Dan Bylsma: Keeping Maatta Was Not A Difficult Decision
Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma checks in with Vinnie & Cook on Sportsradio 93.7 The Fan, and gives his critique of the season so far.
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Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma checks in with Vinnie & Cook on Sportsradio 93.7 The Fan, and gives his critique of the season so far.
Fresh off the news that the Pens would be keeping him on the roster, Olli Maatta joined Starkey, Miller and Mueller to discuss his game and what the adjustment period has been like for him.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced that rookie defenseman Olli Maatta will remain with the team and will not be sent back to his junior team.
New Pens Assistant Coach Jacques Martin has been credited with bringing a new, more defensive style of play to the Pens this year, and he talked with Joe Starkey of Starkey, Miller and Mueller about what exactly it is that he does in his coaching role.
PITTSBURGH (93-7 THE FAN) -- By now it is public knowledge that 19-year-old rookie defenseman Olli Maatta will all but certainly remain with the Penguins, so now the question becomes, for how long?
The Pittsburgh Penguins' winning streak was snapped by the Colorado Avalanche Monday night, but now the question of what to do with Olli Maatta comes to the forefront.
Jean-Sebastien Giguere turned aside 34 shots for his second shutout in 11 days and the Colorado Avalanche edged the Pittsburgh Penguins 1-0 on Monday night.
The Pittsburgh Penguins will look to run their winning streak to five games when they play host to the Colorado Avalanche tonight at CONSOL Energy Center.
Evgeni Malkin scored in the third round of the shootout, Marc-Andre Fleury made the deciding stop on Ryan Kesler and the Pittsburgh Penguins remained unbeaten at home after a 4-3 victory against the Vancouver Canucks Saturday at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh.
Penguins GM Ray Shero joined Bob Pompeani to talk about the state of the club.
Sidney Crosby, Jussi Jokinen and Chris Kunitz scored goals, leading the Pittsburgh Penguins past the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 on Thursday night.
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers will renew their rivalry tonight in the City of Brotherly Love.
A Blairsville man is charged with stealing money from a youth hockey tournament.
We get to witness brilliance. Not everyone in the sports world does, but fans here in Pittsburgh do, two times over. Please, do yourself a favor. Don't take a moment of this for granted.
Evgeni Malkin's power-play goal 7:20 into the third period put the Pittsburgh Penguins in front for good and the Penguins stayed hot at home with a 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night.
PITTSBURGH (93-7 THE FAN) -- Even with defenseman Kris Letang making further progress, as head coach Dan Bylsma noted after Tuesday's morning skate, the Penguins still have to make an important decision about their blue line.
The Pittsburgh Penguins will be looking to keep their good start to the season going when they host the Edmonton Oilers tonight at CONSOL Energy Center.
PITTSBURGH (93-7 THE FAN) -- The Penguins overcame their own sloppiness to split a weekend road trip in the Sunshine State, and they remain relatively unharmed by a lack of goaltending depth as they prepare to welcome the Edmonton Oilers to CONSOL Energy Center Tuesday at 7:00 on ROOT Sports.
The Pittsburgh Penguins rebounded from a lackluster performance against the Florida Panthers to get back in the win column Saturday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Many things went wrong for the Penguins last night, but you can't count me on the bandwagon to run goaltender Jeff Zatkoff out of town – yet.
Last night, the Pens were tested for the first time in this young season and they responded – rather emphatically.
PITTSBURGH (93-7 THE FAN) -- Defenseman Matt Niskanen has acquitted himself well through the first two games of the 2013-14 regular season, but will it matter once All-Star blue-liner Kris Letang rejoins the Penguins?
The Pittsburgh Penguins will wrap up a three-game home stand to start the season tonight against the Carolina Hurricanes.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are 2-0 and have looked pretty dominant so far, specifically Saturday night against the Sabres.
About 24 hours after the Commercial Street Bridge was imploded, crews hit dynamite that had unknowingly failed to detonate, causing another explosion that sent workers running.
A woman searching for rehabilitation care says she walked away heartbroken after touring Rochester Manor and Villa.
The Assembly building in Pittsburgh's Shadyside neighborhood is home to a special academic endeavor for area young people.
The tenants of Wood Towers in Wilkinsburg finally received the groceries that they were promised two months ago.
