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East Notes: Crosby, Kane, Rasmussen, Zub, MacEwen

History was made in last night’s matchup between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Utah Hockey Club. Sidney Crosby, the Penguins captain and franchise icon, became the 21st player in NHL history to record 600 goals in his career. Given that Crosby is sti

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Pens Points: High Flyin’ Jets

James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images How will the Penguins fare against the NHL’s hottest team? Here are your Pens Points for this Friday morning... It’s become one of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ worst-kept secrets that defensem

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Trade Pitch Has Maple Leafs Acquiring Former 4th-Overall Pick Forward

A trade pitch has the Toronto Maple Leafs acquiring Jesse Puljujarvi from the Pittsburgh Penguins in a one-for-one swap. The post Trade Pitch Has Maple Leafs Acquiring Former 4th-Overall Pick Forward appeared first on Heavy.com.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Penguins Notes: Howe, Lizotte, Glass

Pittsburgh Penguins prospect Tanner Howe was traded by the Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League to the Calgary Hitmen last night (as per Taylor Shire of the Regina Leader-Post). Howe was the Pats captain this season and was pulled from the lineup

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Trade Pitch Has Red Wings Acquiring $20 Million Defenseman

A trade pitch has the Detroit Red Wings acquiring veteran defenseman Marcus Pettersson from the Pittsburgh Penguins. The post Trade Pitch Has Red Wings Acquiring $20 Million Defenseman appeared first on Heavy.com.

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Published: 2 weeks 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 weeks ago

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 weeks 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 weeks 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: 3 weeks 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: 3 weeks 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: 3 weeks 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: 3 weeks 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: 3 weeks ago