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Canucks Sign Marcus Pettersson Long Term; Rutherford Gets His Man

The Pittsburgh Penguins decided they were not going to re-sign defenseman Marcus Pettersson and traded him with Drew O’Connor to the Vancouver Canucks for a couple of NHL players, a prospect, and the New York Rangers 2025 or 2026 first-round pick.

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Published: 6 months ago

The rehabilitation of Rakell’s image

Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The last year has What a difference a year makes. In 2023-24, Rickard Rakell only scored 15 goals in 70 games. He was limited after an injury and endured one of his worst

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Published: 6 months ago

Rickard Rakell to replace William Karlsson on Team Sweden at 4 Nations Face-Off

Sweden named Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Rickard Rakell as an injury replacement for Vegas Golden Knights centre William Karlsson for the 4 Nations Face-Off on Tuesday.

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Published: 6 months ago

Marcus Pettersson’s ‘courageous’ play could make him a household name

The Vancouver Canucks’ newest Pettersson is not a household name. But he could become one with his consistent and courageous defensive play, writes Adam Vingan.

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Published: 6 months ago

Penguins' Rakell replacing Knights' Karlsson for Sweden at 4 Nations

Pittsburgh Penguins winger Rickard Rakell will replace Vegas Golden Knights forward William Karlsson on Sweden's roster at next week's 4 Nations Face-Off, the national team announced Tuesday. Karlsson hasn't played since Jan. 20 due to a lower-body i

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Published: 6 months ago

Dan’s Daily: Flyers Hunt Big Moves; New Names Available; Penguins Big Chances

The Pittsburgh Penguins have a pair of big guys who use their size to their advantage and appear ready to give both a healthy chance to stick around. Dace Molinari talked with Boko Imama about his fighting chance (see what Dave did there?), and we al

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Published: 6 months ago

Game Preview: New Jersey Devils @ Pittsburgh Penguins 2/4/2025

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images The Pens are back at PPG Paints for the last time before the league breaks for the 4 Nations Face-Off. Who: New Jersey Devils (29-19-6, 64 points, 3rd place Metropolitan Division) @ Pittsburgh Pen

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Published: 6 months ago

Pens Points: Devils in the Steel City

Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images The Devils are in town and Pens Points will get you ready for puck drop with the latest headlines. Since the beginning of the 2022-23 season, it’s safe to say the New Jersey Devils

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Published: 6 months ago

Evening Notes: Evangelista, Rakell, Brodin, Johansson

Nashville Predators forward Luke Evangelista did not dress tonight against the Ottawa Senators and is out day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Evangelista only recently returned from an eight-game absence and left Saturday’s game against the Pittsb

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Published: 6 months ago

Penguins Muscle Past Predators, 3-0

When it comes to our Penguins and physical play (or lack of), I’ve done my share of criticizing over the years. That’s especially true of coach Mike Sullivan, who I’ve taken to task over the issue on occasions too numerous to count. Maybe itâ€

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Published: 6 months ago

BIG Defense and Penguins Changes; Vincent Desharnais Has a Chance (+)

CRANBERRY — As Pittsburgh Penguins forward Blake Lizotte skated past newly acquired defenseman Vincent Desharnais, the stunning contrast in stature was not just noticeable but comically so. The picture makes Desharnais look eight feet tall. In fair

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Published: 6 months ago

Imama Might Have Fighting Chance to Stick With Penguins

CRANBERRY — Boko Imama has been with the Pittsburgh Penguins for little more than a week. He’s still living in a hotel here, still learning to navigate the city. But even before he made his Penguins debut in Seattle on Jan. 25, Imama had a thorou

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Published: 6 months ago

Skill Session: Max Domi explains his fake shot that may have fooled an entire arena

Maple Leafs forward Max Domi, his teammates, and opponents analyze this sweet move he made on Tristan Jarry, set up by great passes from Mitch Marner and Matthew Knies, on Skill Session presented by Desjardins.

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Published: 6 months ago