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Jake Guentzel Continues His Strong Season Despite Loss to Florida Panthers
Despite a losing effort on Tuesday to the Florida Panthers, the Pittsburgh Penguins have reason to be optimistic after another elite effort from Jake Guentzel. The Pittsburgh Penguins have had quite a start to the season. From looking overmatched in their season-opening loss to the Buffalo Sabres, to losing Evgeni Malkin for an extended period, […] Jake Guentzel Continues His Strong Season Despite Loss to Florida Panthers - City of Champions - City of Champions - A site dedicated to covering Pittsburgh Sports
PensBurgh Oct 21, 2019
Injury updates on Evgeni Malkin, Alex Galchenyuk, Brian Dumoulin, Jared McCann and more!
Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Lots of happenings at Penguins’ practice this morning Following an off-day on Sunday, the Pittsburgh Penguins were back at it in Cranberry this morning as they prepped before heading out for a Florida swing. With a team so banged up, there are a ton of updates: Evgeni Malkin and Alex Galchenyuk skated together for about an hour before the team got on the ice. That’s a nice step for both, particularly Malkin who has had a murky outlook of a “soft tissue injury” on October 5th, with no official timeline to return. Neither are probably all that close...
City of Champions Oct 19, 2019
Matt Murray Being Overlooked as a True Pittsburgh Penguins Star
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ offensive explosion has garnered most of the headlines this season, but it’s one underrated player that has really impressed so far. Think about the Pittsburgh Penguins and your mind probably immediately thinks of Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin as the stars of the team, and rightfully so, as those two are Pittsburgh […] Matt Murray Being Overlooked as a True Pittsburgh Penguins Star - City of Champions - City of Champions - A site dedicated to covering Pittsburgh Sports
Last Word on Hockey Oct 16, 2019
NHL Rumours: Pittsburgh Penguins, Arizona Coyotes, New Jersey Devils
Now that the season has commenced there remain moves that teams need to make due to injuries or roster needs not yet addressed. We will dig into some NHL rumours here as we check in with what is going on with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Arizona Coyotes, and New Jersey Devils. NHL Rumours Pittsburgh Penguins Rumour: Pierre LeBrun reports that the Pittsburgh Penguins are still carrying nine defencemen and GM Jim Rutherford is still trying to move one of them. The Penguins have gotten off to a better than expected start without the services of Evgeni Malkin and Nick Bjugstad out due to injuries....
City of Champions Oct 14, 2019
Underrated Players are Carrying the Pittsburgh Penguins
With three straight wins and a couple of dominant showings over the weekend, the Pittsburgh Penguins are leaning on some lesser-known players to carry the team. The Pittsburgh Penguins have been on a tear recently, scoring 14 goals over their last two games. Despite not having Evgeni Malkin out on the ice, the Penguins have […] Underrated Players are Carrying the Pittsburgh Penguins - City of Champions - City of Champions - A site dedicated to covering Pittsburgh Sports
PensBurgh Oct 13, 2019
With the Penguins’ backs against the wall, ‘the kids’ are stepping up
David Berding-USA TODAY Sports Lafferty, Marino, A. Johnson, and Blandisi have really filled in some gaping holes. It seemed as if a dark cloud settled over downtown Pittsburgh the night Evgeni Malkin accidentally tripped over Kris Letang and skidded awkwardly into the boards. Before that untimely crash, Malkin was surging. He looked like a man hell-bent on making sure his disappointing 2018-19 season performance was ancient history. And in one shift, all of that exciting revenge tour noise came to a thundering halt. Then even more injuries started piling up. Bryan Rust was already...
Last Word on Hockey Oct 13, 2019
NHL Predictions: October 13th – Including Calgary Flames vs San Jose Sharks
Welcome to NHL Game Day Predictions! Each day, Last Word on Hockey will break down every game and give our prediction for who will win. This will also include a featured game that should be must-watch hockey. Today's featured game is the Calgary Flames vs San Jose Sharks. NHL Predictions Including Calgary Flames vs San Jose Sharks Pittsburgh Penguins vs Winnipeg Jets Head-to-Head: Penguins 0 - 1 Jets The Pittsburgh Penguins have been in deep trouble lately. Injuries to multiple players, including newcomer Alex Galchenyuk and star centre Evgeni Malkin, have left the team's roster with a...
