Author: Nik Shermeto

PT ‘23 | 🇺🇸/🇨🇦 | Penguins writer for Inside The Rink | Thoughts are my own.

Preseason: Penguins Defeat Senators in Kraft Hockeyville Game

The Pittsburgh Penguins took on the Ottawa Senators in the NHL’s annual Kraft Hockeyville game in Sudbury, Ontario, last night. The annual game, that was scheduled to be played in Elliot Lake, Ontario, could not get their arena upgraded in time for the game, so it was moved two hours east to Sudbury, at the […]

Recap: Penguins Prospects Show Promise in 7-3 Loss vs. Buffalo

The Pittsburgh Penguins officially opened their preseason last night with an unfortunate 7-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. For those who did not watch the game would think it was a brutal showing for the Penguins prospects, but the Sabres played all but two NHL regulars in this game. The Penguins lineup, however, consisted of […]

Jimmy Huntington in play against Toronto Marlies

Mac Hollowell and Jimmy Huntington Make Up 2024-25 Penguins Group Six UFAs

As we claw our way to September, players are slowly making their way back onto the ice, and the hockey season is set to kick back up. However, even with the 2024-25 season yet to start, I would like to take a look at an interesting storyline to watch for this season. On July 1, […]

Penguins Acquire F Cody Glass From Predators

The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced today that they have acquired F Cody Glass, a 2025 third-round pick, and a 2026 sixth-round pick from the Nashville Predators in exchange for F Jordan Frasca. Glass has one year left of a $5 million dollar deal that he signed Glass, 25, is coming off a tough season with […]

Penguins Announce 2024 Development Camp Roster

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced today their roster for the team’s 2024 Development Camp, which is set to take place from July 6th through July 10th at the UPMC Lemieux Complex in Cranberry, PA 48 players make up this season’s camp, consisting of 30 players, 15 defensemen, and three goalies. Some of the notable players invited […]

Penguins Sign Forward Bokondji Imama to One-Year Deal

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced today that they have signed forward Bokondji Imama to a one-year, two-way contract with an AAV of $775K. Imama, 27, spent last season in the Ottawa Senators organization, playing 53 games with the Belleville Senators (AHL), putting up three goals and ten points in that span. Imama also suited up for […]

NHL Journeyman Derick Brassard Announces Retirement

Forward Derick Brassard announced his retirement from professional hockey on Sunday, following a 16-season career. Brassard, the former sixth overall pick by the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2006, played for ten teams in his career, most notably for the New York Rangers. Brassard made his NHL debut in 2007 for Columbus, playing in 17 games […]

Penguins, Lightning Make Minor League Trade

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced today that they acquired forward Bennett MacArthur from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for forward Lukas Svejkovsky. Related Post: Tampa Bay Lightning Acquire Rights To Jake Guentzel From Carolina Hurricanes MacArthur, 23, was signed by the Lightning in 2022 after going undrafted. He spent the last two seasons in the […]

Penguins Hire David Quinn as New Assistant Coach

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced today that they have hired David Quinn to join Mike Sullivan’s staff. Quinn, 57, is the former head coach of the New York Rangers (2018-2021) and the San Jose Sharks (2022-2024). He will oversee the team’s defense and will hopefully provide the boost he was able to on both the Rangers […]

Penguins: Top 5 Prospects Who Could Crack The Roster

The Pittsburgh Penguins may not have one of the best prospect pools in the NHL, but they have been doing well at bolstering their pool in the past few years. Through trades and drafts, the Penguins have added several prospects, and strong prospects as well. With GM Kyle Dubas making it known that he would […]