Photo by Ryan Yorgen/NHLI via Getty Images NHL fans don’t rate the Penguin local broadcast very highly, but what else is new Public perception is very slow to change when it comes to NHL broadcasting teams. The Penguins’ local team on SportsNet Pittsburgh did not fare very well in Awful Announcing’s recent rankings, which is nothing new since they never have done well … [Read more...] about Penguins still getting crushed on feedback at low end of TV broadcasts
Former Penguins assistant Mike Vellucci hired by Blackhawks
Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images Vellucci had been a member of Mike Sullivan’s staff since September 2020. For the first time in six seasons, Mike Vellucci will not be a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins organization this fall. The Chicago Blackhawks announced on Monday that Vellucci had been hired as an assistant coach on new head coach Jeff Bashill’s … [Read more...] about Former Penguins assistant Mike Vellucci hired by Blackhawks
On this date in Penguins history: Petr Sykora calls his shot in triple overtime
Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports Petr Sykora’s triple overtime goal made the NHL put the Stanley Cup back inside its box for another game. Seventeen years ago today, Petr Sykora called his shot in a triple overtime win over the Detroit Red Wings in Game 5 of the 2008 Stanley Cup Final. The young, upstart Penguins had their hands full with the veteran-led Red Wings who shut … [Read more...] about On this date in Penguins history: Petr Sykora calls his shot in triple overtime
Penguins head to Buffalo for last scouting of 2025 at the NHL combine
Photo by Bill Wippert/NHLI via Getty Images Important week that will be mostly out of the spotlight It’s an important week for NHL teams, even though it’s mostly unmonitored. The NHL’s draft combine kicks off today in Buffalo and lasts through June 7th. From the league: “The NHL Combine is a rite of passage on a player’s path to the NHL and is an event that NHL clubs … [Read more...] about Penguins head to Buffalo for last scouting of 2025 at the NHL combine
2025 NHL Draft Rankings: #13 Carter Bear
Photo by: Dan Hickling/Hickling Images The Everett Silvertips forward projects right in the ballpark of where the Penguins will be selecting. Welcome back to our feature on draft profiles for projected top picks in the upcoming 2025 NHL draft. Catch up with the previous ones here: No 1: Matthew SchaeferNo 2: Michael MisaNo. 3: Porter MartoneNo. 4: Anton FrondellNo. 5: … [Read more...] about 2025 NHL Draft Rankings: #13 Carter Bear