Posts About "Jim Rutherford"
Penguins Make Big Splash with Zucker
February 11th, 2020 When general manager Jim Rutherford wants a player, he'll find a way to get him. Every time. After what felt like an eternity of rumors, the Pittsburgh Penguins have finally landed Jason Zucker. In exchange, the team sent Alex Galchenyuk, defensive prospect Calen Addison, and a 2020 first-round pick to the Minnesota Wild....
5 Things Penguins Fans Should Be Thankful For
November 29th, 2019 The past 10 years have been very kind to Pittsburgh Penguins fans. The team hasn't missed the playoffs and have two Stanley Cup victories. This season, already defined by constant injuries, there have been some bright moments. With just under a third of the regular season done, there are plenty of reasons to be thankful. 1. GM Jim...
Pulse of the Penguins: Shuffling Lineup, Trade Rumors, and More
October 21st, 2019 The Pittsburgh Penguins began the week riding a three-game winning streak, that rose to five games before their loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday. They were 5-2-0 during a seven-game stretch against Western Conference opponents, putting them second in the Metropolitan Division with 12 points. Jim Rutherford is (Still)...
Penguins Excited for Fresh Start After Disappointing Finish
September 14th, 2019 CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The Pittsburgh Penguins are excited for a fresh start. Sidney Crosby and the Penguins became the first team in a generation to win consecutive championships a little more than two years ago. But the Penguins stumbled into an e...
Jim Rutherford's Roller Coaster Summer
August 27th, 2019 Perhaps no hockey person had a more confusing summer than Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford. As far as his present job, Pens fans correctly scratched their heads at his moves. Rutherford's Recent Moves Six years, $21 million, and a modified no-trade clause given to Brandon Tanev. That's a $2.35 million dollar...
Penguins Get a Cheaper Kessel in Galchenyuk
July 7th, 2019 At the very least, the Pittsburgh Penguins just replaced Phil Kessel with another scapegoat in Alex Galchenyuk. Alex Galchenyuk (THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Ross D. Franklin) That’s one way to look at the offseason trade that saw Kessel traded to the Arizona Coyotes. Obviously, the contract status of Galchenyuk, who will be an...
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Penguins, KHL, More
April 30th, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown there are updates out of Buffalo where the Sabres have a couple of interesting free agents, Jim Rutherford is slowing down any action in Pittsburgh and there are a few updates on KHL players playing in the NHL. Pominville's and Skinner's Future Uncertain Buffalo Sabres beat writer for The Buffalo...
Penguins' Gudbranson Trade Infuriates Some Fans
March 6th, 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 or even make the biggest splash at the NHL trade deadline as he did last season. He has traded for defenseman Erik Gudbranson and, in doing so, once again has...
Penguins Get Depth & Flexibility in Bjugstad, Blueger & McCann
February 7th, 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 center icemen of their generation in Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, the lack of production from the rest of the centers has been a thorn in the...
Jim Rutherford Gives the Pittsburgh Penguins a New Identity
February 3rd, 2019 Ever since he replaced Ray Shero as general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins on June 6, 2014, Jim Rutherford seems to have known that he had to be aggressive in order to return the Penguins to the status of Stanley Cup contender. Patience, although it is a virtue, was not a sound strategy for a team whose top two stars,...
Catch and Release; Jim Rutherford Casts Himself as Both Buyer and Seller at the NHL Trade Deadline
January 30th, 2019 With the NHL trade deadline fast approaching, general managers once again seem to find themselves in one of two categories; that of being either a buyer or a seller. Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford, however, seems to find himself in both roles as all indications are that he will be very active before 3 p.m. EST on...
Blandisi Adds to Penguins’ List of Subtle Acquisitions
January 21st, 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 for Joseph Blandisi, who played a similar role with the Western Conference club. Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford has been known...
NHL News & Notes: Pearson, Hagelin, Rutherford, & More
November 14th, 2018 In today's News & Notes, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Los Angeles Kings made a trade, the Penguins signed their general manager to a contract extension and a member of the San Jose Sharks joined elite company after hitting a major career-milestone Tuesday night. Related: NHL News & Notes: Rask Returns, Wilson Suspension &...
