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Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins

Penguins’ Forward Logjam, Explained

Seth Lawrence | September 29, 2018

The Penguins did not receive satisfactory secondary scoring last year. This has been analyzed and harped on, both inside the organization and by the fanbase. After failing to three-peat in…

Categories Editor's Choice, Pittsburgh Penguins, Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins

Penguins Should Be Playing Sprong

Julia Stumbaugh | January 23, 2018

On Monday, Daniel Sprong packed his things and headed back down to rejoin the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. His stint in the major league, his second in the NHL since his debut…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins, Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins

Providence Bruins Playoffs Round One Preview

Cam Hasbrouck | April 21, 2017

While the Boston Bruins attempt to stave off elimination against the Ottawa Senators on Friday night, the Providence Bruins will begin their 2016-17 Calder Cup Playoff run. Their trek to…

Categories Boston Bruins, Providence Bruins, Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins Prospect Report: Tristan Jarry

Michael Pityk | March 8, 2016

It wasn’t long ago that the Pittsburgh Penguins top goaltending prospect was Tristan Jarry and almost no one knew who Matt Murray even was. However, within the last two years,…

Categories Penguins Prospects, Pittsburgh Penguins, Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins Prospect Report: Dominik Simon

Michael Pityk | March 6, 2016

The Pittsburgh Penguins have dealt with their fair share of injuries this year and this shouldn’t surprise anyone. They’re a team that’s routinely cursed with injuries and they’ve been one…

Categories Penguins Prospects, Pittsburgh Penguins, Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins

Harrington and Pouliot Proving Their Worth

Adam Williams | January 23, 2015

For the last several years, the Pittsburgh Penguins have been stockpiling young, future NHL star defensemen.  The process began back in 2009 when they selected Simon Despres 30th overall and…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins, Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins

Penguins: New Kids on the Block (of Ice)

The Hockey Writers | December 17, 2014

No Sid, no problem…yet. Despite the slew of well documented health issues and injuries that has recently depleted the number of Penguins stars over the last month (Pascal Dupuis, Beau…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins, Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins

Time To “Beau-lieve” in Beau Bennett

Adam Williams | November 10, 2014

An Off-Season to Forget The 2014-15 season was going to be a season of redemption, a season of proving people wrong for the Pittsburgh Penguins.  After losing three straight games…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins, Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins

Penguins’ Keys to Taking a Series Lead Against Senators

Alison Myers | April 30, 2014

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins arguably surpassed expectations in the first two games of their Eastern Conference quarterfinals series against the Binghamton Senators. Instead of being blown out by the Sens, the…

Categories AHL, Previews and Predictions, Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Conference Quarterfinal Preview

Alison Myers | April 24, 2014

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are in the Calder Cup Playoffs for the 12th straight season, which is tied for the longest active streak in the AHL. However, in all of those…

Categories AHL, Previews and Predictions, Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins

Bobby Farnham: The Life of an Energy Guy

Bruce Hollingdrake | March 4, 2014

A guest post by Ken Maguire. Boston drivers are notoriously obnoxious. They’re always speeding and hurling profanities. But they usually get to their destination, even if they lose style points. That’s…

Categories Player Profiles, Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Player Profile: Spencer Machacek

Alison Myers | February 7, 2014

On Thursday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Penguins made a minor league swap with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Paul Thompson, who had been struggling with the Pens this season, will report to…

Categories AHL, Player Profiles, Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins
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