Which newcomer brought the most impact to the Pittsburgh Penguins this season under Kyle Dubas’ management? It’s a subject up for debate. With his consistent performance in the net during the crucial final three weeks of the season, goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic presents a compelling argument. Meanwhile, winger Reilly Smith and defenseman Ryan Graves, who struggled…
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jansen Harkins underwent hand surgery on Friday morning, resulting in a long-term absence from the team. According to the league’s media website, Harkins has been placed on injured reserve, although it’s unclear whether he’s on regular or long-term IR. The injury likely occurred during Thursday’s 6-0 loss to the Washington Capitals, following…
The era of Matthew Phillips in Pittsburgh seems to have reached its conclusion as the Penguins have placed the diminutive forward on waivers today. Phillips, who appeared in three games for the Penguins since being claimed on waivers last month from Washington, failed to register a point. Struggling to find space to maneuver, he has…
The exceptional and captivating evening dedicated to celebrating Jaromir Jagr’s No. 68 being retired at PPG Paints Arena was marked by a surprising turn of events as the guest of honor, Jaromir Jagr himself, found himself in the broadcast booth during the festivities. One might wonder, given the grandeur of the occasion, if the 52-year-old…
The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed forward Jake Guentzel on the Injured Reserve (IR) list, citing his anticipated absence for up to four weeks with a projected return in early March. In addition, the team has recalled three forwards from the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins: Jonathan Gruden, Vinnie Hinostroza, and Valtteri Puustinen. The Penguins have recalled forwards…
The Columbus Blue Jackets terminated the contract of general manager Jarmo Kekalainen on Thursday, concluding his tenure of over a decade with the team. John Davidson, the President of Hockey Operations, made this decision during Kekalainen’s 11th full season in the role and three weeks before the trade deadline. Kekalainen, the third-longest-tenured GM in the…
With three weeks remaining until the March 8 trade deadline, the Pittsburgh Penguins face a decision regarding Jake Guentzel’s expiring contract. To persuade General Manager Kyle Dubas to consider trading Guentzel, a team would likely need to propose a package akin to what sent Claude Giroux from the Philadelphia Flyers to the Florida Panthers in…