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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Re-Sign Forward Jesse Boulerice

NHL.com ( Pittsburgh Penguins ) — The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have re-signed right wing Jesse Boulerice to an American Hockey League contract, it was announced on Friday.Boulerice returns to northeastern Pennsylvania after...

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Penguins Notebook: Shero paying attention to Devils, Kovalchuk

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette — Like many other people, Penguins general manager Ray Shero will be watching to see how the Ilya Kovalchuk saga unfolds.

2 days ago
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Caps president expects 20,000 Washington fans at Classic

Pittsburgh Tribune — An NHL official declined comment, but Washington Capitals president Dick Patrick said Tuesday he expects "20,000 ... somewhere in the range" regarding Capitals fans at Heinz Field for...

2 days ago

Islanders' Moulson agrees to 1-year contract

Pittsburgh Tribune — New York Islanders left wing Matt Moulson has agreed to a one-year contract worth $2.45 million.

2 days ago

Kings sign Ponikarovsky to 1-year deal

Pittsburgh Tribune — The Los Angeles Kings signed left wing Alexei Ponikarovsky to a one-year contract Tuesday after losing Alexander Frolov to the New York Rangers and falling short in their pursuit of Ilya Kovalchuk.

2 days ago

Winter Classic to showcase NHL's best rivalry

Pittsburgh Tribune — For one day, hockey will enjoy a change of venue as the Capitals and Penguins shift what might be the sport's best rivalry - even NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said so - into one of the NFL's...

2 days ago

Collier: Pucks fly at Heinz Field

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette — Ever have that dream where you are in Heinz Field -- I mean right down on the field -- but the Steelers aren't there and the place is empty except for some guys in suits and Sidney Crosby, who's...

2 days ago

NHL unveils Winter Classic plans

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette — On a sunny July day, with temperatures in the 80s at Heinz Field, even the drawing of a penguin with a winter scarf around its neck looked hot.

2 days ago

Kings sign former Penguins forward Ponikarovsky

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette — LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Kings signed left wing Alexei Ponikarovsky to a one-year contract Tuesday after losing Alexander Frolov to the New York Rangers and falling short in their pursuit...

2 days ago

Penguins, Capitals, NHL tout Winter Classic

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette — Details were few and far between at a news conference today at Heinz Field designed to promote the 2010 NHL Winter Classic, which will be played Jan. 1 between the Penguins and Washington Capitals...

2 days ago

Funeral arrangements set for Penguins announcer

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette — Funeral arrangements have been made for longtime Penguins public address announcer John Barbero, who died Monday night after a long struggle with a brain tumor

3 days ago

NHLPA backs up Kovalchuk, files grievance

Pittsburgh Tribune — The grievance was filed over the NHL's rejection of the landmark $102 million contract between Ilya Kovalchuk and the New Jersey Devils.

3 days ago

Penguins PA announcer Barbero dies at 65

Pittsburgh Tribune — John Barbero, an accomplished high school educator who provided the signature sound to Mario Lemieux's home goals, died of complications from a brain tumor.

3 days ago

Pens make inroads among top franchises

Pittsburgh Tribune — Strong is one way to describe Pittsburgh's showing in ESPN's eighth annual Ultimate Franchise rankings.

3 days ago

Obituary: John Barbero / Longtime public address announcer for Penguins

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette — Penguins fans are sure to take with them the sights and sounds of Mellon (nee Civic) Arena, which is just about to be shuttered. That, no doubt, includes the velvety voice of longtime public...

3 days ago

Penguins PA announcer Barbaro dies

Pittsburgh Tribune — John Barbaro was also a longtime principal at Waynesburg High School and a former radio DJ, but he will be remember for 40 years of sound at Penguins home games.

3 days ago

Penguins public address announcer dies

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette — Long-time Penguins public address announcer and former Central Greene School District principal John Barbero died tonight. He was 65 and lived in Roscoe, Washington County. Mr. Barbero had been on...

3 days ago

Former Penguins defenseman Hatcher selected to U.S. Hall of Fame

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette — COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- Jeremy Roenick and defensemen brothers Kevin and Derian Hatcher were selected Thursday for induction into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame.

7 days ago

NHL says no to Kovalchuk's long-term deal

Pittsburgh Tribune — Ilya Kovalchuk is no closer to figuring out his future than he was when NHL free agency opened three weeks ago.

8 days ago

NHL rejects Kovalchuk's 17-year deal

Pittsburgh Tribune — The NHL rejected Ilya Kovalchuk's landmark 17-year, $102 million contract with the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night after it was deemed to circumvent the league's salary cap.

9 days ago

Blog Articles

John Barbaro: an iconic voice, a greater man.

