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Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Sidney Crosby, then, now and forever, remains committed to Penguins
The Athletic reported that Sidney Crosby “definitely want(s) to keep playing for as many years as possible.” But Crosby’s contract extensions, he says, will be structured to give the Pittsburgh Penguins salary-cap options: “It just makes sense, whether it’s our cap, who we have coming in and out, just to...
Penguins’ Connor Clifton, Tommy Novak held pointless in United States’ loss to LatviaVideo
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Connor Clifton and forward Tommy Novak were each held without a point for the United States in a 4-2 loss to Latvia during a preliminary round game at the International Ice Hockey Federation’s World Championship tournament at Swiss Life Arena in Zurich on Saturday. Opening the contest...
Penguins A to Z: Kevin Hayes went out like a professionalVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason after a brief return to the postseason, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 53 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization. Starting with...
Minor league report: Nailers drop Game 1 to EverbladesVideo
Forward Matty De St. Phalle scored the Wheeling Nailers’ lone goal in a 2-1 loss to the Florida Everblades in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final at Hertz Arena in Estero, Fla., on Friday. Goaltender Taylor Gauthier made 22 saves on 24 shots as his postseason record slipped to...
Penguins’ Sidney Crosby records assist for Canada in win against SloveniaVideo
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby recorded an assist for Canada, which defeated Slovenia, 3-1, during a preliminary round game in the International Ice Hockey Federation’s World Championship tournament at BCF Arena in Fribourg, Switzerland, on Friday. Opening the contest on the left wing of the top line, Crosby logged 16:04...
Beyond the Bylines: Sidney Crosby’s future; Steelers expectations; Pirates bullpen questions
Before the holiday weekend, Joe Starkey and Tim Benz hosted “Beyond the Bylines” on Friday morning. Among the topics the guys discussed: Sidney Crosby told The Athletic that he wants to play for “as many years as possible.” So how do the Penguins build their roster with that loose timeline,...
First Call: Taylor Swift learns about Jerome Bettis’ legacy; ex-Steeler joins Vikings; controversy in WBS Pens playoff game
In our final “First Call” before Memorial Day weekend, Taylor Swift figures out what made Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis a legend. Former Pirate Gerrit Cole makes his long-awaited return to Major League Baseball. A former Steeler is heading to a new team. And there was controversy during Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s...
Penguins A to Z: Avery Hayes proved he belongsVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason after a brief return to the postseason, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 53 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization. Starting with...
Minor league report: Penguins shut out in Game 4, face eliminationVideo
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins were shut out, 2-0, by the Springfield Thunderbirds in Game 4 of the Atlantic Division final series at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass., on Thursday. The best-of-five series is tied, 2-2. Penguins goaltender Sergei Murashov stopped 30 of 32 shots as his postseason record fell to...
Penguins’ Parker Wotherspoon records assist for Canada in overtime win against NorwayVideo
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Parker Wotherspoon recorded an assist for Canada, which defeated Denmark, 6-5, in overtime during a preliminary round game at the International Ice Hockey Federation’s World Championship tournament at BCF Arena in Fribourg, Switzerland, on Thursday. Opening the contest on the left side of Canada’s top pairing, Wotherspoon...
Penguins A to Z: Rafael Harvey-Pinard aptly filled his roleVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason after a brief return to the postseason, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 53 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization. Starting with...
Penguins’ Tommy Novak scores in United States’ shootout win against GermanyVideo
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Tommy Novak scored a game-tying goal at 54:13 of the third period for the United States, which beat Germany, 4-3, in a shootout during a preliminary round game in the International Ice Hockey Federation’s (IIHF) World Championship tournament at Swiss Life Arena in Zurich on Wednesday. Opening...
Penguins A to Z: Finn Harding took a strong 1st step forwardVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason after a brief return to the postseason, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 53 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization. Starting with...
Minor league report: Penguins beat Thunderbirds in Game 3Video
Goaltender Sergei Murashov made 27 saves on 28 shots for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins during a 2-1 win against the Springfield Thunderbirds in Game 3 of the Atlantic Division final series at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass on Tuesday. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton leads the best-of-five series, 2-1. Murashov’s postseason record improved to...
Penguins A to Z: If healthy, Filip Hallander can still be an assetVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason after a brief return to the postseason, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 53 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization. Starting with...
Minor league report: Nailers beat Mariners in Game 7, advance to Eastern Conference final
A goal and an assist by forward Tanner Andrew led the Wheeling Nailers to a 4-3 win against the Maine Mariners in Game 7 of the North Division final at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, W.Va., on Monday. Having won the best-of-seven series, 4-3, the Nailers advance to the Eastern Conference...
Sidney Crosby collects 4 assists for Canada in win against DenmarkVideo
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby collected four assists for Canada, which defeated Denmark, 5-1, in a preliminary round game at the International Ice Hockey Federation’s World Championship tournament at BCF Arena in Fribourg, Switzerland on Monday. Opening play on the left wing of Canada’s top line, Crosby logged 17:01 of...
Penguins A to Z: There aren’t many choices with Ryan GravesVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason after a brief return to the postseason, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 53 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization. Starting with...
Penguins’ Tommy Novak records assist as United States beats Great Britain
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Tommy Novak recorded an assist for the United States in a 5-1 win against Great Britain during a preliminary round game at the International Ice Hockey Federation’s World Championship tournament at Swiss Life Arena in Zurich on Sunday. Opening the game as the first-line center, Novak logged...
Penguins A to Z: More is needed from Sam GirardVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason after a brief return to the postseason, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 53 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization. Starting with...
Minor league report: Nailers beat Mariners in overtime, force Game 7
A power-play goal by defenseman Emil Pieniniemi at 17:00 of overtime gave the Wheeling Nailers a 2-1 win against the Maine Mariners in Game 6 of the North Division final series at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, W.Va., on Saturday. The best-of-seven series is tied, 3-3. Forward Nolan Renwick also scored...
Sidney Crosby records assist for Canada in win against ItalyVideo
Sidney Crosby recorded an assist for Canada in a 6-0 win against Italy during a preliminary round game of the International Ice Hockey Federation’s World Championship tournament at BCF Arena in Fribourg, Switzerland on Saturday. Opening the contest on the left wing of the top line, Crosby logged 10:42 of...
Penguins A to Z: Taylor Gauthier has found a homeVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason after a brief return to the postseason, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 53 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization. Starting with...
Canada, Sidney Crosby beat Sweden to open IIHF World ChampionshipVideo
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby was held without a point for Canada, which opened play in the International Ice Hockey Federation’s World Championship tournament with a 5-3 win against Sweden in a preliminary round game at BCF Arena in Fribourg, Switzerland on Friday. Opening play on the left wing of...
Former Penguins forward Kevin Porter hired as coach of U.S. National Team Development Program
Former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Kevin Porter was hired as head coach of the United States National Team Development Program. USA Hockey announced the appointment Friday morning. Porter spent the past two seasons as an assistant coach with the NTDP. A veteran of eight NHL seasons, Porter spent parts of two...
