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Three Reasons Penguins Should Not Hire Sheldon Keefe

Sheldon Keefe is the coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Whether he still will be five minutes from now is another matter. His team honored one of the sport’s most enduring traditions — Toronto failing to win the Stanley Cup — with its 2-1 overtime loss in Game 7 of an opening-round playoff series against Boston Saturday night.

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Pittsburgh Penguins 2023-24 Final Prospect Rankings

Now that the 2023-24 season is in the rearview mirror for the Pittsburgh Penguins with a second consecutive season of not making the playoffs, attention turns to the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery on May 7.

Brayden Yager News / Pensburgh / 23 hours ago

Penguins prospect Brayden Yager wins second WHL sportsmanship award

The Penguins’ 2023 first-round pick is the WHL’s Most Sportsmanlike Player for the second season in a row. Brayden Yager, the Penguins’ No. 14 pick of the 2023 draft, has been named the WHL’s Most Sportsmanlike Player for the second year in a row.

Patric Hornqvist News / Pensburgh / 16 hours ago

On this date in Penguins history: Patric Hornqvist puts the Caps on the brink of elimination

Eight years ago today, Patric Hornqvist turned things around for the Penguins’ franchise. Eight years ago today, Patric Hornqvist put the Capitals on the brink of elimination in the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 21 hours ago

Who replaces Reirden behind Penguins' bench?

The Penguins on Friday parted ways with associate coach Todd Reirden after four seasons in which Reirden was primarily responsible for the power play and defense.

Mike Sullivan News / ClutchPoints / May 3

Penguins fires their coach, but not Mike Sullivan

The Pittsburgh Penguins failed to make the playoffs for a second season in a row. They were a major disappointment throughout the majority of the season before putting on a surge at the end of the regular season.

Todd Reirden News / NHL Trade Talk / 8 hours ago

Penguins Fire Assistant Coach Todd Reirden

The Pittsburgh Penguins have fired assistant coach Todd Reirden, announced by the team Friday. This news comes after rumors GM Kyle Dubas wanted to make some coaching changes but was facing resistance from head coach Mike Sullivan.

Michael Bunting News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / May 3

Penguins’ Bunting to Play for Team Canada; Big Names Decline

Pittsburgh Penguins winger Michael Bunting accepted his invitation to play for Team Canada at the 2024 IIHF World Championships, which will begin next week in Czechia.

Todd Reirden News / Field Level Media / 3 hours ago

Penguins part ways with associate coach Todd Reirden

The Pittsburgh Penguins relieved associate coach Todd Reirden of his duties with Mike Sullivan's staff on Friday. "We are grateful to Todd for his dedication and commitment to the Penguins over two separate stints with the organization," general manger Kyle Dubas said.

Todd Reirden News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / 4 hours ago

Penguins Fire Associate Coach Todd Reirden

The Pittsburgh Penguins have fired associate coach Todd Reirden. No successor has been named. Reirden, who served two stints on the Penguins’ coaching staff, oversaw the team’s defense corps and power play.

Todd Reirden News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / 59 minutes ago

Penguins Fire Todd Reirden

The smoke billowed for several days around the Pittsburgh Penguins organization. Unsubstantiated rumors swirled around head coach Mike Sullivan, but Friday, Penguins president of hockey operations/GM Kyle Dubas fired associate coach Todd Reirden, effective immediately.

Todd Reirden News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 1 minute ago

Penguins part ways with associate coach Todd Reirden

The Penguins are not bringing back associate coach Todd Reirden next season, the club announced Friday.

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Alex Nedeljkovic News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / May 3

Analysts Project Penguins’ FA Contracts; What’s Nedeljkovic Worth?

There remains just a pair of Round One Stanley Cup playoff series, and soon there will be eight teams still fighting and scrapping for Lord Stanley’s chalice.

Lars Eller News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / May 2

Grading the Penguins: Lars Eller and the Crater

Lars Eller was a bedrock piece of the 2023-24 Pittsburgh Penguins. Eller was the voice in the room voicing displeasure and anger when things were chaotic, and the team was lost.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / May 2

Could Mike Sullivan Be On His Way Out Of Pittsburgh?

When you think of all the success the Pittsburgh Penguins have had in recent memory, you can’t mention their success without bringing up long-time head coach Mike Sullivan.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 30

Penguins GM addresses Mike Sullivan, Devils rumors

Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations and general manager Kyle Dubas addressed speculation regarding head coach Mike Sullivan possibly leaving the organization to join the New Jersey Devils this offseason.

Penguins sign forward Sam Poulin to a two-year extension

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Samuel Poulin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 29

Penguins sign forward Sam Poulin to a two-year extension

The Penguins have signed young forward Sam Poulin to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of $775K.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Rumors / April 29

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Seattle Kraken

Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Pittsburgh Penguins didn’t get the scoring from their middle six like they had hoped from the likes of Rickard Rakell and Reilly Smith.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / April 27

Penguins Questions That Need to Be Answered This Offseason

The Pittsburgh Penguins will be watching the postseason from their living rooms for the second year in a row. Pittsburgh came closer to the playoffs then anybody thought they would, but the issues that plagued them all year turned out to be too much to overcome.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Rumors / April 25

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Alex Nedeljkovic, and Sidney Crosby

Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Pittsburgh Penguins are keeping a close on AHL goaltender Joel Blomqvist during his playoffs, and that will go a long way in determining if they feel he’s ready to make the jump next season.

Sidney Crosby News / Yardbarker / April 20