Pittsburgh Penguins News and Rumors

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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

USA fights, then fights off Canada to establish changing of the guard in international hockey dominance

Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images 2 Nations weren’t Face-offing they were fighting off in Montreal last night The Tkachuk boys set the tone and the USA went on to send Canada to their first best-on-best loss in hockey

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Penguins Wrap: Crosby’s Moments; Team Predictions; Prospect Insights

The NHL went on a break, but that doesn’t mean all was quiet with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Far from it. Penguins captain Sidney Crosby led the way as a handful of those with ties to the franchise made an impact in the opening days of the 4 Nations

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Published: 3 weeks ago

In must-win mode at 4 Nations Face-Off, how much can Canada expect out of Sidney Crosby?

Canada must beat Finland on Monday to set up a rematch with the U.S. in the 4 Nations final. Can Crosby be golden again?

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Published: 3 weeks ago

4 Nations Update: Hope Dubas & Co Are Paying Attention

As the Penguins’ brass prepares to embark on a retool in earnest, I hope they were paying attention to Thursday night’s rousing 4 Nations tilt between the United States and Finland. The players who made the most impact (literally) for the victor

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Karlsson: Sweden hasn't reached its standards at 4 Nations

Sweden defenseman Erik Karlsson says his country hasn't played to its capabilities through two games at the 4 Nations Face-Off.Tre Kronor dropped it's second overtime game in a row Saturday, a 4-3 defeat to rival Finland."I don't think that we reache

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Published: 1 month ago

Finland's Laine: 'We're the big brother now' after beating Sweden

Patrik Laine took a parting shot at Sweden after Finland edged its bitter rival 4-3 in overtime at the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal on Saturday afternoon.When ESPN's Emily Kaplan noted to Laine postgame that "sometimes they call you guys the little

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Published: 1 month ago

Sweden’s Karlsson beats Lankinen short side on rush

Watch as Sweden defenceman Erik Karlsson jumps up into the play on the rush and fires a shot past Finland goaltender Kevin Lankinen to give his team a 3-2 lead.

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Published: 1 month ago

Jake Guentzel, Sidney Crosby reunite in 4 Nations rivalry matchup

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Guentzel says he has a plan as how to handle playing against his former linemate. Jake Guentzel knows how he plans to handle playing against Sidney Crosby when Team USA and Team Canada meet for th

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Published: 1 month ago

Penguin Prospect Update: The Dubas drafts

Photo by Michael Miller/ISI Photos/Getty Images Checking in on how Kyle Dubas’ first two draft classes in Pittsburgh are going The Pittsburgh Penguins have shifted gears from their window of attempting to contend in the Sidn

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Published: 1 month ago

NHL Rumors: Seattle Kraken, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Cody Ceci

A couple of trade tiers for the Seattle Kraken. It would take a big package for Rickard Rakell. Cody Ceci hasn't ruled out a return to the San Jose Sharks.

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Published: 1 month ago

Penguins Prospects: Why Everyone Might be Wrong on Rutger McGroarty (+)

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Winnipeg Jets fans cheered Rutger McGroarty when Winnipeg faced the Pittsburgh Penguins on Nov. 22, and the player wasn’t even on the Penguins roster at the time. “Where is Rutger,” fans chanted to mock the player who spur

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Published: 1 month ago

NHL Rumors: Seattle Kraken, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Cody Ceci

A couple of trade tiers for the Seattle Kraken. It would take a big package for Rickard Rakell. Cody Ceci hasn't ruled out a return to the San Jose Sharks.

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Published: 1 month ago