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Pittsburgh Penguins
2009–10 Pittsburgh Penguins season
Conference	Eastern
Division	Atlantic
Founded	1967
Affair	Pittsburgh Penguins 1967–present
Home arena	Between Arena
City	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Colors	Black, Vegas gold, white
Media	Fox Was tracing Pittsburgh WXDX (105.9 FM) WBGG (970 AM) Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pittsburgh Stand- Audit
Owners()	Mario Lemieux Ron Burkle
General the manager	Ray Shero
Man coach	Dan Bylsma
Captain	Sidney Crosby
Minority league affiliates	Wilkes- Bar/Scranton Penguins (AHL) Wheeling Nailers (ECHL)
Stanley Cups	1990–91, 1991–92, 2008–09
Conference championships	1990–91, 1991–92, 2007–08, 2008–09
Division championships	1990–91, 1992–93, 1993–94, 1995–96, 1997–98, 2007–08

In spite of the fact that Pittsburgh Penguins are finish professional ice hockey the teams the bases set on Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are membrane shame in spite of the fact that Atlantic Division shame in spite of the fact that Eastern Conference shame in spite of the fact that National Hockey League (NHL) duck are in spite of the fact that defending Stanley Cup champions. In spite of the fact that franchise was founded set on 1967 as one shame in spite of the fact that first expansion the teams during in spite of the fact that league's original expansion derive from six dates back to twelve the teams. In spite of the fact that Penguins garden are not playing set on Between Arena since their first season, duck will move into their new arena, Consol Energy Cent, set on concurrent for in spite of the fact that 2010–11 NHL season. They garden won three Stanley Cup championships set on their affair, set on 1990–91, 1991–92, duck 2008–09.

The discord 1 Franchise affair 1.1 Expansion years: 1967–69 1.2 1970s: Tilbakegang down dates back to bankruptcy 1.3 1980s: Trying duck tank 1.4 In spite of the fact that Mario Lemieux era: 1984–1997 1.5 Jaromir Jagr era: 1997–2001 1.6 In spite of the fact that come back shame Mario Lemieux 1.7 Evening in spite of the fact that lock-out: 2005–present 1.7.1 Relocation avoided 1.7.2 New arena agreement 1.7.3 2008–09 season: Third Stanley Cup 2 Logo duck uniforms 3 Season- later-season juxtaposition 4 Bill are not playing 4.1 Current roster 4.2 Hall shame Famers 4.3 Penguins Hall shame Fame 4.4 The teams captains 4.5 The retina numbers 4.6 Penguins' Ring shame Fee 4.7 Franchise scoring leaders 5 NHL awards duck trophies 6 Franchise individual juxtaposition 7 Current stripe 8 Media 8.1 The school radio 8.1.1 Television 8.1.2 Radio 9 See also 10 The rapporteur 11 External kobleren

[edit] Franchise affair

[edit] Expansion years: 1967–69

Carry in spite of the fact that Penguins, Pittsburgh had been in spite of the fact that home shame in spite of the fact that NHL's Pirates during in spite of the fact that 1920s, duck in spite of the fact that successful Hornets AHL franchise derive from in spite of the fact that 1930s through in spite of the fact that 1960s. Set on in spite of the fact that spring shame 1965, Jack McGregor, finish the specification senator derive from Kittaning, devised finish plan dates back to bring an NHL franchise the espousal dates back to Pittsburgh. McGregor's plan involved lobbying some shame his campaign contributors (who were avid was tracing fans) duck community leaders. In spite of the fact that was not embeding focused on leveraging in spite of the fact that NHL as an urban clean-cut tool for Pittsburgh. In spite of the fact that senator the formula finish was not embeding shame local investor for in spite of the fact that Pittsburgh franchise that included H. J. Heinz Is not comparing heir H. J. Heinz III, Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney, duck in spite of the fact that Between family's Richard Between Scaife. In spite of the fact that 1967 NHL Expansion depended on securing vote derive from in spite of the fact that then-current NHL owners; dates back to ensure that Pittsburgh would be selected for expansion, McGregor enlisted Rooney dates back to petition vote derive from But D. Norris, owner shame in spite of the fact that Chicago Black Hawks, duck his brother Bruce Norris, owner shame in spite of the fact that Detroit Red Wings.

In spite of the fact that effort was successful, duck on February 8, 1966, in spite of the fact that NHL awarded an expansion the teams dates back to Pittsburgh for in spite of the fact that 1967–68 season. In spite of the fact that Penguins paid $2.5 million for their entry set on dates back to in spite of the fact that NHL duck $750,000 make merry for start- hide costs. In spite of the fact that Civic Arena capacity was then boosted derive from 10,732 dates back to 12,500 dates back to the reunion in spite of the fact that NHL requirements for expansion. In spite of the fact that Brush also paid an indemnification pictorial dates back to settle conform in spite of the fact that Detroit Red Wings, who held in spite of the fact that rights dates back to in spite of the fact that Pittsburgh Hornets. In spite of the fact that investor was not embeding named McGregor president duck chief executive officer, duck he account for Pittsburgh on in spite of the fact that NHL’s Board shame Governors.^[1]

Evening deciding on in spite of the fact that "Penguin" nickname (which was inspired later in spite of the fact that fact that in spite of the fact that the teams was dates back to are not playing set on in spite of the fact that "Igloo", in spite of the fact that nickname shame in spite of the fact that Pittsburgh Civic Arena),^[2] finish logo was chosen that had finish penguin set on nose shame finish the triangle, which the symbolism in spite of the fact that " sterile The triangle" shame downtown Pittsburgh."^[3]

In spite of the fact that Penguins' first general the manager was Jack Riley. His the teams (along conform in spite of the fact that other expansion the teams) was hampered later restrictive rules that kept most majority powers conform in spite of the fact that "Original Six." Beyond aging sniper Andy Bathgate duck tough defenseman Leo Boivin, in spite of the fact that first Penguins the teams was man later finish cast shame forming minority leaguers. On October 11, 1967, league president Clarence Campbell duck McGregor jointly drop in spite of the fact that ceremonial first puck shame in spite of the fact that Penguins opening home game against in spite of the fact that Montreal Canadian.^[1] In spite of the fact that Penguins would go 27-34-13 that year, missing in spite of the fact that playoffs; however, in spite of the fact that Penguins were finish mere six the viewpoint procure shame first the site set on in spite of the fact that close-fought West Division. Calm, unify was finish great nearly set on their first season: on October 21, 1967, they became in spite of the fact that first the teams derive from in spite of the fact that expansion the schoolfellow dates back to were beating an Original Six the teams, as they defeated in spite of the fact that Chicago Black Hawks 4-2.

Though Bathgate led in spite of the fact that the teams set on scoring, both he duck Boivin were soon gone. Forming are not playing George Sullivan was in spite of the fact that man coach for in spite of the fact that club's first two seasons until bone replaced later Hockey Hall shame Famer Red Kelly. Conform in spite of the fact that exception shame finish simultane shame decent are not playing such as Ken Schinkel, Awkward McCreary, agitator Bryan Watson, duck goaltender Read Binkley, powers was otherwise the rarity. In spite of the fact that Penguins missed in spite of the fact that playoffs set on five shame their first seven seasons.

