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Decisions Wait for Crosby; Latest on Marcus Pettersson

Last March, the Pittsburgh Penguins cast aside sentiment and locker room wishes when president of hockey operations/GM Kyle Dubas dealt Jake Guentzel for four assets, including winger Michael Bunting. Guentzel was 29, and his contract was expiring, w

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NHL Rumors: Penguins, Jets, Capitals, Oilers

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Evgeni Malkin talks about plans after NHL retirement, while one report suggests the Winnipeg Jets and Washington Capitals might have discussed a potential trade. Alex…

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Malkin: “Pittsburgh is Crosby, Crosby is Pittsburgh”

Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images Geno talks about staying on one team for one’s whole career Evgeni Malkin made some interesting comments to rg.org. “No (which we saw via SI for full but rare internet disclosure)

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Dan’s Daily: Why John Gibson Wasn’t Traded; Future Penguins Core

The Pittsburgh Penguins prospects countdown reached No. 1 Sunday, and there is a new top dog in the 2024 PHN rankings. Unlike in years past, when compiling the list, it felt like the Penguins had a future. I dare submit that Penguins fans might want

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Monday Dump n chase: best and worst contracts on the Penguins

Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Asking and answering our own questions.. On a summer Monday, we’re going to fill time and lead the conversation by asking and answering a few questions. Q: The At

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32 NHL Teams Pass, Alex Nylander Signs AHL Deal

Apparently, 11 goals in 23 games, including a hat trick with the Columbus Blue Jackets after a late-season trade from the Pittsburgh Penguins, wasn’t enough to earn Alex Nylander an NHL shot or even a two-way contract. Nylander, 26, signed a one-ye

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3 Penguins Prospects Who Could Make the 2024-25 NHL Roster

The offseason has finally begun to wind down, and eyes are turning toward the Pittsburgh Penguins’ training camp, which will be just around the corner. While a lot of the…

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Penguins prospect dotting USA/Finland game today

Photo by Paul Swanson/NHLI via Getty Images A summer showcase Some interesting names abound in the 2024 Summer Showcase that the United States hosts in Plymouth, Michigan. It’s not exactly the Paris Olympics but it’s the b

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PHN Penguins Prospect Rankings: The Next Core, No. 1-5

There is a new top of the heap amongst the quickly expanding list of Pittsburgh Penguins prospects. In 2023, top goalie prospect Joel Blomqvist was No. 2, and defenseman Owen Pickering was the new top prospect. Blomqvist is still in the top five, but

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Dan’s Daily: Good for Star Players to Leave?; Penguins New Depth

Sunday is a good day for the end of some storylines and the beginning of others. The Pittsburgh Penguins prospect rankings have a little more meat on the bone than you may realize, and it’s on full display as we continue the annual PHN Penguins pro

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2024-25 Schedule by Month: October

Photo by Brett Holmes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Looking at what the Penguins will face in a few months when their season begins It doesn’t seem like it now, but before you know it in a few weeks things will get busy o

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Did Kyle Dubas Purposefully Leave a Hole in the Penguins’ Lineup (for a Kid to Step Through)?

PenguinPoop colleague Caleb Di’Natale and I were having a text discussion last night concerning the merits of freshly signed prospect Brayden Yager. Caleb suggested we take advantage of what is in essence a nine-game tryout window to see

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