Tag: Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL Rumors: Kessel’s Name Was In The Rumor Mill, But Has Been Pulled Back

Kessel's name was out there but has been pulled back of late Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Elliotte Friedman recently reported that the Pittsburgh Penguins put Phil Kessel's name out there earlier this season. The only way trading Kessel…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Flyers, Sharks, and Five Goalies Who Could Be Traded

Keep an eye on the Flyers Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: The Philadelphia Flyers are a team to keep an eye on ahead of the February 25th trade deadline. Part of the reason that GM Ron Hextall was let go was…

Mark Easson

NHL Notes: 13 Seattle Names, Forbes Values, AHL Trade, Parayko, and Preliminary WJC Rosters

Daniel Goffenberg of Sportsnet: Ranking 13 team names that Seattle has registered. Rainiers Kraken Evergreens Seals Emeralds Sea Lions Sockeyes Whales Eagles Totems Cougars Firebirds Renegades Forbes: New York Rangers - $1.55 billion 2. Toronto Maple Leafs - $1.45 billion…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Playoffs, Penguins, Flyers, Blackhawks, Maple Leafs, and Senators

31 Thoughts rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Quebec City and Houston have shown interest in having an NHL team. The NHL has met with the Palletta family of Burlington, Ontario - who wouldn't mind bringing another team to Southwestern Ontario…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Stars, Red Wings, Oilers, Flyers, Penguins, Sharks and Golden Knights

Hanzal to return ... Stars still without four defensemen Matthew DeFranks of the Dallas Morning News: The Dallas Stars put Gemel Smith on waivers as forward Martin Hanzal is nearing his return. Hanzal is coming off back surgery and had…

Mark Easson

NHL Trade: Penguins Trade Daniel Sprong To Ducks For Marcus Pettersson

The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded forward Daniel Sprong to the Anaheim Ducks for defenseman Marcus Pettersson. The 21-year old Sprong was drafted 46th overall in the second round of the 2015 draft. The 22-year old Pettersson was drafted 38th overall…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Penguins, Canadiens, Kings, and Panthers

If the Penguins look outside for a goaltender... Dan Kingerski: If the Pittsburgh Penguins are looking for a goaltender, maybe they should take a look at Vancouver Canucks Jacob Markstrom. He could use a change of scenery, may not cost…

Mark Easson

Youngsters Providing Bang for the Buck on Expiring Entry-Level Contracts

Looking at some players who have provide some offense at a bargain price.

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Murray Trade Speculation And A Need For A Defenseman

Trade speculation in net for the Penguins and the need for a puck-moving defenseman Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The Pittsburgh Penguins haven't been happy with their goaltending. They had been linked to Detroit Red Wings Jimmy Howard, but decided…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Canes, Avs, Wings, Kings, Flyers, Pens, Sharks, Blues and Jets

McAvoy practices Joe Haggerty: Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy practiced yesterday in a no-contact jersey. He's been out since October 18th with a concussion. Forward David Krejci wasn't on the ice yesterday. Ferland has a concussion Michael Smith: Carolina Hurricanes…

Mark Easson

NHL News and Notes: Pickard, Dea, Darling, Zykov, Soshnikov, Laine and Krejci

Claimed off waivers Chris Johnston: The Arizona Coyotes have claimed Calvin Pickard off waivers. Chris Johnston: The Pittsburgh Penguins have claimed Jean Sebastien Dea off waivers. Hurricanes put two on waivers Pierre LeBrun: The Carolina Hurricanes put goaltender Scott Darling…

Mark Easson

Can The Pittsburgh Penguins Bounce Back?

The Pittsburgh Penguins were considered contenders heading into the season, but things haven't gone as planned.

Lyle Richardson