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As our Penguins prepare to take on Rick Tocchet’s Canucks on Turkey Day Eve, I decided to fire a shot or two across the opinion bow. I’m not super disappointed that the Pens placed forward Valtteri Puustinen on waivers to make room for Blake Liz

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Published: 3 months ago

4 questions that will decide Canada-USA grudge match

A thrilling finish is guaranteed when the United States plays host to its bitter rival, Canada, in the must-see 4 Nations Face-Off championship game. These storylines will shape Thursday night’s battle in Boston.Will U.S. stifle Canada's s

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Mike Sullivan prepares to take on Sidney Crosby in USA, Canada 4 Nations Face-Off rematch

James Guillory-Imagn Images Canada and the USA drop the puck on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET in Boston. Team USA head coach Mike Sullivan says he’s ready for Thursday’s 4 Nations Face-Off championship game against Sidney Crosby a

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Pens Points: Prepping for a 4 Nations finale

Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images The 4 Nations Face-Off is barreling towards a conclusion while Penguins hockey is on the horizon. Here are your Pens Points for this Wednesday morning... The Pittsburgh Penguins made a

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Canadian teammates on Sidney Crosby: 'When he's in your locker room, you always think you're going to win'

Past and present members of Team Canada describe Crosby's "aura": "The quiet intensity and confidence … you know there's no moment too big."

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Published: 3 weeks ago

'He's unbelievable': Crosby impressing younger Canadian teammates at 4 Nations Face-Off

The 37-year-old Sidney Crosby isn't at 100 per cent at the tournament, but his unmatched effort remains intact. He fell on his sword for a costly turnover in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Americans in Montreal. He proceeded to calmly pick up the group a

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Canada’s Crosby impressing younger teammates at 4 Nations: ‘He’s unbelievable’

Sidney Crosby, as always, was there for his country when it needed him most.

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Penguins Practice: Rust, Malkin Participate as Team Reconvenes

Yes, the 4 Nations Face-Off is still ongoing, but the Pittsburgh Penguins who have not been participating in that tournament returned to practice Tuesday at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex. Forwards Bryan Rust and Evgeni Malkin, who are on IR, partic

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Bennett inspired and honoured to be wearing same jersey as idol Crosby

Team Canada forward Sam Bennett talks about the wow factor for him to be able to watch his childhood idol Sidney Crosby work on his craft on and off the ice on an everyday basis, and is honoured to share the same jersey with him.

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Penguins Notebook: Another Silly Crosby Trade Push; A Prospect Logjam

It seems only hours after the Sidney Crosby to the Colorado Avalanche trade wishes were beaten into the ground for the hundredth time, another trade fantasy popped up involving the Pittsburgh Penguins captain. Sidney Crosby to the Montreal Canadiens.

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Pens make roster moves ahead of practice today

Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images (Some) of the Penguins will be back on the ice today in practice It feels like forever but the Penguins begin their slow lurch back into gear with a practice today at 2pm at their Cr

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Canucks sign O'Connor to 2-year extension

The Vancouver Canucks signed forward Drew O'Connor to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of $2.5 million, the team announced Tuesday.The Canucks acquired O'Connor from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Feb. 1."Drew has really made a

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Penguins Demote Jarry, Recall Blomqvist & a Forward

As expected, Tristan Jarry’s return to the NHL roster was merely to create space at the AHL level so netminder Joel Blomqvist could play games for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and remain sharp for the resumption of the NHL’s regular season

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Published: 3 weeks ago