Before he was brought into the Penguins organization to be the head coach of their AHL affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in 2015-16, and before he served as the Canucks assistant coach and Blackhawks development coach, Sullivan served as the Rangers assistant coach from 2009-2013.[SOURCE LINK]In his offseason series regarding Pittsburgh Penguins’ players, Seth … [Read more...] about Harrison Brunicke May Start Next Year In AHL
Karlsson’s Bonus Payout In July Could Create Trade Value This Summer
Erik Karlsson’s tenure with Pittsburgh has been a bit underwhelming, to say the least. While he has eclipsed 50 points in each of his first two years, his totals pale in comparison to the 101 he had in 2022-23 with San Jose. In a recent 32 Thoughts podcast (audio link), Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman mused that once Karlsson’s signing bonus gets paid (July 1st is the payment … [Read more...] about Karlsson’s Bonus Payout In July Could Create Trade Value This Summer
Penguins, Mike Sullivan Part Ways
The Penguins are moving on from head coach Mike Sullivan, per a team announcement. “On behalf of Fenway Sports Group and the Penguins organization, I would like to thank Mike Sullivan for his unwavering commitment and loyalty to the team and City of Pittsburgh over the past decade,” said president of hockey operations and general manager Kyle Dubas. “Mike is known for his … [Read more...] about Penguins, Mike Sullivan Part Ways
Speculation Ramping Up On What Sidney Crosby May Think About Coaching Change
With Mike Sullivan and the Pittsburgh Penguins agreeing to part ways, reporters at general manager Kyle Dubas’ press conference today asked several questions related to Sidney Crosby’s involvement in the process. At one point during the conference, tensions appeared to rise slightly when Dubas was asked if Crosby was happy with the change. Dubas immediately responded that he … [Read more...] about Speculation Ramping Up On What Sidney Crosby May Think About Coaching Change
Penguins Prospect Tanner Howe Undergoes ACL Reconstruction Surgery
2024 second-rounder Tanner Howe’s development will be on hold for quite a while. The Penguins forward prospect underwent ACL reconstruction surgery on his right knee yesterday and will need nine months of recovery time, the team announced. It’s a terrible blow for Howe, whom Pittsburgh selected with the No. 46 overall pick in last year’s draft. A longtime linemate of Blackhawks … [Read more...] about Penguins Prospect Tanner Howe Undergoes ACL Reconstruction Surgery