Pittsburgh Penguins News and Rumors

Penguins This ‘n’ ‘At

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

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

5 trades we'd love to see before the deadline

The NHL's trade season is underway and has already seen some significant names dealt ahead of the March 7 deadline. But there are still some notable players available.Here are five trades that would spice things up before the deadline.Brayden Schenn

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Dan’s Daily: USA Hobbled; Crosby Heroics; Penguins Trade Questions

The Daily’s are getting a little tougher because all of the external news centers on the Four Nations Face-Off. Team USA lost to Sweden 2-1 Monday in what should have been an inconsequential game, but the injuries are piling up ahead of Thursday’

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Sidney Crosby keeps making headlines at 4 Nations tournament

Photo by Brian Babineau/4NFO/World Cup of Hockey via Getty Images Crosby had a highlight-reel empty net goal against Finland on Monday. All Sidney Crosby does is make headlines at the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament for Team Ca

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Pens Points: Rematch Booked

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Pens Points with a bunch of news from Monday as Canada secures a rematch with the USA. What looked like a runaway victory for Canada turned into a late squeaker after Finland stormed back fro

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Published: 3 weeks ago

4 Nations Update: Is Sully Getting His Groove Back?

Anyone who follows hockey knows the past few seasons haven’t been especially kind to Penguins coach Mike Sullivan. For starters, the black-and-gold has missed the playoffs two seasons running and are a good bet to fall short again. A numbers of fo

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Sweden’s Nyquist gets tipped shot to trickle past Oettinger

Watch as Gustav Nyquist tips Erik Karlsson’s shot and gets it to trickle past Jake Oettinger, tying the game at 1 between Sweden and USA in the first period.

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Published: 3 weeks ago