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07-02-2008 - Penguins conditioning camp review
From June 24-28 the Pittsburgh Penguins held their annual prospect conditioning camp at the Iceoplex at Southpointe.
06-28-2008 - Penguins 2008 draft review
The Penguins had four picks in the 2008 draft.
06-20-2008 - Penguins 2008 draft preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins do not hold a first-round pick in 2008.
06-14-2008 - Calder Cup prospects review
A look at some individual prospect performances from the 2008 Calder Cup playoffs.
05-10-2008 - Penguins Top 20 prospects, Spring 2008
Having graduated many of their top prospects to the big club already, the Pittsburgh Penguins prospect pool is not as deep as it recently has been.
02-06-2008 - Penguins NCAA prospects update
The Pittsburgh Penguins have nine prospects playing at the collegiate level including a senior, four juniors and four sophomores.
01-01-2008 - Penguins AHL/ECHL prospects update
Wilkes-Barre’s current surge has seen their record improve to 19-12-1, good enough for 39 points, which places them third in the East Division.
12-03-2007 - Penguins fall 2007 junior prospects update
The Pittsburgh Penguins have eight prospects playing in the junior ranks.
10-20-2007 - Q&A with Dustin Jeffrey
Sixth-round selection Dustin Jeffrey who has burst onto the scene and gathered much of the early attention among the Penguins' top prospects this season.
10-02-2007 - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 2007-08 preview
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins will be comprised only of prospects from the Pittsburgh Penguins organization in 2007-08 after receiving players from both the Penguins and the Edmonton Oilers in 2006-07.
09-02-2007 - Penguins Top 20 prospects, Fall 2007
Angelo Esposito takes over the top spot on the Penguins Top 20 list.
07-14-2007 - Penguins 2007 draft review
The Pittsburgh Penguins had Angelo Esposito fall to them at No. 20 in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.
06-20-2007 - Penguins 2007 draft preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins hold the No. 20 overall pick in the 2007 draft.
06-11-2007 - Penguins 2002 draft evaluation
The Pittsburgh Penguins made the most of their first top-five selection since 1990 when they picked Ryan Whitney at No. 5 overall.
05-10-2007 - Penguins 2006-07 rookie review
The Pittsburgh Penguins initiated five rookies into their lineup during the 2006-07 season. Two of them, Evgeni Malkin and Jordan Staal, are finalists for the Calder Trophy.
04-27-2007 - Penguins European prospect season review
The Pittsburgh Penguins had nine prospects playing overseas in 2006-07.
03-12-2007 - Penguins Top 20 prospects
Defenseman Kristopher Letang takes over as the Pittsburgh Penguins' top prospect.
01-17-2007 - Penguins NCAA prospects update
Goaltenders Goepfert and Brown are leading their teams to success.
12-15-2006 - Penguins AHL prospects update
Filewich, Lannon are the pick of the bunch as the Baby Pens fly.
11-28-2006 - Penguins junior prospects update
Kristopher Letang is blitzing opponents on his return to junior.
11-14-2006 - Calder Corner: Evgeni Malkin
Evgeni Malkin is the runaway favorite to win the 2007 Calder Trophy.
09-28-2006 - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 2006-07 season preview
A new-look Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins team will take the ice for the 2006-07 season. They have some new Pittsburgh prospects making their pro debuts and some help from the Edmonton Oilers, who are using the Baby Penguins as one of their farm teams this year.
09-11-2006 - Penguins training camp preview
With a new GM in place in Ray Shero and the high-priced free agent spending days behind them, the Pittsburgh Penguins prepare for a training camp with plenty of youth battling it out for positions on the roster.
08-15-2006 - Penguins top 20 prospects
The elusive Evgeni Malkin tops the Pittsburgh Penguins top 20 prospects list.
07-10-2006 - Penguins 2006 draft review
The Pittsburgh Penguins had a top-two pick for the fourth time in four years.
06-28-2006 - Q&A with Brian Strait
The Pittsburgh Penguins used the 65th overall pick to select Waltham, Massachusetts native Brian Strait from the US National Development Program.
06-17-2006 - Penguins 2006 draft preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins hold the No. 2 overall pick in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.
06-15-2006 - Q&A with Michal Sersen
The Penguins are down to days remaining to sign defenseman Michal Sersen. Hockey’s Future had an opportunity to speak with the 20-year-old at the Memorial Cup.
