Former Penguin Chris Kunitz Retires

Photo from NHL.com On Tuesday, former Pittsburgh Penguin Chris Kunitz announced his retirement from the NHL after 15 seasons. Last season, he suited up in 56 games for the Chicago Blackhawks, in which he produced five goals and five assists. Over his 16 seasons in the NHL, he appeared in 1022 games and tallied 268 … Continue reading Former Penguin Chris Kunitz Retires →

Penguins Trade for John Marino

Photo from Pensburgh.com Today, the Pittsburgh Penguins traded a conditional 2021 sixth-round pick to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for the signing rights to defenseman John Marino. The Oilers will receive the sixth-round pick if he signs his entry-level contract prior to the 2021 NHL Entry draft or if the Penguins trade away his rights … Continue reading Penguins Trade for John Marino →

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 →

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 →

Two Penguins Enter the Hockey Hall of Fame

Jim Rutherford.(photo from NHL.com)Sergei Zubov(photo from NHL.com) The Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2019 was announced yesterday with a couple of familiar names in it, the biggest for the Penguins being General Manager Jim Rutherford. Rutherford will be inducted into the HHOF under the builders category. The Hall of Fame’s website states this about … Continue reading Two Penguins Enter the Hockey Hall of Fame →