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1989–90 Pittsburgh Penguins season
NHL team season
NHL team season
| Field | Value |
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| League | NHL |
| Season | 1989–90 |
| year | 1989 |
| Team | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Conference | Wales |
| ConferenceRank | 9th |
| Division | Patrick |
| DivisionRank | 5th |
| Record | 32–40–8 |
| HomeRecord | 22–15–3 |
| RoadRecord | 10–25–5 |
| GoalsFor | 318 |
| GoalsAgainst | 359 |
| GeneralManager | Craig Patrick |
| Coach | Gene Ubriaco |
| Craig Patrick | |
| Captain | Mario Lemieux |
| AltCaptain | Paul Coffey |
| John Cullen | |
| Arena | Pittsburgh Civic Arena |
| GoalsLeader | Mario Lemieux (45) |
| AssistsLeader | Mario Lemieux (78) |
| PointsLeader | Mario Lemieux (123) |
| PIMLeader | Kevin Stevens (171) |
| WinsLeader | Wendell Young (16) |
| GAALeader | Wendell Young (4.17) |
Craig Patrick John Cullen The 1989–90 Pittsburgh Penguins season saw the Penguins looking to improve upon the previous season's performance where they finished second in the Patrick Division and made it to the second round of playoffs where they encountered disappointment falling in seven games despite leading the series three games to two against their cross-state opponents Philadelphia Flyers. Unfortunately, after a back injury that sidelined captain Mario Lemieux for the remainder of the season during a February 14, 1990 4-3 victory over the New York Rangers, the Penguins went 3-3-1 for the remainder of February, and 2-9-3 in March, falling out of playoff contention.
Regular season
The Penguins allowed the most short-handed goals during the regular season, with 21.
All-Star Game
The 41st National Hockey League All-Star Game was held in Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, home to the Pittsburgh Penguins, on January 21, 1990. The game saw the team of all-stars from the Wales conference defeat the Campbell conference all-stars 12–7. Mario Lemieux was named the game's Most Valuable Player.
Season standings
Record vs. opponents
Schedule and results
|- | 1 || Oct 5 || Pittsburgh Penguins || 4–5 || Boston Bruins || 0–1–0 || 0 |- | 2 || Oct 7 || Pittsburgh Penguins || 4–4 || New Jersey Devils || 0–1–1 || 1 |- | 3 || Oct 10 || Winnipeg Jets || 1–5 || Pittsburgh Penguins || 1–1–1 || 3 |- | 4 || Oct 14 || Montreal Canadiens || 1–2 || Pittsburgh Penguins || 2–1–1 || 5 |- | 5 || Oct 15 || Pittsburgh Penguins || 2–4 || New York Rangers || 2–2–1 || 5 |- | 6 || Oct 17 || Toronto Maple Leafs || 5–7 || Pittsburgh Penguins || 3–2–1 || 7 |- | 7 || Oct 18 || St. Louis Blues || 9–3 || Pittsburgh Penguins || 3–3–1 || 7 |- | 8 || Oct 21 || Buffalo Sabres || 4–2 || Pittsburgh Penguins || 3–4–1 || 7 |- | 9 || Oct 25 || Toronto Maple Leafs || 8–6 || Pittsburgh Penguins || 3–5–1 || 7 |- | 10 || Oct 26 || Pittsburgh Penguins || 3–3 || Detroit Red Wings || 3–5–2 || 8 |- | 11 || Oct 28 || Pittsburgh Penguins || 1–5 || Montreal Canadiens || 3–6–2 || 8 |- | 12 || Oct 31 || Los Angeles Kings || 8–4 || Pittsburgh Penguins || 3–7–2 || 8
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Player statistics
;Skaters
| a | #FCB514 | 2px}}" | Player | a | #FCB514 | 2px}}" | GP | a | #FCB514 | 2px}}" | G | a | #FCB514 | 2px}}" | A | a | #FCB514 | 2px}}" | Pts | a | #FCB514 | 2px}}" data-sort-type="number" | +/− | a | #FCB514 | 2px}}" | PIM | Total | 318 | 560 | 878 | — | 2,098 | |||||
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| 59 | 45 | 78 | 123 | 78 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 80 | 29 | 74 | 103 | 95 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 72 | 32 | 60 | 92 | 138 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 80 | 33 | 47 | 80 | 102 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 76 | 29 | 41 | 70 | 171 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 74 | 30 | 37 | 67 | 6 | 44 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 76 | 22 | 17 | 39 | 108 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 78 | 20 | 19 | 39 | 3 | 109 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| † | 37 | 14 | 18 | 32 | 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 51 | 6 | 25 | 31 | 37 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ‡ | 41 | 9 | 20 | 29 | 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 67 | 11 | 16 | 27 | 168 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| † | 38 | 4 | 18 | 22 | 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 75 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 154 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 61 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 54 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 61 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 71 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 62 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 56 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ‡ | 41 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 51 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 30 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 49 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 54 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 44 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 69 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 125 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 43 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 56 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 125 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 37 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 123 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| † | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 40 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ‡ | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| † | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
;Goaltenders
| a | #FCB514 | 2px}}" | Player | a | #FCB514 | 2px}}" | GP | a | #FCB514 | 2px}}" | TOI | a | #FCB514 | 2px}}" | W | a | #FCB514 | 2px}}" | L | a | #FCB514 | 2px}}" | T | a | #FCB514 | 2px}}" | GA | a | #FCB514 | 2px}}" | GAA | a | #FCB514 | 2px}}" | SA | a | #FCB514 | 2px}}" | SV% | a | #FCB514 | 2px}}" | SO | a | #FCB514 | 2px}}" | G | a | #FCB514 | 2px}}" | A | a | #FCB514 | 2px}}" | PIM | Total | 4845:07 | 32 | 40 | 8 | 353 | 4.37 | 2678 | 0.868 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 20 | ||||||||||||
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| 43 | 2318:16 | 16 | 20 | 3 | 161 | 4.17 | 1263 | 0.873 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 21 | 1066:26 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 77 | 4.33 | 580 | 0.867 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 24 | 1294:19 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 101 | 4.68 | 746 | 0.865 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| † | 3 | 166:06 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 5.06 | 89 | 0.843 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Penguins. Stats reflect time with the Penguins only.
‡Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Penguins only.
Awards and records
- Mario Lemieux, All-Star Game MVP
- Mario Lemieux became the first person to score 800 points for the Penguins. He did so in a 4–3 win over Vancouver on January 4.
- Mario Lemieux established a new franchise record for goals (345). He broke the previous records of 316 held by Jean Pronovost.
- Paul Coffey established a franchise record for goals (74) by a defenseman. He broke the previous records of 66 held by both Ron Stackhouse and Randy Carlyle.
- Rod Buskas set a franchise record for penalty minutes (959). He had led the category since the previous season.
Transactions
The Penguins were involved in the following transactions during the 1989–90 season:
Trades
| March 6, 1990 | To [Chicago Blackhawks](1989-90-chicago-blackhawks-season) | To Pittsburgh Penguins |
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Free agents
| a | #FCB514 | 2px}} width:25%;" | Player | a | #FCB514 | 2px}} width:25%;" | Acquired from | a | #FCB514 | 2px}} width:25%;" | Lost to | a | #FCB514 | 2px}} width:25%;" | Date |
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| Gilbert Delorme | Detroit Red Wings | June 28, 1989 | |||||||||||||
| Tim Tookey | Philadelphia Flyers | June 30, 1989 | |||||||||||||
| Chris Clifford | Chicago Blackhawks | September 6, 1989 | |||||||||||||
| Steve Dykstra | Hartford Whalers | October 9, 1989 | |||||||||||||
| Bryan Erickson | Winnipeg Jets | March 2, 1990 |
Signings
| a | #FCB514 | 2px}} width:30%;" | Player | a | #FCB514 | 2px}} width:25%;" | Date | a | #FCB514 | 2px}} width:45%;" | Contract terms |