06-09-2006 - Penguins 2001 draft evaluation
Armstrong, Welch and Surovy highlight an average draft for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
05-28-2006 - Q&A with Jordan Morrison
This late round draft pick of the Penguins in 2004 improved again in 2005-06, helping the Peterborough Petes win the OHL crown.
05-03-2006 - Penguins 2005-06 rookie review
After a disastrous start to their campaign this season, the Pittsburgh Penguins were forced into playing 10 rookie skaters this season.
04-11-2006 - Frozen Four: Q&A with Matt Moulson
Pittsburgh Penguins prospect Matt Moulson just wrapped up an outstanding four-year career at Cornell University.
03-21-2006 - Penguins CHL season review
Kris Letang and Michal Sersen are showing how it’s done from the blue line.
03-19-2006 - ‘Mad’ Max brings heart and soul
Self confessed crazy man Maxime Talbot represents the future hard working backbone of the Penguins.
02-05-2006 - Penguins Top 20 prospects
Despite the graduation of Marc-Andre Fleury, the Penguins system of prospects remains one of the top in the NHL.
01-14-2006 - Penguins NCAA prospects update
Alex Goligoski leads a strong group of 11 Pens prospects in the NCAA.
01-13-2006 - Welch contributing to Baby Pens success
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton rookie defenseman Noah Welch has all the tools to make it.
12-27-2005 - 2006 WJC: Q&A with Evgeni Malkin
Following Malkin's performance in the opening game of the 2006 WJC against Sweden, a 5-1 victory, the phrase ‘man among boys’ would seem to be more fact than fiction.
12-21-2005 - Penguins 2006 WJC preview
With the 2006 World Junior Championships just around the corner, we take a look at the Pittsburgh Penguins prospects who will be participating.
12-10-2005 - Penguins AHL and ECHL prospects update
A look at how the Penguins prospects playing in the AHL and ECHL have done so far this season. Wilkes-Barre is off to a very hot start, with nine rookies on the roster.
11-29-2005 - Penguins summon red-hot Fleury
The No. 1 pick in 2003 had reached a crucial point in his career.
11-04-2005 - Penguins CHL prospects update
The Pittsburgh Penguins have seven prospects playing in the CHL this season.
10-03-2005 - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton season preview
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins made a memorable run in the Calder Cup playoffs in 2004-05, and it looks like another strong team in 2005-06.
09-20-2005 - Penguins training camp update
A week full of intra-squad games and practices was capped off with Pittsburgh's preseason opener against Columbus.
09-13-2005 - Penguins training camp opens
A look at the Pittsburgh Penguins prospects who are competing for jobs on the roster.
09-02-2005 - Penguins Top 20 prospects
Sidney Crosby caps the already enviable prospect pool of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
08-31-2005 - Penguins goaltending pipeline
A look at the prospects that the Pittsburgh Penguins have in the pipeline and where they will be playing this season.
08-08-2005 - Penguins 2005 draft review
The Pittsburgh Penguins 2005 draft will be remembered forever as the day that Sidney Crosby came to town.
07-23-2005 - Penguins 2005 draft preview
The fate of the most talked about prospect in 20 years is sealed, and lies in GM Craig Patrick’s lucky hands. Sidney Crosby will go to Pittsburgh.
06-02-2005 - Penguins 2000 draft evaluation
Brooks Orpik highlights an average 2000 draft for Pittsburgh Penguins.
04-22-2005 - Penguins AHL prospect review
A look back on the regular season as the Baby Penguins prepare for the playoffs.
04-22-2005 - Q&A with Colby Armstrong
Third-year pro Colby Armstrong is having his best ever season with the AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
04-11-2005 - Q&A with Alex Goligoski
Offensive-minded defenseman and Pittsburgh Penguins prospect Alex Goligoski enjoyed a sensational rookie season with the University of Minnesota.
03-22-2005 - Penguins NCAA prospects update
The Pittsburgh Penguins have six prospects competing in the upcoming NCAA tournament.
03-18-2005 - Penguins European prospects update
Russian star Evgeni Malkin continues to shine as Europe moves into playoff mode.
03-13-2005 - Penguins CHL prospects update
Ryan Stone is leading the way among Penguins prospects as the regular season draws to a close.