Pittsburgh Tribune (Rob Rossi) — Longtime PA announcer for Penguins home games John Barbaro died Monday after a long and spirited battle with a brain tumor.

3 days ago

End of an Era

The Pensblog (thepensblog@gmail.com (PENSBLOG STAFF)) — Unless Sidney Crosby gets pulled over for a D.U.I. in the near future, this is the last post on the current Pensblog. She sure was a good ship. It actually pains us to even visit the current...

7 days ago
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Tuesdays with Stoosh: 7.20

The Pensblog (cjstoosh@hotmail.com (Stoosh)) — Thoughts as I contemplate the fact that I’ll be 51 years old when the New Jersey Devils are scheduled to stop paying on Ilya Kovalchuk’s new 17-year contract… Kovalchuk’s deal is reportedly for...

10 days ago

Prospect Camp - Day 3

The Pensblog (politowski55@yahoo.com (Eric P)) — Check out some more interviews from Tom Fitzgerald, Robert Bortuzzo, and Joey Haddad. Also, during Eric Tangradi's talk with Empty Netters, notice one of the propsects eating his Wheaties with...

15 days ago

Prospect Camp - Day 2

The Pensblog (politowski55@yahoo.com (Eric P)) — Today we went down to the Igloo for a few interviews with the prospects. This video begins with Seth from Empty Netters asking Andy Bathgate a few questions. Zach Boslett from Faceoff Factor and...

15 days ago

Prospect Camp - Day 1

The Pensblog (politowski55@yahoo.com (Eric P)) — Today began day one of the Pens development camp down at Southpointe. Check out the video for some unreal moves and shootout goals from our prospects. Dan Bylsma and Shero are hiding in there...

19 days ago

Gonchar Introduced As Senator

The Pensblog (thepensblog@gmail.com (PENSBLOG STAFF)) — Seen first on FROM THE POINT: Gonchar's feelings will all change once Sens fans starting booing him. It's gonna happen.

19 days ago

Clearing up the confusion about the Penguins' "Ice Crew."

Pittsburgh Tribune (Rob Rossi) — OK, so a lot of the dear readers need to calm down about the Penguins plan for an "Ice Crew" for the first season at Consol Energy Center. Actually, a better suggestion is for dear readers to...

19 days ago

July 11, 2001. The Day The Music Died

The Pensblog (thepensblog@gmail.com (PENSBLOG STAFF)) — Happy nine year anniversary to one of the worst moments in Penguins history. The trade of Jaromir Jagr to the Washington Capitals for Kris Beech, Michael Sivek and Ross Lupaschuk. Some really...

19 days ago
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Penguins Official: "Ice Crew," not "Ice Girls."

The Pensblog (thepensblog@gmail.com (PENSBLOG STAFF)) — Spoke to a Penguins offical this morning. A few notes about this. "This is not anything like the Ice Girls you see in any other market. This is an ice crew, it is co-ed," the official...

20 days ago

Today's Controversy: The Pens Getting Ice Girls

The Pensblog (fake@test.com (Penguins Experience)) — From the Penguins' website : Penguins To Hold Auditions For Skating "Ice Crew" The Pittsburgh Penguins will introduce a skating “Ice Crew” for the 2010-11 season – a team of energetic girls...

20 days ago

Who not to expect (Gagne) and what to watch for (prospects).

Pittsburgh Tribune (Rob Rossi) — Greetings on a dreary Friday, dear readers. Figured I'd file a quick update with so little actually going on regarding the Penguins and free agency.• GAGNE > PENSActually, that should read...

20 days ago

The Decision

The Pensblog (thepensblog@gmail.com (PENSBLOG STAFF)) — Real quick shit. A few minor things happened in Penguins land. A quick rundown: Pens signed Ryan Craig, Brent Sterling, and some other guy. From the looks of it, the Pens are signing...

22 days ago

Guest Post Wednesday: Puck Huffers

The Pensblog (fake@test.com (Penguins Experience)) — There are a lot of great Penguin blogs on the Internet. Over the summer we're asking some of those blogs to guest post over here. It's a great way to discover a new blog you may not be reading...

23 days ago

Tuesdays With Stoosh: 7.6

The Pensblog (cjstoosh@hotmail.com (Stoosh)) — Commentor Stoosh has been around quite a while. He even has a shirt in Storeblog. He's banged out beastly Homer-esque comments with a high level of consistency. Only fitting to give him...

24 days ago

Farewell, Mark Eaton

The Pensblog (thepensblog@gmail.com (PENSBLOG STAFF)) — Eaton will be making $2.5 million a year for the next two years on Long Island. Penguins couldn't have afforded that. Without Mark Eaton, photoshop expos as we know them may have never come...