor after more than two years. The FF staff would like to thank Eric and wish him the best of luck in his new endeavors.
Free Agency Eve Open Thread
Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins
Wednesday June 30, 2010
- 1:39 – Gonchar’s Agent: “We Have Nothing Scheduled Today”
- 1:07 – “They Know Where We Stand” / (more Gonchar info)
- 1:00 – Gonchar Would Accept 3/$15 Mil.
Note: As news tidbits make it to me throughout the day, I’ll continue to update this post. Updates will be timestamped within this front page excerpt.
Rossi: Shero Will Land A Couple D-Men On His Wish List
Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins
Wednesday June 30, 2010
With Sergei Gonchar, Dan Hamhuis, Mark Eaton, Jordan Leopold, and Jay McKee set to become free agents, Shero has at least two holes to fill, assuming recently re-signed Ben Lovejoy earns one of the top-six spots.
Penguins, Gonchar Remain Apart
Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins
Tuesday June 29, 2010
With less than 48 hours remaining until the beginning of free agency, Sergei Gonchar looks to be a longshot to re-sign, as he and the Penguins differ primarily on term.
McKenzie: "Odds favor Hamhuis going to July 1 UFA"
Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins
Tuesday June 29, 2010
While no one in Pittsburgh is reporting on the Dan Hamhuis situation of yet, TSN’s Bob McKenzie said the defender likely will test free agency.
Shero Shows His Hand
Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins
Monday June 28, 2010
In uncharacteristic and unexpected form, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ray Shero traded for the negotiating rights to defenseman Dan Hamhuis Friday, indicating that defense is his priority this summer.
Draft Weekend Guide
Matt Bodenschatz | NHL (Not Penguin Related)
Friday June 25, 2010
A guide to this weekend’s NHL Entry Draft, including the first round draft order, the Penguins’ draft positions in each round, television listings, and a few news/notes tidbits.
Penguins Fans Have It Good
Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins
Thursday June 24, 2010
The current situation in Chicago goes to show just how lucky Penguin fans are.
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