02-02-2005 - Gutierrez is ready to bounce back
Pittsburgh Penguins draft pick Moises Gutierrez is healthy and regaining his confidence in Kamloops.
01-20-2005 - Penguins Top 20 prospects
Evgeni Malkin tops the Pittsburgh Penguins Top 20 prospects.
01-12-2005 - Q&A with Ben Eaves
After knee problems forced him to have offseason surgery, Eaves is now back to playing with the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins.
01-03-2005 - Penguins scout Mark Kelley critiques the team's WJC players
Hockey’s Future recently spoke to Pittsburgh European scout Mark Kelley at the 2005 WJC.
01-02-2005 - Q&A with Evgeni Malkin
Pittsburgh Penguins European scout Mark Kelley also comments on the Russian center from the 2005 WJC.
12-08-2004 - Penguins NCAA prospects update
Cornell’s Matt Moulson and Brown’s Brian Ihnacak are enjoying hot streaks that have taken them both to team leads in goals and points.
11-30-2004 - Penguins ECHL update
Several Pittsburgh Penguins prospects are helping the ECHL Wheeling Nailers to a strong 10-6 record.
11-10-2004 - Penguins AHL prospects update
Center Shane Endicott is leading the way for surging Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
11-01-2004 - Penguins CHL update
A look at the 10 Pittsburgh Penguins prospects playing in Canadian major juniors.
10-27-2004 - Penguins European prospects update
The Pittsburgh Penguins have eight prospects plying their trade in Europe during 2004-05.
10-02-2004 - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins season preview
A look at the prospects who will be playing for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in 2004-05.
09-09-2004 - Penguins Top 20 prospects
With Hockey's Future's changed prospect criteria, Marc-Andre Fleury returns to the top of the Pittsburgh Penguins prospects list.
08-07-2004 - Penguins 2004 draft review
The Pittsburgh Penguins made 12 selections in the 2004 entry draft, headlined by Evgeni Malkin.
07-17-2004 - Q&A with Tyler Kennedy
Tyler Kennedy of the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds was a fourth round pick of the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2004.
06-15-2004 - Penguins 2004 draft preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins hold the No. 2 overall selection in the 2004 Entry Draft.
06-04-2004 - Penguins 1999 draft evaluation
The Pittsburgh Penguins had an average draft in 1999, and three of the picks ended up as part of the Jaromir Jagr trade.
05-30-2004 - Wilkes-Barre advances to Calder Cup finals over Hartford
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins beat the Hartford Wolfpack in the AHL Eastern Conference Finals.
05-18-2004 - WBS Penguins capture AHL Eastern Division
The No. 1 seeded team of the East Division, the Philadelphia Phantoms, was ousted by the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in six games.
05-09-2004 - Q&A with Marc-Andre Fleury
Marc-Andre Fleury has joined his fourth team of the year, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, for the playoff run.
04-19-2004 - Q&A with Andy Chiodo
Andy Chiodo is a 20-year-old goaltending prospect, currently with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
03-26-2004 - Q&A with Maxime Talbot
Maxime Talbot wasn’t chosen until the 234th spot in his draft year in 2002, which is hard to believe looking at his statistics and accolades in the QMJHL since then.
03-20-2004 - Rookie Report: Ryan Malone
The former Shattuck-St.Mary's product is a bright spot for the lowly Penguins.
03-19-2004 - Maxime Talbot hits his stride
Center Maxime Talbot, a ninth choice of Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft, is already exceeding expectations as the third leading scorer in the QMJHL this year.
02-18-2004 - Penguins new Top 20 prospects
Pittsburgh Penguins prospects reranked, with an assessment of the organization position by position.
02-14-2004 - Penguins continue youth movement
The 2003-04 Pittsburgh Penguins are young, and next year could be even younger, as the team acquires more fresh talent.
01-02-2004 - Fleury and Talbot represent Pittsburgh at WJC
Marc-Andre Fleury and Maxime Talbot are the only two representatives from the province of Quebec at the WJC, both property of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
12-08-2003 - Many prospects in Pittsburgh's lineup
Eigth prospects are currently playing for the Penguins, including Matt Murley, Ryan Malone, Konstantin Koltsov, Ramzi Abid, Tomas Surovy, and Brooks Orpik.
