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Tim Benz: Hall of Famer Mark Recchi endorses Penguins’ approach to coaching search
In his latest “32 Thoughts” podcast, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman outlined his latest information on the Pittsburgh Penguins’ coaching search. The first name he mentioned was Washington Capitals assistant coach Mitch Love. “I think he’s high on their list,” Friedman said (at 1:33:40 of this link). “Other names I’ve kind of...
Sidney Crosby records 4 points for Canada in win against Slovakia 
Four points (two goals, two assists) by Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby helped Canada rout Slovakia, 7-0, in a preliminary round game in the International Ice Hockey Federation’s World Championship tournament at Avicii Arena in Stockholm on Saturday. Opening the contest as Canada’s second-line center, Crosby recorded four shots and...
Penguins A to Z: Tristan Jarry did enough to save his job 
With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason for a third consecutive year without a playoff appearance, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 56 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization....
On Sports: Chargers roast Steelers, Don Kelly reaches 1 week on the job as Pirates skipper 
In Friday’s On Sports, the Chargers landed a handful of creative jabs at the Steelers with their 2025 schedule release. Also, Pirates skipper Don Kelly reaches a week on the job while recently-signed Penguins forward Filip Hallander received a notable accolade from the Swedish Hockey League. Chargers roast Steelers The...
Former Penguins forward Zach Boychuk signs in Slovenia
Former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Zach Boychuk has signed with HK Olimpija Ljubljana, a team in Slovenia that competes in the International Central European Hockey League. That team announced the transaction via social media Monday. Boychuk, 35, spent the past five seasons with Eisbären Berlin in Germany’s Deutsche Eishockey Liga, winning...
Sidney Crosby, Canada fall to Finland in IIHF championships 
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby was held without a point while skating for Canada in a 2-1 shootout loss to Finland in a preliminary-round game during the International Ice Hockey Federation’s (IIHF) World Championship tournament at Avicii Arena in Stockholm on Monday. Opening the contest as Canada’s second-line center, Crosby...
Sidney Crosby, Marc-Andre Fleury help Canada beat Austria 
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby scored a goal for Canada in a 5-1 win against Austria in a preliminary round game in the International Ice Hockey Federation’s World Championship tournament at Avicii Arena in Stockholm on Thursday. Opening the contest as Canada’s second-line center, Crosby had two shots on net...
Penguins A to Z: Injuries might be a way of life for Tanner Howe 
With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason for a third consecutive year without a playoff appearance, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 56 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization....
Sidney Crosby scores for Canada in win against France 
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby scored a power-play goal for Canada in a 5-0 win against France in a preliminary round game in the International Ice Hockey Federation’s (IIHF) World Championship tournament at Avicii Arena in Stockholm on Tuesday. Opening the contest as Canada’s second-line center, Crosby recorded two shots...
Penguins A to Z: Mac Hollowell excels in his role as an AHL defenseman 
With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason for a third consecutive year without a playoff appearance, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 56 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization....
Penguins A to Z: Danton Heinen can be better 
With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason for a third consecutive year without a playoff appearance, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 56 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization....
Sidney Crosby, Marc-Andre Fleury lead Canada past Latvia 
Three assists by Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby helped Canada rout Latvia, 7-1, in a preliminary round game in the International Ice Hockey Federation’s (IIHF) World Championship tournament at Avicii Arena in Stockholm on Sunday. Opening the contest as Canada’s second-line center, Crosby was 7 for 12 (58.3%) on faceoffs...
Canada, Sidney Crosby, beat Slovenia to open IIHF World Championship 
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby led Canada to a 4-0 win against Slovenia in a preliminary round game in the International Ice Hockey Federation’s World Championship tournament at Avicii Arena in Stockholm on Saturday. Serving as Canada’s captain, Crosby opened the contest as his team’s second-line center. He did not...
Penguins A to Z: How does Kevin Hayes fit in? 
With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason for a third consecutive year without a playoff appearance, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 56 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization....
After a career year, Rickard Rakell wants to remain with the Penguins 
Rickard Rakell has a pretty good reason for skipping out on suiting up for Sweden in the ongoing International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship tournament, primarily staged in his home country. His wife, Emmeli, just gave birth to their second child, Ziggy, late last month. Fatherly duties outweigh duties to...
Former Penguins forward Radim Zohorna signs in Sweden
Former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Radim Zohorna has signed with Färjestad BK in the Swedish Hockey League. That team announced the transaction via a release on Friday. Last season, the 29-year-old Zohorna played for HC Lugano of Switzerland’s National League. Appearing in 39 games, he scored 22 points (nine goals, 13...
Penguins A to Z: After earning a contract, Avery Hayes has to earn a job 
With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason for a third consecutive year without a playoff appearance, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 56 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization....
Forward Bryan Rust remains optimistic about state of the Penguins 
Bryan Rust was far from satisfied. But he could laugh. The season was over. Nothing was going to change the fact that the Pittsburgh Penguins missed the playoffs. So the industrious winger was glib when asked what went wrong. “If I knew the answer, I’d be in charge,” Rust quipped....
Mike Sullivan makes sure to speak with ‘every player on the roster’ as he starts anew as Rangers coach
For Mike Sullivan, the latest coach of the New York Rangers, there will be many priorities in taking over a team that missed the playoffs a season after winning the Presidents’ Trophy. Foremost will be communication. “I have spoken to every player on the roster over the last three days,”...
Penguins A to Z: Defense will be Finn Harding’s route to the NHL 
With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason for a third consecutive year without a playoff appearance, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 56 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization....
Philip Tomasino appeared to rediscover some of his potential after trade to Penguins 
In the five-plus months that Philip Tomasino spent with the Pittsburgh Penguins after arriving via trade at the end of November, he periodically declined to go into much detail about how things ended with his former employer, the Nashville Predators, and coach, Andrew Brunette. A first-round (No. 24 overall) selection...
Penguins A to Z: Filip Hallander’s return provides plenty of optimism 
With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason for a third consecutive year without a playoff appearance, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 56 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization....
Penguins defenseman Ryan Shea finds relief with a contract extension 
For the Pittsburgh Penguins, the offseason started way too early for everyone’s liking. And reserve defenseman Ryan Shea is no different in that regard. But this summer will offer him a somewhat unique emotion. Relief. On March 7, the Penguins signed Shea to a one-year contract extension through the 2025-26...
Former Penguins defenseman Filip Kral returns to Czechia
Former Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Filip Kral has re-signed with HC Kometo Brno of the Extraliga ledního hokeje (ELH) in his native Czechia. That team announced it had signed Kral via a release on Tuesday. Kral, 25, previously played for that team after coming up through its youth program. The Penguins...
Details on Mike Sullivan’s contract in New York; more speculation about Nathan MacKinnon trying to recruit Sidney Crosby
Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman is adding detail to the speculation over how much former Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan is being paid by the New York Rangers. In his latest “32 Thoughts” podcast, Friedman contextualizes previous reports that Sullivan is signing the largest head coaching contract in NHL history. “It’s a...


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