Jason Spezza: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / February 20

Penguins AGM Sizes Up Penguins Prospects’ Strengths & Weaknesses

CRANBERRY, Pa. — The Pittsburgh Penguins are building a prospect pool that is worthy of recognition. After quite a few years of irrelevance and neglect, youth sacrificed at the altar of chasing the next Stanley Cup, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are one of the best teams in the AHL.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 26

Tim Stutzle is merging as the next Senators superstar

The 2020 NHL Draft checked off a lot of tropes – a clear #1, Alexis Lafrenière, a clear power-forward, Quinton Byfield, and a healthy battle for top defense between Jake Sanderson and Jamie Drysdale – but it lacked a clear top European.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / December 26

(Exclusive) Penguins Upgrade Player Development at WBS; McGroarty Hits the Gym

The Pittsburgh Penguins will soon be leaning heavily on their feeder system from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, or at least they would like to. To that end, Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas and assistant GM Jason Spezza began an ambitious program to revamp the practices and procedures for their farmhands with NHL dreams.

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The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

How many of the yearly leaders in NHL goals since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?

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Ottawa Senators News / Athlon Sports / November 26

Senators Announce Reunion That's 15 Years in the Making

It's been over 15 years since Daniel Alfredsson, Jason Spezza and Dany Heatley were in the same building together. That changes next month. On Monday, the Ottawa Senators announced that Alfredsson, Spezza and Heatley will reunite for the first time in over a decade next month.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / September 30

Jason Spezza Reflections on Crosby, Career & Love for Hockey

In a recent segment hosted by Ron MacLean, Pittsburgh Penguins assistant general manager Jason Spezza talked about his extensive career, his admiration for Sidney Crosby, and his journey through the highs and lows of the hockey world.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 28

Time for Nick Robertson to Speed Dial Mentor Jason Spezza

One of my early memories that cemented Jason Spezza as one of my all-time favorite players is the time he spent on the ice with the younger prospects. I remember a video where Spezza worked closely with Nick Robertson, helping him refine his shot.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / August 25

Will John Tavares follow Jason Spezza’s path to retiring a Maple Leaf?

John Tavares and Jason Spezza may be seven years apart in age, but their journeys through the hockey world are loaded with similarities. Maple Leafs fans should be hoping for this to continue throughout the rest of Tavares’ career.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / August 19

AHL: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins: Former Olympian Named Assistant GM

On Monday, August 19th, 2024, it was announced that Amanda Kessel would be named Assistant GM to Jason Spezza regarding operations in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and for the Wheeling Nailers.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 19

Penguins promote Jason Spezza to assistant GM and AHL affiliate GM

The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced a flurry of staff operation additions and promotions. Most notably, the club has promoted Jason Spezza to general manager of the Penguins’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pensburgh / August 19

Penguins announce numerous hirings and promotions among hockey operations staff

The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced a number of hirings and promotions within the organization’s hockey operations department. Assistant General Manager Jason Spezza has also been named General Manager of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / August 19

Penguins Announce Multiple Front Office Moves

The Pittsburgh Penguins haven't made many big roster moves this offseason, but they have made a variety of moves to shakeup and strengthen their front office.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 19

Penguins promote Jason Spezza, Amanda Kessel

The Penguins announced a baker’s dozen hockey operations staff additions and promotions Monday, most notably the promotions of Jason Spezza and Amanda

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / August 12

Jason Spezza’s Maple Leafs Legacy: Big Value for Little Money

In the time I have covered the Toronto Maple Leafs, one of my favorite signings was Jason Spezza. The veteran forward, who spent the better part of his career tormenting the Maple Leafs as a member of the Ottawa Senators, made an impactful homecoming to Toronto in the 2019 offseason.