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Penguins’ Bunting to Play for Team Canada; Big Names Decline
Pittsburgh Penguins winger Michael Bunting accepted his invitation to play for Team Canada at the 2024 IIHF World Championships, which will begin next week in Czechia.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / April 21
Here’s How Bunting Got Penguins a Home Run
The trade, when the Pittsburgh Penguins made it, was about as popular — inside and outside the organization — as foot fungus. OK, perhaps a bit less. Not because of what president of hockey operations/GM Kyle Dubas got from Carolina in the deal — that full value of that package might not be known for several years — but because of what he gave up.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / April 19
Full Dubas Recap: ‘Surprised, Disappointed’ By How Penguins Sulked
CRANBERRY — The Pittsburgh Penguins traded Jake Guentzel to Carolina on March 7. A few hours after the deal, which netted a package that included Michael Bunting, was announced, the Penguins absorbed a 6-0 loss to Washington at PPG Paints Arena, the by-product of their most dispirited effort of the season.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / April 15
STAYIN’ ALIVE: Penguins Still in Playoff Hunt; Beat Preds, 4-2
The Pittsburgh Penguins did their part to keep their playoff hopes alive Monday night. By the time they play the regular-season finale Wednesday on Long Island, they’ll know whether it was worth the effort they put into their 4-2 victory against Nashville at PPG Paints Arena.
NHL News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / April 14
Shattenkirk Held Accountable For Action Against Penguins’ Bunting
Defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk of the Boston Bruins has been fined by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety for a move he made against Pittsburgh Penguins winger Michael Bunting during Saturday’s game at PPG Paints Arena.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 8
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Marner & Bunting
The Pittsburgh Penguins are riding a four-game winning streak and are coming into town tonight determined to solidify their playoff position against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / April 8
NHL bets: Playoff push powers a pair of point props
We get our NHL week started with just two games, but there's no lack of playoff motivation on hand. It's that we follow with a pair of plus-money point props tonight.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / April 6
Penguins Postgame: HUGE Win, Does Bunting Make Pens Better than Guentzel?
The Pittsburgh Penguins led 4-1 as “Geno” chants echoed through PPG Paints Arena. By the middle of the third period, the Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning were tied 4-4.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / April 6
Penguins Six-Pack: ‘We Just Hung in There’; Bunting in Crosshairs
The Pittsburgh Penguins have had a problem protecting leads all season, and Tampa Bay possesses one of the most volatile offenses in the NHL. It probably
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / March 29
Penguins Postgame: Malkin, Bunting, & Why Sullivan Made Choices
The game was not well played nor a sparkling example of the capabilities of the Pittsburgh Penguins, yet they beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 at PPG Paints Arena.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / March 28
Penguins Grades: Sloppy Effort, New Players Drag Pens Into Fight
The Pittsburgh Penguins lacked it. A spark. It doesn’t require an entire team to decide in unison to play at their peak performance levels. No, the reason
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / March 27
Bunting Has Too Many Pluses for Penguins to Focus on a Minus
CRANBERRY — It’s not that the Pittsburgh Penguins are disappointed, in any way, with what they’ve gotten from Michael Bunting since they acquired him from Carolina in the Jake Guentzel trade.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / FanNation Inside The Penguins / March 18
Penguins New Star Drawing Big-Time Comparisons
PITTSBURGH – It didn’t take long for fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins to learn what kind of hockey player Michael Bunting is. As the NHL-level piece coming to the Penguins in return for Jake Guentzel, Bunting is in prime position to become a fan favorite.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / FanNation Inside The Penguins / March 12
Michael Bunting Heroics Not Enough for Penguins
PITTSBURGH – Heading north of the border to take on the Ottawa Senators, the Pittsburgh Penguins were looking to snap their three-game losing streak. The postseason seems like an extreme long shot, but the Penguins plan on sticking to their game and fighting for as many wins as possible down the stretch.
NHL News / FanNation Inside The Penguins / March 9
Michael Bunting Adds Missing Piece to Penguins
PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Penguins have a pretty uneventful trade deadline compared to what was expected. The only two moves on deadline day involved depth defenseman Chad Ruhwedel heading to the New York Rangers and a minor league goalie swap with the Florida Panthers.
NHL News / FanNation Inside The Penguins / March 8
Penguins Reveal Michael Bunting's Jersey Number
PITTSBURGH – The trade deadline brings new faces to new teams, and for the Pittsburgh Penguins, their newest addition is forward Michael Bunting. The former Carolina Hurricanes and Toronto Maple Leafs forward showed up in Pittsburgh for his first practice with the Penguins.
NHL News / Yardbarker / March 7
Penguins become sellers by sending Jake Guentzel to Hurricanes
For the first time since the 2005-06 season the Penguins approached the NHL trade deadline as sellers. They sold off one of their biggest pieces on Thursday night, sending top-line winger and Stanley Cup champion Jake Guentzel to the Hurricanes.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 23
From Maple Leafs to Hurricanes: Michael Bunting Has Landed Well
For Michael Bunting, it was a dream come true to come home to play with his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs. When he became a free agent in the summer of 2021, he moved away from the Arizona desert, took less money than he could have received elsewhere, and signed a two-year contract to play in Canada.
Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL Trade Talk / January 1
Hurricanes Consider Michael Bunting Trade to Free Up Cap Space
Amidst the Carolina Hurricanes’ quest for a goaltending upgrade and cap space flexibility, Michael Bunting’s name has emerged in trade conversations, according to reports from Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 31
Hurricanes have received interest in Michael Bunting
With Carolina believed to be among the teams shopping around the goalie market, there’s a possibility that they might need to clear out some money to bring out an impact netminder. One player is reportedly drawing interest that could help the team accomplish that goal.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 16
Michael Bunting Talks Moment He Knew Maple Leafs Moved On
Former Toronto Maple Leafs’ forward Michael Bunting is speaking about his departure from the team this summer, his decision to sign with the Carolina Hurricanes, and when he knew his career was going to make a major shift.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1
Hurricanes sign Michael Bunting to three-year contract with $4.5M AAV
The Canes made another splash Saturday afternoon, landing left winger Michael Bunting on a three-year contract at a $4.5 million AAV.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / April 26, 2023
Maple Leafs forward Michael Bunting will sit out Game 5
Head coach Sheldon Keefe announced that forward Michael Bunting will not play for the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup playoffs first-round series.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 19, 2023
Maple Leafs' Michael Bunting suspended three games after hit
Bunting has been a revelation for the Leafs after coming over from the Coyotes on a two-year deal. After putting up 63 points last season in 79 games, this year he put up 49 points in 82 games.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 19, 2023
Maple Leafs' Michael Bunting to have hearing with Department of Player Safety
Maple Leafs left winger Michael Bunting will be facing a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety for an illegal check to the head and interference on Lightning defender Erik Černák.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 19, 2023
Leafs’ Michael Bunting to have Player Safety hearing for illegal check to head, interference
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Michael Bunting will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Wednesday related to a high hit he laid on Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman Erik Cernak during the second period of Tuesday’s playoff game at Scotiabank Arena.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 3, 2023
‘Kyle will deal with that’: Maple Leafs will speak to NHL about Bunting’s reputation with officials
It was yet another rough night between the Maple Leafs’ Michael Bunting and NHL officiating on Sunday evening. The 27-year-old, in what was a close game against Detroit, was once again getting penalties that might make you tilt your head a little bit, especially if you watch Toronto regularly.
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