Sportsnet.ca Oct 12, 2019
Headlines: NHL looking at changes to All-Star skills formats
During Headlines the panel discussed how patient the New Jersey Devils are with Taylor Hall. They also spoke on Evgeni Malkin’s injury and that there is not a set timeline for his return to the Penguins. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
PensBurgh Oct 10, 2019
PensBurgh Podcast: Injuries, Injuries, And More Injuries
Photo by Justin Berl/ Hooks and I are back to give you our latest thoughts surrounding the Pens and the bumps the team is already facing. The Penguins are already battling the injury bug, and we have only played a week of meaningful NHL hockey. Fun, fun times. Topics on this episode of the podcast include... Recapping the last game against the Winnipeg Jets and looking forward to tonight’s contest with the Ducks Looking at the current injury situation, now without the services of Alex Galchenyuk, Evgeni Malkin, and Nick Bjugstad We also talk about the trade rumor that never dies....
The Hockey Writers Oct 9, 2019
Penguins Place Alex Galchenyuk on Injured Reserve
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins placed forward Alex Galchenyuk on injured reserve after he aggravated an undisclosed injury that limited him during the preseason. Galchenyuk joins centre Evgeni Malkin and forward Bryan Rust and Nick Bjugstad on IR... The post Penguins Place Alex Galchenyuk on Injured Reserve appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
Last Word on Hockey Oct 9, 2019
Pittsburgh Penguins Patric Hornqvist and Alex Galchenyuk Out With Injuries
The injuries on the Pittsburgh Penguins are mounting. After losing Evgeni Malkin for the foreseeable future, the Penguins have suffered another couple of injuries. Wingers Patric Hornqvist and Alex Galchenyuk sustained injuries in their last game on Tuesday. They are listed as day-to-day, both missed the practice on Wednesday and may miss some time for Pittsburgh. Per Mike Sullivan, Alex Galchenyuk and Patric Hornqvist are day to day with undisclosed injuries. Galchenyuk aggravated a prior ailment. — Seth Rorabaugh (@SethRorabaugh) oCtober 9, 2019 Penguins' Patric Hornqvist and Alex...
The Hockey Writers Oct 9, 2019
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Boyle, Pietrangelo, More
In today’s NHL rumors, how will the Pittsburgh Penguins handle injuries to Evgeni Malkin and Nick Bjugstad? Will the Patrick Marleau signing lead to other veteran free agents, including Brian Boyle, being signed? What are the St. Louis Blues’ expectations for an Alex Pietrangelo extension and why is Roman Josi still without an extension? Plus, […] The post NHL Rumors: Penguins, Boyle, Pietrangelo, More appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
The Hockey Writers Oct 9, 2019
Penguins’ 3 Stars of the Week
Week 1 of the 2019-20 season is complete and the Pittsburgh Penguins had a roller-coaster week. With all three games at home, the Penguins fell flat against the Buffalo Sabres and Winnipeg Jets but looked really good against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The biggest takeaway of Week 1 was the injuries. Centers Evgeni Malkin and […] The post Penguins’ 3 Stars of the Week appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
PensBurgh Oct 9, 2019
Report: TSN’s Bob McKenzie claims GM Rutherford now shopping both Jack Johnson, Erik Gudbranson
Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Gudbranson enters the list of names on the Penguins’ trade block. On Tuesday night, TSN dropped its Insider Trading piece that has credited national reporters Pierre LeBrun and Bob McKenzie discuss potential personnel movement, rumors, and recent deals made from around the NHL. In the information dump, McKenzie mentioned the struggles the Penguins will have to deal with after losing both Evgeni Malkin and Nick Bjugstad for the next month or so and what moves they may have to make to ensure the season doesn’t go straight down the pipes just...
PensBurgh Oct 9, 2019
Pens Points: When It Rains, It Pours
Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via There’s a recap of last night’s game, Sam Lafferty realized a dream, and a d-man might still be traded. All that and more in today’s Pens Points! Here are your Pens Points for this Wednesday morning... The Winnipeg Jets came to Pittsburgh last night for the Penguins’ third game this season. With recent injuries to Evgeni Malkin and Nick Bjugstad, the Penguins had to fight even harder for a win. All looked hopeful within the first minute of the game when Sidney Crosby scored the first goal. And after that, it all went downhill. A...
