The Malone Family Foundation, founded by former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ryan Malone, will host the second annual Black & Gold Breaking the Mold event as part of Mental Health Awareness Month. [PensBurgh]
On the business side of the franchise, the Penguins dismissed multiple front-office staffers on Wednesday. [Trib Live]
Former Penguins forward Kasper Bjorkqvist has signed a two-year contract with Ilves in Finland’s Liiga. [Trib Live]
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Boston Bruins broadcaster Jack Edwards called NHL referee Steve Kozari a ‘coward’ during the team’s Game 5 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.