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Pittsburgh Penguins: Kris Letang named Masterton Trophy nominee

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang has been nominated for the Masterton Trophy. The award, named after former NHL forward Bill Masterton, is given annually to the player who best exemplifies qualities such as perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey. Letang’s 2022-23 season has included both personal and professional struggles. “I was public with the stroke…read more »

Chicago Blackhawks at Pittsburgh Penguins odds, picks and predictions

SPORTS BETTING Chicago Blackhawks at Pittsburgh Penguins odds, picks and predictions Kevin Erickson Sportsbook Wire The Chicago Blackhawks (25-49-6) travel to meet the Pittsburgh Penguins (40-30-10) Tuesday. Puck drop from PPG Paints Arena is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Blackhawks vs. Penguins odds , and make…read more »

Islanders News: Destiny’s redheaded stepchild

Well THAT sure sucked. And it sucked from the opening minute. The Islanders fell flat and couldn’t come back in an all-but-must win in D.C., awakening all kinds of bad memories. Instead of controlling their destiny, they’re now destiny’s unloved child. The only mild solace for the night was the Panthers didn’t collect two points…read more »

West Virginia’s Robby Porco named Big 12 Pitcher of the Week

West Virginia’s Robby Porco named Big 12 Pitcher of the Week

Geoff Coyle/WV Illustrated 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. West Virginia freshman Robby Porco was named the Big 12 Conference Co-Pitcher of the Week after an excellent performance in the first…read more »

Penguins name Sidney Crosby team MVP for 11th time

The Pittsburgh Penguins have named their most valuable player for the 2022-23 season, and who else could it be but Sidney Crosby? This marks the 11th time that Crosby has been selected for the honor by his teammates. At age 35, and in his 18th NHL season, Crosby leads the Pens in scoring with 91…read more »

Kris Letang named Pens’ nominee for Masterton Trophy

Kris Letang has been named the Penguins’ nominee for the NHL’s Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. It’s Letang’s fourth time being nominated for the award. The trophy is given out annually to the NHL player who best exemplifies qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey. Letang’s perseverance this year has led to his nomination by…read more »