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Brandon Tanev

Penguins Find a Keeper in Tanev

Nick Horwat | February 2, 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…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

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

The Canadian Press | January 5, 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…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Show Tenacity Despite Injury Crisis

Casey Montana | December 12, 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…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

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

Josh Karadeema | November 24, 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…

Categories Column, Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins’ Slow Starts are Causing Concern

Josh Karadeema | November 14, 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…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins’ Keys That Could Generate Long-Term Success

Casey Montana | October 27, 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…

Categories Editor's Choice, Pittsburgh Penguins

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

Josh Karadeema | October 27, 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…

Categories Column, Pittsburgh Penguins

Tanev Scores OT Winner, Penguins Deal Avalanche First Loss

The Canadian Press | October 16, 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,…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins, Winnipeg Jets

Penguins’ Consistent Depth Is Key

Naomi Shimada | October 15, 2019

It was a great weekend for the Pittsburgh Penguins. They came home with two solid wins, scoring seven goals in both games, and continuing a three-game win streak. But what…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Tanev’s Speed & Aggression Could Elevate Penguins’ Offense

Casey Montana | September 5, 2019

This offseason, the Pittsburgh Penguins obtained 27-year-old left winger Brandon Tanev during the NHL’s free-agent signing. The Penguins agreed to a six-year deal with Tanev worth nearly $21 million; which,…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Need to Readjust After Trade Season

Casey Montana | August 24, 2019

The Pittsburgh Penguins have a reputation for having some of the most talented players in the National Hockey League. They have won five Stanley Cups, so creating magic isn’t necessarily…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Predators Get Better End of Sissons Deal

Ryan Szporer | July 26, 2019

Colton Sissons must really like playing for the Nashville Predators. That’s probably the easiest conclusion to make based on the term of his new, seven-year, $20 million deal. Sissons Gets…

Categories Nashville Predators
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