Blackhawks Acquire Maatta From Penguins The Canadian Press | June 16, 2019 CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired defenceman Olli Maatta in a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins for forward Dominik Kahun and a fifth-round pick in this year’s draft. The Blackhawks had been looking to upgrade their blue line after missin…
Penguins’ Gudbranson Trade Infuriates Some Fans Steve Rodenbaugh | March 6, 2019 Jim Rutherford has done it again. No, he didn’t hoist the Stanley Cup for the fourth time as a general manager, nor win another NHL Executive of the Year Award…
Penguins Trade for Gudbranson Is a Head Scratching Move Conner McTague | February 26, 2019 I mentioned a few days ago that the worst move the Pittsburgh Penguins could make at the 2019 Trade Deadline would be dealing for Alex Chiasson of the Edmonton Oilers.…
Canucks’ Gudbranson Trade a Massive Win Nathan Kanter | February 25, 2019 The biggest news out of the NHL Trade Deadline day was the Ottawa Senators trading Mark Stone to the Vegas Golden Knights. Almost immediately, Stone agreed to an eight-year contract extension. The…
Penguins 2018-19 Trades – How’d They Do? Tyler Bowen | February 25, 2019 As has been the case over the last few seasons, the Pittsburgh Penguins didn’t wait until the 11th hour to start making moves. General manager Jim Rutherford was active on…
Penguins Get Depth & Flexibility in Bjugstad, Blueger & McCann Steve Rodenbaugh | February 7, 2019 As strange as it may sound, the Pittsburgh Penguins have had a problem at the center position the past two seasons. Despite being blessed with two of the most dominant…
Penguins Right to Move on From Brassard & Sheahan Shane Darrow | February 2, 2019 With the Pittsburgh Penguins barely clinging on to a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, it was no surprise that general manager Jim Rutherford decided to make some changes. Of…
Penguins Get Their Guys, Panthers Get Cap Space Conner McTague | February 2, 2019 After Jamie Oleksiak was traded back to the Dallas Stars on Monday, it was apparent there was something more significant in the works for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Those suspicions were…
Guentzel’s Extension Looking Better Every Day Tyler Bowen | January 29, 2019 Last month, the Pittsburgh Penguins signed Jake Guentzel to a five-year, $30 million extension. This contract is a testament to what an important piece he’s become on this roster. It’s…
Blandisi Adds to Penguins’ List of Subtle Acquisitions Christy Walters | January 21, 2019 At 2:11 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on Jan. 17, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced their most-recent trade: a one-for-one move sending fourth-line call-up Derek Grant to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange…
Guentzel Contract Extension a Home Run for Penguins Shane Darrow | December 29, 2018 After a rough start to the season for the Pittsburgh Penguins, the tides have finally started to turn. Not only have they won six of their last seven games and…
Springing Sprong Was Necessary for Penguins Conner McTague | December 4, 2018 Daniel Sprong’s time in Pittsburgh has come to an end. After weeks of speculation and rumors, the Penguins made the move on Monday, sending the 21-year-old forward to the Anaheim…