Pittsburgh Penguins News and Rumors

Penguins Report Card: Nedeljkovic Saves; What Pens Needed to Improve

There are nights when answering the bell means fighting or raising the intensity. On other nights, both teams need to answer the bell because it’s more like an alarm clock to awaken from a snoozer. By late in the first period, the Pittsburgh Pengui

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Published: 2 months ago

Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby share Team Canada stage together at last

Crosby is once again Canada’s captain and McDavid is one of two alternates at the 4 Nations Face-Off.

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Published: 2 months ago

Doughty: Canada won't be 'satisfied with anything' but 4 Nations victory

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty may have been a late addition to Team Canada, but he's already bringing the right attitude to the 4 Nations Face-Off. "Obviously, as Canadians, the players feel the same way as the fans," he said, per NHL.com

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Published: 2 months ago

Latest On Rickard Rakell

Josh Yohe of The Athletic writes about Pittsburgh Penguins forward Rickard Rakell and what the team might do with the 31-year-old as they approach the NHL Trade Deadline. Rakell is generating trade interest thanks to a terrific bounce-back season tha

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Published: 2 months ago

Jesse Puljujarvi signs PTO with Panthers’ AHL affiliate

The former Pittsburgh Penguins forward, who cleared waivers on Sunday, has signed a PTO (professional tryout) with the Charlotte Checkers of the AHL.

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Published: 2 months ago

What caused the downfall of the Pittsburgh Penguins?

Kevin Michie takes a deep dive into the factors behind the Pittsburgh Penguins’ decline after their second straight Stanley Cup win in 2017, including an aging core, salary cap issues, poor draft decisions and a lack of player development.

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Published: 2 months ago

Sidney Crosby, Mikko Rantanen Healthy For 4-Nations Face-Off

Team Canada is celebrating after just one practice for the 4-Nations Face-Off, following news that international superstar Sidney Crosby will be good-to-go when Canada kicks off the tournament on Thursday per Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. This news

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Published: 2 months ago

Puljujarvi Gets New Opportunity, But No Contract Yet

Forward Jesse Puljujarvi, who was put through unconditional waivers over the weekend for the purpose of terminating his contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins, got a new opportunity Monday — but not in Europe, as had been widely expected. Puljujarvi

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Published: 2 months ago

Jesse Puljujarvi signs tryout deal with AHL’s Charlotte Checkers

Jesse Puljujarvi has joined the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers on a tryout after having his contract mutually terminated by the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Published: 2 months ago

Jesse Puljujarvi Signs PTO With Charlotte Checkers

It appears the end of Jesse Puljujarvi’s contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins won’t yet mark the end of his stay in North America, as the former fourth-overall draft pick has signed a professional try-out contract with the AHL’s Charlotte Chec

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Published: 2 months ago

Crosby 'good to go' for Canada's 4 Nations opener

Pittsburgh Penguins star center Sidney Crosby, 37, injured last week in a loss to the New Jersey Devils, told reporters on Monday that he's "good to go" for Team Canada's opener against Sweden in the 4 Nations Face-Off Wednesday night in Montreal.

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Published: 2 months ago

How will Cooper make the most of Canada’s superstar talent at 4 Nations?

Shawn McKenzie and Elliotte Friedman discuss Sidney Crosby’s status ahead of Team Canada 4 Nations Face-Off opener against Team Sweden and how head coach Jon Cooper will get the most out of his superstar talent.

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Published: 2 months ago

What I'm seeing from Team Canada: Latest on Sidney Crosby and lines from a 'super intense' first practice

Canada opened practice Monday ahead of 4 Nations with a relieving injury return and a first look at its plan for lines and pairings.

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Published: 2 months ago