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Schaefer ties D-man record for longest point streak to begin career

New York Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer matched the NHL record Tuesday for the longest point streak to begin a career by a defenseman at six games.He shares the record with Marek Zidlicky, who was 26 when he accomplished the feat in 2003-04.Schaef

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Sidney Crosby and the quest for 100 points

Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images Can the old man get back to triple digits for the first time since 2018-19? Our good pal Danny Shirey (check out his Substack and consider supporting people who offer high-quality work) took u

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Published: 2 years ago

Pensburgh Top 25 Under 25: #7 - Jonathan Gruden

Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images A youngster who made his NHL debut last year and has taken big strides rockets up our countdown The 2023 version of the Pensburgh Top 25 Under 25 countdown list continues with the fir

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Published: 2 years ago

Could the Penguins Experience a (Big) Turnaround?

A small forenote before I begin. The inspiration for this article came from fellow PPer Caleb Di’Natale, who I believe is planning to write his own article on the subject. Without trying to steal Caleb’s thunder, I thought I’d take a crack

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Published: 2 years ago

NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche, Pittsburgh Penguins, Unanswered Questions for the Pacific Division

Mikko Rantanen and Sidney Crosby are extension eligible next offseason. Unanswered Questions for the Pacific Division.

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Published: 2 years ago

Top 5 Overrated Penguins; Fan Favorites & the Predictable

Not every fan favorite or prominent player provided the same tangible value as they did in the team’s internal perceptions or the external emotions of the paying public. The Pittsburgh Penguins have been blessed with nearly a handful of the greates

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Published: 2 years ago

Penguins Wrap: Crosby’s Next Contract; Who’s Best Goalie Ever?

Sidney Crosby made a late-summer appearance in the headlines, but not because of anything he did on the ice for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Rather, the four-year, $53 million deal Auston Matthews signed in Toronto in mid-week sparked talk of the negotia

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Published: 2 years ago

Sunday Poll: Playoffs? We’re talkin’ playoffs?

Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Will the Penguins get back to the playoffs? It’s the last Sunday of August, and before you know it the sounds of hockey will be here with Penguins cutting ruts on the i

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Published: 2 years ago

3 Players the Penguins Can Use to Replace Jake Guentzel

For the most part, the Pittsburgh Penguins have had a pretty smooth offseason. However, in true Pittsburgh fashion, the injury train has already left the station. Forward Jake Guentzel had…

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Published: 2 years ago

Penguins Get a Re-Ignited Erik Karlsson for 2023-24

On the first week of August, after tons of speculation and amidst rumor after rumor, Erik Karlsson was (finally) traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins. It was a creative and complicated…

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Published: 2 years ago

PHN Debate: Top 5 Most Underrated Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins have no shortage of great players. There has been a parade of Hall of Famers, near Hall of Famers, and otherwise well-praised indispensable cogs in the machine that has carried five Stanley Cups in the last 32 years. In every

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Published: 2 years ago

Pensburgh Top 25 Under 25: #8 - Sam Poulin

Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Poulin is “in a good place” after taking a leave of absence last season. Is this 2019 first-rounder ready to take the next step toward developing into an NHL-caliber

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Alex Galchenyuk signs 2-year deal with KHL club

Alex Galchenyuk is headed overseas after penning a two-year pact with KHL club SKA Saint Petersburg, the team announced Friday.Galchenyuk was arrested July 9 in Scottsdale, Arizona, on several charges, including private property hit and run,

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Published: 2 years ago