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Penguins Prospects Watch Through October.

October, the first month of the Pittsburgh Penguins season and our hometown heroes have not only sunk to the bottom of the Metro Division but the entire Eastern Conference; in fact, they are tied for the 4th worst record in the NHL, today, the first

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Published: 1 year ago

Penguins Thoughts: Criticizing & Defending Sullivan; Would Letang or Malkin Ever?

Three wins in nine games will invite a lot of criticism. Whether fans realize it or not, the disappointment of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ bad start has several layers, beginning with the renewed optimism after president of hockey operations/GM Kyle D

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Published: 1 year ago

The Penguins’ Bumpy Start: Is Tristan Jarry the Culprit?

I’ve been the guy who said we should trust the Pensguins decision to re-sign Tristan Jarry this past off-season. But here we are, a month into the new season, and it’s time for a reality check. Even though the defense has been about as reliable a

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Published: 1 year ago

Backstrom steps away from Capitals amid ongoing injury situation

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom is stepping away from hockey indefinitely, he announced Wednesday."Given my ongoing injury situation, I decided to take some time and step away from the game. This is a difficult decision, but one that I f

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Published: 1 year ago

Wilkes Report: The week that was in the AHL

@wbspenguins The Wilkes-Barre Pens go 2-1-0 in the last week to stay perfect at home While the Pittsburgh Penguins are struggling at home (and just in general) these days, their minor league affiliate in Wilkes-Barre capped of

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Published: 1 year ago

British Police Investigating Adam Johnson’s Death

According to the Canadian Press, the police investigation into Adam Johnson’s death is still ongoing and could take some time. The former Pittsburgh Penguins player was killed Saturday during a game in the English Elite Ice Hockey League when an op

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Published: 1 year ago

Penguins to Mandate Neck Guards for WBS, Wheeling Players

The Pittsburgh Penguins are mandating neck guards for their players with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the AHL and the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL following the tragic death of Adam Johnson last Saturday. Johnson, 29, died after a skate blad

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Published: 1 year ago

Pens Points: New Month, New Beginnings?

Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports November could not come soon enough for the Penguins and Pens Points is here to usher in the new month with all the news and headlines from Tuesday. Never has any hockey team been happier to s

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Published: 1 year ago

Pettersson Has Best Explanation for Penguins Struggles; Lines Juggle?

CRANBERRY — In case you’re just joining us, the Pittsburgh Penguins are in a spot of trouble. They’ve lost five of six games and have struggled mightily to score despite at least four Hall of Famers in their lineup playing at a high level. With

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Published: 1 year ago

Can Penguins’ Veteran Core Lead Them Out of This Slump?

CRANBERRY — The Pittsburgh Penguins’ record says they are in denial, that losing six of their first nine games this season is irrefutable evidence of the kind of team they are. The look in their eyes and the firmness in their voices conveys a ver

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Published: 1 year ago

Daly: Neck protection in NHL 'needs to be looked at'

NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said the league will explore the usage of neck guards following Adam Johnson's death."Obviously, something that needs to be looked at," Daly said, per TSN's Pierre LeBrun. "There is no reason we shouldn't be doing ev

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Published: 1 year ago

NHL weekly betting guide: 5 statistical outliers of October

Weird things can happen through three weeks at the start of any NHL season. Considering an entire campaign can go by - thanks to points assigned for regulation ties - without the legitimate value of a team shining through, it shouldn't surprise that

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Published: 1 year ago