Eight years ago today the Penguins traded Jaromir Jagr to the Washington Capitals for three prospects, a move that ended disasterously for both franchises.

Former Penguin makes the Hockey Hall of Fame

A look at two moments when Ryan Whitney shined the brightest for the Pittsburgh Penguins, and why some Pens fans joyful to see him go may later regret it.

For all those who followed Pensburgh's offseason coverage, this will be the last installment in Pens of the Past.  If you want to see the list of all 15 featured players, check out the Pens of the...

There are two numbers in Mellon Arena that stand out about the crowd, be it in the rafters or along the upper levels: 6621 The first one hardly requires an explanation, but the second is a unique...

Ken Wregget's seven seasons in Pittsburgh are examples of how a two-goalie system worked long before a two-goalie system was expected to work.  While Wregget was a subject of controversy in...

You've seen some of the best players featured throughout the offseason on Pensburgh's Pens of the Past segment.  I felt it was only right to feature one of Pittsburgh's best coaches as well. This...

Acquired in a late-season trade between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Hartford Whalers in 1991, Ron Francis joined ranks with the likes of Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr and Kevin Stevens to bring...

You'd be hard pressed to find Darius Kasparaitis at the top of any kind of NHL scoring list.  Scoring just wasn't his forte - except for one goal in which we'll get to later. But if you wanted to...

I'll admit, this is an interest Penguin of the past because technically his career is not "in the past."  But after his treatment back in November 2007, it's safe to say Mark Recchi will never...

He started his career in Pittsburgh, and some would even say his best years came in Steel Town.  After a short and unproductive stint in Washington, Jagr shipped out to NYC and posed as a volatile...

Tom Barrasso - one of the greatest goalies of all-time, undoubtedly the greatest goaltender in Pittsburgh history.  He was in net for Pittsburgh's first championship in 1990, and was back between...

Paul Coffey spent five years of his 21-year-career with the Penguins, notching his fair share of points, awards and all-star appearances - not to mention a Stanley Cup in the 1990-91 season.  In...

The legendary "Murph", just one of the nicknames Larry Murphy had assigned to him throughout his 21-year-career, is the subject of this week's Pens of the Past. Image found on...

Before Boston College became known as one of the United States' premium hockey schools, guys like Kevin Stevens were doing their part to get it there.  Drafted by the Kings and later traded over...

Say what you will about his post-career mistakes, but when Rick Tocchet played with the Pens he tallied his only 100-plus point season.  Attribute it to playing alongside Lemieux, Francis and...