Tag: Penguins

Mailbag: Carlsson’s role with Ducks, impact of Penguins moves

The San Jose Sharks have had some rough years recently. What is GM Mike Grier’s plan? They have several blue-chip prospects, primarily William Eklund. Where do these players fit in this year? What’s on the horizon for veterans like Logan Couture and company? — @theashcity The Sharks are rebuilding, and Grier has made no secret… Continue reading Mailbag: Carlsson’s role with Ducks, impact of Penguins moves

For Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, ‘There’s something to prove’

Bill Radocaj has been a season ticket holder of the Penguins for a long time. Like, Rick-Kehoe-is-the-team’s-top-scorer for a long time. Having had tickets in some capacity going back to the 1979-80 season, he has seen much of the good and bad of this franchise from his days in the E balcony of the Civic… Continue reading For Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, ‘There’s something to prove’

Watch the Penguins’ new video scoreboard come to life

The in-game experience at Pittsburgh Penguins games is about to get bigger. Bigger. The team shared on social media a progress video of a huge new video board that will hang above the ice at PPG Paints Arena, which is bigger than the one fans have been used to for the past 13 years. The… Continue reading Watch the Penguins’ new video scoreboard come to life

Nicklas Backstrom is happy to trade Erik Karlsson to the Penguins but plans to ‘cut him to the calves’ during the games.

Nicklas Backstrom made his big return to DC this week as he prepares for his 17th NHL season. If all goes well in training camp, Backstrom’s campaign will begin on October 13 as the Capitals face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins and their prized offseason acquisition, Erik Karlsson. Before leaving Washington, Backstrom commented on Karlsson’s… Continue reading Nicklas Backstrom is happy to trade Erik Karlsson to the Penguins but plans to ‘cut him to the calves’ during the games.

Poulin is ‘just in a good place’ to earn a spot on the Penguins’ roster

CRANBERRY, Pa. — Sam Poulin said he just wants to look to the future with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 22-year-old forward made his NHL debut on October 25, 2022, with an assist in Pittsburgh’s 4-1 loss to the Calgary Flames. Poulin played again with the Penguins on Oct. 28 and Nov. 5 before being reassigned… Continue reading Poulin is ‘just in a good place’ to earn a spot on the Penguins’ roster

3 questions facing the Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL.com provides in-depth analysis for each of the 32 teams from Aug. 1-Sept. 1. Now, three important questions facing the Pittsburgh Penguins. Penguins 32 of 32: Weather preview | Top prospects | Fantasy projections 1. Is there enough to support the core? Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkinthe first two centers, and Chris Letang, a top-pair… Continue reading 3 questions facing the Pittsburgh Penguins

Offseason Notes: Canucks, Capitals, Penguins

With a murky salary cap situation and a glut of forwards ready and able to play in the NHL next season, the Vancouver Canucks shouldn’t be considered done with their lineup tweaking heading into training camp this September. Patrick Johnston of The Province AGREES with that account, indicating that the Cancuks seem to be forced… Continue reading Offseason Notes: Canucks, Capitals, Penguins

Are the Penguins Stanley Cup contenders? Mailbag, Part 2

Welcome to Part 2 of the August Pittsburgh Penguins mailbag. And by the way, thanks for all the questions on Twitter. They are amazing, as always. Part 1 can be found here. We are far away. What is the single biggest obstacle standing between this team and a Cup right now? — @drewsamuto I can… Continue reading Are the Penguins Stanley Cup contenders? Mailbag, Part 2