The Pittsburgh Penguins lacked it. A spark. It doesn’t require an entire team to decide in unison to play at their peak performance levels. No, the reason
CRANBERRY — It’s not that the Pittsburgh Penguins are disappointed, in any way, with what they’ve gotten from Michael Bunting since they acquired him from Carolina in the Jake Guentzel trade.
There was no reunion Monday night – the Carolina Hurricanes had a team dinner, so their players weren’t available to hang out with Pittsburgh Penguins players.
It's been a few years, but the Pittsburgh Penguins have finally found a net-front presence for their top six. That's not to say that they haven't had players score around the crease, but Michael Bunting plays the net front area like few other Penguins have in the past several seasons.
PITTSBURGH – It didn’t take long for fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins to learn what kind of hockey player Michael Bunting is. As the NHL-level piece coming to the Penguins in return for Jake Guentzel, Bunting is in prime position to become a fan favorite.
To parse, separate, and read between the lines of Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations/GM Kyle Dubas’s recent radio show might spawn a few more NHL trade rumors connecting the Penguins and top-six forwards, but also a few of coach Mike Sullivan’s gray hairs.
PITTSBURGH – Ever since Patric Hornqvist was traded away from the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2020, the organization has sorely missed a particular style of play.
Pittsburgh added another loss to their skid, four games in total following a 5-3 victory that had broken a three-game losing streak. The Ottawa Senators defeated the Penguins in overtime 2-1 after two scoreless periods and a 1-1 tie in the third to break their seven-game skid.
OTTAWA, Ontario — For 59 minutes, the Pittsburgh Penguins played the same brand of blasé hockey that delivered them to the brink of being shut out for the fourth time in 12 days and their seventh loss in eight games.
PITTSBURGH – Heading north of the border to take on the Ottawa Senators, the Pittsburgh Penguins were looking to snap their three-game losing streak. The postseason seems like an extreme long shot, but the Penguins plan on sticking to their game and fighting for as many wins as possible down the stretch.
PITTSBURGH – With the trade deadline in the rearview, the Pittsburgh Penguins turned their focus to playing meaningful hockey for the final 20 games of their schedule.
PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Penguins have a pretty uneventful trade deadline compared to what was expected. The only two moves on deadline day involved depth defenseman Chad Ruhwedel heading to the New York Rangers and a minor league goalie swap with the Florida Panthers.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are officially in a new, Jake Guentzel-less era. Despite team leaders stating their belief that they can still make the postseason, the deck is stacked against them for the final 20 games.
CRANBERRY — No one, especially Jake Guentzel, should have been surprised when the Pittsburgh Penguins moved him as the NHL trade deadline approached. When
PITTSBURGH – The trade deadline brings new faces to new teams, and for the Pittsburgh Penguins, their newest addition is forward Michael Bunting. The former Carolina Hurricanes and Toronto Maple Leafs forward showed up in Pittsburgh for his first practice with the Penguins.
Looking to make a run at the 2024 postseason, the Carolina Hurricanes have added some significant scoring talent to their already deep lineup by bringing
For the first time since the 2005-06 season the Penguins approached the NHL trade deadline as sellers. They sold off one of their biggest pieces on Thursday night, sending top-line winger and Stanley Cup champion Jake Guentzel to the Hurricanes.
For Michael Bunting, it was a dream come true to come home to play with his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs. When he became a free agent in the summer of 2021, he moved away from the Arizona desert, took less money than he could have received elsewhere, and signed a two-year contract to play in Canada.
Amidst the Carolina Hurricanes’ quest for a goaltending upgrade and cap space flexibility, Michael Bunting’s name has emerged in trade conversations, according to reports from Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.
With Carolina believed to be among the teams shopping around the goalie market, there’s a possibility that they might need to clear out some money to bring out an impact netminder. One player is reportedly drawing interest that could help the team accomplish that goal.
The Canes made another splash Saturday afternoon, landing left winger Michael Bunting on a three-year contract at a $4.5 million AAV.
Head coach Sheldon Keefe announced that forward Michael Bunting will not play for the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup playoffs first-round series.
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Michael Bunting has been suspended for his illegal check to the head and interference on Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak.
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Michael Bunting has been suspended three games for an illegal check to the head and interference on Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced Wednesday afternoon.
Bunting has been a revelation for the Leafs after coming over from the Coyotes on a two-year deal. After putting up 63 points last season in 79 games, this year he put up 49 points in 82 games.
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Michael Bunting will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Wednesday related to a high hit he laid on Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman Erik Cernak during the second period of Tuesday’s playoff game at Scotiabank Arena.
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Michael Bunting received a match penalty for a high hit on Erik Cernak during the second period of Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday evening.
It was yet another rough night between the Maple Leafs’ Michael Bunting and NHL officiating on Sunday evening. The 27-year-old, in what was a close game against Detroit, was once again getting penalties that might make you tilt your head a little bit, especially if you watch Toronto regularly.
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