Tag: Pittsburgh Penguins

Pucks In Depth: Surging Pens, Hampus for Sweden and an Even Trade

Written by Todd Cordell, who can be found on twitter @ToddCordell. Many are down on the Pittsburgh Penguins this season due to their uninspiring start to the season under Mike Johnston. While they admittedly weren't very good under Johnston, they've been excellent…

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NHL News: Video Highlights, Scores and Playoff Races

Minnesota Wild 3 (SO) Buffalo Sabres 2 Calgary Flames 4 Pittsburgh Penguins 2 Nashville Predators 5 Colorado Avalanche 2 Anaheim Ducks 3 Los Angeles Kings 2 Tampa Bay Lightning 4 (OT) Carolina Hurricanes 3 Philadelphia Flyers 6 Columbus Blue Jackets…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Lightning, Sens, Hawks, Canucks, Oilers and More

Friedman 30 Thought rumor roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Wonder if the Lightning will try to "toll" Jonathan Drouin's contract -extending his contract for another season as he left the team). Drouin was on their NHL roster for 38…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Panthers, Hamhuis, Leafs, Bickell, Bruins, Devils and Flyers

Some surprisingly quiet teams out there... Tampa, Minnesota, Isles, Nashville, Detroit... — James Mirtle (@mirtle) February 29, 2016 On the Florida Panthers  ... Could the Pirri deal mean Panthers clearing cap space for another, bigger move? Hard to make sense…

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NHL Rumors: Hawks, Stars, Canucks, Avs, Oilers and More

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Bryan Bickell's agent is "optimistic" about a trade, but understands it's "not simple to get done" because of next season's potential cap. — Scott Powers (@ByScottPowers) February 29, 2016 On the Dallas Stars ... Stars…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Hartnell, Pirri, Streit, Eberle and More

On the Columbus Blue Jackets and Nashville Predators ... McKenzie:"I would go so far as to say that Columbus doesn't view Colin Wilson as a primary target if they're going to trade Scott Hartnell." — Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) February 29,…

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NHL Rumors: Brodin, Boedker, Penguins, McGinn, and Senators

On Deadline Day ... Chris Johnston: A text from a NHL front office member:  "I don't think you will be busy." On the Jonas Brodin ... Bob McKenzie: Jonas Brodin's name has been prominent in trade rumors, especially since he…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Bruins, Rangers, Pens, Devils, Leafs, and Caps

Sportsnet Headlines ... Sportsnet: Not a lot of optimism with regards to the Bruins and Loui Eriksson according to Elliotte Friedman. "The agent and the team aren't talking, but what it sounds like is if the player wants to move…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canes, Bruins, Pens, Blues, Isles and More

Garrioch NHL Rumor Roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: If the Hurricanes are going to trade Eric Staal, and if he'd accept, they are going to have to retain a portion of his $8.25 million cap hit. GM…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Hartnell, Russell and Drouin

On the Scott Hartnell, Columbus Blue Jackets and the Nashville Predators ... (tweets are from newest to oldest) Aaron Portzline: Scott Hartnell on trade talks: "It’s never fun. Obviously there are lots of rumors about myself and Toots. We read the papers and…

Mark Easson

NHL Trade: Oilers Trade Justin Schultz To Penguins

The Edmonton Oilers have traded defenseman Justin Schultz to the Pittsburgh Penguins for a 3rd round pick. Pierre LeBrun: The Oilers will be retaining 50 percent of Schultz's salary. The 25-year old Schultz was drafted 43rd overall in the 2nd…

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NHL Rumors: The Calgary Flames Have Some Pieces To Move

On the Calgary Flames ... James Mirtle: The Flames are looking for a second round pick for Jiri Hudler. Eric Francis: If Roman Polak is worth a 2nd round pick, Kris Russell is worth a 1st. Scott Cruickshank of the…

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