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3 questions facing Pittsburgh Penguins

2. Can Crosby continue to defy time? Crosby is still one of the better NHL centers after turning 38 on Aug. 7. The longtime captain led Pittsburgh with 91 points (33 goals, 58 assists) last season, reaching 90 points in a third straight season for the first time in his NHL career. Crosby has also…read more »

Top prospects for Pittsburgh Penguins

2. Ville Koivunen , F How acquired: Traded from the Carolina Hurricanes on March 7, 2024 2024-25 season: Pittsburgh (NHL): 8 GP, 0-7-7, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL): 63 GP, 21-35-56 Koivunen (5-11, 161) was also recalled March 29. He played on the second line with center Evgeni Malkin and moved to the first after McGroarty was injured.…read more »

Inside look at Pittsburgh Penguins

Dan Muse was hired June 4 as a 43-year-old first-time NHL head coach. Forwards Rutger McGroarty, 21, and Ville Koivunen, 22, are favorites to make the roster out of training camp. Owen Pickering, 21, could also find a permanent spot and fellow defenseman Harrison Brunicke, 19, will look to make his NHL debut. “We want…read more »

NHL EDGE stats leaders for Pittsburgh Penguins

As part of NHL.com’s 32 in 32 series, we will identify key EDGE stats for each team to preview the 2025-26 season. Today, we look at the impact of three advanced metrics for the Pittsburgh Penguins. 1. Crosby’s advanced stats prowess Penguins captain Sidney Crosby , a three-time Stanley Cup champion, is still near the…read more »