Since the return of Teddy Blueger, the Penguins penalty kill has noticeably improved. Blueger has been one of the team’s best penalty kill forwards since he debuted at the NHL level. His ability to win defensive zone face-offs and his calm demeanor with the puck help him effectively stunt opposing attacks and drain the clock.… read more »
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Shane Lyons appears on WV MetroNews, blasts West Virginia president Gordon Gee
Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports The former West Virginia athletic director did not hold back in his interview this morning! Hoppy Kercheval sat down with former West Virginia Mountaineers athletic director Shane Lyons in an interview that quickly went from boring to scorched earth. Asked about a wide range of topics, Lyons did not hold back…… read more »
Kasperi Kapanen Practices on Penguins Third Line, Danton Heinen Demoted
Ever since joining the Pittsburgh Penguins prior to the start of the 2021-22 season, Danton Heinen has had a wild ride. At multiple points, Heinen has looked like he could be a steady contributor as a depth forward, but has also been in the dog house. After again hitting a tough stretch, it looks like…… read more »
Penguins make a line change in a special practice
The Penguins had a practice today, but it wasn’t at their customary rink at UPMC Lemieux in Cranberry, it was at the historic Hunt Armory in Shadyshide. The views from this barn are truly remarkable. The armory was converted to an ice rink and opened a year ago in November 2021, where it became the…… read more »
The Week Ahead: Here comes some big tests for the Penguins
Carolina is an interesting team right now because they have hit a little bit of a slump in recent games, entering Tuesday’s matchup with a 3-4-4 record over their past 11 games, while also having a five-game losing streak thrown in. But this is still not a team to take lightly. The roster is still…… read more »
Chris Mueller: Penguins’ hot streak validates offseason choices
Times’ sports columnist Chris Mueller writes that the recent Penguins hot streak validates some offseason choices GM Ron Hextall made.… read more »
Def Leppard Share Live Stadium Tour Video For ‘Kick’
Rock legends Def Leppard recently shared the official live “Stadium Tour” video for the song “Kick.” The clip was filmed during the band’s summer 2022 “The Stadium Tour” with Mötley Crüe, Poison and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts. “Kick” was the first single from Def Leppard’s latest album, Diamond Star Halos, which arrived in May…… read more »
Penguins’ 2022-23 Trade Targets: Ottawa Senators
Here are three trade targets out of Ottawa for Hextall and company: Tyler Motte A rugged bottom-six forward who plays with an edge, Tyler Motte is the perfect target for the Penguins, who are trying to get tougher to play against. He is a reasonably cheap option at $1.35 million against the cap and there’s…… read more »
Penguins Perspectives: The Leftovers
Super Sidney Maybe I’ve become desensitized to Crosby’s greatness because it’s just become a baked-in part of the Penguins and the National Hockey League. At age 35 Sidney Crosby leads all skaters in even strength points with 24. Out of 29 total.… read more »
Penguins C Evgeni Malkin plays in 1,000th NHL game
Pittsburgh forward Evgeni Malkin played in his 1,000th NHL game on November 20 at Chicago, becoming the 11th player to reach the milestone with the Penguins. Malkin made his debut with Pittsburgh on Oct. 18, 2006, scoring in the second period of a 2-1 loss to New Jersey. The center helped the Penguins to Stanley…… read more »