Seth Rorabaugh

Staff Writer at Trib Total Media

Staff Writer at Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Adventurer. Also, Penguins writer with @TribSports. Seeking substance, not clicks.

Articles

Penguins A to Z: How does Kevin Hayes fit in?

5 days ago | triblive.com | Seth Rorabaugh

With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason for a third consecutive year without a playoff appearance, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 56 individuals signed to an NHL contract – including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons - with the organization. Starting with Noel Acciari and going on through to Philip Tomasino (regrettably, there is no Z on the payroll), every player will be profiled in alphabetical order.
After a career year, Rickard Rakell wants to remain with the Penguins

5 days ago | triblive.com | Seth Rorabaugh

Rickard Rakell has a pretty good reason for skipping out on suiting up for Sweden in the ongoing International Ice Hockey Federation’s World Championship tournament, primarily staged in his home country. His wife, Emmeli, just gave birth to their second child, Ziggy, late last month. Fatherly duties outweigh duties to one’s country. “I feel really good right now,” the Pittsburgh Penguins winger said April 18. “But we’re expecting a baby here pretty soon.
Former Penguins forward Radim Zohorna signs in Sweden

6 days ago | triblive.com | Seth Rorabaugh

Former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Radim Zohorna has signed with Färjestad BK in the Swedish Hockey League. That team announced the transaction via a release on Friday. Last season, the 29-year-old Zohorna played for HC Lugano of Switzerland’s National League. Appearing in 39 games, he scored 22 points (nine goals, 13 assists). A native of Czechia, Zohorna (6-foot-6, 220 pounds) spent parts of three seasons with the Penguins earlier in this decade (2020-21, 2021-22 and 2023-24).
Penguins defenseman Ryan Shea finds relief with a contract extension

1 week ago | triblive.com | Seth Rorabaugh

For the Pittsburgh Penguins, the offseason started way too early for everyone’s liking. And reserve defenseman Ryan Shea is no different in that regard. But this summer will offer him a somewhat unique emotion. Relief. On March 7, the Penguins signed Shea to a one-year contract extension through the 2025-26 season with a salary cap hit of $900,000.
Penguins defenseman Ryan Shea finds relief with a contract extension

1 week ago | dailyitem.com | Seth Rorabaugh

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Penguins get 11th overall selection in NHL Draft Lottery

1 week ago | centredaily.com | Seth Rorabaugh

May 5-The Pittsburgh Penguins are scheduled to have the 11th overall selection in this year's NHL Draft. On Monday, the league determined the order of the first 16 selections following a draft lottery determined by a set of convoluted rules. Barring any trades, this is the highest overall selection the Penguins will have since they drafted defenseman Derrick Pouliot eighth overall in 2012 with a pick they acquired from the Carolina Hurricanes.
Penguins A to Z: A small investment in Matt Grzelcyk paid off

1 week ago | triblive.com | Seth Rorabaugh

With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason for a third consecutive year without a playoff appearance, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 56 individuals signed to an NHL contract – including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons - with the organization. Starting with Noel Acciari and going on through to Philip Tomasino (regrettably, there is no Z on the payroll), every player will be profiled in alphabetical order.
Forward Connor Dewar rediscovered confidence with Penguins

1 week ago | dailyitem.com | Seth Rorabaugh

May 5—For the second consecutive year, the rebuilding Pittsburgh Penguins mostly jettisoned assets on the NHL roster to other teams with valid postseason aspirations. There was a lone exception to that approach on March 7, however. kAm(:E9 E96 %@C@?E@ |2A=6 {627D 724:?8 2 3:E @7 2 D2=2CJ 42A 4CF?49[ E96 !6?8F:?D E@@< 25G2?E286 @7 E96 AC65:42>6?E 2?5 24BF:C65 56AE9 5676?D6>2? r@?@C %:>>:?D 2?5 7@CH2C5 r@??@C s6H2C :? 6I492?86 7@C 2 7:7E9\C@F?5 5C27E A:4< :?
Penguins forward prospect Raivis Ansons signs AHL contract with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton

1 week ago | dailyitem.com | Seth Rorabaugh

May 5—Pittsburgh Penguins forward prospect Raivis Ansons has signed an American Hockey League (AHL) contract for the 2025-26 season with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. A left-handed shot, Ansons is in the final weeks of a three-year, entry-level contract he signed with the NHL club in May 2022. With regards to his NHL status, he is scheduled to become a restricted free agent July 1.
Penguins forward prospect Raivis Ansons signs AHL contract with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton

1 week ago | centredaily.com | Seth Rorabaugh

May 5-Pittsburgh Penguins forward prospect Raivis Ansons has signed an American Hockey League (AHL) contract for the 2025-26 season with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. A left-handed shot, Ansons is in the final weeks of a three-year, entry-level contract he signed with the NHL club in May 2022. With regards to his NHL status, he is scheduled to become a restricted free agent July 1. Injuries limited the 23-year-old Ansons to nine AHL games - none since Dec.