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Crosby’s Contract Hurdle Sparks Unnecessary Panic for Fans

The post Crosby’s Contract Hurdle Sparks Unnecessary Panic for Fans appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Sidney Crosby's extension delay has sparked unnecessary panic among fans, but insiders remain confident a deal will be finalized soon. The post Cr

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Published: 3 months ago

Blake Lizotte Can Be ‘Heartbeat’ of Penguins When They Need it

Ladies and gents, in a bit of a delayed introduction to the Pittsburgh Penguins, we give you center Blake Lizotte, who seems to have just what the team and its fans have been clamoring for. Just not with a big name. Or a big stature. Lizotte, who sig

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Published: 3 months ago

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Penguins, Jets, Blue Jackets, Canadiens

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, former Edmonton Oiler Oscar Klefbom finally and officially confirmed that his hockey career is over. Meanwhile, Sidney Crosby’s birthday has come and gone and he’s…

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Published: 3 months ago

Penguins Blog: How Dubas Will Use Remaining Cap Space (Probably)

For the first time in the Sidney Crosby era, salary cap space will work to the Pittsburgh Penguins’ advantage. Rather than the annual games of limbo to shimmy just under the hard cap or preplanning sacrifices to achieve compliance, the Penguins hav

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Published: 3 months ago

Did the Pittsburgh Penguins Get Better This Off-Season?

Looking back on the NHL offseason, you can make the case the Pittsburgh Penguins got worse not better during free agency.

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Published: 3 months ago

Penguins Notes: Crosby, Malkin, Werner

Sidney Crosby’s 37th birthday came and went without a contract extension, which was always the plan according to Rob Rossi of The Athletic. Many believed Crosby would be extended on August 7th due to his superstitious nature, however, the 19-year v

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Published: 3 months ago

Penguins’ Tristan Jarry Will Be Under Pressure This Season

On July 1, 2023, the Pittsburgh Penguins locked up starting goaltender Tristan Jarry to a five-year, $26.9 million contract. Some fans questioned this move by new general manager, Kyle Dubas,…

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Published: 3 months ago

Dan’s Daily: All Quiet on Sidney Crosby; Accused Jump to KHL

Sidney Crosby day came and went, though the Pittsburgh Penguins social media team clearly took advantage of the fans and media waiting with bated breath using their Twitter/X account to drop several Crosby tweets and merch sales. We see you, Penguins

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Published: 3 months ago

Over/Under for the Pittsburgh Penguins new guys in 2024-25

Photo by Gary A. Vasquez/NHLI via Getty Images Let’s talk about some realistic expectations for the new guys next season. It is August 8 and there is not much new to talk about regarding the Pittsburgh Penguins, especially

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Published: 3 months ago

5 Interesting Penguins Stats; Crosby & Malkin Ranked

Advanced stats can be as tedious as sitting in traffic or as misleading as political Tweets. Yet, picking through the latest, there are some interesting Pittsburgh Penguins stats nuggets to chew on that may confirm a few of your criticisms. NHL Edge

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Published: 3 months ago

At 37, Sidney Crosby is chasing down and catching hockey history

Photo by Andrew Mordzynski/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Birthday appreciation for the Pens’ captain This August 7th is different than others with some external expectations of a contract extension that was never promised

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Published: 3 months ago

Dan’s Daily: Recchi Fired; Draisaitl Contract Talks; Happy Sidney Crosby Day

Happy Sidney Crosby Day. On August 7, it will be 37 years since 8/7/87, Sidney Crosby’s birthday. In some semblance of chronological order, that includes a World Juniors Championship, a QMJHL championship, a Stanley Cup, two gold medals, Art Ross T

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Published: 3 months ago