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Posts About "Brandon Tanev"

Penguins’ Third Line a Bright Spot During Slow Start

Penguins’ Third Line a Bright Spot During Slow Start

January 20th, 2021 The Pittsburgh Penguins have had a rough start to the 2020-21 NHL, losing their first two games to cross state rivals Philadelphia Flyers. On top of that, some of the team’s top goal scorers like Jason Zucker and Bryan Rust are yet to find the back of the net. While the team has found their way to the win column, the slow start was...
Pittsburgh Penguins' 3 Worst Contracts in 2020-21

Pittsburgh Penguins' 3 Worst Contracts in 2020-21

December 3rd, 2020 The Pittsburgh Penguins are lucky to have most of their players signed to great contracts. The team still has a few questionable ones, although players such as Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin have signed to fair deals. The organization bought out Jack Johnson, who had the worst contract on the team at the end of last season....
Did the Penguins Learn From 2019 Playoff Exit?

Did the Penguins Learn From 2019 Playoff Exit?

July 31st, 2020 When the Pittsburgh Penguins were swept by the New York Islanders in the first round of the 2018-19 NHL Playoffs, many questioned the team’s toughness and motivation. General manager Jim Rutherford even stated the goal of going into this 2019-20 season was to make his team tougher to play against. The Penguins played 69 games during...
Predicting the Penguins' 2020 Playoff Roster

Predicting the Penguins' 2020 Playoff Roster

June 26th, 2020 The NHL recently opened their doors for Phase 2 of their three-part season restart plan, and the 24-team playoff format was given a start date of July 30. With players returning to the ice and training camps beginning soon, it’ll be time for teams to start fleshing out rosters for gameplay. Related: Penguins' Best & Worst...
Penguins 2019-20 Regular Season in Review

Penguins 2019-20 Regular Season in Review

May 30th, 2020 The year 2020 is one that will never be forgotten in the sports world. The NHL and NBA put their seasons on pause, the MLB was unable to start on time, and the NFL had a fully virtual draft. The international spread of Coronavirus has changed the world for the time being, and we await to watch more NHL action. For the Pittsburgh...
Penguins' Stars Must be Better Going Forward

Penguins' Stars Must be Better Going Forward

March 11th, 2020 Recent games for the Pittsburgh Penguins have not been going well. A record of 3-7-0 in their last 10 games only amplifies the issues that have dawned on the team. With the rest of the Metropolitan Division hitting a torrid pace, the playoffs are not a certain thing for the Penguins if they are not able to turn their play around. As...
Jets Are Missing Byfuglien, Chiarot, & Tanev

Jets Are Missing Byfuglien, Chiarot, & Tanev

February 3rd, 2020 The Winnipeg Jets limped out of the All-Star break with a 3-7-1 record in January. After finishing second in the Central Division and hosting a playoff series last season, here are three players from the 2018-19 roster the Jets wish they still had right now. Related: Jets' 3 Biggest Underachievers in 2019-20 It's no surprise that...
Penguins Find a Keeper in Tanev

Penguins Find a Keeper in Tanev

February 2nd, 2020 When Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford signed Brandon Tanev this past summer for $3.5 million, that was not a total surprise. Depth players like Tanev are starting to get larger dollar amounts with the NHL salary cap continuing to rise. The parts of the signing that made people double take was the six-year term and a...
Brandon Tanev Scores in Overtime, Penguins Beat Canadiens 3-2

Brandon Tanev Scores in Overtime, Penguins Beat Canadiens 3-2

January 5th, 2020 MONTREAL — Brandon Tanev scored in overtime to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a come-from-behind 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. Zach Aston-Reese and Bryan Rust scored for the Penguins (25-11-5) in regulation time in the first game of a back-to-back. Matt Murray made 26 saves. Artturi Lehkonen...
Penguins Show Tenacity Despite Injury Crisis

Penguins Show Tenacity Despite Injury Crisis

December 12th, 2019 The Pittsburgh Penguins have been plagued with injuries and have faced many obstacles this season, however, their bad luck has not produced a lackluster performance. So far, they have maintained a playoff spot and have produced 38 points. With so many players on the sidelines, it seems like a miracle that they have kept a decent...
Penguins' 3 Stars of the Week: Forwards Are Shining Bright

Penguins' 3 Stars of the Week: Forwards Are Shining Bright

November 24th, 2019 With the news that forwards Sidney Crosby and Nick Bjugstad both had surgery and will be out 6-8 weeks, the Pittsburgh Penguins are in another lineup predicament. Even with all the injuries the team has suffered, they seamlessly shuffled their lines. With two heartbreaking losses in overtime against the New York Islanders, they...
Penguins' Slow Starts are Causing Concern

Penguins' Slow Starts are Causing Concern

November 14th, 2019 The Pittsburgh Penguins have made a routine of comebacks this season. When scoring first, they are 5-1. When they concede first, they are just 5-5-2. Over the first 18 games this season, they conceded first 12 times, including the last five consecutive games. They haven't scored a goal in the first period since Oct. 29 when they...
Penguins' Keys That Could Generate Long-Term Success

Penguins' Keys That Could Generate Long-Term Success

October 27th, 2019 The season opener against the Buffalo Sabres caused some Pittsburgh Penguins fans to be nervous about the teams’ future. The Penguins lost to the Sabres, 3-1, with a noticeably less-than-spectacular performance plagued with similar mistakes that haunted the team in the 2018-19 season. However, the season opener is in the past, and...
Penguins' 3 Stars of the Week: New Faces Shining Bright

Penguins' 3 Stars of the Week: New Faces Shining Bright

October 27th, 2019 The Pittsburgh Penguins are one more week into the season and things are finally starting to take shape. Players are starting to return from injured reserve and things are looking up. Rounding out at 3-3 the last 10 days and 7-5 on the season, the Penguins are firmly in the middle of the pack after 12 games. Key players...
Tanev Scores OT Winner, Penguins Deal Avalanche First Loss

Tanev Scores OT Winner, Penguins Deal Avalanche First Loss

October 16th, 2019 PITTSBURGH — Brandon Tanev scored a short-handed goal in overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat Colorado 3-2 on Wednesday night, the first loss of the season for the Avalanche. Tanev, Pittsburgh's biggest free-agent pickup in the off-season, scored his first goal with the Penguins at 3:57 of overtime. He swooped into the zone...
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