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…
Jim Rutherford Gives the Pittsburgh Penguins a New Identity Steve Rodenbaugh | February 3, 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…
Catch and Release; Jim Rutherford Casts Himself as Both Buyer and Seller at the NHL Trade Deadline Steve Rodenbaugh | January 30, 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…
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…
NHL News & Notes: Pearson, Hagelin, Rutherford, & More Brandon Share-Cohen | November 14, 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…
Penguins Extend GM Jim Rutherford’s Contract The Canadian Press | November 14, 2018 PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed general manager Jim Rutherford to a three-year contract extension through the 2021-22 season. Rutherford managed the Penguins to back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 2016 and 2017, becoming the only…
Penguins Pulpit: Rutherford Riled, DeSmith Dominant & Sprong Sprung Conner McTague | November 13, 2018 After a forgettable trio of games last week, the Pittsburgh Penguins had a rocky start to the new week but finished it off with two strong performances, the second of…
New Faces in New Places: Jack Johnson Mark Scheig | September 3, 2018 During the month of September, we will profile New Faces in New Places from around the NHL. We now look at Penguins’ defenseman Jack Johnson. He fell out of favor…
Hurricanes Slowly Pulling Rutherford Roots Mark Shiver | August 26, 2018 Jim Rutherford was the president and general manager of the Hartford Whalers and then the Carolina Hurricanes from 1994 to 2014. Thoughts of his tenure bring to mind a roller…
Penguins Free Agency Predictions Greg Thornberry | July 1, 2018 Pittsburgh Penguins fans should feel more relaxed at the start of NHL free agency than Alex Ovechkin after a long day partying with the Stanley Cup. OK, maybe not that relaxed.…
Penguins Quiet Draft Is the Calm Before the Storm Greg Thornberry | June 24, 2018 On day two of the NHL draft, the Pittsburgh Penguins selected a handful of intriguing young prospects that fans should be excited about. But let’s face it, you were hoping…
The Penguins’ Untouchables & Trade Bait Greg Thornberry | June 20, 2018 Let me get this out of the way first; I firmly believe that Phil Kessel will not be a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins this time next week. That is…
