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Recap: Blue Jackets split preseason doubleheader with the Penguins

Second Period Columbus dominated the second period from the beginning, putting the Penguins on their heals for almost the entire frame. The Neal-Victor Rask-Joona Luoto controlled the first shift and drew a penalty, which was immediately redeemed for one (1) power play goal. Jack Roslovic won the race to the puck, and pulled off a…read more »

Penguins Have High Hopes for New Defensive Pairing

As the Pittsburgh Penguins training camp begins, Coach Mike Sullivan is trying out some new forward and defensive combinations. One of the most intriguing pairings is the newly formed second defensive pairing of Marcus Pettersson and Jeff Petry. The long-standing top pairing of Brian Dumoulin and Kris Letang is looking for a bounce-back campaign, with…read more »

Musket Mailbag: Ask Away About 2-2 West Virginia

Musket Mailbag: Ask Away About 2-2 West Virginia

Ask your questions here in the comments, on the facebook post, on Twitter (@NiteStare or @SmokingMusket) and we’ll answer. West Virginia currently sits at 2-2 and has won two straight games after losing in heartbreaking fashion on back-to-back pick-sixes by Pitt and Kansas. Pitt and Kansas are a combined 7-1 right now with the only…read more »

Penguins in No Rush to Extend Tristan Jarry

No Rush To Get a Deal Done When asked if the Pittsburgh Penguins and Tristan Jarry have had any contract talks, GM Hextall dismissed any serious progress. After the offseason was full of contract extensions for players like Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, Bryan Rust, and Rickard Rakell, when it comes to the incoming season, Hextall…read more »

Penguins Forward Options as They Look for Change

The trend of beginning lineup construction with pairs of forwards continued as Penguins training camp got underway for the 2022-23 season. Through days one and two of camp, the forward pairs were listed as Crosby with Guentzel as usual, Evgeni Malkin with Bryan Rust, Jeff Carter with Kasperi Kapanen, and Blueger with Brock McGinn. Crosby-Guentzel…read more »

Big 12 Roundup and Power Rankings: Kansas is 4-0, Oklahoma Loses

Big 12 Roundup and Power Rankings: Kansas is 4-0, Oklahoma Loses

Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports K-State went into Norman and beat the Sooners, while TTU upsets Texas Kansas State 41, #6 Oklahoma 34 Adrian Martinez responded to a week of criticism with the game of his life, racking up 382 yards of offense himself as he led Kansas State to a decisive 41-34 win over the…read more »