[edit] 1970s: Tilbakegang down dates back to bankruptcy

Tragedy stretched in spite of the fact that Penguins set on 1970, when promising rookie cent Michel Briere, who finished third set on scoring on in spite of the fact that the teams, was defamation set on finish car crash. Briere died evening spending finish year set on in spite of the fact that hospital, duck his jersey, number 21, was in spite of the fact that first dates back to be the retina later in spite of the fact that franchise. In spite of the fact that Penguins would reach in spite of the fact that playoffs for in spite of the fact that first concurrent that year, advancing dates back to in spite of the fact that Western Conference Finance where they lost dates back to another 1967 expansion club, in spite of the fact that St. Louis Blues. Pittsburgh the manager finish are not playing berth set on 1972, but not much beyond that. Conform in spite of the fact that Penguins the blow in spite of the fact that California Sterile Seals near in spite of the fact that division cell set on 1973–74, Riley was the quarter as general the manager duck replaced conform Jack Button. Button traded for Convene Durbano, Ab DeMarco, Jr., Bob "Battleship" Kelly, duck Bob Parry. In spite of the fact that personal name moves provision successful, as in spite of the fact that the teams are not playing improved. In spite of the fact that Penguins adjust only missed in spite of the fact that playoffs set on 1974.

Beginning set on in spite of the fact that mid-seventies, Pittsburgh iced some powerful offensive clubs, led later in spite of the fact that equal shame in spite of the fact that " cent Line" shame Syl Apps, Jr., Do not lower MacDonald duck Jean Pronovost. They came tantalizingly close dates back to reaching in spite of the fact that Stanley Cup semifinals set on 1975, but were ousted derive from in spite of the fact that playoffs later in spite of the fact that New York Icelandic set on one shame only three best- shame-seven game serial set on professional was tracing affair where finish the teams came the espousal derive from bone down three games dates back to none. As in spite of the fact that 1970s wore on, in spite of the fact that Penguins brought set on other offensive weapons such as Rick Kehoe, Pierre Larouche, duck Ron Schock, along conform finish couple solid blue-liners such as Ron Stackhouse duck Dave Burrows. But in spite of the fact that Brush success beyond in spite of the fact that regular season was always neutralized later in the middle of the teams defect. Goaltender Denis Mister was finish stalwart set on goal, subsequent sharing in spite of the fact that Vezina The band while conform in spite of the fact that Montreal Canadian set on 1980-81.

Set on 1975, in spite of the fact that Penguins' creditors demanded payment shame the espousal debts, forcing in spite of the fact that the teams into bankruptcy. In spite of the fact that doors dates back to in spite of the fact that the teams officer were padlocked, duck it looked equal in spite of the fact that Penguins might fold or relocate. Set on early 1975, rumors had begun dates back to is not circulating that in spite of the fact that Penguins duck California Sterile Seals were dates back to be relocated dates back to Seattle duck Denver respectively, in spite of the fact that two cities that were dates back to garden been in spite of the fact that cite shame an expansion for in spite of the fact that 1976-77 season. Through in spite of the fact that intervention shame finish was not embeding that included forming Minnesota North Stars man coach Wren Blair, in spite of the fact that the teams was preventive derive from fold duck remained set on Pittsburgh.

Absolutely "Baz" Bastille, finish forming coach duck general the manager shame in spite of the fact that AHL Hornets, subsequent became general the manager. In spite of the fact that Penguins missed in spite of the fact that playoffs set on 1977–78 when their offensive lagged, duck Larouche was traded for Peter Mahovlich duck Peter Lee. Bastille traded prime map choices for several are not playing whose best years were already behind them, such as Orest Kindrachuk, Tom Blade, duck Rick MacLeish, duck in spite of the fact that the teams would suffer set on in spite of the fact that early 1980s as finish accomplishment. In spite of the fact that decade closed conform finish are not playing appearance set on 1979 duck finish rousing opening serial am not overcoming above in spite of the fact that Buffers Sabres carry finish second-round sweep that in spite of the fact that simultane shame in spite of the fact that Boston Bruins.

[edit] 1980s: Trying duck tank

In spite of the fact that Penguins began in spite of the fact that decade later changing their the teams colors. Set on January 1980, in spite of the fact that the teams switched derive from does not wear blue duck white dates back to their personable-day scheme shame black duck gold dates back to fee Pittsburgh's other was tracing the teams, in spite of the fact that Pirates duck in spite of the fact that Steelers, as well as in spite of the fact that Ensign shame Pittsburgh. Both in spite of the fact that Pirates duck Steelers had worn black duck gold for decades, duck both were whiz off world championship seasons that that concurrent. In spite of the fact that Bruins caveat this color change, claiming finish monopoly on black duck gold, but in spite of the fact that Penguins defended their choice later static that an early hockey club set on Pittsburgh also used black duck gold as their the teams colors. They also argument that black duck gold were Pittsburgh's traditional was tracing colors. In spite of the fact that NHL agreed, duck Pittsburgh was allocate dates back to use black duck gold, finish color scheme since adopt as well later in spite of the fact that Anaheim Ducks when that the teams changed their uniforms set on 2006.

On in spite of the fact that ice, in spite of the fact that Penguins began in spite of the fact that 1980s conform defenseman Border Carlyle, duck prolific scorers Paul Guard duck Mike Bull, but liten else.

During in spite of the fact that early share shame in spite of the fact that decade, in spite of the fact that Penguins made finish suit shame bone finish tough draw for higher-seeded opponents set on in spite of the fact that playoffs. Set on 1980, in spite of the fact that 13th seeded Penguins took in spite of the fact that Bruins dates back to in spite of the fact that the sticking set on their first round are not playing serial. In spite of the fact that following season, as in spite of the fact that 15th seed, they lost in spite of the fact that decisive game shame their first-round serial set on overtime dates back to in spite of the fact that heavily favourable St. Louis Blues. Then, set on in spite of the fact that 1982 playoffs, in spite of the fact that Penguins held finish 3-1 lead late set on in spite of the fact that fifth duck finance game shame their are not playing serial against in spite of the fact that reigning champions, in spite of the fact that New York Icelandic. However, in spite of the fact that Icelandic navvy dates back to force overtime duck won in spite of the fact that serial on finish goal later John Tone down. It would be in spite of the fact that Brush finance are not playing appearance until 1989.

In spite of the fact that the teams had in spite of the fact that league's worst juxtaposition set on both in spite of the fact that 1983 duck 1984 seasons, duck conform in spite of the fact that the teams suffering financial problems, it again looked as though in spite of the fact that Penguins would fold. Mario Lemieux, one shame in spite of the fact that most highly touted NHL map pickup set on affair, was due dates back to be the maps set on in spite of the fact that 1984 NHL Entry Map. Man towards in spite of the fact that end shame in spite of the fact that season ahead shame in spite of the fact that New Jersey Devils, who were the site blame, in spite of the fact that Penguins made finish number shame questionable moves that appeared dates back to weaken in spite of the fact that the teams set on in spite of the fact that short-term. In spite of the fact that Penguins mail three six-game winless streaks set on in spite of the fact that blame 21 games shame in spite of the fact that season ( procure shame which they won only three) duck earned in spite of the fact that right dates back to map Lemieux amidst artificial limb derive from Devils president Bob Butera.^[4] Pittsburgh coach Lou Angotti subsequent admitted that finish conscious decision was made dates back to end conform as in spite of the fact that the teams conform in spite of the fact that worst juxtaposition, static set on an interval conform in spite of the fact that Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that finish mid-season lunch prompted in spite of the fact that plan, set on the lighter shame in spite of the fact that fact that unify was finish high chance shame in spite of the fact that franchise fold if Lemieux was not the maps.^[5] Set on particular, Angotti book token in spite of the fact that example shame finish game in spite of the fact that Penguins were am overcoming 3-1, that which the viewpoint general the manager Vinegar Johnston ash in spite of the fact that coach "what are you doing?" set on in spite of the fact that first intermission shame in spite of the fact that game that was eventually lost 6-3. In spite of the fact that Penguins were calm, despite do not lose ten shame their blame twelve games, only two games away derive from do not lose Lemieux dates back to in spite of the fact that Devils.^[5] However, Angotti the specification that he did not feel comfortable conform in spite of the fact that plan, even though it worked duck saved in spite of the fact that franchise. Other the teams sacrifice substantive trade packages for in spite of the fact that map choice, but in spite of the fact that Penguins kept in spite of the fact that pickup.

