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What We Learned at Combine; Penguins Unique Approach, Who's the Parrot? (+)

1 day ago | pittsburghhockeynow.com | Dan Kingerski

BUFFALO — Future Penn State defenseman Jackson Smith cracked a smile. Others sort of shook their head after being humbled just a little bit by the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Penguins’ management, president of hockey operations/GM Kyle Dubas, assistant GM Jason Spezza, and vice president of player personnel Wes Clark took a few prospects to dinner but met with many more.
3 Thoughts: Potential Penguins Assistant Coach, Rakell Trade Value

1 day ago | pittsburghhockeynow.com | Dan Kingerski

BUFFALO — Now, Dan Muse needs assistant coaches. Perhaps even an associate head coach. Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas swerved everyone’s expectations and tabbed Muse, 42, as the franchise’s 23rd head coach. In retrospect, we should have seen it coming because of his extensive work with young players in the USHL and Team USA, followed by five years as an NHL assistant, but through the smoke surrounding perceived favorite Mitch Love, Muse slipped past, nearly undetected.
Dan’s Daily: Two Trade Rumors Debunked; Penguins All About Trades

1 day ago | pittsburghhockeynow.com | Dan Kingerski

BUFFALO — It seems the hockey gods are enjoying this Stanley Cup Final and want lots of free hockey. The Florida Panthers deserved better, and Connor McDavid is playing like he finally understands what it truly takes, but Florida escaped with a double-OT win. PHN ventured to the NHL Scouting Combine in Buffalo on Friday.
New Teams are Calling; Dubas on Penguins Trade Talks, Free Agency (+)

1 day ago | pittsburghhockeynow.com | Dan Kingerski

BUFFALO — In the elevator banks away from the rushing media people and in the path of NHL draft prospects finishing their final interviews and some workouts, Pittsburgh Hockey Now spoke with Penguins president of hockey operations/GM Kyle Dubas Friday at the NHL Scouting Combine at Lecom Harbour. NHL scouts and general managers spent the week in Buffalo meeting and observing the prospects in advance of the NHL Draft on June 27 and 28 in Los Angeles.
With No 'Guarantees,' Ponomarev Leaving Penguins for KHL

1 day ago | pittsburghhockeynow.com | Dan Kingerski

BUFFALO — The Pittsburgh Penguins do not expect Russian forward Vasily Ponomarev back with the organization next season. Pittsburgh Hockey Now spoke with Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas Friday in an unscheduled conversation with one other outlet at the NHL Scouting Combine in Buffalo. There were initial reports and retractions, but Dubas confirmed that the Penguins couldn’t give Ponomarev a guarantee to play in the NHL next season, and the Moscow native is taking action.
Dan’s Daily: Former Penguin Shines; Pens Fallout; Cup Trash Talk

2 days ago | pittsburghhockeynow.com | Dan Kingerski

The extra dimensions of the Stanley Cup Final are emerging as Evander Kane had a little putdown for Matthew Tkachuk, while former Pittsburgh Penguins winger Kasperi Kapanen might be playing the best hockey of his life. In the PHN+ subscriber Q&A, we got into the bigger issues of winger trades, the coach fallout, and a lot of interest in Erik Karlsson’s future.
PHN+ Q&A: Winger Trades, New Coach Meaning, and Rebuild Feelings

3 days ago | pittsburghhockeynow.com | Dan Kingerski

The Pittsburgh Penguins are sailing into waters many fans have not experienced or whose trauma responses have forced their memory to scrub just how difficult it was to watch a sinking team fighting to stay relevant. The 2024-25 Penguins rebuild is quite different from the last attempt two decades ago, but a new coach, potential trades, and draft picks available have some PHN+ subscribers eager for the summer. The crowing by some folks who seemingly hate media people was rather amusing.
Dan’s Daily: Players on Trade Block; Off Block; More on Penguins Surprise

3 days ago | pittsburghhockeynow.com | Dan Kingerski

The NHL trade chatter is bubbling in the first days of June. A few players Penguins fans are interested in are reportedly unavailable, while other teams are looking for players whose descriptions resemble some Penguins veterans. Those Pittsburgh Penguins swerved everyone and picked a coach who was one of a few finalists on a few lists, but no one was talking about. We have lots of insider background on new Penguins coach Dan Muse.
Who is New Penguins Coach Dan Muse? What Colleagues Say About Style & the Man

4 days ago | pittsburghhockeynow.com | Dan Kingerski

From the Milton Academy to the New York Rangers assistant coach position under Peter Laviolette with numerous stops in between, Dan Muse has paid his dues in the coaching profession by the ripe old age of 42. Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Penguins and general manager Kyle Dubas surprised nearly everyone, including friends of Muse, when they tabbed the Rangers’ assistant as the 23rd head coach in the team’s history.
Former Penguins Assistant Lands on His Feet, Gets New Job

5 days ago | pittsburghhockeynow.com | Dan Kingerski

The Pittsburgh Penguins fired assistant coach Mike Vellucci, along with head coach Mike Sullivan in April following the club’s third straight disappointing season and playoff miss. Sullivan quickly landed a new job with the New York Rangers with a reportedly market-setting contract. Tuesday, Vellucci landed on his feet, as well. The Chicago Blackhawks and new coach Jeff Blashill hired both Michael Peca and Vellucci as assistants.