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Yahoo
22-04-2025
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Pens Points: One Game Remaining
Here are your Pens Points for this Monday morning... The Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston played game No. 81 on Sunday afternoon. With Boston getting out to a 3-0 lead, the Penguins attempted to claw back, but could only muster one goal in a flat 4-1 loss. [Recap] Advertisement The Penguins paid tribute to former general manager Ray Shero before their game on Sunday after Shero unexpectedly died last week at 62. [NHL] Shero's tenure as general manager was filled with euphoric ups and heartbreaking downs, but the fact remains that he turned a young Penguins squad into Stanley Cup champions in just three years. How was he able to accomplish it? [Trib Live] 'Sometimes, if you want to score, go to the net, and something good can happen.' Forward Valtteri Puustinen hopes to score more dirty goals and find success closer to the net. [Trib Live] A select few Penguins players played collegiate hockey rather than the junior leagues in Canada. They all ended up playing in the world's top hockey league, but their routes to the top varied for different reasons. [Trib Live] News and notes from around the NHL... Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog returned to professional hockey on Friday in a 2-0 win for the AHL's Colorado Eagles after not playing since Game 6 of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final due to multiple knee surgeries. [NHL] Advertisement The Winnipeg Jets clinched the NHL's Presidents' Trophy for the first time in franchise history on Sunday night despite a 4-1 loss. [TSN] More from
Yahoo
13-04-2025
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Former Penguins GM Shero Passes Away At 62
Ray Shero - Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Just days after the Pittsburgh Penguins mourned the loss of former netminder and sports reporter Greg Millen, news broke on Wednesday morning that former Stanley Cup-winning General Manager Ray Shero had passed away at 62. Advertisement Shero joined the Penguins in 2006 and helped guide them to the Stanley Cup Final in 2008 and 2009, earning his only championship in 2009. His father, Fred Shero, was a two-time winner with the Philadelphia Flyers in 1974 and 1975. Before coming to Pittsburgh, Shero worked for the Ottawa Senators (1993-1998)and Nashville Predators (1998-2006). He was relieved of his duties in the spring of 2014 after the Penguins' second-round playoff loss; however, he wasn't unemployed for long as the New Jersey Devils hired him on May 4, 2015. Shero was the Devils' general manager for five years before Lou Lamoriello replaced him on Jan. 12, 2020. Most recently, Shero was an advisor with the Minnesota Wild. Advertisement Initially drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the 11th round (216th overall), Shero played at St. Lawerence University from 1980 to 1985, serving as captain in his final season, but never played in the NHL. Pittsburgh Penguins Schedule: Remaining Games & Statistical Notes Pittsburgh Penguins Schedule: Remaining Games & Statistical Notes The Pittsburgh Penguins are winding down their 2024-25 season and will miss the Stanley Cup playoffs for the third consecutive season, a first in Sidney Crosby's 20-year career. However, there is plenty to play for in the final weeks.
Express Tribune
10-04-2025
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- Express Tribune
Ray Shero, former Pittsburgh Penguins and NHL executive, dead at 62
Ray Shero, the former NHL executive best known for his time with the Pittsburgh Penguins, has passed away at the age of 62. The cause of death has not been disclosed, though there has been speculation around the possibility of Ray Shero's death being linked to cancer. Shero's death has left the hockey world in mourning, with tributes pouring in from across the league. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman expressed his condolences, describing Shero as a beloved figure in the hockey community. "Ray Shero's smile and personality lit up every room he walked into and brightened the day of everyone he met," Bettman said. "Widely respected throughout hockey for his team-building acumen and eye for talent, he was even more beloved for how he treated everyone fortunate enough to have known him." Ray Shero's impact on the Penguins was undeniable. As the executive behind the 2009 Stanley Cup victory, he added key players like Jordan Staal and Marián Hossa to a team already boasting stars such as Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Under Shero's leadership, the Penguins triumphed over the Detroit Red Wings in the Stanley Cup Finals, solidifying his place in NHL history. Following his time with the Penguins, Shero moved to the New Jersey Devils, where he continued to build a competitive team. He was instrumental in acquiring stars like Kyle Palmieri, P. K. Subban, and Jack Hughes, helping the Devils reach the playoffs once under his tenure. However, Shero was let go in 2020 after the Devils failed to reach the postseason under his leadership. Shero's legacy, both in the Penguins and Devils organizations, is marked by his sharp eye for talent and his role in shaping competitive rosters. His work also helped elevate the hockey landscape, especially within the NHL. Although the details surrounding his passing remain unclear, some have questioned what happened to Ray Shero, with some speculating that his battle with cancer may have contributed to his death. He is survived by his wife, Karen, and their sons, Chris and Kyle. The hockey world mourns the loss of an iconic figure in the sport, and the Shero family is in the thoughts of many across the NHL community during this difficult time.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
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Even In Passing, Shero Leaves Legacy On Penguins Organization
