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NFL Rumors: Russell Wilson Set to Miss Steelers vs. Falcons; Justin Fields to Start

Russell Wilson’s debut with the Pittsburgh Steelers will likely have to wait another week, according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini. Russini reported…… read more »

Staff Picks: West Virginia vs. Albany

Gather ‘round the crystal ball as our soothsayers take a look at what’s to come when West Virginia takes on Albany this evening The time has come once again for the staff here at The Smoking Musket to put on our Nostradamus robes and and look into the future to find out what’s in store…… read more »

1 last-minute trade Penguins must make before 2024-25 NHL season

The Pittsburgh Penguins added depth in NHL Free Agency this summer. Pittsburgh refrained from adding established star players to the team through the open market or trade. In fact, the largest move they made in the offseason involved a player with no NHL experience. The Penguins traded Brayden Yager to the Winnipeg Jets in exchange…… read more »

Best Penguins by Jersey Number: #29

Who is the best player in Penguins’ history to wear #29?… read more »

Will Vasily Ponomarev push for a roster spot?

Prospect acquired in the Jake Guentzel trade last spring could prove to be an integral depth piece… read more »

Pittsburgh Penguins Players With 50-Goal Seasons ft. Mario Lemieux

How many Pittsburgh Penguins players have scored 50 goals in a season?… read more »

NHL rumors: Sidney Crosby ‘not rushing’ contract with Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins will be hoping to bounce back in the 2024-25 season and make the playoffs. The team traded Jake Guentzel at the deadline and has made numerous other changes ahead of training camp. Crosby is heading into the final year of his deal and appears not to be in a rush to put…… read more »