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
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Free Agency Recap: Pittsburgh Penguins
Photo from NHL.com The Pittsburgh Penguins started July 1st out with the unexpected signing of forward Brandon Tanev, but were relatively quiet the rest of the day, as they only signed two minor league players. Nobody really expected them to go crazy in free agency, but I thought they would have signed a defenseman. Here … Continue reading Free Agency Recap: Pittsburgh Penguins
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
Penguins Resign Teddy Blueger
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
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
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
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