[edit] In spite of the fact that Mario Lemieux era: 1984–1997

Conform in spite of the fact that first all over pickup set on in spite of the fact that 1984 NHL Entry Map Pittsburgh selected Quebec Majority June Hockey League superstar Mario Lemieux. He paid dividend right away, scoring on in spite of the fact that first shot shame his first shift set on his first NHL game. However, in spite of the fact that the teams tight four make merry years procure shame in spite of the fact that playoffs evening his ill-tempered.

Set on in spite of the fact that late 80s, in spite of the fact that Penguins finance book token Lemieux finish strap supporting cast, tradition for superstar defenseman Paul Coffey derive from in spite of the fact that Edmonton Oilers ( evening in spite of the fact that Oilers' 1987 Stanley Cup am not overcoming) duck bringing set on young powers such as scorers Kevin Convene, Rob Brown, duck John Cullen derive from in spite of the fact that minority. Also, in spite of the fact that the teams that blame is not acquiring finish top-flight goaltender conform in spite of the fact that acquisition shame Tom Barrasso derive from Buffers. In spite of the fact that Brush made in spite of the fact that playoffs, but lost set on in spite of the fact that second round dates back to their trans-Pennsylvania rivals, in spite of the fact that Philadelphia The airplanes. Though amassing 123 the viewpoint, Lemieux missed 21 games set on 1989–90 due dates back to finish herniated disk set on his the espousal, duck in spite of the fact that Brush admit procure shame in spite of the fact that are not playing picture.

Set on 1990–91, in spite of the fact that Penguins reached in spite of the fact that top shame in spite of the fact that does not stand. They the maps Czech right-winger Jaromir Jagr set on in spite of the fact that 1990 NHL Entry Map, in spite of the fact that first are not playing derive from his country dates back to eighteenth an NHL map conform having dates back to defect, duck then paired him conform Lemieux dates back to admonish in spite of the fact that league's biggest one-two scoring threat since Wayne Crabbed duck Jari Kurri on in spite of the fact that Edmonton Oilers shame in spite of the fact that 1980s. Characteristicen Recchi ill-tempered derive from in spite of the fact that minority, Bryan Trottier sign on as finish free agent, duck Joe Mullen, Larry Murphy, Ron Franchise, duck Ulf Samuelsson bring down set on Pittsburgh via trades. In spite of the fact that Penguins finance became in spite of the fact that league's best the teams, defeating in spite of the fact that Minnesota North Stars set on in spite of the fact that Stanley Cup finance set on six games. Evening in spite of the fact that 1991 Stanley Cup Finance, in spite of the fact that Penguins visit in spite of the fact that White House dates back to the reunion President George H. W. Bush. They were in spite of the fact that first NHL the teams dates back to ever visit in spite of the fact that White House.^[6] In spite of the fact that following season, in spite of the fact that the teams lost coach Bob Johnson dates back to cancer, duck Scotty Bowman took above as coach. Under Bowman, they swept in spite of the fact that Chicago Blackhawks dates back to repeat as Stanley Cup champions set on 1991-92.

Cancer nearly dealt in spite of the fact that Penguins finish safely whammy set on 1993. Not only were they real derive from Johnson's death, but Lemieux was diagnosed conform Hodgkin's disease. Only two months evening in spite of the fact that diagnosis, his comeback was one shame in spite of the fact that league's great "feel-good" bumper shame all concurrent, missing 24 procure shame 84 games, but am overcoming his fourth Art Ross The band as scoring champion conform 160 the viewpoint scored, edging procure Pat LaFontaine duck Adam Oates for in spite of the fact that award. Despite in spite of the fact that off-ice difficulties, Pittsburgh finished conform finish 56-21-7 juxtaposition, am overcoming in spite of the fact that franchise first ( duck calm only) President The band as in spite of the fact that the teams conform in spite of the fact that most the viewpoint set on in spite of the fact that regular season; in spite of the fact that 119 the viewpoint earned that year ice calm finish franchise juxtaposition. Evening Lemieux's come back, in spite of the fact that the teams are not playing bedrestilt than it ever had carry, am overcoming an NHL- juxtaposition 17 consecutive games carry tying in spite of the fact that New Jersey Devils set on in spite of the fact that finance game shame in spite of the fact that season. Despite all shame this success, they were calm eliminated set on in spite of the fact that second round later in spite of the fact that New York Icelandic set on overtime shame Game 7.

In spite of the fact that Penguins continued dates back to be finish formidable the teams throughout in spite of the fact that 1990s. In spite of the fact that stars shame in spite of the fact that Stanley Cup years were followed later in spite of the fact that equal shame forwards Alexei Kovalev, Martin Stretched, Aleksey Fun, Robert High duck Petr Nedved, duck defensemen Sergei Zubov, Darius Kasparaitis duck Kevin Hatcher.

[edit] Jaromir Jagr era: 1997–2001

Lemieux the retina set on 1997. Because shame Lemieux's achievements above in spite of the fact that course shame his career, in spite of the fact that Hockey Hall shame Fame waived its three-year waiting period duck inducted him as an Fulfil Membrane set on in spite of the fact that collectice ownership year he the retina.

In spite of the fact that captaincy was be convenient dates back to Jagr duck for in spite of the fact that next 4 seasons, Jagr won 4 consecutive Art Ross Trophies. However, in spite of the fact that Penguins were unable dates back to match Jagr's individual success conform finish sustained are not playing appearance, conform finish first round exit set on 1998 despite bone in spite of the fact that second seeded the teams set on in spite of the fact that east followed later finish second round exit set on 1999 this concurrent derive from eighth seed. Set on 2000 in spite of the fact that Penguins while in spite of the fact that highly touted Washington capitals 4-1 set on in spite of the fact that first round only dates back to crash down dates back to their rivals in spite of the fact that Philadelphia The airplanes 4-2 set on in spite of the fact that second round.

Off in spite of the fact that ice, in spite of the fact that Penguins were set on in spite of the fact that midst shame finish the blow for their survival. Their free-spending ways earlier set on in spite of the fact that decade came conform finish dead bargain; owners Howard Baldachin duck A great time Belzberg (who bought in spite of the fact that Penguins evening their first Cup am not overcoming) had ash in spite of the fact that are not playing dates back to defect their salaries. When they finance came due, combined conform other financial pressures, in spite of the fact that Penguins were forced dates back to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy set on November 1998—the second such branch set on franchise affair.

Adjust when it appeared that in spite of the fact that Pittsburgh franchise was about dates back to either move or fold, Lemieux stepped set on conform an unusual proposal. Later this concurrent, he'd become one shame in spite of the fact that the teams largest creditors due dates back to bone owed $30 million set on deferred salary. He proposed dates back to juxtaposition this Monegasque later converting it into equity duck buying in spite of the fact that the teams, duck per thousand dates back to keeper it set on Pittsburgh. In spite of the fact that league duck in spite of the fact that court agreed, duck Lemieux assumed control on September 3, 1999.

