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The Pittsburgh Penguins had a dismal 2024-25 season. It ended Mike Sullivan’s run as the head coach, nearly a decade after his two consecutive Stanley Cups as the coach. Dan Muse is the bench boss now, taking his first job as a developmental-first coach and signaling a rebuild in the Steel City. That means the […]

Pittsburgh Penguins legend Mario Lemieux is reportedly interested in purchasing the franchise back from its current owner. Lemieux, who played his entire NHL career for the Penguins, bought the team in 1999 and kept the franchise in Pittsburgh before selling to Fenway Sports Group in 2021. However, Lemieux might be returning as part of the […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins endured another bad season, finishing 34-36-12 while missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the third straight season. Now, they look to break that slump and make it back. Pittsburgh hopes for better results and looks to have a productive offseason. The Penguins’ nightmare scenario in 2025 NHL free agency could see them […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins have missed the playoffs for three straight seasons. This is the first time since the 2001-02 season through 2005-06 that they missed the playoffs three years in a row. The last season was also the first of Sidney Crosby’s career. Now the Penguins need to figure out how to move forward. They […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins have found their new head coach. After two seasons behind the New York Rangers bench as an assistant, Dan Muse will be the 23rd bench boss in franchise history, the team announced on Wednesday. “During this process, we met with many candidates who we felt would have been a fit as the […]

For a third consecutive year, the Pittsburgh Penguins missed the playoffs. The Penguins have already made changes, moving on from head coach Mike Sullivan. They will need to make more changes as they rebuild. Now, we look at why the Penguins need to trade Bryan Rust this offseason. Rust was picked by the Penguins with […]

The New York Rangers had an abysmal season in 2024-25. And it led to their missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2021. It was a massive disappointment, especially considering how they began the season. New York could make some significant changes this summer, and defenseman K’Andre Miller is a player who […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins traded for Erik Karlsson before the 2023-24 campaign. Pittsburgh hoped trading for the future Hall of Fame defenseman would bring them into Stanley Cup contention status. Karlsson recorded the first 100+ point season by a blueliner since Brian Leetch in 1992-93 before joining the Penguins. And he won the Norris Trophy as […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins missed the playoffs again this year and have a lot of changes coming this offseason. They already fired Mike Sullivan and could be in for more change under Kyle Dubas. The Penguins signed defenseman Matt Grzelcyk to a one-year deal that did not provide much return. Now, Grzelcyk hits NHL free agency […]

Sidney Crosby is in a difficult position with the Pittsburgh Penguins’ head coach situation. His longtime friend and coach, Mike Sullivan, parted ways with the organization after the season and will now run the bench for the New York Rangers. Rick Tocchet is one of the Penguins’ rumored targets. He also has had a good […]

Sidney Crosby is among the greatest hockey players ever, both in the NHL with the Pittsburgh Penguins and internationally with Team Canada. Although his time with the Penguins hasn’t been as great as he’d like over the past few seasons, he turned back the clock with the win at the 4 Nations Face-Off. Crosby captained […]

While he may not be participating in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs due to the Pittsburgh Penguins not earning a spot in the postseason, legendary center Sidney Crosby has still been keeping tabs on the action across the NHL from the comfort of his home. One series in particular that has captured his attention is […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins fired Mike Sullivan on Monday after ten years as the head coach. He leaves with the franchise record for games coached, regular-season wins, playoff wins, and as the only coach to win two titles in Pittsburgh. With that resume, he became the hottest name on the coaching market. James Murphy of RG.org […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins and head coach Mike Sullivan officially agreed to mutually part ways, ending his 10-year run as head coach of the organization, a stint that included back-to-back Stanley Cup victories in 2016 and 2017. After the official announcement, Penguins legend Sidney Crosby addressed the move and expressed gratitude for his time playing for […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins fired head coach Mike Sullivan on Monday. After setting the franchise record for games coached, wins, and playoff wins, his tenure in Pittsburgh is over. Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has hardly lost a step, with another point-per-game season under his belt. So Kyle Dubas knew he had to run the decision by […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins have a head coach vacancy for the first time in a decade. They fired Mike Sullivan on Monday after missing the playoffs for the third consecutive season. Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang are reaching the end of their careers, and the new coach will have to usher that era out. […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the third consecutive season. Despite another great year from Sidney Crosby, their supporting cast fell short again, finishing with 80 points. On Monday morning, they made a big change for the first time in ten years. The Penguins fired head coach Mike Sullivan, a two-time Stanley […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins have missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the third consecutive season. They have not supplemented their aging veterans with young talent to keep their window open. Now, Kyle Dubas faces a tough offseason with Sidney Crosby’s final years hanging in the balance. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman said that the Penguins could trade Erik […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins are once again missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and fans aren’t happy. Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas understands that frustration. He also wants them to know that there’s a dawn coming through the darkness. “When I look today, maybe we had less points than we had last year, but I feel like […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2025. This marks the third straight season the team has missed the postseason. Missing the playoffs three years running would spark a rebuild for many teams. However, with legends such as Sidney Crosby still playing at such a high level, there is some pressure to succeed […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals have faced off in high-pressure action many times over the last decade and a half. Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin have formed one of the most storied rivalries in NHL history. Fellow future Hall of Famer Evgeni Malkin has also played a critical part in this classic era. These […]

Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby hit the ice as the Washington Capitals visit the Pittsburgh Penguins. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Capitals-Penguins prediction and pick. The Capitals come into the game at 51-21-9 on the year. That record has clinched the top seed in the Eastern Conference for the Capitals. […]

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang won’t play in the team’s final game of the regular season after the veteran underwent a heart procedure on Tuesday, GM Kyle Dubas confirmed. “Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang underwent successful surgery, it was announced today by President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas,” the team wrote in […]

With just a single game remaining in the 2024-25 season, the Pittsburgh Penguins are closing out another disappointing year. The Penguins currently sit 13th in the Eastern Conference, with just 78 points. The team holds just a 33-36-23 record, with a .481 points percentage. This will also mark the third straight season in which the […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins suffered a horrific start to the 2024-25 season. It was an unfortunate sign after nearly making the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. They did end up turning things around despite fans calling for head coach Mike Sullivan to be fired. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough, as Pittsburgh has been eliminated from playoff contention. The […]

Erik Karlsson and Patrik Laine must be sick of being in trade rumors. The two players seem to always be in the middle of it, which they can take in two ways. On one hand, it could mean opposing fan bases want them on their team. However, on the other hand, it could mean they […]

It is a Metropolitan Division battle as the Pittsburgh Penguins face the New Jersey Devils. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Penguins-Devils prediction and pick. The Penguins come into the game at 32-35-12 on the year, which places them in seventh in the Metropolitan Division. The Penguins have been eliminated from […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins and the entire NHL community are mourning Ray Shero’s passing. He was the general manager of the Penguins when Sidney Crosby’s squad won the Stanley Cup in 2009. He later became the general manager of the New Jersey Devils and was in the Minnesota Wild front office at the time of his […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins were officially eliminated from playoff contention over the weekend. It marks the third season in a row in which the team has failed to reach the playoffs. The Penguins hold a 31-35-12 record and sit 14th in the Eastern Conference in points percentage. As a result, it seems like the team is […]

History was made on Sunday afternoon as Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored goal No. 895 to become the NHL’s all-time leading scorer. Ovechkin was celebrated at center ice shortly after the goal was scored. Reactions from across social media have poured in since the goal was scored. Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is the […]

This is an NHL regular season to remember for the league’s Senior Skatesmen. While Alex Ovechkin has commanded the majority of the headlines as he has chased down Wayne Gretzky and is now in a first-place tie with the Great One for most career goals in the history of the league, Sidney Crosby continues to […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins might have Evgeni Malkin on Saturday for a game against the Dallas Stars. Malkin is considered a game-time decision for the contest, per NHL.com. “He was cleared for contact,” Penguins coach Mike Sullivan said on Friday April 4. “I would expect him to be a game-time decision.” Malkin has been dealing with […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins will travel to the Lonestar State to face the Dallas Stars. It will be a showdown at the American Airlines Arena as we continue our NHL odds series and make a Penguins-Stars prediction and pick. The Penguins lead the head-to-head series 77-70. However, the Stars are 7-3 in their last 10 games […]

The St. Louis Blues look to continue their winning streak as they face the Pittsburgh Penguins. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Penguins-Blues prediction and pick. The Pittsburgh Penguins come into the game at 30-34-11 on the year, which places them in seventh in the Metropolitan Division. In their last […]

Sidney Crosby’s storied NHL career hit another milestone this week, and the Pittsburgh Penguins ensured their captain felt the love from fans at PPG Paints Arena on Sunday. In Crosby’s first home game since surpassing Wayne Gretzky’s record for the most consecutive point-per-game seasons, Crosby was honored with a special video tribute. The Penguins honored […]

Sidney Crosby continues to prove he ranks with the greatest players in the history of the National Hockey League. While his Penguins languish in the standings, Crosby continues to put eye-opening and record setting numbers on the scoreboard. He scored his 26th goal and 80th point of the season in the first period of Thursday […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning return home from a road trip as they host the Pittsburg Penguins. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Penguins-Lightning prediction and pick. The Penguins are 29-31-11, which places them in seventh in the Metropolitan Divison, but still, the Penguins have some life in the chase for […]

Although it’s been an incredible season for the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2024-25, things have completely gone off the rails for the team over the last two weeks. After occupying the top wildcard berth in the Eastern Conference early in March, they’ve lost six games in a row and have completely fallen out of the […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins are in the midst of a Wild Card fight in the Eastern Conference. Pittsburgh has a mountain to climb, however, which made their win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night a crucial victory. In saying this, the win was not all good news for the team. Head coach Mike Sullivan […]