Tristan Jarry’s five-year, $5.375-million-a-year extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins has been the team’s most contentious move this summer. There was a lot of talk about how the deal was betting the team’s future on him. Jarry was considered the top netminder in free agency. The Penguins snagged the number one goalie on the market this…… read more »
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Erik Karlsson confirms he has spoken to 4 potential trade partners, including Leafs
The NHL’s reigning Norris Trophy winner confirmed he has no intention of staying with the Sharks and wishes to be traded.… read more »
Penguins’ Path to Acing the 2023 Offseason
The NHL regular season does not begin until October, and with the current offseason still in full swing, teams will not stop squeaking out more transactions to improve their rosters by opening night. What may feel like the quietest part of the offseason is the most unpredictable when a trade or signing goes down immediately.…… read more »
Friday Poll: Gauging Penguins 2023-24 outlook (Summer Edition)
Most of the major signings have long been completed and any more additions are just teams filling out their rosters, unless a major trade (ie: Erik Karlsson) drops to break the monotony of the summer months. Free agency kicked off with a bang for the Pittsburgh Penguins as new President of Hockey Operations Kyle Dubas…… read more »
The Pittsburgh Penguins want Erik Karlsson, but can they work out a trade with San Jose?
Kyle Dubas appears to be doing all he can to bring Erik Karlsson to Pittsburgh. According to The Athletic’s Rob Rossi, “Dubas identified Karlsson as part of his original plan, discussed with Fenway Sports Group, during the interview process with Pittsburgh” for the role of president of hockey operations. It’s believed the Carolina Hurricanes are…… read more »
Penguins casting a wide net with goalie situation
Tristan Jarry and Casey DeSmith — that has consistently failed them, for one reason or another, over the past three years. Nothing has changed this offseason with a new front office, as Jarry was re-signed to a five-year deal and DeSmith remains on the roster as the top backup (for now). It was a dreadfully…… read more »
Mountaineers take the stage in the Women’s World Cup — how to watch, groups, full schedule
Incoming WVU freshman Isabella Flanigan (9) will represent the Philippines in the 2023 Women’s World Cup | Photo by Luis Veniegra/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Here’s how you can watch Mountaineer alums Ashley Lawrence and Kadeisha Buchanan as well as rising star freshman Isabella Flanigan showcase their skills in the 2023 Women’s World Cup. As…… read more »
Best Virginia to showcase multiple generations of WVU basketball alumni
Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports Good morning! This is the Shotgun Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup. Welcome, By-Godders, to The Shotgun Throwdown, WVU’s best place for sports links, information, sophomoric humor, and daily distractions. Let’s get into it. WVU NEWS Basketball ‘That’s the only thing left to do’: Jones eyes TBT run in final…… read more »
Penguins Strengthen Bottom Six with Acciari & Eller Additions
For much of the time since Jim Rutherford stepped down as the Pittsburgh Penguins’ president of hockey ops, the bottom six forwards have struggled to find their form. Head coach Mike Sullivan and former general manager Ron Hextall tried every possible combination under the sun. Kasperi Kapanen and Rickard Rakell were the most stable presences…… read more »
Pittsburgh Penguins Breakout Candidates for 2023-24
We are just over two weeks into the 2023 NHL Free Agent market opening. Interim general manager and president of hockey operations, Kyle Dubas has done a good job adding to the team’s depth so far. These moves and the regime change overall have created some interesting opportunities for both internal and recently acquired players.…… read more »