1999–2000 Pittsburgh Penguins season
The 1999–2000 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 33rd in the National Hockey League. It was the first season under ownership led by former superstar Mario Lemieux.
Off-season
In June 1999, a U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge granted former player Mario Lemieux ownership of the Penguins franchise, who were in danger of either relocating to Portland, Oregon, or folding. Lemieux received final approval of team ownership by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman on September 3, 1999.Regular season
On April 7, 2000, Jaromír Jágr scored just 13 seconds into the overtime period to give the Penguins a 2–1 road win over the Buffalo Sabres. It would prove to be the fastest overtime goal scored during the 1999–2000 regular season.Final standings
Schedule and results
Playoffs
Player statistics
;Skaters;Goaltenders
†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
Awards
In addition, Owner Mario Lemieux and General Manager Craig Patrick were recipients of the Lester Patrick Trophy for outstanding service to hockey in the United States.Transactions
The Penguins have been involved in the following transactions during the 1999–2000 season:Trades
| September 30, 1999 | To New York Rangers ---- Kevin Hatcher | To Pittsburgh Penguins ---- Peter Popovic |
| January 29, 2000 | To Anaheim Ducks ---- Kip Miller | To Pittsburgh Penguins ---- 2000 9th round pick |
| March 13, 2000 | To Nashville Predators ---- Pavel Skrbek | To Pittsburgh Penguins ---- Bob Boughner |
| March 14, 2000 | To Edmonton Oilers ---- German Titov | To Pittsburgh Penguins ---- Josef Beranek |
| March 14, 2000 | To Anaheim Ducks ---- 2000 5th round pick | To Pittsburgh Penguins ---- Dan Trebil |
| March 14, 2000 | To Calgary Flames ---- Brad Werenka | To Pittsburgh Penguins ---- Rene Corbet Tyler Moss |
| March 14, 2000 | To Ottawa Senators ---- Tom Barrasso | To Pittsburgh Penguins ---- Janne Laukkanen Ron Tugnutt |
Free agents acquired
Free agents lost
Claimed via waivers
Expansion Draft
Player signings
| Player | Date |
| Jiri Slegr | August 2, 1999 |
| Alexei Kovalev | August 10, 1999 |
| Robert Lang | August 10, 1999 |
| Ian Moran | August 12, 1999 |
| Matthew Barnaby | August 12, 1999 |
| Martin Straka | August 13, 1999 |
| Tyler Wright | September 3, 1999 |
| Jan Hrdina | September 6, 1999 |
| Darius Kasparaitis | September 29, 1999 |
| John Slaney | September 30, 1999 |
| Milan Kraft | October 8, 1999 |
| Tom Kostopoulos | October 8, 1999 |
Other
| Name | Date | Notes |
| Ken Sawyer | September 7, 1999 | Hired as CFO |
| Tom Rooney | September 7, 1999 | Hired as COO |
| Kevin Constantine | December 9, 1999 | Fired as head coach |
| Eddie Johnston | December 9, 1999 | Hired as assistant coach |
| Herb Brooks | December 9, 1999 | Hired as head coach |
| Rick Kehoe | December 9, 1999 | Hired as assistant coach |
| Ivan Hlinka | February 7, 2000 | Hired as assistant coach |
| Herb Brooks | May 9, 2000 | Replaced as head coach |
| Ivan Hlinka | June 21, 2000 | Promoted to head coach |
| Joe Mullen | June 21, 2000 | Hired as assistant coach |
| Rick Kehoe | June 21, 2000 | Re-signed as assistant coach |
Roster
Draft picks
Pittsburgh Penguins' picks at the 1999 NHL Entry Draft.| Round | # | Player | Pos | Nationality | College/Junior/Club Team |
| 1 | 18 | Konstantin Koltsov | Left Wing | Severstal Cherepovets | |
| 2 | 51 | Matt Murley | Left Wing | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | |
| 2 | 57 | Jeremy Van Hoof | Defense | Ottawa 67's | |
| 3 | 86 | Sebastien Caron | Goaltender | Rimouski Oceanic | |
| 4 | 115 | Ryan Malone | Left Wing | Omaha Lancers | |
| 5 | 144 | Tomas Skvaridlo | Center | HKm Zvolen Jr. | |
| 5 | 157 | Vladimir Malenkykh | Defense | Lada Togliatti | |
| 6 | 176 | Doug Meyer | Defense | University of Minnesota | |
| 7 | 204 | Tom Kostopoulos | Right Wing | London Knights | |
| 8 | 233 | Darcy Robinson | Defense | Saskatoon Blades | |
| 9 | 261 | Andrew McPherson | Left Wing | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute |
;Draft notes
- Compensatory pick received from NHL as compensation for free agent Ron Francis.
- Compensatory pick received from NHL as compensation for free agent Fredrik Olausson.
Farm teams
The Wheeling Nailers of the East Coast Hockey League finished the season in fifth place in the Northwest Division with a record of 25-40-5.