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24-04-2025
- Business
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Webster Financial: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Webster Financial Corp. (WBS) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $226.9 million. The Stamford, Connecticut-based bank said it had earnings of $1.30 per share. The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.38 per share. The holding company for Webster Bank posted revenue of $1.07 billion in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $704.8 million, also falling short of Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $714.9 million. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights ( using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on WBS at Sign in to access your portfolio
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27-03-2025
- Sport
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WBS Penguins Can Snap Organization Playoff Winless Streak
Image courtesy of @WBSPenguins X account. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins punched their ticket to the Calder Cup playoffs on Wednesday with a thrilling 3-2 overtime win over the Hartford Wolf Pack. Unlike their NHL affiliate, the Pittsburgh Penguins, WBS will qualify for the postseason for the second straight season and the third time in the past four years, missing the playoffs in 2022-23. Last year, the baby Penguins were swept in two games by their cross-state rivals, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Before that series, they were swept by the Springfield Thunderbirds in three games in the first round of the 2021-22 Calder Cup playoffs. Advertisement WBS advanced to face the Thunderbirds thanks to a win in the qualifying round over the Hershey Bears in three games, earning a 4-3 overtime win in Game 3. That game occurred on May 9, 2022, which happened to be the same night when Pittsburgh defeated the New York Rangers 7-2 at PPG Paints Arena. Interestingly, both teams would lose their next three playoff games that season and be eliminated on the same day, May 15, 2022, in one-goal games: Pittsburgh lost 4-3 in overtime, and WBS lost 7-6. As mentioned, Pittsburgh hasn't skated in a playoff game since May 15, 2022, and WBS hasn't won a game since May 9, 2022. Considering that the baby Penguins are one of the top teams in the AHL this season, there's an excellent chance they will snap the organization's playoff-winless streak next month.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Sport
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Penguins At Avalanche Preview: Game Notes, Lineups, And More
The Pittsburgh Penguins will begin a three-game Western road swing on Tuesday when they take on the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena in Denver. And it will be the first time Penguins captain Sidney Crosby and Avalanche star forward Nathan MacKinnon will face each other since playing together at the 4 Nations Face-off for Team Canada. "I'm sure that was a thrill for both of them," said Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan, who coached Team USA at 4 Nations. "They're two of the most exciting players in the game, and they're fierce competitors. So, it's always exciting that we have generational talents like Sid and Nate that have an opportunity to play against one another. "And - just given the relationship that they have, as close as they are off the ice - I'm sure they also have a competitive spirit that they want to get the best of each other. And that's part of the competitive spirit that makes them what they are." "I'm no different from any other fan. I like watching them play against each other."Bednar's quote and more to gear up for tonight's matchup against the Pens: — Bailey Curtis (@baileyycurtis) March 4, 2025 Crosby and MacKinnon combined for five goals and nine points in four games at the 4 Nations Face-off, and both are having great years for their respective teams. They are each also approaching key milestones in their NHL careers: - Crosby has 65 points in 61 games played this season and needs just 15 more points to secure his 20th consecutive point-per-game season, which would break Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 19. - MacKinnon enters Tuesday just 10 points shy of 1,000 points for his NHL career. "Anytime you see guys up close and how hard they work - and how much they put into it - you want to see them get rewarded," Crosby said of MacKinnon. "He's somebody that's continued to want to get better every single year. He cares a lot, and it's good for him to be rewarded. "I mean, he's produced at a pretty incredible pace here over the last number of years, and to be 10 away... yeah, I'm sure he's pretty happy about that." The Penguins have recalled goaltender Tristan Jarry from the @WBSPenguins (AHL). Goaltender Joel Blomqvist has been re-assigned to WBS. — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) March 3, 2025 In other news, the Penguins will start goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic in the wake of some changes at the NHL level for the position. Goaltender Tristan Jarry was recalled Monday from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (WBS) - Pittsburgh's AHL affiliate - and rookie Joel Blomqvist was re-assigned to WBS. Also, defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok - claimed off waivers by the Penguins from the Utah Hockey Club on Feb. 9 - appears to finally be getting a crack at the lineup. He skated on the third pairing with Vincent Desharnais at practice on Wednesday morning, and the Penguins are eager to see what the 23-year-old defenseman can bring to the table. The Penguins have claimed defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok from the Utah Hockey is signed through the 2025.26 season and his contract carries an average annual value of $775,000 at the NHL — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 9, 2025 "He appears to be a pretty good puck mover," Sullivan said. "I think he can help us there. He's got good size, he skates pretty well... I think he has a better understanding now of how we're trying to play from a tactical standpoint. We feel more comfortable with where he's at with respect to that. "We think he's a young player that has potential here. We've liked what we've seen. The challenge is that we haven't had a lot of practices, so it's not like we've had an opportunity to see him multiple times in a game-like environment. But we like what we've seen from Vlad so far." Here is the rest of the Penguins projected lineup for Tuesday's game: #LetsGoPens lines and D-pairs at morning skate in Denver:Rakell-Crosby-RustBeauvillier-Malkin-TomasinoHeinen-Hayes-BemstromLizotte-Glass-AcciariShea-LetangGrzelcyk-KarlssonKolyachonok-Desharnais(Imama-Graves) — Pens Inside Scoop (@PensInsideScoop) March 4, 2025 Colorado won the first matchup between the two teams this season, 6-2, on Dec. 10. The Penguins have won six of their last 10 games against the Avalanche, and they have scored four or more goals in six of those 10 as well. The Avalanche are currently in the first wild card spot in the West, and they are 6-4 in their last 10 games. They've won their last two games against the New Jersey Devils and the Minnesota Wild, outscoring their opponents 10-3 in those games. Bookmark THN - Pittsburgh Penguins on your Google News tab to follow the latest Penguins news, roster moves, player features, and more!
