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Armstrong: Not many spots left to decide on Canada's roster

Team Canada executive Doug Armstrong says there aren't many spots left up for grabs on the roster for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off. "Probably not as many as people think," Armstrong told NHL.com's Adam Kimelman. Each country's 23-man roster is due

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Published: 2 months ago

Penguins Update: Drafting Franchise Players a Luck of the Draw

As the Penguins’ fortunes spiral down, down, down to where Gollum and the San Jose Sharks reside, I’ve put forth the notion that if we’re going to be bad, we might as well be really bad. The better to snare a lottery pick or, dare we

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Published: 2 months ago

What’s Crosby’s Mindset as Penguins Struggle? Might Surprise You

If you have been wondering whether the Pittsburgh Penguins’ rough start to the season has team captain Sidney Crosby ruminating over things even when he’s away from the rink, you would be right. Sort of. In a brief one-on-one chat with PHN after

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Published: 2 months ago

Penguins Practice: Battle Drills, Physical Play; Injury Updates

No, it wasn’t a bag skate, where players practice without pucks and hold skating drills to near exhaustion. But the Pittsburgh Penguins’ practice on Thursday was considerably more physical than usual, including fairly intense battle drills. And y

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Published: 2 months ago

NHL Rumors: Will the Pittsburgh Penguins Move On From Mike Sullivan and Others?

Penguins Have a Difficult Decision with Mike Sullivan Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet…

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Published: 2 months ago

Analysis: Are Dubas and Sullivan on Same Page? Did Letang Throw Shade?

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ overall trajectory was always going to be down before it could go up. Such is the nature of salary cap sports run by human beings who must look forward and not make decisions with the benefit of perfect hindsight. Yet sever

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Published: 2 months ago

Marcus Pettersson, NHL’s biggest trade target?

Photo by Kirk Irwin/NHLI via Getty Images Many could be interested in Penguin defender After another disappointing start, the Pittsburgh Penguins have made no secret around the league that they are open to trading away veteran

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Published: 2 months ago

Some random thoughts on the Penguins

Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images Some thoughts on Jesse Puljujarvi, Drew O’Connor, Tristan Jarry and Mike Sullivan. There are some Pittsburgh Penguins thoughts in my head but I am not sure I have enough on any one

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Published: 2 months ago

Dan’s Daily: Gibson Trade Rumors; Bettman Denies Cap Report; Penguins Spiral

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ problems are getting worse, if nothing else, by virtue of their persistence. The locker room tried to answer for those problems, even as coach Mike Sullivan gave some players the day off. We also chalkboarded just how bad t

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Published: 2 months ago

Pens Points: Another Day of Rest

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images Here’s Pens Points to help guide you through another off day for the Penguins. Thursday will be another off day for the Pittsburgh Penguins before they welcome the Winnipeg Jets and Utah Hoc

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Published: 2 months ago

Bruins-Stars Projected Lines, Pairings: Defenseman Makes Debut For Boston

The Boston Bruins continue their short two-game road trip against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on Thursday night. Boston will take the ice after a thrilling 3-2 comeback win over the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday while Dallas earned a do

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Published: 2 months ago

Lightning's Point returns vs. Penguins

The Tampa Bay Lightning got Brayden Point back Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins.Point, who scored a goal early in the third period, missed the previous four games after exiting last Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Winnipeg Jets due to injury. The Bol

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Published: 2 months ago