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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Home Cooking Always Is Best

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Thursday June 18, 2009

As we embark on free agency, set to begin just under two weeks from now on July 1, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ray Shero has his work cut out for him.

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Penguins Offer To Extend Fedotenko

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Thursday June 18, 2009

Mark Madden is reporting on WXDX FM that Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ray Shero has reached out to forward Ruslan Fedotenko, offering him a multi-year contract.

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FF Staff Playoff Prediction Final Standings

Matt Bodenschatz | Faceoff Factor News

Thursday June 18, 2009

See how your favorite FF writers compared to one another in predicting the playoff winners.

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Penguins Re-Sign Budding Star

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Wednesday June 17, 2009

Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ray Shero has put away his disco shoes and broken out his hard hat, already re-signing a prominent young player who figures to make an impact during the 2009-10 season.

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Penguins Among Playoff Leaders (6/17/09)

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Wednesday June 17, 2009

See how the Penguins stack up against the rest of the playoff pool, both in individual and team statistics.

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KHL Clubs Want Sykora And Satan

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Wednesday June 17, 2009

Wasting no time after the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Stanley Cup victory, two Kontinental Hockey League clubs have expressed interest in some of their players.

Update: Reports are untrue. Details inside.

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Why Lemieux Remains Private

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Wednesday June 17, 2009

Yesterday, photos were leaked of a Stanley Cup party at Mario Lemieux’s estate and quickly made their rounds on message boards across the internet. It’s no wonder Lemieux keeps to himself.

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The Parade of Champions

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Tuesday June 16, 2009

There’s not much more to say about yesterday’s Stanley Cup parade, featuring the Pittsburgh Penguins, other than that it was absolutely amazing.

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The Excitement Grows!

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Saturday June 13, 2009

This morning, after a night of sleep — and plenty of dreams of Lord Stanley’s Cup — the magnitude of the win has hit me.

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WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Friday June 12, 2009

PRESENTING YOUR 2009 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS!

THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS!

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Tonight Is The Night Of Penguins

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Friday June 12, 2009

Five years ago, Ruslan Fedotenko found himself in the situation, playing in Game Seven of the Stanley Cup Final, and it was his heroic effort that pushed the Tampa Bay Lightning to their first Stanley Cup victory.

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Looking Back At Predictions

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Friday June 12, 2009

Two weeks ago, FF compiled predictions from our staff, from media members, and from our readers. Inside, find who just how many people anticipated a Game Seven, and among those who did, find out who thinks the Penguins will walk away with the Stanley Cup.

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Cup Finals, Game 7 Preview: Penguins at Red Wings

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Friday June 12, 2009

This is it. Game Seven. Winner takes all, loser goes home.

A complete look at tonight’s game, including lines, standings, statistics, injuries and more!

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Believe

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Thursday June 11, 2009

Need a reason to get excited for Friday’s Game Seven?

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Sykora Injured, Out For Game 7

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Wednesday June 10, 2009

Seen walking out of the arena with crutches following last night’s game, Petr Sykora’s response to whether he expects to play Friday was: “I don’t think so.”

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All Bets Are Off

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Wednesday June 10, 2009

The Pittsburgh Penguins have had a difficult time winning in Detroit recently, but, then again, they’ve never lost a game seven on the road. Something has to give…

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09 Penguins Results By Team (Playoffs)

Matt Bodenschatz | Penguin Database

Wednesday June 10, 2009

A complete look at the Penguins’ 2009 playoff run, ending with the Stanley Cup.

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Cup Finals, Game 6 Preview: Red Wings at Penguins

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Tuesday June 9, 2009

A complete look at tonight’s game, including lines, standings, statistics, injuries and more!

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Apologies For The Lack Of Articles

Matt Bodenschatz | Faceoff Factor News

Monday June 8, 2009

On behalf of the FF staff, I would like to apologize for the lack of articles in recent days. As most know, FF is purely a hobby for everyone involved, and oftentimes life intervenes. Things should pick up later today and throughout the week.

Thanks for your patience!

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I Like The Penguins' Chances

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Saturday June 6, 2009

Even with the series shifting back to Detroit, and even with Pavel Datsyuk back in the Red Wings lineup, the Penguins have a good chance of putting a stranglehold on this series tonight.

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Cup Finals, Game 5 Preview: Penguins at Red Wings

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Saturday June 6, 2009

A complete look at tonight’s game, including lines, standings, statistics, injuries and more!

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