Pittsburgh Penguins News and Rumors

Penguins Update: The Worst That Could Happen?

Back in the summer of 1968, my favorite song was The Worst That Could Happen. Sung to perfection by Johnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge, it’s a soulful, remorseful lament about a man whose girl decides to marry another. I was thinking

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Published: 7 months ago

theScore's picks for the 2023-24 NHL Awards

Somehow, we've already reached the end of the regular season, with the Stanley Cup Playoffs mere hours away. That jarring fact means it's time to look back on the 82-game slate and pick who we think should win the NHL's six major annual awards.We've

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Published: 7 months ago

The 1990 playoff plot twist that went from disappointment to destiny

Playoff disappointment came to the Penguins, Flyers, and Red Wings this week, but sometimes those clouds part quickly.Pittsburgh is out for the second straight year in the Sidney Crosby era, and the New York Islanders squeaked in as the No. 3 team in

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Published: 7 months ago

Penguins Wrap: Playoff Push Comes Up Short; Carter Calls it Quits

For the second year in a row, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ season has ended before the Stanley Cup playoffs get started. Their late run at a spot in the postseason, and they’re moving into a spring and summer with a lot of questions and, most likely,

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Published: 7 months ago

Kris Letang played through “significant” health issues in 2023-24

Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports Kyle Dubas says Kris Letang has a decision to make this offseason. Kris Letang led Penguins skaters in ice time for the 11th straight season while playing through “significant” health issues this

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Published: 7 months ago

Penguins Notes: Prospects, Injuries, Rebuild

Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas had an eventful locker-room cleanout, sharing plenty of news, updates, and plans with the media following the end of the season. Most exciting of the bunch was Dubas’ support of the team’s young pros

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Published: 7 months ago

Penguins Q&A: Dubas Presser, Criticism, and Optimism

CRANBERRY — Pittsburgh Penguins president/GM Kyle Dubas won’t hire a full-time GM to handle those duties, had some criticism for players, disappointment in the team, and had reason for optimism following the Penguins dramatic playoff charge that

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Published: 7 months ago

NHL Power Rankings: The Final 16

This is the 14th edition of theScore's NHL Power Rankings for the 2023-24 campaign and the first for the playoffs. Check back after Round 1 for updated rankings. In this edition, we rank the 16 postseason teams.1. New York Rangers (

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Published: 7 months ago

Trade Acquisitions That Could Shape 2023-24 NHL Playoff Success

The post Trade Acquisitions That Could Shape 2023-24 NHL Playoff Success appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. A breakdown of three NHL trade acquisitions that could shape playoff success. Jake Guentzel, Thomas Hertl, and Tyler Toffoli. The post Trade Ac

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Published: 7 months ago

Conn Smythe Trophy betting: Strategizing standouts among Cup contenders

Find year-round coverage of betting news and insights for all sports by visiting our Betting section and subscribing to push notifications.You've had all season to bet on the Stanley Cup winner, but the Conn Smythe Award - given to the playo

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Published: 7 months ago

Dubas Updates Kris Letang’s ‘Significant’ Injury, 2 Others

CRANBERRY — Kris Letang wasn’t dealing with an injury later in the season when he missed practices and most morning skates. He was dealing with multiple injuries, and at least one is serious. Letang confirmed he was dealing with injuries on break

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Published: 7 months ago

Dubas Named to Team Canada Management Staff

Kyle Dubas, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ president of hockey operations and general manager, has been named Team Canada’s associate general manager for the upcoming world championship tournament in Czechia. It will be Dubas’ first experience on a m

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Published: 7 months ago