The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ American Hockey League affiliate, have been playing well this season. With a record of 20-8-3, Wilkes-Barre is only four points out of first place in the Atlantic Division. Pittsburgh is keeping a close eye on the team and the young talent coming up the ranks. Ville Koivunen Ville Koivunen
Penguins Prospects
The Pittsburgh Penguins have officially returned to hockey with training camp well underway and the Prospects Challenge in the rearview. Pittsburgh has an influx of rookies vying for a spot on the roster this season and more than a few of them stood out at the Prospects Challenge. Penguins’ Youth Movement The Penguins were undefeated
In an offseason full of smaller moves, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager (GM) Kyle Dubas made a big move for a top prospect. On Aug. 22, he traded for Rutger McGroarty from the Winnipeg Jets, giving up one of his top prospects, Brayden Yager. While the move was a bit of a surprise for many, it
With preseason less than a month away, the Pittsburgh Penguins are busy putting the finishing touches on their offseason. On Aug. 22, the Penguins made a trade with the Winnipeg Jets involving some top prospects. Pittsburgh sent forward Brayden Yager to Winnipeg in exchange for Rutger McGroarty. McGroarty was drafted 14th overall by the Jets