10-24-2003 - Penguins: Q & A with Ryan Stone
Interview with Penguins 2003 draft pick Ryan Stone of the Brandon Wheat Kings.
08-04-2003 - Interview with Penguins prospect Patrik Bärtschi
Hockey's Future caught up with the Penguins 2002 pick, Switzerland's Patrik Bärtschi.
07-09-2003 - Penguins: feature on Bissonnette
Comments by Paul Bissonnette, a Pittsburgh Penguins fourth round pick, upon being drafted.
06-27-2003 - Penguins draft review, part II
Player by player review of the Penguins 2003 draft picks.
06-25-2003 - Penguins draft recap
Recap, statistics and brief description of the ten Penguins draft picks of 2003.
06-22-2003 - Penguins Pick Puckstopper
After Florida Panthers GM Rick Dudley traded away the first overall pick, the Pittsburgh Penguins selected Cape Breton Screaming Eagles netminder Marc-Andre Fleury at the 2003 NHL Entry Draft in Nashville.
06-18-2003 - Penguins: Draft Trends
Summary of where players have come from over the last five years, as well as an outlook on 2003.
05-27-2003 - Interview with Pittsburgh Prospect Erik Christiansen
Interview with 2002-2003 WHL scoring champ Erik Christiansen, chatting about his season and future plans.
05-21-2003 - 2003-04 Pittsburgh Penguins Youth Movement I: The Forwards
Writer Keith Justus looks at the Pens upcoming youth movement and the players that may fill roles on the team in teh near future. Part One looks at the team's depth at forward.
12-11-2002 - Pittsburgh Penguins Prospects Stats Update
Stats for the Pittsburgh Penguins Non-European based prospects
11-08-2002 - Pittsburgh Penguins Prospect Stats
A look at the Pens prospects stats from the AHL, ECHL, College, and Junior League
10-16-2002 - An early look at the Wilkes-Barre roster
Guest Writer Denny Wolfe shares his thoughts about the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton roster after a recent Penguins game
09-17-2002 - Forgotten Prospect – Zenon Konopka
After four years of playing in the OHL with the Ottawa 67’s, Zenon Konopka is looking for a new town to play hockey in.
08-22-2002 - A short look at a few more Pens prospects
Last article, we looked at how the top-five Penguins' prospects might do this season. In this article, we will look at what a few more prospects might do this season
08-14-2002 - A look at some Pens prospects
A look at how some of the Pens prospects might do this season
07-21-2002 - Interview with Bobby Goepfert
Penguins' draft pick Bobby Goepfert about his time in Cedar Rapids, Ryan Miller, Marty Magers, his name and more.
06-17-2002 - Star Available at #5
Penguin possibilities for the draft, ranked by Stephen Payne to simulate the list that Patrick may have produced.
06-13-2002 - AHL Penguins' Off-Season Moves
While still too early to tell what the 2002-2003 Wilkes Barre Scranton Penguins will look like, some moves to shape the team have been made....
04-28-2002 - Pittsburgh Penguins season review
Penguins writer Marc Lapointe checks back in with his assessment and final report on the Penguins youth...
04-19-2002 - Final Stats for Penguins Prospects
The season ended yesterday for the Black-and-Gold with another disappointing loss over the Boston Bruins. The Pens had a really tough season crowned by many many injuries and...
03-20-2002 - Pens prospects report
Right at the start the pressure was on for the young Kris Beech. He made the team after a strong camp, was put on a line with "Le Magnifique" and was THE story...
03-04-2002 - Penguins and Barons Game Report
Once again, the rivalry between Pittsburgh and Cleveland resumed with a really exiting and passionate game. This time we're not talking about the Sleelers and the Browns but the Barons and the Baby Pens...
01-11-2002 - Updated Pittsburgh Penguins Top 20 prospects
An update to the Pittsburgh Penguins Top 20 prospect list, removing some recently graduated prospects and moving up some worthy candidates.
01-06-2002 - Head to Head: Milan Kraft Vs. Kris Beech
We have an unfair battle hhere. Beech has posted many more points then Kraft this season and Kraft just got send to the minors. Beech won the first "battle" between the two top prospects...
01-01-2002 - Head to Head: Rozsival vs. Melichar
Both were paired last year at Wilkes-Barre and at the beginning of the season this year. They were actually doing well, but Kehoe tried to shake the things up and has separated them lately..
