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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

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

Sidney Crosby is passing a torch that will benefit Team Canada for years

A new generation of Canadian stars take their cues from the team's captain, who sets the culture even while playing injured.

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Connor McDavid punches Canada’s ticket to 4 Nations final

When it comes to Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby says “whether it’s with his play or his words, he’s there to lead.” The Oilers star did just that when Canada needed it most on Monday at the 4 Nations Face-Off.

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Canadian Coach Gives Sidney Crosby Divine Compliment

Team Canada coach Jon Cooper is the longest tenured coach in the NHL and has faced Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby many times, including the 2016 Eastern Conference Final, which Crosby won. Boston Hockey Now beat writer Andrew Fantucchio is

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Jon Cooper on Sidney Crosby: ‘In our country he walks on water’

Team Canada head coach Jon Cooper discusses the impact Sidney Crosby has on the team both on and off the ice and how he serves as an inspiration to all players who represent Canada.

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Crosby believes rematch with USA will be ‘great challenge’ for Canada

Captain Sidney Crosby spoke to reporters following Canada’s 5-3 win over Finland on Monday, a victory that secured his squad a rematch with the USA in the final game of 4 Nations Face-Off on Thursday.

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Canada survives Finland's late push to set up USA rematch in 4 Nations final

Canada survived Finland's late push to win 5-3 on Monday and clinched a spot in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game against the United States.The Canadians jumped out to a 3-0 lead with first-period goals from Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, a

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Published: 3 weeks ago