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| Gord Dineen | June 27, 1989 | Multi-year contract | |||||||||
| Phil Bourque | June 27, 1989 | Multi-year contract | |||||||||
| Troy Loney | June 27, 1989 | Multi-year contract | |||||||||
| Wendell Young | June 30, 1989 | Multi-year contract | |||||||||
| Mario Lemieux | August 1, 1989 | 5 year/$10 million | |||||||||
| Rob Brown | September 14, 1989 | 2 years | |||||||||
| Mike Needham | June 5, 1990 | Multi-year contract | |||||||||
| Paul Laus | June 5, 1990 | Multi-year contract |
Other
| a | #FCB514 | 2px}} width:30%;" | Name | a | #FCB514 | 2px}} width:25%;" | Date | a | #FCB514 | 2px}} width:45%;" | Details |
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| John Welday | July 29, 1989 | Hired as strength and conditioning coach | |||||||||
| Gene Ubriaco | December 5, 1989 | Fired as head coach | |||||||||
| Tony Esposito | December 5, 1989 | Fired as GM | |||||||||
| Craig Patrick | December 5, 1989 | Hired as head coach/GM | |||||||||
| Gilles Meloche | January 24, 1990 | Hired as goaltending coach | |||||||||
| Craig Patrick | June 12, 1990 | Replaced as head coach (remained as GM) | |||||||||
| Bob Johnson | June 12, 1990 | Hired as head coach | |||||||||
| Scotty Bowman | June 12, 1990 | Hired as Director of development and recruitment | |||||||||
| Joe Dragon | June 15, 1990 | [Supplemental draft pick](1990-nhl-supplemental-draft) | |||||||||
| Savo Mitrovic | June 15, 1990 | [Supplemental draft pick](1990-nhl-supplemental-draft) |
Draft picks
Pittsburgh Penguins' picks at the 1989 NHL entry draft.
| a | #FCB514 | 2px}}" | Round | a | #FCB514 | 2px}}" | # | a | #FCB514 | 2px}}" | Player | a | #FCB514 | 2px}}" | Pos | a | #FCB514 | 2px}}" | Nationality | a | #FCB514 | 2px}}" | College/Junior/Club team (League) |
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| 1 | 16 | Jamie Heward | D | Canada | Regina Pats (WHL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | 37 | Paul Laus | D | Canada | Niagara Falls Thunder (OHL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | 58 | John Brill | R | United States | Grand Rapids H.S. (Minn.) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | 79 | Todd Nelson | D | Canada | Prince Albert Raiders (WHL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | 100 | Tom Nevers | C | United States | Edina H.S. (Minn.) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | 121 | Michael Markovich | D | United States | U. of Denver (NCAA) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | 126 | Michael Needham | R | Canada | Kamloops Blazers (WHL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 7 | 142 | Patrick Schafhauser | D | United States | Hill-Murray H.S. (Minn.) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | 163 | David Shute | C | United States | Victoria Cougars (WHL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 9 | 184 | Andrew Wolf | D | Canada | Victoria Cougars (WHL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 10 | 205 | Greg Hagen | R | United States | Hill-Murray H.S. (Minn.) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 11 | 226 | Scott Farrell | D | Canada | Spokane Chiefs (WHL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 12 | 247 | Jason Smart | C | Canada | Saskatoon Blades (WHL) | ||||||||||||||||||
| [S](1989-nhl-supplemental-draft) | 21 | John DePourcq | C | Canada | Ferris State University (CCHA) |
;Draft notes
- The Calgary Flames' sixth-round pick went to the Pittsburgh Penguins as a result of a January 9, 1989, trade that sent Steve Guenette to the Flames in exchange for this pick.
References
References
- "1989-90 NHL Summary".
- "1989-90 Pittsburgh Penguins Schedule".
- "1989–1990 – Regular Season – Pittsburgh Penguins – All Skaters – Summary – Points – NHL.com – Stats". NHL.
- "1989–1990 – Regular Season – Pittsburgh Penguins – Goalie – Summary – Wins – NHL.com – Stats". NHL.
- National Hockey League Official Guide and Record Book 2006, p. 219, Dan Diamond & Associates, Toronto, Ontario, {{ISBN. 0-920445-98-5
- "Hockey Transactions Search Results". ProSportsTransactions.
- "NHL Entry Draft Year by Year Results". NHL.com.
- "1989 NHL Entry Draft Pending Transactions". Pro Sports Transactions.
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