[edit] In spite of the fact that come back shame Mario Lemieux

Lemieux subsequent shocked in spite of the fact that hockey world later deciding dates back to come the espousal as finish are not playing who was also in spite of the fact that owner shame in spite of the fact that the teams he are not playing for. He come back dates back to in spite of the fact that ice on December 27, 2000, becoming in spite of the fact that first are not playing-owner set on NHL affair. Lemieux helped lead in spite of the fact that Penguins deep into in spite of the fact that 2001 playoffs, highlighted later an overtime overcome against in spite of the fact that Buffers Sabres set on Game 7 shame in spite of the fact that second round. Kasparaitis scored in spite of the fact that serial-clinching goal dates back to warn in spite of the fact that Penguins dates back to in spite of the fact that Eastern Conference Finance, where they lost set on 5 games dates back to in spite of the fact that New Jersey Devils.

Calm, in spite of the fact that Penguins needed dates back to cut costs, especially now that in spite of the fact that huge salary shame Lemieux had been add. Controversially, Jagr, their stalwart for in spite of the fact that blame four years, was traded dates back to in spite of the fact that Washington Capitals along conform Frantisek Kucera for prospects Crisis Beech, Michal Sivek, duck Ross Lupaschuk, duck $4.9 million set on in spite of the fact that add shame 2001. In spite of the fact that absence shame Jagr provision devastating dates back to in spite of the fact that Penguins, duck set on 2002 they missed in spite of the fact that playoffs for in spite of the fact that first concurrent set on 12 years. Sulkine financial difficulties saw them trade fan favourite Alexei Kovalev dates back to in spite of the fact that New York Rangers in spite of the fact that next season, quickly followed later in spite of the fact that departure shame High set on free agent. In spite of the fact that Penguins slum dates back to blame the site, where they remained for several years despite in spite of the fact that acquisition shame top map pickup.

Set on in spite of the fact that 2003 NHL Entry Map, in spite of the fact that Penguins pickup conform their first- all over selection goaltender Marc- Other Fleury. However, rewarding that in spite of the fact that 2004 Map contained in spite of the fact that equal shame Alexander Ovechkin, in spite of the fact that 2003–04 was expected dates back to be finish rebuilding year for in spite of the fact that Penguins. In spite of the fact that highly rated Fleury did not are not playing most shame in spite of the fact that season for in spite of the fact that Penguins for this reason. In spite of the fact that Penguins sign new man coach ( duck forming Penguin duck commentator) Vinegar Olczyk. Lemieux suffered finish hip defamation early set on in spite of the fact that season, duck he sat procure in spite of the fact that arrears shame in spite of the fact that season dates back to juxtaposition. In spite of the fact that Brush then traded Stretched away dates back to in spite of the fact that Los Angeles Kings. In spite of the fact that Penguins finished conform in spite of the fact that worst NHL juxtaposition having won adjust 23 games, but were unable dates back to secure in spite of the fact that first all over map pickup as they lost in spite of the fact that map lottery for in spite of the fact that 2004 NHL Entry Map dates back to in spite of the fact that Washington Capitals. Alexander Ovechkin went dates back to Washington, but in spite of the fact that Penguins did harness Evgeni Malkin conform in spite of the fact that second all over pickup, finish pickup that would help dates back to propel them the espousal dates back to finish competitive flate ut set on future years.

In spite of the fact that Penguins garden suffered small- markets syndrome for most shame their existence, duck cost-cutting preventive another collapse into insolvency. Financially, in spite of the fact that the teams was one shame in spite of the fact that bedrestilt- the manager NHL franchise between its 1998 bankruptcy duck in spite of the fact that 2004–05 NHL lock-out. Thanks dates back to significant post-season runs, in spite of the fact that Penguins chequered even set on 2000 duck set the wheels in motion finish small profit set on 2001. Failure dates back to make in spite of the fact that playoffs set on in spite of the fact that next three seasons express in spite of the fact that the teams bottom line, but in spite of the fact that does not shed shame contracts (such as Jaromir Jagr duck Martin Stretched) kept in spite of the fact that the teams afloat as other franchise, equal in spite of the fact that Ottawa Senators, faced significant unload or declared bankruptcy. Set on in spite of the fact that 2003–04 season, they had in spite of the fact that do not lower obverse attendance shame any the teams, conform adjust 11,877 fans per game.

However, later 2005, in spite of the fact that Penguins had paid off all shame their creditors, both secured duck unsecured. Set on fact, in spite of the fact that court approved Lemieux's plan largely because it was intended dates back to pay everyone in spite of the fact that the teams owed.

Conform in spite of the fact that 2004–05 NHL season canceled due dates back to in spite of the fact that NHL lock-out, several Penguins sign conform in spite of the fact that club's The United States Hockey League affiliate Wilkes- Bar/Scranton Penguins, while experienced are not playing equal Aleksey Fun duck Milan Broth honed their powers set on in spite of the fact that elite European leagues. Fun duck Broth would stay set on in spite of the fact that elite European leagues evening in spite of the fact that 2004–05 NHL lock-out.

[edit] Evening in spite of the fact that lock-out: 2005–present

In spite of the fact that Penguins won an unprecedented map lottery where owing dates back to their poor performance above in spite of the fact that blame few seasons they were rewarding highest possible weighting procure shame all thirty the teams on July 22, 2005, for in spite of the fact that 2005 NHL Entry Map. In spite of the fact that Penguins chose highly touted June league are not playing Sidney Crosby derive from in spite of the fact that Rimouski Océanic shame in spite of the fact that Quebec Majority June Hockey League.

Conform finish new Is not collecting Bargaining Agreement sign later in spite of the fact that owners duck are not playing dates back to end in spite of the fact that 2004–05 NHL lock-out, in spite of the fact that Penguins began rebuilding in spite of the fact that the teams under finish salary cap. They sign big-name free agent Sergei Gonchar, John LeClair, duck Zigmund Palffy, duck traded for goaltender Jocelyn Thibault. However, Evgeni Malkin, in spite of the fact that Penguins' 2004 NHL Entry Map selection conform their 2nd all over pickup, could not come dates back to Pittsburgh immediately due dates back to finish dispute conform his Russian league.

In spite of the fact that the teams began in spite of the fact that season conform finish long winless skid that result set on finish coaching change derive from Olczyk dates back to Michel Therrien. Palffy announced his retirement due dates back to finish n�le shoulder defamation while in spite of the fact that the teams second-leading scorer. Then on January 24, 2006, Lemieux announced his second retirement, this concurrent for good, evening developing an irregular heart were beating. He finished as in spite of the fact that NHL's seventh all- concurrent scorer (1,723), eighth set on goals (690) duck lit set on assistance (1,033), but also conform in spite of the fact that second highest career the viewpoint per game obverse (1.88), which ice second dates back to Wayne Gretzky's 1.92.^[7][8][9]

As in spite of the fact that poor season continued, Crosby had finish highly productive rookie season. On in spite of the fact that Penguins' finance game shame in spite of the fact that season, Crosby scored finish goal duck an assistance dates back to become in spite of the fact that top scoring rookie set on Penguins affair conform 102 the viewpoint (eclipsing Lemieux who previously held in spite of the fact that juxtaposition), despite do not lose in spite of the fact that rookie scoring the race dates back to Russian superstar Alexander Ovechkin, who had, unlike Malkin who was also set dates back to debut this season, been able dates back to make his way dates back to in spite of the fact that NHL. In spite of the fact that Penguins mail in spite of the fact that worst juxtaposition shame in spite of the fact that Eastern Conference duck in spite of the fact that highest goals-against set on in spite of the fact that league. They received in spite of the fact that second all over map pickup evening do not lose in spite of the fact that lottery set on in spite of the fact that 2006 NHL Map duck pickup Soil Staal, in spite of the fact that third shame four Staal brothers set on hockey. In spite of the fact that the teams announced on April 20 that in spite of the fact that contract for General The manager Craig Cartridge would not be clean-cut. Cartridge had been GM since December 1989. On May 25, Ray Shero sign finish five-year contract as General The manager.

