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NHL second round playoff predictions (Eastern Conference)

Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images The East is set, here’s what to look forward to How is everyone’s bracket looking? If it went bust immediately, you’re not alone. My Stanley Cup pick (Tampa) won exactly one pla

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Published: 2 months ago

Penguins Update: A Little Love for Mitch

I’ll be the first to admit I don’t have any special insight into the pool of candidates Kyle Dubas might be considering for the Penguins’ coaching vacancy. However, one potential candidate intrigues me. Full credit goes to Dan Kingerski of

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Published: 2 months ago

Running analysis of Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Our hockey writers are sharing observations throughout Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Check back for daily analysis. Tap to see the upcoming schedule.Saturday, May 3Players to watch in Game 7 Joe Puetz / NHL / Getty Images

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Published: 2 months ago

Penguins’ Best & Worst Moves Under GM Ron Hextall

On Feb. 9, 2021, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced Ron Hextall as their new general manager (GM), along with Brian Burke as their president of hockey operations. As the former GM…

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Published: 2 months ago

Penguins Coaching Search: 5 Under-the Radar Names

It did not take former Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan long to land on his feet. Less than a week after he was politely walked to the door, the New York Rangers snapped him up, but the Penguins’ coaching search has at least a few weeks, if

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Published: 2 months ago

Penguins Notebook: Trade Target Emerges; Devils Chased Sullivan

It seems there was more drama inside the Pittsburgh Penguins last summer than we knew. The New York Rangers hired former Penguins coach Mike Sullivan Friday, but it seems the New Jersey Devils made a run at him last summer. Rather than a Daily, we’

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Published: 2 months ago

Rangers Hire Mike Sullivan

Wow. That sure didn’t take long, did it? Talk about whirlwind courtship! The ink on Mike Sullivan’s divorce papers from the Penguins had barely dried when the former black-and-gold skipper agreed to coach the Rangers, not that it comes as any gr

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Published: 2 months ago

Marc-André Fleury Announces Retirement

The last goaltender selected with the first overall pick has officially hung up his skates. As expected after his farewell tour, the NHL Alumni Association announced that Marc-André Fleury has retired from the NHL after 21 seasons. Fleury’s caree

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Published: 2 months ago

Fleury retires after illustrious 21-season career

Marc-Andre Fleury announced his retirement from the NHL on Friday, officially ending a career that spanned 21 seasons.The three-time Cup champion racked up 575 wins and is one of three goaltenders to eclipse the 500-victory plateau, ranking second al

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Published: 2 months ago

Is Mike Sullivan the right coach for the Rangers?

Sullivan was recently let go by the Pittsburgh Penguins after 10 seasons of service.

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Published: 2 months ago

Should Rick Tocchet be high on the Penguins head coaching wish list?

Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images The results never match the narrative. There is a scene in the movie Moneyball where Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane, played by Brad Pitt, is sitting around in a meeting w

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Published: 2 months ago

Rangers hire Mike Sullivan as coach days after he parted ways with Penguins

The New York Rangers have hired Mike Sullivan as coach, days after he and the Pittsburgh Penguins agreed to part ways. General manager Chris Drury announced the move Friday, bringing in the organization's top candidate who was out of work for less th

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Published: 2 months ago