Pro Hockey Rumors

The offseason has arrived for all but a handful of teams who are still taking part in the playoffs. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months.  Next up is a look at Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Penguins came into the 2023-24 season with playoff expectations after turning over nearly half of their roster last summer and … [Read more...] about Offseason Checklist: Pittsburgh Penguins

According to a team announcement, the Pittsburgh Penguins have signed defenseman Jack St. Ivany to a three-year contract, paying St. Ivany an AAV of $775K at the NHL level. The contract will keep the young defenseman in the only organization he has ever known until the end of the 2026-27 NHL season. Originally drafted with the 112th overall pick of the 2018 NHL Draft by the … [Read more...] about Penguins Sign Jack St. Ivany To Three-Year Extension

Shortly after news broke that the Pittsburgh Penguins are keeping defenseman Jack St. Ivany in the organization for the next three seasons, two similar signings were announced. The team has signed forward Jonathan Gruden to a two-year extension worth $775K, as well as defenseman Filip Kral to a one-year contract for the same amount. Much like St. Ivany, Gruden was drafted in … [Read more...] about Penguins Sign Jonathan Gruden, Filip Kral To New Contracts

Penguins prospect Emil Jarventie has signed a one-year deal with Tappara in Finland’s Liiga, per a team announcement. The 19-year-old was a seventh-round pick by Pittsburgh last year, going 217th overall.  Jarventie, whose brother Roby plays in Ottawa’s system, spent this season primarily at the second-tier Mestis level with Koovee, picking up nine goals and 12 assists.  … [Read more...] about Prospect Emil Jarventie Signs With Tappara

Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan is one of the longest-tenured coaches in the NHL and has plenty of international experience.  That made him a strong candidate to be named head coach for the upcoming key events, the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off and the 2026 Olympics.  USA Hockey indeed will be going with Sullivan as the organization announced that he has been named head coach for … [Read more...] about USA Hockey Names Mike Sullivan Head Coach For 2025 4 Nations Face-Off And 2026 Olympics