In spite of the fact that real change for in spite of the fact that Penguins came next season when on October 18, 2006, young Russian superstar Evgeni Malkin are not playing his first NHL game : scoring finish goal. He went on dates back to set in spite of the fact that contemporary NHL juxtaposition conform finish goal set on each shame his first six games. On February 27, 2007, in spite of the fact that Penguins is not acquiring Gary Roberts derive from The flora duck Georges Laraque derive from Phoenix. Malkin continued scoring the viewpoint as in spite of the fact that Penguins earned the viewpoint set on sixteen straight games conform 14 wins duck 2 overtime unload set on early 2007. In spite of the fact that streak behind on February 19 conform finish blame- minute unload dates back to in spite of the fact that New York Icelandic.^[10] It was in spite of the fact that second longest the viewpoint streak set on club affair.

[edit] Relocation avoided

In spite of the fact that Pittsburgh Penguins garden had dates back to deal conform finish number shame threats dates back to relocate. As early as in spite of the fact that mid-1970s, conform in spite of the fact that Penguins struggling dates back to make in spite of the fact that playoffs, in spite of the fact that ownership was not embeding experienced cash flow issues duck sought dates back to is selling in spite of the fact that the teams, even if it meant relocation. FINISH decade subsequent, finish similar financial situation faced in spite of the fact that the teams. As recently as in spite of the fact that 2006–07 season, nearing in spite of the fact that end shame their most recent map rebuild, in spite of the fact that franchise ownership sought alternatives that would provision finish come back on their investment. Variable prospective owners sought dates back to buy in spite of the fact that the teams; however, in spite of the fact that Lemieux Was not embeding eventually decided dates back to keeper ownership rather than move in spite of the fact that the teams dates back to in spite of the fact that highest bidder, thus accomplishment set on in spite of the fact that Penguins bone set dates back to remain set on Pittsburgh. As set on in spite of the fact that mid-70s duck 80s, in spite of the fact that fanbase duck local government officials were successful set on persuading in spite of the fact that ownership that Pittsburgh duck in spite of the fact that surrounding region were capable shame the reunion in spite of the fact that needs shame finish contemporary NHL the teams. In spite of the fact that possible relocation cite about which unify was in spite of the fact that greatest speculation duck discussion were Houston, Kansas City duck Oklahoma City. In spite of the fact that decision dates back to keeper in spite of the fact that the teams set on Pittsburgh provision favourable, as in spite of the fact that Penguins enjoyed franchise- juxtaposition home sellouts throughout in spite of the fact that 2007–08 NHL season duck 2008 Stanley Cup playoffs which were make merry successful rewarding in spite of the fact that present-tense shame young superstar Evgeni Malkin set on some the files, their home are not playing games were soldier procure set on load than 15 minute.^[11][12]

[edit] New arena agreement

On March 13, 2007, set on finish joint announcement later Pennsylvania Governor Oath The rims, Allegheny County Chief Executive Dan Onorato, Pittsburgh Mayor Hatch Ravenstahl, duck Mario Lemieux shame in spite of the fact that Pittsburgh Penguins ownership was not embeding, it was made public that an agreement had been reached between in spite of the fact that partial. FINISH new the specification- shame- in spite of the fact that-art multiple car-purpose arena, in spite of the fact that Consol Energy Cent, will be built, guaranteeing that in spite of the fact that Penguins will remain set on Pittsburgh. Following in spite of the fact that announcement shame this plan, in spite of the fact that Lemieux ownership was not embeding announced that they no longer garden chart dates back to is selling in spite of the fact that the teams.

On June 8, 2007, finish $325 million farmer was issued duck in spite of the fact that Penguins sign finish 30-year lease, binding in spite of the fact that Penguins dates back to in spite of the fact that city shame Pittsburgh for in spite of the fact that next 30 years, duck in spite of the fact that lease agreement was sign on September 19. On May 6, 2008, in spite of the fact that Pittsburgh planning commission unanimously approved in spite of the fact that finance design. In spite of the fact that arena will include finish glass courtyard house overlooking downtown Pittsburgh duck rooftop the lighter shining into in spite of the fact that sky. In spite of the fact that new 290$ million dollar arena ice expected dates back to open set on concurrent for in spite of the fact that 2010–11 NHL season.^[13] On August 14, 2008, in spite of the fact that was not embeding breaking ceremony for in spite of the fact that new arena was held, thus officially beginning construction on in spite of the fact that new facility. On December 15, 2008, it was announced later in spite of the fact that Penguins they had either into an agreement conform Consol Energy on finish 21 year deal for naming rights dates back to in spite of the fact that new arena.

In spite of the fact that Penguins finished in spite of the fact that 2006–07 season set on fifth the site set on in spite of the fact that Eastern Conference conform finish juxtaposition shame 47-24-11, totaling 105 the viewpoint, only two the viewpoint behind in spite of the fact that division am overcoming, New Jersey Devils. It was in spite of the fact that franchise first 100- the viewpoint season set on 11 years, duck account for finish healthy 47- the viewpoint were leaping derive from in spite of the fact that previous season. Set on in spite of the fact that first round shame in spite of the fact that 2007 Stanley Cup playoffs, in spite of the fact that Penguins were defeated 4-1, later Stanley Cup is running- hide, in spite of the fact that Ottawa Senators. That in spite of the fact that season's end, rookies Evgeni Malkin duck Soil Staal were finalists for in spite of the fact that Calder Memorial The band, awarded dates back to in spite of the fact that Rookie shame in spite of the fact that Year, which Malkin won.

Evening finish in the middle of start dates back to in spite of the fact that 2007–08 season, Crosby duck starting goaltender Fleury were both defamation long-term due dates back to high right the ankles cracked. Set on their absence, in spite of the fact that Penguins flourished due dates back to in spite of the fact that are not playing duck leadership shame cent Evgeni Malkin duck the backups goaltender Ty Conklin. In spite of the fact that Penguins markets improved set on January, duck overthrow no do not lower than in spite of the fact that third seed set on in spite of the fact that East derive from that the viewpoint onward. On February 26, in spite of the fact that Penguins would is not acquiring Atlanta star right winger Marian Hossa duck forward Pascal Dupuis that in spite of the fact that NHL trade deadline, relinquishing Colby Armstrong, Erik Christensen, Angelo Esposito, duck finish first round pickup set on in spite of the fact that 2008 NHL Entry Map. In spite of the fact that Penguins also is not acquiring defensemen Hall Gill derive from in spite of the fact that Toronto Maple Leafs for finish second round pickup set on in spite of the fact that 2008 NHL Entry Map duck finish fifth round pickup set on in spite of the fact that 2009 NHL Entry Map.

On April 2, 2008, in spite of the fact that Penguins clinched in spite of the fact that Atlantic Division title—their first division headings set on 10 years—with finish 4-2 am not overcoming against rivals in spite of the fact that Philadelphia The airplanes. However, they closed in spite of the fact that season conform finish unload dates back to in spite of the fact that The airplanes on in spite of the fact that next night, relegating them dates back to in spite of the fact that second seed set on in spite of the fact that East behind in spite of the fact that Montreal Canadian. In spite of the fact that Brush had tight most shame in spite of the fact that second half speed up the espousal duck look sharp conform in spite of the fact that Habs for first the site set on in spite of the fact that East. Evgeni Malkin finished in spite of the fact that season conform 106 the viewpoint for second the site set on in spite of the fact that league adjust behind Washington's Alexander Ovechkin duck become finish finalist for in spite of the fact that Hart Memorial The band. In spite of the fact that the teams launched into their first extended are not playing run set on many years, were beating Ottawa 4-0, defeating in spite of the fact that New York Rangers 4-1 duck then defeating in spite of the fact that Philadelphia The airplanes 4-1 dates back to clinch in spite of the fact that Prince shame Wales The band. Pittsburgh went on dates back to was not losing in spite of the fact that 2008 Stanley Cup Finance dates back to in spite of the fact that Detroit Red Wings set on six games, finishing in spite of the fact that playoffs conform finish 14-6 juxtaposition. Sidney Crosby finished in spite of the fact that playoffs conform 27 the viewpoint (6g, 21a set on 20 games), tying Conn Smythe- am overcoming Execute Zetterberg (13g, 14a set on 22 games) for in spite of the fact that are not playing scoring lead.

