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Penguins to start with Karlsson, Letang on top power-play unit

The Pittsburgh Penguins will let defensemen Erik Karlsson and Kris Letang share the ice on the man advantage."The power play is very important to Erik and Kris," head coach Mike Sullivan told ESPN's Greg Wyshynski. "So we'll start with both of them o

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Published: 1 year ago

The Penguins: 2023-2024, S.O.P.

“The more things change, the more they stay the same”, we have all heard that refrain. Many of the faces and names of our favorite flightless fowl have changed but every time I think I am about to hear a new tune from this hackneyed fran

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Published: 1 year ago

Learning From a Legend: Crosby Schools Yager on Faceoffs

CRANBERRY — Sidney Crosby’s game didn’t have many flaws, let alone glaring ones, when he broke into the NHL with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2005. One exception was a conspicuous weakness on faceoffs, as Crosby won just 45.5 percent of his draws

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Published: 1 year ago

Penguins Camp: Stock Up/Stock Down, Who is Standing Out?

CRANBERRY — The Pittsburgh Penguins third scrimmage had a little more heat than the first two. Team 3, full of minor league players and those hoping to catch the organization’s eye, brought a bit of effort to the proceedings, and Team 1, led by S

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Published: 1 year ago

Metropolitan Notes: Carter, Teravainen, Stillman

Notes from the Metro including Jeff Carter not thinking about retirement yet, a Devils prospect was injured in their rookie tourney, and more.

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Published: 1 year ago

Dan’s Daily: Players Slam Babcock; Penguins Dress Jarry; New NHL Trade Block

The Pittsburgh Penguins training camp, complete with so many positional battles, is off to an oddly quiet start. The organization put some mandates on Tristan Jarry. Avalanche defenseman Nikita Zadorov doubled down on his criticism of the Russian inv

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Published: 1 year ago

Mike Sullivan calls Penguins training camp “most competitive group” since 2015

Photo by Ben Jackson/NHLI via Getty Images Training camp this week debuted everything from a new defense pairing to a revamped bottom six. Since Mike Sullivan stepped in as head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins in December 201

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Published: 1 year ago

Penguins Notes: Reasons for Jarry’s New Look Not So Black&White

Pittsburgh Penguins No. 1 goaltender Tristan Jarry has a different look at training camp. If you miss seeing him in his black pads and gloves, well, don’t blame him. He has gone with an all-white look. It’s not because he thinks the puck plays be

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Published: 1 year ago

He’s the Other Guy in That Blockbuster Penguins Trade

CRANBERRY — The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired him in the most seismic trade of the recent NHL offseason, probably the most important transaction in recent franchise history. But no, history likely isn’t going to look back on it someday as “The R

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Published: 1 year ago

Penguins Should have the Best Power Play This Year

As the Pittsburgh Penguins get set to open Training Camp and with the NHL Regular Season only weeks away, the question on my mind today is, should the Penguins have the Best Power Play in the NHL this year? As you know, the Penguins splurged in Free

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Published: 1 year ago

15 attainable milestones, team records for the 2023-24 NHL season

As is the case every season, numerous players are within reach of accomplishing major career milestones. Some are even set to etch their name atop their franchise's all-time lists.Ahead of the 2023-24 campaign, let's look at some notable milestones a

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Published: 1 year ago

Dan’s Daily: Fleury to Consider Retirement; Deciphering the Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins began training camp Thursday, and Pittsburgh Hockey Now netted you a couple of exclusives with players that could make a big difference, or BIG difference, this season. Coach Mike Sullivan said the roster competitions won’t

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Published: 1 year ago