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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1
Flyers sign Acciari, Klimovich to contracts
The Philadelphia Flyers went a long way toward satisfying their need for right-shot center depth by signing veteran pivot Noel Acciari and former Vancouver
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1
Flyers Sign Noel Acciari To A Two-Year Deal
According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Philadelphia Flyers have signed Noel Acciari to a two-year, $5.6MM ($2.8MM AAV) contract. Acciari adds a hard-nosed veteran presence to the Flyers’ bottom six, which needed to be addressed after the Flyers traded Garnett Hathaway to the Florida Panthers back on June 25th.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / February 26
Penguins send defiant messages to doubters after Sidney Crosby injury news
Crosby will miss at least four weeks of action due to the lower-body injury he suffered on Feb. 18 while playing for Canada during the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics men's hockey tournament.
The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz
Can you name the players chosen as team captain for each NHL franchise in 2026-27?
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / January 31
Anthony Mantha, Noel Acciari lead Penguins over Rangers
Anthony Mantha and Noel Acciari had two goals apiece and the host Pittsburgh Penguins held on for a 6-5 win over the New York Rangers on Saturday. Rickard Rakell had a goal and an assist and Ben Kindel also scored for the Penguins, who won their sixth straight.
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Ball Exclusives / January 31
Watch: Penguins score two goals in 20 seconds to start the third period
The Pittsburgh Penguins got off to a hot start in the third period, scoring two goals in just 20. Rickard Rakell scored his 10th goal of the year for the Penguins to make it 4-1, followed by Noel Acciari scoring his sixth to make it 5-1.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 7
Penguins activate Justin Brazeau, Noel Acciari from IR
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced they’ve activated forwards Noel Acciari and Justin Brazeau from injured reserve.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / December 5
Penguins Nearing Key Depth Boost as Justin Brazeau and Noel Acciari Close In on Return
For a Pittsburgh Penguins team that has battled injuries and inconsistency throughout the first quarter of the season, help is finally on the horizon. Forwards Justin Brazeau and Noel Acciari—both sidelined with upper-body injuries—returned to practice as full participants this week and are inching closer to rejoining the lineup.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 3
Penguins issue multiple injury updates
Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas issued a long list of injury updates in his latest GM Show. Most notably, winger Rickard Rakell remains approximately three to four weeks away from a hand injury sustained on October 25th.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 14
Will the Penguins contend for the playoffs?
The Penguins entered the season with modest playoff hopes, at best. After 17 games, they sit sixth in the Eastern Conference with a 9-5-3 record,
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 5
Penguins explain mysterious IR placements for Tristan Jarry, two others
On Tuesday, eyes raised when the Pittsburgh Penguins placed all of goaltender Tristan Jarry, winger Justin Brazeau and center Noel Acciari on injured reserve without much explanation.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / November 4
Penguins place Jarry, Acciari, Brazeau on injured reserve
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced a litany of roster moves on Tuesday night in response to recent injuries the team has suffered. The Penguins have placed goaltender Tristan Jarry as well as forwards Noel Acciari and Justin Brazeau on injured reserve.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / November 3
Penguins’ Noel Acciari leaves game vs. Maple Leafs with upper-body injury
The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced that forward Noel Acciari will not be returning to Monday’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs due to an upper-body injury.
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 28
Penguins-Flyers rivalry still going strong as OT ends in mayhem
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers share a state, and also one of the NHL's fiercest rivalries. It is still going strong even though neither team has had much success over the past couple of years.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / September 17, 2025
Penguins’ McGroarty, Acciari not medically cleared for training camp
A handful of players and prospects will not be on the ice when training camp begins. On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that forwards Rutger McGroarty, Noel Acciari, Tanner Howe and Bill Zonnon, along with defenseman Peyton Kettles, will be in attendance at camp, but aren’t medically cleared to participate.
Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / September 8, 2025
Dallas Stars linked to Eastern conference enforcer as search for toughness continues
The Dallas Stars may turn to Pittsburgh Penguins forward Noel Acciari after missing out on Mathieu Olivier, as their search for toughness in the bottom six continues.
Dallas Stars News / House of Hockey / September 7, 2025
Jeff Marek Reveals Stars' Interest in One Specific Metro Division Enforcer
Per a report from NHL analyst Jeff Marek, the Dallas Stars had interest in Mathieu Olivier before he re-signed in Columbus, and could target Noel Acciari in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 19, 2025
Trade-deadline primer for Pittsburgh Penguins
Things haven’t gone exactly as planned for the Penguins this season.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 3, 2024
Acciari’s Hit on Slafkovský Sparks Strong Response by Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens lost Juraj Slafkovský late in the third period after Pittsburgh’s Noel Acciari hit him hard to the head. With just over three minutes left in the game, Slafkovský’s exit raised questions about the legality of the hit and the proper response from his team.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 26, 2024
Penguins recall former first-round pick, place veteran forward on IR
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled a former first-round pick from their AHL affiliate and placed a veteran center on injured reserve.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / March 5, 2024
Penguins’ Noel Acciari won’t play vs. Blue Jackets with upper-body injury
Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan told reporters on Tuesday that forward Noel Acciari is being evaluated for an upper-body injury and will not play Tuesday night vs.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 22, 2024
Penguins activate struggling forward off injured reserve
The Pittsburgh Penguins have activated forward Noel Acciari off injured reserve.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Penguins on SI / February 21, 2024
Penguins' Noel Acciari Addresses Dirty Hit That Injured Him
PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Penguins have been without Noel Acciari in early February when he took a hit to the head from Winnipeg Jets defender Brenden Dillon.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 13, 2024
Penguins center placed on IR after suffering concussion from nasty hit
he 32-year-old was diagnosed with a concussion after a hit from Jets defenseman Brenden Dillon on Feb. 6, which warranted a three-game suspension.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / February 12, 2024
Noel Acciari Goes Through On-Ice Workout
CRANBERRY — Pittsburgh Penguins center Noel Acciari, who is recovering from a concussion, is having an on-ice workout at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex Monday morning.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Penguins on SI / February 6, 2024
Penguins Forward Leaves Game After Nasty Hit
PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Penguins are likely going to finish their contest against the Winnipeg Jets empty handed as Noel Acciari looked clearly rattled after a hit to the head.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / December 8, 2023
Pittsburgh Penguins place Noel Acciari on injured reserve
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced a flurry of roster moves on Friday. First, they placed forward Noel Acciari on the injured reserve. Earlier this week head coach Mike Sullivan noted that Acciari was not yet skating after suffering a lower-body injury.
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