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.

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Staal Injury Update

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Tuesday August 31, 2010

Jordan Staal’s injury setback is being called “pretty good news.”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Breaking: Paul Martin Is A Penguin

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Thursday July 1, 2010

Five years at $5 million per year, per Bob McKenzie.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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