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03-03-2025
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Penguins Recall Goaltender Tristan Jarry From AHL
With the team set to embark on a three-game Western road swing, the Pittsburgh Penguins made a goaltending swap. On Monday, the Penguins recalled goaltender Tristan Jarry from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (WBS) - Pittsburgh's AHL affiliate - and optioned rookie goaltender Joel Blomqvist to WBS. The Penguins have recalled goaltender Tristan Jarry from the @WBSPenguins (AHL). Goaltender Joel Blomqvist has been re-assigned to WBS. — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) March 3, 2025 Jarry - who was waived on Jan. 15 by the Penguins and subsequently re-assigned to WBS - was also sent to WBS on a conditioning loan after struggling at the NHL level to start the 2024-25 season. Across 12 total games with WBS, Jarry is 6-5-1 with a .908 save percentage, including an .866 save percentage over his last three starts. In 22 NHL games this season, Jarry is 8-8-4 with an .886 save percentage. Blomqvist, 23, was with the Penguins for a stint earlier this season, putting up a .903 save percentage through those first eight appearances of his NHL career. Unfortunately, he has struggled through his second stint, posting just an .854 save percentage since. The young Finnish goaltender is 7-5-3 with a .910 save percentage at the AHL level this season. Bookmark THN - Pittsburgh Penguins on your Google News tab to follow the latest Penguins news, roster moves, player features, and more!
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01-03-2025
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February Penguins Prospects Update: Goaltenders
There are some exciting developments down on the farm for the Pittsburgh Penguins. With more talent in the system than they've had in recent memory, the Penguins have several prospects of interest to keep an eye on. We close out our February Penguins Prospects Update with goaltending. Since Blomqvist's recall from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (WBS) on Jan. 16 - after Tristan Jarry was waived and re-assigned to WBS - it hasn't exactly been smooth-sailing for the 23-year-old rookie. His first stint in the NHL earlier this season - aside from one rotten performance by the entire team against the Dallas Stars - was impressive. Taking out the Dallas game, he boasted a .913 save percentage and was, clearly, the team's best goaltender up to that point in the season. But since his recall on Jan. 16, Alex Nedeljkovic hit a hot streak just before the 4 Nations Face-off break, and Blomqvist hasn't gotten too many starts as a result. In his four starts - and six appearances - since his second recall, Blomqvist has posted a measly .863 save percentage. That's not exactly great, but the inconsistent playing time sure hasn't helped him. And he was very good against the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday in relief of Nedeljkovic, surrendering just one goal on 23 shots in 32 minutes and 36 seconds of ice. There are going to be some growing pains in Blomqvist's development, so patience is paramount. Larsson, 26, has been nothing short of spectacular for WBS this season. The Swedish goaltender is 9-4-3 on the season with five shutouts - tied for first in the AHL - including one Friday against the Syracuse Crunch. He has also posted a .927 save percentage on the season. Larsson is very clean and postionally sound, but what stands out most about him - perhaps - is his composure. He doesn't get rattled. He navigates the crease with poise and confidence, and he doesn't give up a whole lot of second-chance opportunities. His reads have been spectacular as well. He's been, arguably, the best goaltender in the Penguins' system this season. There's another guy in the ECHL that has given him a run for his money, but Larsson is very legitimately making the case for an NHL call-up before the end of the season. Even if Larsson has been the steadiest goaltender in the Penguins' system, there is no denying who the most talented and highest-ceiling goaltender is. And that would be 20-year-old Russian netminder Murashov. We've discussed how Murashov - in three seasons prior to 2024-25 between the KHL and the MHL, Russia's junior league - never posted a save percentage below .925. Well, now that's the case for professional hockey in North America as well. In the ECHL this season? He is 16-6-1 with a .926 save percentage and a .231 goals-against average. In the AHL this season? He is 6-0-0 with a .934 save percentage and a 1.99 goals-against average. Murshov's talent is raw, but the talent can't be denied. He's quicker than anyone the Penguins have had in their systen in recent memory. He's agile. He's athletic. And he's composed and mature beyond his years. Even one of the weaker areas of his game - his rebound control - has seen some improvement throughout the course of the season. Right now, Murashov belongs in the AHL. The organization needs to get him there as soon as they can so they don't stunt his development - because it's not all that far-fetched to say that the Penguins have a potential star goaltender in the making. Gauthier, 24, took home ECHL Goaltender of the Year honors last season with a 24-16-1 record and a .923 save percentage. His numbers have dipped a bit this season, as he has assumed more of a backup role behind Sergei Murashov. But he is still 10-7-0 with a .911 save percentage, which are respectable numbers for a starting goaltender. Unfortunately for Gauthier, Murashov exists. And so do Larsson and Blomqvist. Barring injury, he's unlikely to see ice time above the ECHL level this season, and it's not because of him. It's because of the sheer amount of goaltending depth in the Penguins' organization. Still, Gauthier is a reliable depth option for the Penguins. As long as he continues to put up good numbers, he should eventually earn an elevated role as veterans get moved out. Bookmark THN - Pittsburgh Penguins on your Google News tab to follow the latest Penguins news, roster moves, player features, and more!
