The Penguins received news today that starting goalie Matt Murray will be out for 2-4 weeks. This news arrives at the worst possible time for the Pens who have floundered for the first quarter of the season. With all the talk at the beginning of the season of the potential for the defending cup champions…
After giving up 16 goals in less than seven periods of work in his first three starts with the Penguins, goalie Antti Niemi was placed on waivers Monday afternoon. If he is not claimed by noon Tuesday, coach Mike Sullivan said the ideal scenario would see the 34-year-old Finn assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the…
It was simply a matter of when, and not if the Pittsburgh Penguins were going to swing a trade in an effort to improve their center depth. On Saturday, they finally completed such a deal. They hope. The Penguins acquired forward Riley Sheahan and a 2018 fifth-round draft pick from the Detroit Red Wings…
Every year we see it happen. High end prospects show they are not ready for the Big Show just yet and get sent down for future development and fantasy owners let out a heavy moan as they start labeling their best young players “BUSTS” far too early. And this is the time to strike for…