PensBurgh Mar 27, 2024
A look at how much a top-10 pick could help the Penguins
Photo by Ryan Yorgen/NHLI via The Penguins look on track in a few months to add what could be a major piece of their future The Pittsburgh Penguins are sitting in some territory for a draft pick that you can’t quite call uncharted with a long enough memory, but certainly waters that they haven’t been in recently. Even following last night’s win to Jake Guentzel and the Carolina Hurricanes (still forces an “oof” doesn’t it?), the Pens bumped up to he eleventh position for 2024 draft pick, courtesy of Tankathon. That throws a wrench in this idea, since if...
Bob Wage / Canes Country Mar 27, 2024
Penguins 4, Hurricanes 1
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 26: A fan holds up a sign about Jake Guentzel #59 of the Carolina Hurricanes in the second period during the game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Carolina Hurricanes at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 26, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. | Photo by Justin Berl/ The Canes have a “flat” game in Pittsburgh. Jake Guentzel’s return to Pittsburgh went very well for the home team and their fans but not very well for the visitors as the Hurricanes lost, 4-1 to the Penguins on Tuesday night. Rod Brind’Amour labeled his team’s...
PensBurgh Mar 26, 2024
Gamethread: Hurricanes @ Penguins
Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Jake Guentzel returns to Pittsburgh Talk about the game with Pens fans here!
Behind the Steel Curtain Mar 26, 2024
Steelers sign RB Cordarrelle Patterson
Photo by Todd Kirkland/ The shifty playmaker spent the last three seasons in Atlanta with Arthur Smith The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed yet another free agent. Pittsburgh is signing running back Cordarrelle Patterson to a two-year deal, per Adam Schefter. Former Falcons RB Cordarrelle Patterson reached agreement on a two-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, per sources. Patterson reunites with his former HC Arthur Smith. pic.twitter.com/e6KKF2QZKh— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 26, 2024 According to Ian Rapaport, the deal is for two years and worth...
Behind the Steel Curtain Mar 26, 2024
Steelers draft profile: Braden Fiske (Defensive lineman, Florida State)
Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/ The Steelers have shown interest in the talented defensive lineman. Approaching the 2024 NFL Draft, we’ll be scouting as many of the top prospects that the Pittsburgh Steelers could have their eye on anywhere from Rounds 1 through 7. We’ll breakdown the prospects themselves, strengths and weaknesses, projected draft capital and their fit with the Steelers. The Steelers need depth and youth on their defensive line. Could Florida State’s Brandon Fiske be the answer on Day 2 of the draft? The basics on Braden Fiske Position: Defensive...
Behind the Steel Curtain Mar 26, 2024
NFL adopts Steelers’ proposal to push back trade deadline
Photo by Justin Casterline/ The NFL trade deadline will now be after Week 9 Several rule changes have been put into affect by the NFL. One of which will see the trade deadline get moved to the Tuesday following Week 9, which was a rule change proposed by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Since 2012, the trade deadline was set for the Tuesday following Week 8. Prior to that, the deadline was scheduled for after Week 6. NFL owners voted today to approve a trade deadline that now will be pushed back one week, until the Tuesday after the Week 9 games.— Adam Schefter...
The Hockey Writers Mar 26, 2024
4 Penguins’ First Round Targets in 2024 NHL Entry Draft
With the regular season coming to a close in a few weeks, the Pittsburgh Penguins find themselves on the outside looking in for the second season in a row for…
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Mar 26, 2024
Perseverance and patience pay off for Pirates relievers Hunter Stratton and Ryder Ryan
Hunter Stratton and Ryder Ryan were surprise adds to the Pirates opening day roster. Their stories exemplify persistence.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Mar 26, 2024
Analysis: Why did Pirates put Bailey Falter in starting rotation after cold spring?
Bailey Falter has struggled this spring. As a result, it was strange to see the Pirates pick him to round out their starting rotation.
Behind the Steel Curtain Mar 26, 2024
NFL draft profile 2024: Xavier Legette (Wide Receiver, South Carolina)
Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports It appears the Steelers will target the second tier of pass-catchers in the NFL Draft Approaching the 2024 NFL Draft, we’ll be scouting as many of the top prospects that the Pittsburgh Steelers could have their eye on anywhere from Rounds 1 through 7. We’ll break down the prospects themselves, their strengths and weaknesses, projected draft capital and their fit with the Steelers. The Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver room added another body this week in the form of Quez Watkins, who played for the Philadelphia Eagles the past four...
PensBurgh Mar 26, 2024
Game Preview: Carolina Hurricanes @ Pittsburgh Penguins 3/26/2024 - Lines, how to watch
Photo by (Josh Lavallee/NHLI via Jake Guentzel makes his return to PPG Paints Arena as the Hurricanes look to climb closer to the top the Metro standings. Who: Carolina Hurricanes (45-20-7, 97 points, 2nd place Metropolitan Division) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (30-30-10, 70 points, 7th place Metropolitan Division) When: 7 p.m. ET How to Watch: SportsNet Pittsburgh, Bally Sports South Pens’ Path Ahead: Next up is a home-and-home set against the division-basement Blue Jackets, in Pittsburgh on Thursday and in Columbus on Saturday. Next week starts out with more division...
Behind the Steel Curtain Mar 26, 2024
NFL draft profile 2024: Zach Frazier (Center, West Virgina)
Could WVU’s Zach Frazier be the Steelers’ center of the future? Approaching the 2024 NFL Draft, we’ll be scouting as many of the top prospects that the Pittsburgh Steelers could have their eye on anywhere from Rounds 1 through 7. We’ll break down the prospects themselves, their strengths and weaknesses, projected draft capital and their fit with the Steelers. Zach Frazier has been one of the most popular selections in Steelers mock drafts this offseason. Does the West Virginia center live up to the hype? The basics on WVU center Zach Frazier Position: Center Class:...
Behind the Steel Curtain Mar 25, 2024
Steelers March Sadness Tournament: Elite Eight
Choose which moments make our Final Four Only eight moments remain in Steelers March Sadness: our NCAA-style tournament of the Pittsburgh Steelers saddest in-game moments. If you want a recap of how we got here, check out all four days of Round 1 & Round 2, plus our Sweet 16. No moments from the Noll era remain. Five are from the Cowher era, three are from the Tomlin years. Let’s get to our Elite 8! Pierogi Bracket Pierogi Bracket ‘24, round 4 No. 1 seed: Super Bowl XXX, 1/28/96 — O’Donnell’s second 4th quarter INT With 4:08 left in the fourth...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Mar 25, 2024
Marco Gonzales bounces back as Pirates wrap spring slate with victory
Marco Gonzales looked sharp in his final start of the spring, as the Pirates turn their attention to opening day.
Behind the Steel Curtain Mar 25, 2024
Steelers sign QB Kyle Allen, DL Dean Lowry
Photo by Dylan Buell/ The former Bills QB will be the Steelers’ third-string QB The Pittsburgh Steelers have seemingly completed their quarterback room. Pittsburgh is signing former Buffalo Bills quarterback Kyle Allen. The Steelers also signed defensive lineman Dean Lowry. The #Steelers have agreed to terms with QB Kyle Allen and DL Dean Lowry, per GM Omar Khan.— Alan Saunders (@ASaunders_PGH) March 25, 2024 Allen backed up Josh Allen in Buffalo last season. Prior to that, he spent 2022 with the Houston Texans. Allen was signed by the Panthers as an...