January 31, 2012; Pittsburgh,PA, USA: Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ray Shero (left) and Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby at a press conference to update the status of Crosby's health before the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the CONSOL Energy Center. (Charles LeClaire-USPRESSWIRE) It's hard to talk about the Sidney Crosby-era Pittsburgh Penguins without talking about former general manager Ray Shero. Sadly, Shero died Wednesday at the age of 42. And he leaves behind a legacy in Pittsburgh that won't soon be forgotten. Advertisement The organization brought Shero on in 2006, and he made a pretty immediate impact in his first season. His very first draft selection was Jordan Staal (2nd overall), and he took the pieces already in place with Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang and Marc-Andre Fleury to take a lottery team to the Stanley Cup playoffs in year one. From there, the Penguins only skyrocketed to new heights. The following season, the young team found themselves vying for the top spot in the Eastern Conference leading up to the NHL trade deadline. Wanting to go all-in, Shero took the initiative to approach ownership about accelerating the timeline for the team's "five-year plan." And, with the blessing of then-majority owners Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle, he did just that. His trade for the biggest name on the market that season - forward Marian Hossa - propelled the Penguins to the Stanley Cup Final and set the precedent for all the years to follow with the organization. Former Penguins GM Shero Passes Away At 62 Former Penguins GM Shero Passes Away At 62 Just days after the Pittsburgh Penguins mourned the loss of former netminder and sports reporter Greg Millen, news broke on Wednesday morning that former Stanley Cup-winning General Manager Advertisement Ray Shero had passed away at 62. The Penguins won Shero's only Stanley Cup just one year later in 2009, but his "big move" in 2008 is what catapulted the organization into being the perennial contender that it is. From that point on, the Penguins solified the all-in, win-now approach that they became known for in all the years to follow - something that made them a model franchise for the better part of two decades. With a very young core, he knew how to balance that youth and inexperience with valuable veteran acquisitions such as Gary Roberts, Bill Guerin, Chris Kunitz, Pascal Dupuis, and Petr Sykora. He prioritized development and wanted the Penguins' AHL and ECHL teams to be vying for championships, not simply acting as a farm for the big club. He put Pittsburgh on the map, and - although he was fired by the Penguins in the summer of 2014 - he was a huge reason why the Penguins had the foundation in place for sustained success, even after he moved on to the New Jersey Devils and Minnesota Wild. Advertisement Ray Shero is synonymous with the Crosby-era Penguins. And his contributions to the franchise - and to hockey - will continue to live on beyond his passing. Bookmark THN - Pittsburgh Penguins on your Google News tab to follow the latest Penguins news, roster moves, player features, and more!
Washington Post
09-04-2025
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- Washington Post
Ray Shero, architect of Pittsburgh Penguins' 2009 title team, dies at 62
Longtime NHL executive Ray Shero, a former general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins and New Jersey Devils, died Wednesday at 62, the league announced. 'Ray Shero's smile and personality lit up every room he walked into and brightened the day of everyone he met,' NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement. 'Widely respected throughout hockey for his team-building acumen and eye for talent, he was even more beloved for how he treated everyone fortunate enough to have known him.' Shero, the son of Hockey Hall of Fame coach Fred Shero, played at St. Lawrence University but never pursued professional hockey as a player. He built his career first as an agent and later in management and executive roles. He was hired in 1993 as an assistant general manager for the Ottawa Senators, and five years later he began the same role with the then-startup Nashville Predators. In 2006, Shero was named general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins, whom he built into a championship contender. The Penguins had not made the playoffs in five years before Shero's arrival, though their roster featured Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Marc-Andre Fleury. Shero acquired Pittsburgh's missing pieces through the draft, trades and free agency — perhaps most notably selecting Jordan Staal with the No. 2 pick in the 2006 NHL draft and trading for Marian Hossa at the 2008 trade deadline. That year, Pittsburgh lost in six games to the Detroit Red Wings in the Stanley Cup finals. The following season, it won the championship against the Red Wings in seven games. 'The Pittsburgh Penguins are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Penguins General Manager Ray Shero,' the team said in a statement. 'Ray was instrumental in ushering in a new era of Penguins hockey, highlighted by the 2009 Stanley Cup Championship. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, his sons, Chris and Kyle, and all those fortunate enough to call him a friend. Ray was admired and loved in the hockey world, and especially here in Pittsburgh.' Shero was hired as the general manager of the Devils in 2015. Though the team struggled during the early years of his tenure, Shero made notable acquisitions, including Taylor Hall, the 2018 Hart Trophy winner who led the team to the playoffs that year before a first-round exit. Some of Shero's acquisitions during his tenure, including former top draft pick Jack Hughes and captain Nico Hischier, remain key members of the team. The St. Paul, Minnesota, native most recently served as a senior adviser to the Minnesota Wild. He was hired to the role in 2021 by its current general manager, Bill Guerin, whom Shero acquired in a 2009 trade to the Penguins, and later hired as a development coach with the team. Shero was also involved with USA Hockey during the 2010 and 2014 Olympics, and served as a member of its National Team Advisory Board. 'The Minnesota Wild is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Ray Shero,' the franchise said in a statement. '… Our hearts go out to his family and friends and the countless people he impacted in the hockey community throughout his successful career. Ray was the best. He will be greatly missed by all of us.'
