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Penguins Sign Chase Pietila

The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed college defenseman Chase Pietila to a three-year, entry-level contract that begins next season.

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Crosby Bows Out Early in All-Star Game

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby was the third-overall pick in the All-Star draft Thursday. His Nova Scotia neighbor and friend Nathan MacKinnon selected him. MacKinnon, the Colorado Avalanche captain, also selected Avalanche teammate Cale M

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Published: 1 year ago

‘I remember losing every faceoff against Sid’: Connor Bedard on his NHL debut vs. Penguins

Chicago Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard joins the Hockey Central panel to discuss his NHL debut against Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins, the conversations he’s having with fellow NHL All-Stars, and more.

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Published: 1 year ago

‘Great crowds, great hockey’: Penguins’ Crosby excited about growth of PWHL

Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby spoke to the Hockey Central panel ahead of the All-Star Game on Saturday and was asked about the PWHL, taking the time to skate on outdoor rinks, and feeding passes during the one-timer competition.

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Published: 1 year ago

Penguins Update: Jake of All Trades?

With Sidney Crosby and his fellow NHL stars poised to shine at the All-Star Game in Toronto this evening, the pre-trade deadline winds have already begun to blow. Per his usual, former Penguins GM and current Canucks POHO Jim Rutherford got the jump

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Published: 1 year ago

Kingerski: Why It’s Time to Dump the NHL All-Star Game & Move On

The NHL All-Star game is a treat for the host city and dozens of media folks having a few pops on the company dime. It’s also great for league sponsors who spread millions on TV and streams to affirm their importance by rubbing elbows with NHL play

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Published: 1 year ago

MacKinnon finds next level, All-Stars on Olympics, and 5 other NHL items

TORONTO - By definition, All-Star Weekend is a congregation of the very best hockey players on earth. Those involved tend to touch down in the host city on a high. After all, they're stars.Nathan MacKinnon arrived at this year's event on what can onl

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Published: 1 year ago

Crosby: 'Have to earn' spot on Canada's Olympic roster

Sidney Crosby took the humble route when asked about the possibility of representing Canada at the 2026 Olympics. "I'd love to," Crosby said, per NHL.com's Amalie Benjamin. "I don't ever think too far ahead, regardless of how old you are, I think you

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Published: 1 year ago

How Monahan Trade Affects Penguins, Jake Guentzel; A Full Analysis

The NHL trade market is set, but there are more details to consider for the Pittsburgh Penguins and pending free agent Jake Guentzel. Off-handedly, Sportsnet 590 host Nick Kypreos mentioned during his show Friday that he heard the Penguins put a six-

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Published: 1 year ago

Penguins Wrap: Hitting a Timely High Note; Taking the Measure of Malkin

It’s been a week since the Pittsburgh Penguins played a game, and they won’t have another until Winnipeg visits PPG Paints Arena Tuesday at 7:08 p.m. Their extended time off is the result of their bye week and the NHL’s all-star break, and the

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Published: 1 year ago

Dan’s Daily: Canadiens Trade Monahan; Crosby Ripped for Skipping Festivities

I imagine you’ll have some feelings, and I have some thoughts, but Daily Face-Off’s Frank Seravalli took Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby to task for skipping Thursday’s All-Star Game draft. The NHL trade rumors were behind as the Mont

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Published: 1 year ago

Sidney Crosby hopes to join NHL’s return to 2026 Winter Olympics

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images “It’s something you have to earn,” Crosby said about getting a spot on Team Canada’s 2026 Olympic roster. Penguins fans still aren’t certain if they will get to watch Sidney Crosb

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Published: 1 year ago

2024 NHL All-Star Skills Competition roundup

The NHL's bid to make the 2024 All-Star Skills Competition more fun to watch arguably paid off Friday night thanks in part to Connor McDavid's theatrics (though we sorely missed another chaotic appearance from Michael Buble).The Oilers captain took h

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Published: 1 year ago