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Penguins Lose Jiricek Trade Sweepstakes; Wild Pay Heavy Price

The Pittsburgh Penguins and general manager Kyle Dubas were unsuccessful in their pursuit of large defenseman David Jiricek, losing the trade sweepstakes to the Minnesota Wild on Saturday afternoon. The Minnesota Wild acquired Jiricek, the sixth over

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Published: 1 week ago

Dan’s Daily: Guerin Gets Emotional on Penguins; Fitting Karlsson & Letang

In 2015, the Pittsburgh Penguins had a dream team of assistant general managers, including New Jersey Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald, former  Buffalo Sabres GM Jason Botterill, and current Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin. Friday, Guerin was a bit emotional

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Published: 1 year ago

Pittsburgh Penguins 2023-24 season preview: Playoff chances, projected points, roster rankings

This version of the Penguins doesn’t have much time left. But they did well to hire Kyle Dubas, who's done well to give them a real shot.

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Published: 1 year ago

Jessica Campbell, Kori Cheverie breaking barriers for female coaches in NHL

Jessica Campbell joined a suddenly growing list of female coaches to take an NHL bench a day after Kori Cheverie did so with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Published: 1 year ago

Graves Thrilled With Halifax Trip; That Crosby Guy Is, Too (+)

What a welcome first-year Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ryan Graves, who is from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, is getting, as the team maneuvered to spend a long weekend in the provincial capital of Halifax. Of course, Sidney Crosby doesn’t mind, either.

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Published: 1 year ago

Ty Smith, Pitlick Make it Through Waivers Unclaimed

The Pittsburgh Penguins did not lose any of the five players they placed on waivers Thursday. Members of that group, headlined by defenseman Ty Smith and winger Rem Pitlick, can now be sent to the Penguins’ American Hockey League affiliate in Wilk

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Published: 1 year ago

Ty Smith clears waivers, Guentzel returns to practice

Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images Friday afternoon news and notes Ty Smith has made it through waivers, as have the other four players waived yesterday by the Penguins. Pittsburgh has the option to re-assign all five to Wilkes

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Published: 1 year ago

Injury Notes: Guentzel, Klingberg, Olivier

The Pittsburgh Penguins got some good news this morning, as star winger Jake Guentzel was on the ice today at Penguins practice, sporting a non-contact jersey. Guentzel has been recovering from offseason ankle surgery. While he’s presumably not ful

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Published: 1 year ago

Peguins’ Jake Guentzel practices for first time since offseason ankle surgery: What it means for left winger

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Pittsburgh Penguins winger Jake Guentzel practiced Friday for the first time since having offseason ankle surgery. Though not cleared for contact, Guentzel, wearing a white jersey, participated in drills — though he did

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Published: 1 year ago

Chris Snow's legacy, Bedard ready to get on with it, and 5 other NHL items

There's a 13-second video of Chris Snow that, in its simplicity, reveals a lot about a man whose heartbreaking and inspirational battle with ALS will leave a lasting impact.Four years into his fight, Snow, the vice president of hockey operations and

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Published: 1 year ago

Reversing Seasons of Penguins Failures; O’Connor & Eller Hold the Key

Former Washington Capitals teammates ribbed Pittsburgh Penguins center Lars Eller after he signed a two-year, $4.9 million deal with the Penguins on July 1. Young Penguins forward Drew O’Connor has been on the slow march towards a regular NHL sweat

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Published: 1 year ago

Pittsburgh Penguins Options for Fantasy Hockey in 2023-24

With the 2023-24 NHL regular season fast approaching, it means, among other things, that fantasy hockey is as well. It is of course important to know which players to select,…

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Published: 1 year ago

Jake Guentzel Skates in Practice, Another Step in Recovery

CRANBERRY — Jake Guentzel, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ first-line left winger, took another step in his recovery from ankle surgery Friday. He participated in an on-ice practice with a number of other players, including those who had been placed on

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Published: 1 year ago