photo from NHL.com Today, Pittsburgh resigned forward Teddy Blueger to a two year, $1.5 million deal with a $750,000 AAV. He appeared in 28 games for Pittsburgh last season, netting six goals and adding four assists. He also appeared in 45 games with Pittsburgh’s AHL affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, tallying 21 goals and 18 assists. … Continue reading Penguins Resign Teddy Blueger
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Aston-Reese files for Arbitration.
photo from NHL.com The only player Pittsburgh has to worry about going to arbitration is forward Zach Aston-Reese. The 24-year-old appeared in 43 games this year with the Penguins, scoring 17 points. In his NHL career, he has played in 59 games and tallied 23 points.He signed with the Penguins as an undrafted free agent … Continue reading Aston-Reese files for Arbitration.
Penguins Resign Adam Johnson
photo from NHL.com Today, the Penguins resigned one of their four remaining RFAs in Adam Johnson. The 25 year old winger signed a one year, two way contract worth $700,000 at the NHL level. Last season was Johnson's first in the NHL, and he appeared in six games with Pittsburgh, notching zero goals and two … Continue reading Penguins Resign Adam Johnson
Matt Cullen Retires
Photo from NHL.com On Wednesday, a beloved Penguin decided to hang up the skates. Matt Cullen officially announced his retirement from the NHL after 21 seasons. It was rumored that 2018-19 would be his final season before it started, but now he has confirmed it. Cullen, 42, was drafted 35th overall in the 1996 NHL … Continue reading Matt Cullen Retires
40 players file for Salary Arbitration
photo from NHL.com Yesterday, the NHL announced that 40 players filed for Salrary Arbitration. Here's the list of players that nhlpa.com put out: Anaheim Ducks Chase De Leo (Settled: 1 year, two-way, $750,000 contract) Boston Bruins Danton Heinen (Settled: 2 years, $5,600,000 contract) Buffalo Sabres Remi Elie (Hearing scheduled for August 1st) Jake McCabe (Hearing … Continue reading 40 players file for Salary Arbitration
Penguins Resign Blandisi
Photo from The Hockey Writers Today, Pittsburgh resigned forward Joseph Blandisi to a one-year, two-way contract worth $700,000 at the NHL level. He was acquired by the Penguins on January 17, 2019 in exchange for forward Derek Grant. Blandisi, who turned 25 earlier this month, appeared in six games with the Penguins last season and … Continue reading Penguins Resign Blandisi
Penguins Add Depth to the Organization
David Warsofsky(Photo from NHL.com)Andrew Agozzino(Photo from NHL.com The Penguins added a couple of depth players yesterday in defenseman David Warsofsky and forward Andrew Agozzino. Agozzino and Warsofsky both spent last season with the Colorado Avalanche organization, playing for their AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles. Both have spent some time in the NHL and could be … Continue reading Penguins Add Depth to the Organization
Penguins Make an Early Splash
Photo taken from NHL.com Minutes into free agency, the Pittsburgh Penguins signed winger Brandon Tanev to a six-year, $21 million contract, carrying an annual average of $3.5 million. Last season was a career best for Tanev, as he scored 14 goals, and added 15 assists for a total of 29 points. Over his four-year career … Continue reading Penguins Make an Early Splash
Kessel Traded to Arizona for Galchenyuk
Phil Kessel (left) was traded for Alex Galchenyuk (right) last night in a package deal.Photo taken from NHL.com The Pittsburgh Penguins and Arizona Coyotes just broke twitter. The Penguins acquired forward Alex Galchenyuk and defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph in exchange for forward Phil Kessel, defenseman Dane Birks, and a 2021 4th round pick. This trade has … Continue reading Kessel Traded to Arizona for Galchenyuk
An Overview of the Pittsburgh Penguins Offseason
(photo from penguins.nhl.com) The Penguins had a rough postseason. They got swept by the Islanders and only scored six goals while giving up 12 over the course of the four games. It was a postseason Pens fans knew was coming but didn’t want to happen. However, this could be the little reboot the team needs. … Continue reading An Overview of the Pittsburgh Penguins Offseason