It’s the: first of a back-to-back, the start of a three games in four days, and four-in-six and all the other unpleasantries that come with lots of games in a short amount of time. Pittsburgh doesn’t have two consecutive days off until the All-Star break at the end of the month, playing nine games over…… read more »
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Will Jason Zucker remain a Pittsburgh Penguin?
Let’s talk about Jason Zucker. Zucker’s dynamic, rugged presence in the top six has elevated the group even more. He appears to be healthy and, in turn, is producing as one of the team’s top forwards (10 goals, 26 points, +4 in 36 GP).… read more »
Bus announcement for Midland Trail area in Fayette County
As of Jan 13, 5:14am: In Fayette County near Midland Trail, Bus 111 – No high, middle, or elementary morning or afternoon runs today.… read more »
Pens recall Taylor Fedun from the AHL
The Penguins have recalled defenseman Taylor Fedun from the American Hockey League. Fedun, 34, a journeyman minor-league defenseman has spent parts of 12 seasons in the AHL and is currently serving as captain for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. He’s also spent various portions of his career with 5 different NHL teams, playing in a total of…… read more »
Steelers’ Pat Freiermuth Says He Wouldn’t Want to Play for Patriots’ Bill Belichick
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick might be one of the greatest ever at his profession, but Pittsburgh Steelers tight endPat Freiermuth wouldn’t…… read more »
West Virginia loses fourth straight basketball game
Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images 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. The struggles continue for the West Virginia men’s basketball team, as the Mountaineers have lost their fourth…… read more »
Checking in on select individual performances for the Penguins
Let’s take a look at some notable Penguin players so far: Kris Letang’s defensive impacts have been slipping mightily over the last few years (and not just this window in 2020). The days of him being a top-5 or top-10 defender in the whole NHL are probably in the rear view mirror, but Letang is…… read more »
Pens Points: Big Weekend Ahead
Every game and point matters this time of year and the Penguins will have another opportunity to boost their playoffs hopes beginning tomorrow night. Enjoy a new Pens Points with your morning coffee… Injuries have forced the Penguins to adapt and opened a roster spot for offseason acquisition Ty Smith.… read more »
What would a Jason Zucker contract look like, and would it be worth it?
While the Pittsburgh Penguins have had some extended moments of inconsistency this season as a team, Jason Zucker has been one of their more consistent individual players. Even more, he is having the type of season and impact that everybody wanted to see from him when he was acquired from the Minnesota Wild a few…… read more »
Penguins clear roster space by sending Friedman to AHL, two others to IR
That is below what teams prefer to carry, which likely means that Kris Letang (non-roster family reasons) and/or Jeff Petry (long term injured reserve) could be back on the playing roster fairly soon. Letang has been away from the team with his family in Montreal after the passing of his father. The rest of the…… read more »