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CRANBERRY, Pa. — The Pittsburgh Penguins are building a prospect pool that is worthy of recognition. After quite a few years of irrelevance and neglect, youth sacrificed at the altar of chasing the next Stanley Cup, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are one of the best teams in the AHL.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 26

Tim Stutzle is merging as the next Senators superstar

The 2020 NHL Draft checked off a lot of tropes – a clear #1, Alexis Lafrenière, a clear power-forward, Quinton Byfield, and a healthy battle for top defense between Jake Sanderson and Jamie Drysdale – but it lacked a clear top European.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / December 26

(Exclusive) Penguins Upgrade Player Development at WBS; McGroarty Hits the Gym

The Pittsburgh Penguins will soon be leaning heavily on their feeder system from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, or at least they would like to. To that end, Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas and assistant GM Jason Spezza began an ambitious program to revamp the practices and procedures for their farmhands with NHL dreams.

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Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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Ottawa Senators News / Athlon Sports / November 26, 2024

Senators Announce Reunion That's 15 Years in the Making

It's been over 15 years since Daniel Alfredsson, Jason Spezza and Dany Heatley were in the same building together. That changes next month. On Monday, the Ottawa Senators announced that Alfredsson, Spezza and Heatley will reunite for the first time in over a decade next month.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / September 30, 2024

Jason Spezza Reflections on Crosby, Career & Love for Hockey

In a recent segment hosted by Ron MacLean, Pittsburgh Penguins assistant general manager Jason Spezza talked about his extensive career, his admiration for Sidney Crosby, and his journey through the highs and lows of the hockey world.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 28, 2024

Time for Nick Robertson to Speed Dial Mentor Jason Spezza

One of my early memories that cemented Jason Spezza as one of my all-time favorite players is the time he spent on the ice with the younger prospects. I remember a video where Spezza worked closely with Nick Robertson, helping him refine his shot.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / August 25, 2024

Will John Tavares follow Jason Spezza’s path to retiring a Maple Leaf?

John Tavares and Jason Spezza may be seven years apart in age, but their journeys through the hockey world are loaded with similarities. Maple Leafs fans should be hoping for this to continue throughout the rest of Tavares’ career.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / August 19, 2024

AHL: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins: Former Olympian Named Assistant GM

On Monday, August 19th, 2024, it was announced that Amanda Kessel would be named Assistant GM to Jason Spezza regarding operations in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and for the Wheeling Nailers.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pensburgh / August 19, 2024

Penguins announce numerous hirings and promotions among hockey operations staff

The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced a number of hirings and promotions within the organization’s hockey operations department. Assistant General Manager Jason Spezza has also been named General Manager of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / August 19, 2024

Penguins Announce Multiple Front Office Moves

The Pittsburgh Penguins haven't made many big roster moves this offseason, but they have made a variety of moves to shakeup and strengthen their front office.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 19, 2024

Penguins promote Jason Spezza, Amanda Kessel

The Penguins announced a baker’s dozen hockey operations staff additions and promotions Monday, most notably the promotions of Jason Spezza and Amanda

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / August 12, 2024

Jason Spezza’s Maple Leafs Legacy: Big Value for Little Money

In the time I have covered the Toronto Maple Leafs, one of my favorite signings was Jason Spezza. The veteran forward, who spent the better part of his career tormenting the Maple Leafs as a member of the Ottawa Senators, made an impactful homecoming to Toronto in the 2019 offseason.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / August 10, 2024