11-24-2001 - The Penguins Report
After a long time without Penguins ticket and no article I'm finally back with a new report. The Penguins has now lost 2 in a row and their record is 8-9-3-2. The Black-And-Gold lost against Vancouver last Wednesday...
10-25-2001 - Pittsburgh Penguins Prospects Update
Stats Update on all Pittsburgh Penguins prospects based in North America. This update includes stats for 33 players.
10-17-2001 - The Penguins Early Troubles
Guest contributor Marc Lapointe weighs in with his analysis of the Penguins early troubles....
10-12-2001 - Pittsburgh Penguins Junior Prospect Update
An update on Pens prospects playing in the various Junior leagues in Canada and the United States
10-06-2001 - Colorado-Pittsburgh Opening Night prospects recap
Guest contributor Marc Lapointe weighs in with his thoughts on the opening night action of the Avalanche and Penguins. Read on for more...
10-03-2001 - Penguins Prospects, Strengths and Weaknesses
A look at the Pens prospects, in terms of overall strengths and weaknesses of their system.
10-01-2001 - Pittsburgh Penguins Junior Prospect Update
An update on the 8 Pittsburgh Penguin prospects playing in the Canadian and US Junior Leagues and an update on the rosters for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL) and Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) farm teams.
09-27-2001 - Who will play with Mario?
Coming off a Cinderella comeback, "Le Magnifique" Mario Lemieux, wants to win the scoring title this upcoming season. To do this, he must have some........
09-27-2001 - Penguins-Thrashers Preseason Game Report
Guest contributer Marc Lapointe checks in with his report on the Penguins and Thrashers prospects in their first meeting this year.
09-05-2001 - Pens' Organizational Roster
Here is the Penguins' organizational roster brought to you by Stephen Payne. In this article he lists every player in the organization while also adding in each players' height, weight, birth date, etc. Take a look and enjoy the article!
08-21-2001 - Projected Penguins Roster for 2001-2002
Penguins writer Stephen Payne analyzes the projected roster for the team during the 2001-2002 season. Which players are locks to make the team? What young prospects should make the NHL? Read the article to find out!
07-19-2001 - Penguins Payroll Analysis
Here is an overview of what Craig Patrick has to work with for the Penguins' payroll this season...
07-16-2001 - Pens Focus On Youth & Size!
The Pittsburgh Penguins have chosen to add both youth and size in an effort to provide the depth the team has been missing.
07-13-2001 - Pens Prospect Update
The Pittsburgh Penguins have completed the Jagr deal by revealing that "future considerations" include $4.9 Million.
07-11-2001 - Jagr traded for prospects
Jaromir Jagr, one of the NHL's most dominant players, has at long last been traded by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
07-10-2001 - Slovak Gets One More Shot...
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed winger Robert Dome to a one year contract.
07-03-2001 - Pen's Prospects Hit Market!
The Pittsburgh Penguins have failed to ( or chosen ) not to make offers to several players and have decided to let them test the free agent market instead.
06-26-2001 - Pittsburgh Penguins Post-Draft Review
The Pens started what will likely be a new era in Penguins hockey with a draft that looks to be very different than previous years.
06-24-2001 - Pen's Day Two Picks
Pittsburgh finally selects a European after choosing all North Americans with their first four picks.
06-23-2001 - Pens 1st Four Selections
The Pittsburgh Penguins buck their previous trend, and avoid Europeans with first four '01 picks.
06-19-2001 - Pittsburgh Penguins Draft Preview
The 2001-02 season promises to start a new era in Penguins hockey. That change could start on Saturday at the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.
06-15-2001 - Pens ink another young defensman
The Pittsburgh Penguins have added another young defenseman to their growing stable of blue line prospects.
06-13-2001 - Will You See Brendl or Lundmark in the Igloo?
Neither Pavel Brendl or Jamie Lundmark have ever played in a regular season NHL game. Yet that might not matter...
06-13-2001 - Penguins Covet Two Czechs At Draft
Craig Patrick, General Manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins, approaches the entry draft with two young Czechs in his sights.
06-11-2001 - Pen's Dome Another Bust
The Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1997 NHL entry draft with their first pick, 17th overall, selected Robert Dome. Dome was such an unknown quantity at that point that even ESPN archives had little or no actual game footage of the young Slovakian forward...
