Dave Molinari

State College

Penguins Beat Writer at DK Pittsburgh Sports

Still hanging around hockey rinks from time to time.

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Penguins fill out Dan Muse’s coaching staff

1 week ago | wpxi.com | Dave Molinari

First-year coach Dan Muse’s staff will include two assistants who played for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Make that three, if you include goalie coach Andy Chiodo, who Muse has decided to retain. The other two are Nick Bonino, a bottom-six center on the Penguins’ Stanley Cup-winning teams in 2016 and 2017, and Todd Nelson, a defenseman who was the team’s fourth-round draft choice in 1989 and played one game with them in 1991.
Penguins Fill Out Dan Muse’s Coaching Staff

1 week ago | pittsburghhockeynow.com | Dave Molinari

First-year coach Dan Muse’s staff will include two assistants who played for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Make that three, if you include goalie coach Andy Chiodo, who Muse has decided to retain. The other two are Nick Bonino, a bottom-six center on the Penguins’ Stanley Cup-winning teams in 2016 and 2017, and Todd Nelson, a defenseman who was the team’s fourth-round draft choice in 1989 and played one game with them in 1991.
Molinari: Some Trite, But True, Draft Advice for Penguins

1 week ago | pittsburghhockeynow.com | Dave Molinari

The Pittsburgh Penguins have a lot of personnel needs to address before they reclaim a spot among serious Stanley Cup contenders. Or even among the clubs that can make a legitimate run at a playoff berth. Some quality centers to work behind Sidney Crosby, for starters. Defensemen, especially ones who can play the left side, to upgrade what might have been the worst unit in the league in 2024-25.
Molinari: Some Trite, But True, Draft Advice for Penguins

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Dave Molinari

The Pittsburgh Penguins have a lot of personnel needs to address before they reclaim a spot among serious Stanley Cup contenders. Or even among the clubs that can make a legitimate run at a playoff berth. AdvertisementSome quality centers to work behind Sidney Crosby, for starters. Defensemen, especially ones who can play the left side, to upgrade what might have been the worst unit in the league in 2024-25.
‘Help Wanted’ Sign Hanging Outside Penguins’ Coaching Offices

2 weeks ago | pittsburghhockeynow.com | Dave Molinari

Dan Muse has been head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins for about a week, and is starting to settle into his new position. When he’ll know what the rest of his staff looks like is far from certain, however. So is whether incumbent goalie coach Andy Chiodo will be part of it. The other three members of Mike Sullivan’s on-the-bench staff in 2024-25 have moved on to other organizations.
‘Help Wanted’ Sign Hanging Outside Penguins’ Coaching Offices

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Dave Molinari

Dan Muse has been head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins for about a week, and is starting to settle into his new position. When he’ll know what the rest of his staff looks like is far from certain, however. AdvertisementSo is whether incumbent goalie coach Andy Chiodo will be part of it. The other three members of Mike Sullivan’s on-the-bench staff in 2024-25 have moved on to other organizations.
Molinari: Who Should Be Part of Dan Muse’s Staff

2 weeks ago | pittsburghhockeynow.com | Dave Molinari

Kyle Dubas made a bold move when he hired Dan Muse to replace Mike Sullivan as coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Whether it was a wise one probably won’t be clear for many months. Maybe a few years. But there’s no question that it was a gutsy call to give the keys to the franchise to a guy who barely is older than some of the guys he’ll be coaching. And, perhaps most importantly, to one who never has been a head coach in professional hockey.
Will Penguins Commit to Possible Penn State Player?

2 weeks ago | pittsburghhockeynow.com | Dave Molinari

Defenseman Jackson Smith, widely expected to be a first-round choice in this month’s NHL Draft, suggested Saturday that reports he has committed to play at Penn State are, at the very least, premature. But even if he doesn’t join the Nittany Lions — that seems rather unlikely, since he spoke highly of coach Guy Gadowsky while meeting with reporters Saturday at the draft combine in Buffalo — Smith could end up playing a lot of hockey in the Commonwealth.
Will Penguins Commit to Possible Penn State Player?

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Dave Molinari

Defenseman Jackson Smith, widely expected to be a first-round choice in this month’s NHL Draft, suggested Saturday that reports he has committed to play at Penn State are, at the very least, premature. But even if he doesn’t join the Nittany Lions — that seems rather unlikely, since he spoke highly of coach Guy Gadowsky while meeting with reporters Saturday at the draft combine in Buffalo — Smith could end up playing a lot of hockey in the Commonwealth.
Molinari: Here’s Why Penguins Should Lower Ticket Prices

3 weeks ago | pittsburghhockeynow.com | Dave Molinari

There’s a chance that you’ll see the Pittsburgh Penguins drop the price of single-game tickets for the 2025-26 season. There’s also a chance that you’ll see a paisley unicorn with a rainbow-striped horn dancing in the fountain at Point State Park. Which of those is more likely to happen is open to debate.