Tag: Pittsburgh Penguins

Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 22

It is a lot closer this week at the top of our consensus rankings. Four different teams received first overall rankings, and 5 'points' separate the top four teams. Seven teams received top three votes. With seven rankings this week,…

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Video: Nightly Recap for March 9th 2015

Highlights from last night's action - five games were on the schedule. Red Wings 5 - Oilers 2 Sharks 2 - Penguins Predators 2 - Coyotes 1 Islanders 4 - Maple Leafs 3 OT Canucks 2 - Ducks 2

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NHL Attendance For Each Team After 30 Home Games: 2014-15

Our tracking of NHL home attendance continues, as we're looking at the 30 game mark for this season. Comparisons at the 10 game and 20 game marks this season are also included. 13 teams continue to draw at least 100…

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Injuries: Luongo, Zetterberg, Jackman, Dupuis, MacKinnon and Martinez

Pic from Travis Hughes @TravisSBN Bob McKenzie: Panthers Roberto Luongo is getting some more imaging done today. He's meeting with an ortho doctor for a diagnosis on his shoulder. Al Montoya is likely out for weeks. Bob McKenzie: If Loungo…

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Deadline Talk: Islanders, Stars, Capitals, Penguins and Devils

Arthur Staple: Islanders GM Garth Snow had been having trade talks with numerous GMs in the past few weeks but wasn't sure if anything would end out happening. Arthur Staple: The Islanders never considered trading pending UFA Johnny Boychuk or…

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Quick Hits: Murray, Zuccarello, Burakovsky, Leopold and more

Ken Warren: Senators GM Bryan Murray said that he'll decide his future this offseason after talking to his family, doctors and owner Eugene Melnyk. Pat Leonard: The Rangers signed Mats Zuccarello to a four-year contract extension worth $18 million, a…

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Trade: Blues Acquire Bortuzzo from Penguins for Cole

The Pittsburgh Penguins trade defenseman Robert Bortuzzo and a 7th round pick to the St. Louis Blues for defenseman Ian Cole. The 25-year old Bortuzzo was drafted 78th overall in the 3rd round of the 2007 draft by the Penguins.…

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Rumors X: Michalek, Blues, Oilers, Sabres, Kings, Bruins, Ducks and Pens

  Not done but STL still working on deal for ARI D Zbynek Michalek. ZM currently injured (concussion) but conditional pick(s) could work. — Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) March 2, 2015 Looks like Michalek to Blues is close to being done.…

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Rumors III: Predators, Coyotes, Blackhawks Scouting and Wings

Thomas Willis of Nashville Predators: Predators GM David Poile on the trade deadline. “Fortunately for me, I was able to get out ahead of the deadline, which is probably every manager's ideal situation,” Poile said. “You don’t want to get…

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Rumors X: Best Fits, Pens, Hawks, Oilers, Sabres, Ducks and Kings

Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: Best trade fits for the East and West on some of those who are available.1. Erik Cole - Dallas Stars Best Fit in the East - Capitals (article posted before Glencross trade) Bets Fit…

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Trade Deadline: 2015 Draft Picks, No-Movement and No-Trade Clauses

Here are each teams 2015 draft picks and the players who have no-movement and no-trade clauses. We'll try to keep it updated leading up to Monday's NHL trade deadline. From Capgeek - A no-trade clause means a player cannot be…

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Rumors VI: O’Reilly, Hejda, Bruins, Capitals and Scouting

Terry Frei of the Denver Post: Avs Joe Sakic has indicated that they would attempt to sign Ryan O'Reilly to a contract extension in the offseason to prevent him from becoming a UFA after the 2015-16 season. "I don't want…

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