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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 Claim Kolyachonok

The Penguins claimed defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok off waivers yesterday from Utah. A left-shot, the 23-year-old native of Belarus stands 6’2” and tips the scales at a solid 195 pounds. In 23 games with Utah this season, Kolyachonok tallied a

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Published: 1 month ago

MacKinnon on Crosby: ‘Half our team grew up being a huge fan of him’

Team Canada forward Nathan MacKinnon discusses Sidney Crosby’s off-ice personality, noting how teammates naturally gravitate toward him and recognize him as their leader.

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Published: 1 month ago

What to know for the 4 Nations Face-Off

CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews the new international men's hockey tournament, where some of the NHL's biggest stars will try to help Canada stick it to the U.S.

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Published: 1 month ago

QMJHL renames Rookie of the Year Trophy after Sidney Crosby

Sidney Crosby registered 303 points in 121 regular season appearances with the QMJHL’s Rimouski Oceanic.

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Published: 1 month ago

4 Nations Face-Off betting preview: Canada favored to win it all

The inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off will begin Wednesday with a game between Canada and Sweden. It's the first time hockey's best will go toe to toe in an international competition in nearly a decade.Canada is the betting favorite to win the tournament

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Published: 1 month ago

‘Absolute Honor’: QMJHL Names Trophy After Sidney Crosby

Beginning now, every rookie sensation that passes through the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League will be chasing the Sidney Crosby Award. In advance of the Four Nations Face-Off tournament, the QMJHL announced that beginning this year, the Rookie

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Published: 1 month ago

Trade or keep: Kevin Hayes

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images He might have more trade value than you expect. We continue with our “keep or trade” look at potential trade chips for the Pittsburgh Penguins by examining the case of forward Kevin Hayes

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Published: 1 month ago

QMJHL creates Sidney Crosby Trophy for top rookie

The QMJHL's top rookie will receive the Sidney Crosby Trophy starting this season, the league announced Tuesday.Crosby played two seasons in the QMJHL with the Rimouski Oceanic from 2003-05. He tallied 120 goals and 303 points in 121 regular-season g

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Published: 1 month ago

NHL Quarter-Century team: Penguins' Sidney Crosby, Capitals' Alex Ovechkin highlight roster of league's best

These are the NHL's most iconic players of the last 25 years

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Published: 1 month ago

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Ottawa Senators

Some pending free agents the Pittsburgh Penguins could go after. The Ottawa Senators lack cap space and assets but are looking to add.

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Published: 1 month ago

Penguins Have a Difficult Playoff Push Ahead of Them

After a tough 3-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Feb. 8, the Pittsburgh Penguins are on break for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament. It runs from Feb. 12-20, giving…

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Published: 1 month ago

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Ottawa Senators

Some pending free agents the Pittsburgh Penguins could go after. The Ottawa Senators lack cap space and assets but are looking to add.

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Published: 1 month ago