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Penguins Activate Kevin Hayes, Assign Vasily Ponomarev To AHL

The Pittsburgh Penguins have activated center Kevin Hayes off injured reserve and returned forward Vasily Ponomarev to the AHL.

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Published: 1 month ago

Kevin Stevens and Matt Cullen elected to U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame

Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images 17 players or builders with ties to the Penguins have been elected to the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame. Formers Penguins players Kevin Stevens and Matt Cullen have been elected to the Unit

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Published: 4 months ago

Penguins Update: Hall Call for Artie and Dad

At first blush, you wouldn’t think former Penguins forwards Kevin Stevens and Matt Cullen have much in common. Known for his robust play, the former was a 6’3” 230-pound blacksmith on skates, while the latter relied more on speed and guile to

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Published: 4 months ago

Penguins Update: Is Rutger McGroarty the new Brooks Orpik?

No sooner do I announce my semi-retirement from blogging then I get an idea for an article. I know. The incongruity of it all…lol. Anyway. A thought occurred to me this morning and I figured I’d commit fingertips to keyboard and flesh it out. To

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Published: 4 months ago

Kingerski: 3 Things Necessary for Penguins Rebuild (+)

“If they waive Valtteri Puustinen, my heart will break,” wrote one viewer to Pittsburgh Hockey Now’s live chat on Wednesday, which focused on the immediate Pittsburgh Penguins’ path forward as well as the prospects who will soon be ready for

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Published: 4 months ago

Penguins Kevin Stevens and Matt Cullen to U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame

Kevin Stevens and Matt Cullen got the call. They were Pittsburgh Penguins and Stanley Cup champions a generation apart, but both will be inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame on Dec. 4. Stevens, 59, was the boisterous winger who was the heartbea

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Published: 4 months ago

NHL Rumors: Penguins, Bruins, Maple Leafs, Devils

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, is there a scenario where the Pittsburgh Penguins could trade Sidney Crosby to a contender? Meanwhile, might the Boston Bruins and Jeremy Swayman consider a…

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Published: 4 months ago

Columnist on Crosby Trade If Penguins Fall Out of Playoff Race

The post Columnist on Crosby Trade If Penguins Fall Out of Playoff Race appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. TSN's Travis Yost explores a potential Sidney Crosby trade if the Pittsburgh Penguins miss the playoffs this season. The post Columnist on Cros

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Published: 4 months ago

Dan’s Daily: $20 Million McDavid? Penguins Crucible; Honoring Johnny

The Pittsburgh Penguins won’t have much runway this season, and coaches and management probably won’t get a redo if they don’t get the final roster construction correct. For the first time in franchise history, September and October could deter

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Published: 4 months ago

Penguins Live Chat: Crosby, Prospects, Young Trade Targets

The live chat was fast and furious. Live on YouTube and FaceBook, Pittsburgh Hockey Now began with the Sidney Crosby situation and the reason speculation hasn’t yet run wild. However, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ schedule and road trips will soon put

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Published: 4 months ago

Rangers Notes: Smith, Trouba, Kakko

Recently acquired New York Rangers forward Reilly Smith appears likely to get an early season opportunity alongside forwards Chris Kreider and Mika Zibanejad (as per Peter Baugh of The Athletic). The former Stanley Cup Champion had a down year last s

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Published: 4 months ago

Announcing my “Semi-Retirement” from PenguinPoop

Hey all. Just a quick note to share a bit of personal news. After 13 years of writing for PenguinPoop, I’ve decided to “semi-retire” from the blogging business. More to the point, I won’t be writing Penguins game summaries this seas

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Published: 4 months ago

Penguins Promos–From Halloween to Margaritaville to Pride Game

We already knew about the themed bobbleheads, and now the Pittsburgh Penguins have a new, improved — or at least expanded — full promotional schedule, released Wednesday. Notably, a Pride Game returns, including a tumbler giveaway. Those nights h

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Published: 4 months ago