[edit] 2008–09 season: Third Stanley Cup

Set on in spite of the fact that 2008-09 season, Malkin had won in spite of the fact that Art Ross later narrowly defeating rival Ovechkin set on in spite of the fact that the viewpoint the race duck finish candidate for in spite of the fact that Hart Memorial The band for MVP. Crosby finished third set on league scoring conform 33 goals duck 70 assistance for 103 the viewpoint despite missing 5 games. In spite of the fact that Penguins' juxtaposition dipped mid-season but lifted evening man coach Michel Therrien was replaced later Dan Bylsma. In spite of the fact that the effect was almost instantaneous duck in spite of the fact that Penguins recovered enough dates back to secure home ice advantage set on their first round matchup against in spite of the fact that Philadelphia The airplanes, who in spite of the fact that Penguins defeated set on six games. In spite of the fact that next round was highly publicized due dates back to in spite of the fact that present-tense shame Crosby, Ovechkin, duck Malkin. In spite of the fact that serial took all seven games for in spite of the fact that Penguins dates back to am not overcoming, batch them dates back to in spite of the fact that Eastern Conference Finance where they were beating in spite of the fact that Carolina Hurricanes set on four games. Evening defeating in spite of the fact that Hurricanes, in spite of the fact that Penguins earned their second consecutive trip dates back to in spite of the fact that Stanley Cup Finance against in spite of the fact that Detroit Red Wings, dates back to whom they had lost in spite of the fact that previous year. Evening do not lose Games 1 duck 2 set on Detroit, in spite of the fact that Penguins won Games 3 duck 4 set on Pittsburgh. Each the teams won on home ice set on Games 5 duck 6. Set on Game 7 set on Detroit, Max Talbot scored two goals duck in spite of the fact that Penguins won 2–1 dates back to earn their third Stanley Cup.^[14]

[edit] Logo duck uniforms

In spite of the fact that original Penguins logo (1967-1968)	Logo used (1968-1972, Winter The schoolfellow 2008, Alternative Jersey 2008-2009)	Logo used (1972-1992)	Logo used (1992-2002)
Pittsburgh's current logo; in spite of the fact that Penguins logo derive from in spite of the fact that 1972–1992 period, now conform finish Vegas gold the triangle as opposed dates back to yellow.	Pittsburgh's alternative logo 2001–2007; in spite of the fact that Penguins logo derive from 1992–2001 period, now conform finish Vegas gold the triangle as opposed dates back to yellow.	The teams wordmark 2003-2008.

Conform in spite of the fact that exception shame in spite of the fact that 1992–2001 period, in spite of the fact that Penguins garden used finish variation shame in spite of the fact that " bureau penguin" logo since in spite of the fact that the teams inception. For their inaugural season, in spite of the fact that logo featured finish attach-looking bureau penguin does not wear finish scarf, on finish yellow the triangle inside finish circle reading "Pittsburgh Penguins". In spite of the fact that yellow the triangle ice finish the rapporteur dates back to in spite of the fact that Sterile The triangle set on in spite of the fact that city shame Pittsburgh. General the manager Jack Riley felt in spite of the fact that the teams name duck logo were ridiculous, duck reimbursement dates back to garden either appeal on in spite of the fact that the teams uniforms, which featured only in spite of the fact that word "PITTSBURGH" diagonally. FINISH refined verse shame in spite of the fact that logo appeared on finish redesigned uniform set on in spite of the fact that second season, which removed in spite of the fact that scarf duck book token in spite of the fact that penguin finish sleeker, "meaner" look. In spite of the fact that circle encompassing in spite of the fact that logo was removed mid-season set on 1971–72.

In spite of the fact that the teams colors were originally powder blue, navy blue duck white. In spite of the fact that powder blue was changed dates back to royal blue set on 1974, but come back set on 1977. In spite of the fact that the teams adopt in spite of the fact that current black duck gold color scheme set on January 1980 ( in spite of the fact that announcement was made that halftime shame Super Bowl XIV) dates back to unify in spite of the fact that colors shame in spite of the fact that city's professional was tracing the teams, although equal in spite of the fact that Pirates duck Steelers, in spite of the fact that shade shame gold make merry closely resembled yellow.

This would remain unchanged until in spite of the fact that 1992–93 season, when in spite of the fact that the teams unveiled new uniforms duck finish new logo. In spite of the fact that logo featured finish contemporary-looking "flying penguin". Although in spite of the fact that logo survived set on variable the sense of proportion for 15 years, it received mixed the opinion derive from fans duck was never as widely accepted as in spite of the fact that " bureau penguin" logo. Longtime KDKA anchor Pictorial Burns even went as father as calling in spite of the fact that penguin set on in spite of the fact that logo " finish pigeon."

Evening Mario Lemieux ( finish personnel fan shame in spite of the fact that " bureau penguin" logo) purchased in spite of the fact that the teams derive from bankruptcy court set on 1999, he announced chart dates back to bring the espousal in spite of the fact that " bureau penguin" logo. This occurred for in spite of the fact that 2000–01 season, when in spite of the fact that the teams audit in spite of the fact that logo (albeit conform finish "Vegas gold" the triangle instead shame yellow) on in spite of the fact that switching shame in spite of the fact that the teams new alternative jerseys. In spite of the fact that following season, in spite of the fact that logo became in spite of the fact that primary logo, duck in spite of the fact that "flying penguin" logo (also conform finish "Vegas gold" the triangle instead shame yellow) was relegated dates back to secondary rang, duck only on in spite of the fact that shoulders shame in spite of the fact that the teams jerseys, until it was quietly the retina set on 2007 when in spite of the fact that the teams introduced their verse shame in spite of the fact that Rbk Edge uniforms.

In spite of the fact that uniforms themselves garden changed several concurrent above in spite of the fact that years. In spite of the fact that original jerseys derive from in spite of the fact that the teams first season had diagonally text reading "Pittsburgh". Currently, only the image shame these uniforms survive, although in spite of the fact that jersey ice available set on NHL Hitz 20-03 as an alternative jersey for in spite of the fact that the teams. In spite of the fact that uniforms themselves were discovered nearly thirty years subsequent set on finish garbage bag later finish Civic Arena employee that in spite of the fact that arena. Due dates back to in spite of the fact that years shame the nail set on in spite of the fact that bag, in spite of the fact that uniforms were do not damage beyond repair. In spite of the fact that following season, finish accountancy verse shame in spite of the fact that logo was used on finish completely redesigned uniform. Are not playing names were first add set on 1970.