06-06-2001 - Jagr rumors heat up...
With the entry draft within weeks, rumors have begun to run rampant regarding the Penguins star forward and what combination of picks or young talent could be sought as trade compensation.
06-05-2001 - Pens '99 pick Van Hoof dumped
Jeremy Van Hoof's agent was surprised to learn his client would not be signed by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
06-04-2001 - Penguins sign prospect Robinson
Pittsburgh Penguins announced today that they have signed WHL defenseman Darcy Robinson...
06-02-2001 - The cavalry is on the way!!
Penguins fans rejoice...the blue line battalion is almost here...
06-01-2001 - Changes coming to the Nailers
There will be plenty of changes to the ECHL's Wheeling Nailers this season, starting at the top. The team had some big news to announce today at their press conference.
06-01-2001 - Where has Boris Protsenko gone?
When the Pittsburgh Penguins drafted rugged winger Boris Protsenko in the third round of the 1996 NHL entry draft they figured they had recruited a top-notch power forward prospect...
05-30-2001 - WBS Only Two Wins Short Of The Dream Season
The AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (affectionately referred to as the Baby Pens) fell two victories shy of the league championship and the Calder Cup trophy this Spring...
05-14-2001 - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 3 Stars of the Year Award
The final series of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 3 stars of the Year award.
04-13-2001 - Pittsburgh Penguins Junior Player of the Year, Final Results
Final Regular Season Update for the Pens Junior Hockey Prospect of the Year.
03-26-2001 - Pittsburgh Penguins Prospect Report 2/19 - 3/12
We are closing in on the end of the season and the prospect races are heating up.
02-28-2001 - Pittsburgh Penguins Prospect Update
Jan Fadrny closes in on Michel Ouellet as the Pens CHL Prospect of the Year and Greg Crozier extends his lead as the Wilkes-Barre Player of the year
02-06-2001 - Penguin Prospect Reports
The 2 latest prospect reports for the Pens prospects, covering both the Junior and Wilkes-Barre prospects. Race for both player-of-the-year awards is heating up.
01-08-2001 - Pens Mid-Season Prospect Ranking Update
Now that we've passed the World Junior Championships and most of the leagues are nearing the mid-way point, it's time to reassess the Pens Top 24 prospect rankings and assign new grades
12-24-2000 - Pens Junior Prospects Update
This article covers the Pens Junior Prospects from 12/4 thru 12/17
10-03-2000 - Jr Pens Select Final Roster, Demote Veterans
Pens set roster for opening night on Thursday at home against the Philadelphia Phantoms; send 6 to Wheeling
09-24-2000 - Pens sign goalie, make roster moves
The Pens made 2 huge steps today in finalizing their final roster for their opening games in Japan against the Nashville Predators
09-18-2000 - Rookie goalie shines for Pens
It's not a suprise that a former Quebec League goalie is pushing for a spot in the nets for the Pens this year. It is suprprising, however, that his name isn't Aubin.
07-22-2000 - Wheeling hires Alain Lemieux
The Wheeling Nailers, ECHL affiliate of the Pens, hired Alain Lemieux astheir new head coach replacing Murray Eaves (who is the brother offormer Pens asst. Mike Eaves) who left the team for family reasons.
07-18-2000 - Pens sign 3 recent draft picks
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed 3 recent draft picks to contracts yesterday; 1998 2nd round pick Alexander Zevakhin, 1998 6th rounder Jan Fadrny, and 2000 9th round pick Roman Simicek.
06-29-2000 - Pittsburgh Penguins 2000 Draft Review
In the press conference announcing Ivan Hlinka as the new Pens head coach, Ivan talked about needing to get a little bigger at both the forward and defensive positions. It didn't take very long for the new coach to have an impact on the draft as the
03-07-2000 - What's Next? - A Look inside the Penguins
On February 22nd Penguins fans were devastated with the news that Pittsburgh's leading scorer and beloved captain, right winger Jaromir Jagr, would be placed on injured reserved with a hamstring injury. The original estimate for games missed was 3 weeks...
03-07-2000 - Editor's note - New Journey
As much as I've enjoyed covering the Pittsburgh Penguins and their farm affiliates in Wilkes-Barre and Wheeling, it is now time for me to go after a dream of my own. Before I do so, I would like to take this moment and say, "Thank you," to those of you who have followed my work and supported me...
