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Richard Jelinek

I am 43 years old from Fostoria, Ohio. Aside from my beautiful wife and 2 amazing dogs Hockey is my love. Will watch any type of hockey, regardless of league or team.  Currently covering the Pittsburgh Penguins of the NHL.

Riley Kidney – 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Richard Jelinek | June 16, 2021

Riley Kidney 2020-21 Team: Acadie-Bathurst Titan Date of Birth: March 25, 2003 Place of Birth: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Ht: 5-foot-11 Wt: 168 pounds Shoots: L Position: Center NHL Draft…

Daniil Sobolev – 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Richard Jelinek | June 14, 2021

Daniil Sobolev 2020-21 Team: Windsor SpitfiresDate of Birth: March 2, 2003Place of Birth: St. Petersburg, RussiaHt: 6-foot-0 Wt: 198 poundsShoots: RightPosition: DNHL Draft Eligibility: 2021 first-year eligible Rankings NHL Central…

Penguins Prospect Bellerive Fighting to Crack NHL Lineup

Richard Jelinek | June 11, 2021

The Pittsburgh Penguins have work to do since their 2020-21 season is now over. The project for the front office is to make the team better next season than the…

Alexei Kolosov- 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Richard Jelinek | June 8, 2021

Alexei Kolosov 2020-21 Team: Dinamo Minsk (KHL)Date of Birth: January 4, 2002Place of Birth: Minsk, BelarusHt: 6-foot-1 Wt: 187 poundsCatches: LeftPosition: GoaltenderNHL Draft Eligibility: 2021 first-year eligible Rankings NHL Central…

Penguins’ Top 5 Questions to Answer This Offseason

Richard Jelinek | June 4, 2021

This offseason for the Pittsburgh Penguins will either be really quiet or very busy. After their playoff exit thanks to the New York Islanders, the Penguins have many questions heading…

Olivier Nadeau – 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Richard Jelinek | May 31, 2021

Olivier Nadeau 2020-21 Team: Shawinigan CataractesDate of Birth: January 23, 2003Place of Birth: St-George’s, QC, CanadaHt: 6-foot-2 Wt: 205 poundsShoots: RightPosition: Right WingNHL Draft Eligibility: 2021 first-year eligible Rankings NHL…

Penguins Facing Do-or-Die Scenario in Game 6

Richard Jelinek | May 26, 2021

In a matchup that has been up and down for both teams, the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders have put on an entertaining series. The end will come for…

Guillaume Richard- 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Richard Jelinek | May 23, 2021

Guillaume Richard 2020-21 Team: Tri-City StormDate of Birth: February 10, 2003Place of Birth: Quebec, QC, CanadaHt: 6-foot-2 Wt: 172 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: DNHL Draft Eligibility: Prospect eligible for the 2021 NHL…

Penguins Make Game 2 Adjustments to Even Series With Islanders

Richard Jelinek | May 20, 2021

The threat of an 0-2 deficit in the series with the New York Islanders did not sit well with the Pittsburgh Penguins, who regrouped and came out with a different…

Penguins Look for Answers Against Tough Islanders Defense

Richard Jelinek | May 15, 2021

The Pittsburgh Penguins open the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New York Islanders and feel good about their chances to advance based on their regular-season record…

Penguins’ Jarry and DeSmith Exceeding Expectations

Richard Jelinek | May 12, 2021

Tom Barrasso. Ken Wregget. Marc-Andre Fleury. These are just a few goaltenders who found success with the Pittsburgh Penguins. They were talented netminders who won the Stanley Cup along the…

Penguins Prospect Pierre-Olivier Joseph Is the Real Deal

Richard Jelinek | May 5, 2021

Once in a blue moon, a hockey trade will feature a future All-Star being traded for an aging veteran. The Pittsburgh Penguins swung such a deal with the Arizona Coyotes…

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