When you’re able to neutralize the future face of the NHL, perhaps it isn’t surprising the initial focus was on Cole Cassels’ defensive ability.

As a gangly kid growing up just down the road from Syracuse University, Anthony Angello may have appeared to be destined to hit the hardwood for the Orange eventually. There was only one small problem: He was terrible at basketball.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired forwards Riley Barber and Phil Varone from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for forwards Joseph Blandisi and Jake Lucchini.

Bakersfield’s Evan Bouchard and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s Sam Miletic have been added to the rosters for this weekend’s 2020 AHL All-Star Classic.

Every night that his parents would let him, and even some nights when they wouldn’t, Thomas Di Pauli would wake up at 2 or 3 in the morning, go to the computer and watch hockey.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired defenseman John Nyberg from the Dallas Stars in exchange for Oula Palve.

Tristan Jarry of the Pittsburgh Penguins has been selected as the Ephesus/AHL Graduate of the Month for December.

The Florida Panthers have acquired forward Ryan Haggerty from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for forward Kevin Roy.

Joseph Blandisi had a simple goal Sunday. Sleeping in.

In a league that has built its reputation by preparing countless young players and hockey personnel for the NHL, similar success stories in the broadcast booth seem almost certain to follow.