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: 1 month ago
How Exactly Can Penguins’ Penalty-Killers Contain Ovechkin?
CRANBERRY — The Pittsburgh Penguins know exactly where to find Alex Ovechkin when the Washington Capitals have a power play. They also are aware of precisely what he’s likely to do when a teammate slides him a pass, usually from the other side of
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Published: 1 year ago
Penguins Repeat Brings Anger; Players, Sullivan Confront Blown Leads
It’s coach Mike Sullivan’s fault. It’s the DNA of the team that won’t play defense. It’s Kris Letang’s fault. And it’s Jeff Carter’s fault. The external noise surrounding the Pittsburgh Penguins’ opening night loss to the Chicago Bl
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Published: 1 year ago
Did the Penguins Address Their Deepest Issues?
Back in the 1970s there was a boxer from Minnesota named Duane Bobick who some thought might one day become heavyweight champion of the world. Under the tutelage of former heavyweight champion Joe Frazier, he began his pro career with an impressive
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Published: 1 year ago
Cale Makar, Rasmus Dahlin, Miro Heiskanen among top Norris Trophy contenders in 2023-24
Erik Karlsson is the reigning Norris Trophy winner.
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Published: 1 year ago
Penguins Season Opener: Signs of the New, More of the Same?
Well, that didn’t go as planned. The Oct. 10 season opener against the Chicago Blackhawks was supposed to be the unveiling of the new-look Pittsburgh Penguins, with a revamped blue…
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Published: 1 year ago
NHL Thursday best bets: Release the Kraken
We have a fun seven-game slate ahead of us on Thursday night. Let's waste no time getting to a couple of plays that stand out from the pack.Kraken (-105) @ Predators (-115) The Kraken smacked the Predators around a season ago, winning two of three he
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Published: 1 year ago
The Penguins – “That Old Gray Mare….”
A little less than a month ago, I posted an article showing that last season’s opening night line-up was 30.0 years old while this season’s opening night’s line-up was projected to be 30.9 years of age, almost a full year older. The team was th
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Published: 1 year ago
Penguins’ continued lack of finish offensively remains baffling, frustrating
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images That was a big takeaway from Tuesday’s home opener Even though there were a couple of concerning developments to the Pittsburgh Penguins’ season-opening loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on
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Published: 1 year ago
Dan’s Daily: Everyone Talking Penguins Blown Leads; Bring Back Nordiques?
Everyone from fans to Canadian media is talking about the Pittsburgh Penguins trend of blowing third period leads. In one 60-minute game to begin a season, the trend has again become a raging topic, and defenseman Kris Letang may have foreshadowed
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Published: 1 year ago
Pens Points: Waiting for Washington
Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The Penguins are off again Thursday as they prepare to face Alex Ovechkin in the nation’s capital. Here are your Pens Points for this Thursday morning... Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Marcu
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Published: 1 year ago
Pen’s Picks October 2023
Welcome Back to Pittsburgh Penguins Hockey. We Missed You. Some people out there think that Summer is the Best Season, while others think Fall is the Best. My Favorite Season is Hockey Season. So much has happened over the summer with the Penguin
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Published: 1 year ago
NHL Rumors: Penguins and Jake Guentzel, and the Maple Leafs and William Nylander
A Jake Guentzel - Pittsburgh Penguins extension isn't close. The Maple Leafs and William Nylander's reps are on the same page but nothing is imminent.
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Published: 1 year ago