C. PIT. [6], On 22 March 2016, Bļugers signed an entry-level agreement with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Blueger has suited up for Latvia for five major international tournaments, three times at the World Junior Championship (2014; ’13; ’12) and twice at the World Under-18 Championship (2012; ’11).

He was Pittsburgh’s third pick that year following the selections of Derrick Pouliot and Olli Maatta in the first round. In his first full season with the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins, Bļugers set a new franchise record for plus-minus rating by a rookie with a +24.

Interestingly, this new deal means Blueger will be making $175,000 less than what he was earning on his entry-level contract, but I’m sure the cap-strapped Penguins aren’t complaining. Blueger went on to play the next three-plus seasons in the American Hockey League, patiently working on his game. “Teddy is a perfect role model for younger players coming into the league,” assistant general manager Bill Guerin said.

365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. Blueger, 21, completed his senior season at Minnesota State-Mankato, leading the Mavericks in points (35) and assists (24) while scoring 11 goals in 41 games as one of the team’s alternate captains. "Teddy, Theodor Blueger" Pittsburgh Penguins / NHL - 20/21 Pronunciation Bookmark Add to Roster Submit Photo Submit Transfer 157 208 Tweet. "It just kind of started to align a bit and I was winning a couple.

We apologize, but this video has failed to load. He has great hockey sense, he loves to compete and he’s a true professional.”.

"If it was up to me I obviously wish I could have gotten (to the NHL) sooner, but that's just how it goes," he said.

He’s still waiver-exempt, meaning that he could be used as an injury replacement this season, popping up and down without risk of being claimed by another team. Blueger finished with seven goals in 54 games during the 2016-17 season before posting 21 goals in 70 games during the 2017-18 season. C. PIT. I was just worried about chipping the puck forward, dumping it in. Teddy Blueger of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on March 25, 2019 in New York City.

After the Penguins called his name, Blueger went to Minnesota State-Mankato, using all four years of his college eligibility before making the jump to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton at the end of his senior season in 2016. Forward Teddy Blueger re-signed with the Pittsburgh Penguins, agreeing to a two-year deal worth $1.5 million. “Teddy is a perfect role model for younger players coming into the league,” assistant general manager Bill Guerin said. He committed to a collegiate career with Minnesota State University, Mankato and played four seasons in the NCAA from 2012 to 2016.

https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=155334 But the Penguins have more than enough centers already given their signing of Matt Cullen and will be likely promoting winger Daniel Sprong full-time despite his struggles to crack the lineup.

"The guys were all awesome. A veteran at the international level already, the 23-year old forward competed in three World Junior tournaments for Latvia and has now represented his birth country at back-to-back World Championships. Then obviously the more and more you win them, the more confident you get and the more you get into a rhythm, and the easier it gets. He made his NHL debut on Jan. 30 vs. Tampa Bay and played nine of 10 games before getting scratched for three and returning to WBS for one. Upload the photo, let us review it and we will upload it within 48 hours, assuming you confirm you have the photographer's permisson to have it uploaded at eliteprospects.com. Blueger was named one of Latvia’s ‘Top-Three Players’ at the 2013 World Junior Championship and the 2012 World Under-18 Championship.

In 28 games with Pittsburgh last season, Blueger, 24, scored 10 points (six goals, four assists) and had one game-winning goal.

"I wasn't really doing anything weird or different than I normally do," he said.

Teddy Blueger was eligible for salary arbitration but didn’t file when the deadline came and went earlier this month, but he hasn’t had to wait long for some future certainty.

Twice Blueger helped the Latvians medal at those tournaments, winning a silver medal at the 2014 WJC and a gold at the 2011 Under-18 WJC. Teddy Blueger NHL contract and signing comparisons, compare cap hit, comparable salary, contracts, contract history, earnings, aav DISPLAY SETTING Toggle Dark Mode [2], Bļugers began playing hockey in BHS hockey school, founded by former Dinamo Rīga player Helmuts Balderis. Will Jim Rutherford add another defenseman? It’s important to note the nature of the one-way deal, meaning it’s very unlikely Blueger sees the AHL again.

"It feels really good to have it done and know where I'm going to be and know that I'm going to be a part of the team there," said Blueger, who was a restricted free agent. He was selected 52nd overall in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft by the Penguins, making him the third-highest selected Latvian hockey player in the NHL Entry Draft, behind Zemgus Girgensons and Sandis Ozoliņš.

"Just because I have a one-way doesn't necessarily mean I'm a lock on the team. Nick Bjugstad?

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2018-09-23. Blueger, 24, appeared in 28 games for Pittsburgh this season tallying 10 points (6G-4A), which included one game-winning goal.

Have your thoughts on Penguins’ offseason moves changed after seeing what rest of NHL has done. Teodors Bļugers (anglicized as Theodor ″Teddy″ Blueger; born 15 August 1994) is a Latvian professional ice hockey forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL).

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Looks like Teddy Blueger is staying for a while. The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed forward Teddy Blueger to a new two-year contract.

He is playing in his first year with the Minnesota State Mavericks of the WCHA, after attending the prestigious Shattuck St. Mary’s prep hockey school for the last three years.

Pittsburgh selected Blueger in the second round (52nd overall) of the 2012 NHL Draft, and he went on to play four years of college hockey at Minnesota State from 2012-16. Pittsburgh Penguins Schedule, Roster, News, and Rumors | PensBurgh, Penguins re-sign Teddy Blueger to a two-year contract. Before jumping into the college ranks, Blueger played two years of prep hockey at Shattuck St. Mary’s in Minnesota from 2009-11. After picking Blueger, the Penguins then took Oskar Sundqvist and Matt Murray in the third round. [13] The following year, he was again named to the Latvia national team to compete at the 2018 IIHF World Championship. He made his senior debut when he was selected to play for Latvia at the 2017 IIHF World Championship.

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When will the NHL’s 2020-21 season even start? A native of Riga, Latvia, Blueger helped the Mavericks win back-to-back WCHA titles in 2014-15 and ’13-14.

Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. Teddy came to us with great expectations, and he’s worked hard to meet each one.
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This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Penguins re-sign forward Teddy Blueger to 2-year contract. pittsburghpenguins.com is the official website of the Pittsburgh Penguins. © NHL 2020. [14], Bļugers has a younger brother, Roberts who also plays hockey. ”Teddy is a perfect role model for younger players coming into the league,” said assistant general manager Bill Guerin. The Penguins selected Blueger in the second round of the 2012 NHL Draft, and he joined the franchise after playing four years at Minnesota State. C. PIT. Bryan Rust? [5] In 2015–16, Bļugers was named to the All-WCHA First Team. I thought I played better after that.". I’d put my money on it. Teddy Blueger.

Read more about cookies here. He was selected 52nd overall in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft by the Penguins,[1] making him the third-highest selected Latvian hockey player in the NHL Entry Draft, behind Zemgus Girgensons and Sandis Ozoliņš. C. PIT. He has great hockey sense, he loves to compete and he’s a true professional.”. I still have to perform and play well," Blueger said. Seven of Blueger’s 11 tallies this year were game-winning markers. C. PIT.