Penguins go all in at trade deadline

Russell Macias | Staff Writer March 24, 2022 Despite lofty hopes a season ago, New York Islanders forward Josh Bailey’s double-overtime goal in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs’ opening round pushed the Pittsburgh Penguins to the brink of another early postseason exit. Two days later, after one more New York win, Pittsburgh had been eliminated by the Islanders for the second time in … Continue reading Penguins go all in at trade deadline

Penguins task Hextall, Burke with leading team

Jacob Hebda | Staff Writer Feb. 11, 2021 After five seasons as general manager of the Penguins, Jim Rutherford abruptly announced his resignation on Jan. 27. Rutherford, the architect behind the 2016 and 2017 Stanley Cup-winning Penguins, cited personal reasons for his departure. Regardless of his motivation, the choice left Pittsburgh scrambling. The team has experienced little postseason success in the wake of those back-to-back … Continue reading Penguins task Hextall, Burke with leading team