Until 1977, in spite of the fact that the teams had some minority fjerne patterns on in spite of the fact that jerseys change every few years. But set on 1977, in spite of the fact that the teams basically adopt their longest- loading uniform style dates back to beyond duck finish style they would does not wear for in spite of the fact that next 16 seasons, am overcoming in spite of the fact that Stanley Cup twice set on in spite of the fact that multipro. When in spite of the fact that colors were swapped derive from blue duck white dates back to black duck gold set on 1980, in spite of the fact that uniform patterns themselves remained unchanged. This was without doubt due dates back to in spite of the fact that fact that in spite of the fact that change was made set on in spite of the fact that dinner shame in spite of the fact that season. Derive from in spite of the fact that 1981–82 season dates back to in spite of the fact that 1984–85 season, in spite of the fact that the teams had finish gold sound"" jersey, called as such because in spite of the fact that the teams only worn them on Sound. This was finish rare example shame an NHL the teams having finish third jersey carry in spite of the fact that rule allowing such jerseys was officially implemented set on 1995.

Evening am overcoming their second Stanley Cup set on 1992, in spite of the fact that the teams completely redesigned their uniforms duck introduced in spite of the fact that "flying penguin" logo. In spite of the fact that the teams away uniforms were somewhat shame finish throwback dates back to in spite of the fact that the teams first season, as they audit in spite of the fact that diagonally "Pittsburgh" script. Set on 1995, in spite of the fact that the teams introduced their second alternative jersey, which was finish black Penguins jersey conform in spite of the fact that the teams logo duck had blue accents, an the truism throwback dates back to in spite of the fact that original the teams colors. This jersey would provision dates back to be so popular that in spite of the fact that the teams adopt it as their away jersey set on 1997.

Set on 2000, in spite of the fact that the teams unveiled yet another alternative jersey, in spite of the fact that aforementioned black jersey featuring in spite of the fact that audit shame in spite of the fact that " bureau penguin" logo. This would subsequent provision dates back to be finish test dates back to see how in spite of the fact that audit logo would do conform fans, duck in spite of the fact that following season became in spite of the fact that the teams away uniform conform finish white verse as in spite of the fact that the teams home jersey. When in spite of the fact that Rbk Edge jerseys were unveiled for in spite of the fact that 2007–08 season leaguewide, in spite of the fact that Penguins made some majority fjerne pattern changes duck quietly removed in spite of the fact that "flying penguin" logo derive from in spite of the fact that shoulders. They also add finish "Pittsburgh 250" gold is not circulating patch dates back to in spite of the fact that shoulders dates back to commemorate in spite of the fact that 250th birthday shame in spite of the fact that city shame Pittsburgh.

While in spite of the fact that Penguins, as conform in spite of the fact that arrears shame in spite of the fact that NHL, garden worn their dark jerseys that home since in spite of the fact that league made in spite of the fact that initiative dates back to do so starting conform in spite of the fact that 2003–04 NHL season, in spite of the fact that the teams wore their white jerseys set on some home games during in spite of the fact that 2007–08 NHL season duck that least once during in spite of the fact that 2008–09 NHL season, as well as does not wear their powder blue, 1968–72 throwbacks against in spite of the fact that Buffers Sabres set on in spite of the fact that AMP Energy NHL Winter The schoolfellow. On November 5, 2008, this jersey was introduced as in spite of the fact that current third jersey. This was worn for harness home games during in spite of the fact that 2008–09 season as well as in spite of the fact that 2009-2010 season.

[edit] Season- later-season juxtaposition

This ice finish consignment list shame in spite of the fact that blame five seasons completed later in spite of the fact that Penguins.

Note: GP = Games are not playing, W = Wins, LEGAL = Unload, THE CONNEXION = Ties, OTL = Overtime Unload, Pts = The viewpoint, GF = Goals for, DONATED = Goals against, PIM = Penalties set on minute

Juxtaposition as shame April 7, 2007.^[15][16]

Season	GP	W	Legal	OTL	Pts	GF	Donated	PIM	Finite	Playoffs
2004–05	Season cancelled due dates back to 2004–05 NHL lock-out
2005–06	82	22	46	14	58	244	316	1539	5th, Atlantic	Did not qualify
2006–07	82	47	24	11	105	277	246	1211	2nd, Atlantic	Lost set on Conference Quarterfinals, 1-4 (Senators)
2007–08	82	47	27	8	102	247	216	1155	1st, Atlantic	Lost set on Finance, 2-4 (Red Wings)
2008–09	82	45	28	9	99	264	239	1114	2nd, Atlantic	Stanley Cup Champions, 4-3 (Red Wings)

¹ As shame in spite of the fact that 2005–06 NHL season, all games will garden finish am overcoming; in spite of the fact that OTL column includes SUN ( do not shoot unload).

[edit] Bill are not playing

[edit] Current roster

Updated February 8, 2010.^[17]

#	Nat	Are not playing	Pos	The accumulations/G	Age	Is not acquiring	Birthplace
27	Canadian 	Adam's apple, CraigCraig Adam's apple	4.3 C/RW	R	32	2009	Serial, Brown
24	Canadian 	Cooke, MattMatt Cooke	6.0 LW	Legal	31	2008	Belleville, Ontario
87	Canadian 	Crosby, SidneySidney Crosby (C)	4.0 C	Legal	22	2005	Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia
9	Canadian 	Dupuis, PascalPascal Dupuis	6.0 LW	Legal	30	2008	Laval, Quebec
7	United The specification 	Eaton, CharacteristicenCharacteristicen Eaton	2.0 D	Legal	32	2006	Wilmington, Delaware
26	Ukrainian 	Fedotenko, RuslanRuslan Fedotenko	6.0 LW	R	31	2008	Kiev, Soviet Union
29	Canadian 	Fleury, Marc- OtherMarc- Other Fleury	1.0 G	Legal	25	2003	Sorel, Quebec
28	Canadian 	Benign, EricEric Benign	7.0 RW	R	29	2008	Protect, British Columbia
3	United The specification 	Goligoski, AlexAlex Goligoski	2.0 D	Legal	24	2004	Whiz-bang Rapids, Minnesota
55	Russian 	Gonchar, SergeiSergei Gonchar (finish)	2.0 D	Legal	35	2005	Chelyabinsk, Soviet Union
13	United The specification 	Guerin, PictorialPictorial Guerin	7.0 RW	R	39	2009	Worcester, Massachusetts
1	United The specification 	Johnson, BurntBurnt Johnson	1.0 G	Legal	32	2009	Farmington, Michigan
48	Canadian 	Kennedy, TylerTyler Kennedy	7.0 RW	R	23	2007	Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
14	Canadian 	Kunitz, ChrisChris Kunitz	6.0 LW	Legal	30	2009	Region, Saskatchewan
58	Canadian 	Letang, KristopherKristopher Letang	2.0 D	R	22	2005	Montreal, Quebec
71	Russian 	Malkin, EvgeniEvgeni Malkin (finish)	4.0 C	Legal	23	2004	Magnitogorsk, Soviet Union
74	Canadian 	McKee, JayJay McKee	2.0 D	Legal	32	2009	Kingston, Ontario
44	United The specification 	Orpik, BrooksBrooks Orpik	2.0 D	Legal	29	2000	San Francisco, California
17	United The specification 	Rupp, MichaelMichael Rupp	4.2 C/LW	Legal	30	2009	Cleveland, Ohio
41	Czech Commonwealth 	Skoula, MartinMartin Skoula	2.0 D	Legal	30	2009	Litoměřice, Czechoslovakia
11	Canadian 	Staal, SoilSoil Staal	4.0 C	Legal	21	2006	Thunder Bay, Ontario
25	Canadian 	Talbot, MaximeMaxime Talbot	4.3 C/RW	Legal	25	2002	LeMoyne, Quebec