What are the conditions of other bridges across western Pennsylvania?
Three University of Pittsburgh football players are facing charges after police said they "recklessly" rode dirt bikes through Oakland last month.
A man in Pocono Township, Pennsylvania, is accused of shooting and killing his neighbor's rooster because it kept waking him up.
Sarosh Sheth, an Ohio State University student, was killed after a driver allegedly ran a red light and crashed onto a sidewalk.
Chase Horton, 23, is facing aggravated assault and reckless endangerment charges.
Allegheny County has nearly three dozen cases of cyclosporiasis resulting in two hospitalizations.
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told CBS News the Trump administration's plan to ramp up deportations of Haitian migrants is a "mistake," arguing the move could bruise Ohio's economy.
The plans include arresting migrants in Ohio and quickly putting them on deportation flights to crisis-stricken Haiti, the internal documents indicate.
With one day left, there are still no constitutional sentencing guidelines for the Pennsylvania judicial system when it comes to felony murder.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Last year, Americans received nearly 30 billion scam robocalls and text messages.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved a 3.5% toll increase that goes into effect on January 3, 2027.
After about three dozen Allegheny County home deeds were fraudulently put into an LLC's name, experts are sharing tips for protecting yourself.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
The Persad Center in Lawrenceville is just one of the organizations you can donate to during the Pittsburgh Foundation’s One Day of Giving on Aug. 4.
Scratch & Co. is bringing Shark Week to life in Pittsburgh. They’ve brought some “jaw-some” shark-inspired menu items to help celebrate!
Thanks to the work of Bonnie DeMotte, a local nonprofit in Sharpsburg is helping change the grocery landscape for its community.
We’re headed to the attic to clear out some treasures with Dr. Lori! Do you know what these treasures are worth?
Daisy Jade brings us to this brand-new spot in West View that’s putting a giant twist on the American classic.
Opposition to a data center at the back end of an industrial park is growing among residents of Hanover Township, Washington County.
A small community in Fayette County is pushing for answers after finding what appears to be raw sewage spilling into the woods.
Developers want to fill the former Vincentian Marion Manor facility in Banksville with new townhomes.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis.
Allegheny County has nearly three dozen cases of cyclosporiasis resulting in two hospitalizations.
People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.
An investigation is underway in Uniontown, Fayette County, after police said a man was found dead in his car with a can of Galaxy Gas on the floor.
A public hearing was held on Friday for input on the pending Independence Health and West Virginia University Health System merger.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
The Steelers began training camp on Tuesday, taking another step in the team's quest to capture a seventh Lombardi Trophy.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Brandon Lowe singled home Billy Cook in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Esmerlyn Valdez left Monday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks after getting hit by a pitch.
Businesses in Latrobe and Unity Township are getting ready for the annual influx of players, coaches and fans for Steelers training camp.
A petition is now circulating to put an end to Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest.
A world-renowned Pittsburgh technical school and a major airline have signed an agreement to work hand in hand.
The former glass plant in Charleroi has been listed for sale.
The Colorado-based Voyager Technologies has officially acquired Astrobotic, the aerospace company located on Pittsburgh's North Side.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Dave Matthews stopped by a Pittsburgh restaurant before his show at Star Lake on Friday night.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The new movie "Young Washington" opened over the Fourth of July weekend, earning more than $20 million at the box office and becoming the nation's top live-action film.
Data center projects are on municipal drawing boards across the Pittsburgh region, and public opposition is growing. But how much power does your town really have to stop or even modify them? Andy Sheehan reports.
About 24 hours after the Commercial Street Bridge was imploded, crews hit dynamite that had unknowingly failed to detonate, causing another explosion that sent workers running. KDKA's Lauren Linder reports.
A woman searching for rehabilitation care says she walked away heartbroken after touring Rochester Manor and Villa, and a former maintenance director says he repeatedly warned management about problems inside the building. KDKA's Shelley Bortz reports.
Some potential future scientists are spending time in the lab this summer, getting hands-on instruction and overcoming their own obstacles to learn more about STEM-related fields. KDKA-TV's Ross Guidotti reports.
The tenants of Wood Towers in Wilkinsburg finally received the groceries that they were promised two months ago.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
