While the Penguins were busy making a big trade to acquire Toronto Maple Leafs forward Phil Kessel, six of the Penguins free agents found other NHL homes. Defenseman Paul Martin, who was interested in returning to the Penguins, instead signed a four-year contract with the San Jose Sharks, according to ESPN’s Pierre LeBrun. Right-winger Steve Downie has accepted a one-year deal for $1.7 million with the Arizona Coyotes per Sportsnet. That is a modest raise from the $1 million contract he ... Read More
Penguins offseason: Martin, Ehrhoff could be on their way out
The free agency period is almost here and the Pittsburgh Penguins have some tough decisions to make. The most high profile players that will be eligible for free agency on July 1 will be veteran defensemen Paul Martin and Christian Ehrhoff. Paul Martin: Upon joining the Penguins as a free agent in 2010, Martin’s slow adjustment to then-head coach Dan Bylmsa’s system caused him to become a scapegoat and fans were trying to find ways to get run him out of town. However, he then had an amazing ... Read More
Undisciplined Penguins lose second straight game
The Pittsburgh Penguins turned in yet another lackluster effort, as they dropped their second straight game, this time a 5-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. Despite Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, who was a game-time decision with an undisclosed illness, being able to take his regular spot on the Pens’ top line, they were unable to muster much scoring. Discipline was also an issue for Mike Johnston’s squad. They took 64 minutes’ worth of penalties, including a game misconduct by Kris ... Read More
Penguins will battle Blackhawks in inter-conference matinee
The Pittsburgh Penguins are in Chicago today for a Sunday matinee against the Blackhawks. Winners of two in a row, the Penguins are looking for their first winning streak since December 20. TODAY’S OPPONENT: The Blackhawks and Penguins are meeting for the second and final time this season. Chicago came away with a 3-2 shootout win on January 21 in Pittsburgh. [youtube width="560" height="315" link="http://youtu.be/wF6YGgvJ1MU"] The Blackhawks are coming off a 3-1 win against the Devils ... Read More
Penguins need to get back on track against the Devils
The Pittsburgh Penguins boarded a train to travel from Washington, D.C. ton Newark, New Jersey on Thursday. Ironically, part of what they need to fix going into tonight’s game against the Devils, has been that there have been far too many passengers on the ice for the Pens lately. “Just the intensity; I think you have to raise your level when you’re on the road,” Penguins captain Sidney Crosby said of what can be done to improve the team’s fate. “I think in general, just making sure that ... Read More
Penguins hand Wild sixth straight loss
A huge third period for the Penguins turned a 3-1 lead into a lopsided 7-2 victory over the hapless Minnesota Wild in Pittsburgh. With several outside the Wild organization already calling for the firing of head coach Mike Yeo, Tuesday night’s result will put even more pressure on the former Penguins assistant. “For whatever reason, we start to unravel,” said Yeo, but he refused to say that his team had quit. “If they quit, they wouldn’t be in their meeting right now,” he said. The Wild ... Read More
Penguins may get Martin & Sill back for matchup with Bruins
It will be a rivalry night in Pittsburgh, as the Penguins will host the Boston Bruins in a nationally televised contest at 8:00 p.m. TONIGHT’S OPPONENT: This is the second meeting between the Penguins and the Bruins this season. The Penguins won the first matchup 3-2 on an Evgeni Malkin overtime game winner. [youtube width="560" height="315" link="http://youtu.be/DaBZUq2Qywc"] Missing from that matchup was Bruins captain and star defenseman Zdeno Chara. Boston head coach Claude Julien often ... Read More
Is Clint Barmes the next Paul Martin?
As Sidney Crosby is once again putting any doubt aside that he's the best player in the world, there are a slew of Pens players that are making a name for themselves this year as well. James Neal has eight power play goals and is showing that last season was no fluke. The most shocking surprise - in hockey, not just Pittsburgh - is the play of Chris Kunitz. He currently leads the league in +/- at 22, is third in points with 37 and second in goals with18. Chris Kunitz people. On a team with ... Read More