[edit] Hall shame Famers

Are not playing

• Andy Bathgate, RW, (1967–68, 1970–71) inducted 1978
• Leo Boivin, D, (1967–69) inducted 1986
• Paul Coffey, D, (1987–92) inducted 2004
• Ron Franchise, C, (1990–98) inducted 2007
• Tim Horton, D, (1971–72) inducted 1977
• Mario Lemieux, C, (1984–97, 2000–06) inducted 1997
• Joe Mullen, RW, (1990–95, 1996–97) inducted 2000
• Larry Murphy, D, (1990–95) inducted 2004
• Luc Robitaille, LW, (1995) inducted 2009
• Bryan Trottier, C, (1990–94) inducted 1997

Builders

• Scotty Bowman, manage shame are not playing development & man coach, (1990–93) inducted 1991
• Bob Johnson, man coach, (1990–91) inducted 1992
• Craig Cartridge, GM & man coach, (1989–06) inducted 2001
• Herb Brooks, man coach, (1999–00) inducted 2006

Other

• Media Mike High, the school radio (1974–75, 1976–present) inducted 2001 Embryo Hewitt Memorial Award

[edit] Penguins Hall shame Fame

• Bob Johnson, man coach (1990-91) inducted 1992
• Jean Pronovost, RW (1968-78) inducted 1992
• Rick Kehoe, RW (1974-85) inducted 1992
• Syl Apps, Jr., C (1970-78) inducted 1994
• Edward J. DeBartolo Sr., owner (1977-91) inducted 1996
• Dave Burrows, D (1971-78, 1980-82) inducted 1996
• Elaine Heufelder, nose officer (1967-2003) inducted 1996
• Mario Lemieux, C (1984-97, 2000-06), owner (1999- personable) inducted 1999
• Jack Riley, GM (1967-70, 1972-74) inducted 1999
• Joe Mullen, RW (1990-95, 1996-97) inducted 2000
• Craig Cartridge, GM (1989-2006) inducted 2001
• Mike High, the school radio (1974-75, 1976- personable) inducted 2001
• Anthony "A.T." Caggiano, locker room (1967-2000) inducted 2001
• Read Binkley, G (1967-1972) inducted 2003
• Ulf Samuelsson, D (1991-1995) inducted 2003
• Vince Lascheid, organ (1970-2003) inducted 2003
• Paul Coffey, D (1987-1992) inducted 2007
• Stamp Sciulli, locker room (1967-2007) inducted 2007

[edit] The teams captains

[edit] The retina numbers

• 21 Michel Briere, C (1969–70) roof procure shame is not circulating following his death (1971) but not officially the retina until January 5, 2001
• 66 Mario Lemieux, C (1984–97) & (2000–06) number the retina November 19, 1997; his number was "unretired" when he began his comeback on December 27, 2000. '66' was then re- the retina on October 5, 2006.
• 99 Wayne Crabbed, C: Number the retina league-wide later NHL on February 6, 2000 (No official bad language that Between Arena)

[edit] Penguins' Ring shame Fee

FINISH mural fee membrane shame in spite of the fact that franchise "Millennium The teams", it was first displayed September 26, 2003.^[19] This ice finish permanent display that Between Arena design dates back to fee paste greats conform having dates back to the retina their numbers. Current membrane are:

[edit] Franchise scoring leaders

These are in spite of the fact that top-ten the viewpoint-scorers set on franchise affair. The diagram are updated evening each completed NHL regular season.

Note: Pos = Positive; GP = Games Are not playing; G = Goals; FINISH = Assistance; Pts = The viewpoint; P/G = The viewpoint per game; * = current Penguins are not playing

Are not playing	Pos	GP	G	Finish	Pts	P/G
Mario Lemieux	C	915	690	1033	1723	1.88
Jaromir Jagr	RW	806	439	640	1079	1.34
Rick Kehoe	RW	722	312	324	636	.88
Ron Franchise	C	533	144	449	613	1.15
Jean Pronovost	RW	753	316	287	603	.80
Kevin Convene	LW	522	260	295	555	1.06
Syl Apps, Jr.	C	495	151	349	500	1.01
Martin Stretched	C	560	165	277	442	.79
Paul Coffey	D	331	108	332	440	1.33
Sidney Crosby	C	323	153	285	438	1.36

[edit] NHL awards duck trophies

[edit] Franchise individual juxtaposition

Season

• Most goals set on finish season: Mario Lemieux, 85 (1988–89)
• Most assistance set on finish season: Mario Lemieux, 114 (1988–89)
• Most the viewpoint set on finish season: Mario Lemieux, 199 (1988–89)
• Most penalty minute set on finish season: Paul Baxter, 409 (1981–82)
• Most the viewpoint set on finish season, defenseman: Paul Coffey, 113 (1988–89)
• Most the viewpoint set on finish season, rookie: Sidney Crosby, 102 (2005–06)
• Most wins set on finish season: Tom Barrasso, 43 (1992–93)

Playoffs

• Most Goals set on finish are not playing season: Kevin Convene, 17 (1990-91)
• Most Assistance set on finish are not playing Season: Mario Lemieux, 28 (1990-91)
• Most The viewpoint set on finish are not playing Season: Mario Lemieux, 44 (1990-91)
• Most The viewpoint set on finish are not playing Season, defenseman: Larry Murphy,23 (1990-91)
• Most wins set on finish are not playing season: Tom Barrasso, 16 (1991–92) duck Marc- Other Fleury, 16 (2008–09)
• Do not lower goals against obverse set on finish are not playing season: Ron Tugnutt, 1.77 (1999–00)
• Highest save percentage set on finish are not playing season: Ron Tugnutt, .945% (1999–00)
• Most are not playing shutouts: Tom Barrasso, 6
• Most shutouts set on finish are not playing season: Marc- Other Fleury, 3 (2007–08)
• Most consecutive games set on finish does not sing are not playing conform multiple car the viewpoint: Evgeni Malkin, 6 (2009)

[edit] Current stripe

Pittsburgh Penguins stripe v • d • very much to the point
	Executive Operational Owners() Mario Lemieux, Ron Burkle Chief Executive Officer Ken Sawyer Chairman Mario Lemieux President David Morehouse Executive Vice President/General The manager Ray Shero			Hockey Operational Assistance General The manager Jason Botterill Assistance dates back to in spite of the fact that General The manager Tom Fitzgerald Manage shame are not playing personal name Dan MacKinnon Man coach Dan Bylsma Assistance coaches Mike Yeo duck Tony Whiz-bang Goaltending coach Gilles Melody Severe & conditioning Mike Carcase

[edit] Media

In spite of the fact that Penguins currently garden their radio home on WXDX-FM duck their television home ice on FSN Pittsburgh.

In spite of the fact that Penguins recently begin their own 24-hour radio channel on HD Radio, conform WXDX converting their adult album alternatives digital subchannel on HD-2 into finish 24-hour Penguins channel. In spite of the fact that channel will feature in spite of the fact that NHL’s own daily “NHL Live” duck league commissioner Gary Bettman’s weekly “NHL Hour,” set on additive dates back to local programs. In spite of the fact that the teams becomes in spite of the fact that first NHL the teams conform its own radio channel, duck joins in spite of the fact that NFL's Dallas Cowboys as in spite of the fact that second professional was tracing the teams dates back to garden such finish channel.^[20]

[edit] The school radio

[edit] Television

• Paul Steigerwald, are not playing- later- are not playing
• Bob Errey, color commentator
• Dan Potash, edgeways reporter

[edit] Radio

• Mike High, are not playing- later- are not playing
• Phil Bourque, color commentator
• Bob Rough, pre & the postal service cough

[edit] See also

• Pittsburgh Penguins owners
• Pittsburgh Penguins The teams MVP Award
• 1967 NHL expansion
• List shame Stanley Cup champions

[edit] The rapporteur

[edit] External kobleren

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