02-28-2000 - Top 25 Penguins Prospects
Top 25 Penguins Prospects
02-15-2000 - Penguins Future - Coming On Strong
Numerous problems have plagued the Pittsburgh Penguins this season. From personal tragedies, to injuries, to coaching changes and inconsistency on the ice, it never seemed to stop. Fortunately, despite the chaos, the team as a whole never stopped believing in the impossible...
02-02-2000 - Penguins: Top 25 Prospects Update
Penguins: Top 25 Prospects Update
01-21-2000 - Penguins Report - Stats and News from the Penguins
Penguins Report - Stats and News from the Penguins
01-13-2000 - Penguins: Players in the Spotlight: Butenschon and Ference
One came up and one went down. It's amazing what can happen through the course of one day. For a couple of young defenseman in the Penguins organization one day brought both reward and disappointment.
01-06-2000 - Penguins Prospect Update
Boy oh boy is Milan Kraft looking like a draft jewel! He shows up at the World Junior Championship and dominates.
12-22-1999 - Penguins: If the Future is Now, Who Will be the Legends of Tomorrow?
The year 2000 is quickly approaching. By any definition, a new millennium symbolizes abundant change. What does the future hold?
12-15-1999 - Penguins Shift in Momentum - New Coach, New Desire to Play
Kevin Constantine is an incredible coach. Few would disagree. Unfortunately, even great coaches reach a point where their words no longer effect the team.
12-01-1999 - The Top 5 Keep Wilkes-Barre Alive
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins may not be the hottest team in the American Hockey League, but they do possess plenty of spirit and the support of a town who has vowed to stand behind them despite a rocky start.
11-19-1999 - A Welcomed Change For The Penguins
They say "Home is where the heart is." For the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins a homecoming was long overdue, but well worth the wait.
11-09-1999 - Ference and Aubin: Finding A Place In Pittsburgh
Andrew Ference, the feisty young defenseman from Edmonton, has found a home in the heart of Pittsburgh.
11-04-1999 - Morozov vs. Morozov: Future Star vs. Struggling Prospect
Aleksey Morozov, the 6'1" 180lb winger, who scored a mere 19 points (9+10) last year, is finally showing the flashes of brilliance Pittsburgh had hoped he would.
11-01-1999 - Penguins: A Disappointing Trip Out West
The Pittsburgh Penguins headed out on a 4 day/3 game West Coast road trip with the intention of shaking off a few cob webs and reestablishing their presence in the NHL.
06-29-1999 - Pittsburgh Penguins 1999 Post-Draft Review
With the first step to financial recovery finally behind them, the Penguins began a new era with the draft on Saturday. None of their draft picks this season are expected to save the franchise like player-turned-owner Mario Lemieux did, but nonethe
06-15-1999 - Pittsburgh Penguins Draft Preview
With the Penguins out of the playoffs and straight into bankruptcy court, Pittsburgh fans are left wondering if there will be another season of NHL hockey in Pittsburgh.
04-29-1999 - Penguins Prospect Update
April 27th, 1999 The playoffs are starting to wind down for most of the Penguins prospects, and most are done for the season.
04-01-1999 - Sven Butenschon profile and the IHL Notebook
Sven Butenschon profile and the IHL Notebook
01-01-1999 - Penguins Prospect Update
Well now that the new year is almost upon us and the holidays have taken their toll on myself(and my car, may it rest in peace), I've decided that the slacking off is going to stop.
08-15-1998 - Penguins Mid-Summer Prospect Report
Well, in a flurry of off-season moves, the Penguins have paved the way for a youth movement. The financial woes of a franchise that has lost close to 20 million dollars in two years has forced it to let their captain and future Hall of Famer, Ron Fr
10-23-1997 - Alexandre Mathieu
Previous to this season, Mathieu was not thought of as a big scorer by many, but he is out to prove those people wrong. With the injury of Alex Tanguay, Mathieu has stepped up to pick up the scoring void left by him...
10-09-1997 - Morozov and Dome: Two Rookies, Two Problems
In Pittsburgh, the two top prospects in the organization have made their NHL debuts. Morozov scored a goal in the season opener and Dome has yet to score. But the situation is this, neither will play entire games for some time...
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