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Penguins Notebook: Letang’s Injuries; WBS Opportunities

In the final weeks of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ season, defenseman and core player Kris Letang sat out several practices and morning skates because of what were called maintenance days.

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ECHL Announces Taylor Gauthier as the Nick Vitucci Goalie of the Year

The ECHL announced on Thursday that Taylor Gauthier, a goaltender for the Wheeling Nailers, has won the Nick Vitucci Goaltender of the Year award for the 2023-24 season.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / 35 minutes ago

Penguins' Sidney Crosby addresses retirement, contract chatter

Crosby has one season remaining on his contract and was the subject of some trade chatter this past winter.

Two-time Stanley Cup champion announces retirement

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / 2 hours ago

Do Sullivan, Penguins Still Have Faith in Tristan Jarry?

CRANBERRY — Tristan Jarry entered the 2023-24 season as the Pittsburgh Penguins’ franchise goaltender, owner of a new five-year, $26,875,000 contract, as well as the unqualified confidence of the coaching staff and management.

Ryan Shea News / Daily Faceoff / 2 hours ago

Pittsburgh Penguins place defenseman Ryan Shea on waivers

According to CapFriendly, the Pittsburgh Penguins placed defenseman Ryan Shea on waivers on Thursday. Shea played 31 games for the Penguins this season, tallying one goal and finishing with a plus-1 rating and six penalty minutes. The 27-year-old defenseman has played most of his four-year professional career in the American Hockey League.

Sidney Crosby News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / 2 hours ago

Penguins’ Crosby Mulling Contract Extension, Future, Worlds

Let’s put this out there: Pittsburgh Penguins center, megastar and team captain Sidney Crosby would not commit to much of anything as he looked ahead after the team missed the playoffs for the second straight season.

Jeff Carter News / Field Level Media / 4 hours ago

Two-time Stanley Cup champion Jeff Carter retires

Two-time Stanley Cup champion Jeff Carter announced his retirement from the NHL after playing his final game for the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday. Carter, 39, totaled 851 points (442 goals, 409 assists) in 1,321 games across 19 seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers, Columbus Blue Jackets, Los Angeles Kings and Penguins.

Kyle Dubas News / Pensburgh / 3 hours ago

The Kyle Dubas year one report card with the Pittsburgh Penguins

Giving out some grades. The first year of the Kyle Dubas era of Pittsburgh Penguins hockey is officially in the books, and it did not end the way anybody hoped it would when it began.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / 3 hours ago

Penguins Great Change and Youth; 3 Real Reasons for Optimism

The Pittsburgh Penguins season is over—kaput. Fin. Yet the most important questions remain, and more are being asked after the remarkable run for a playoff spot fell short, failing to camouflage an otherwise turbulent season.

Jeff Carter News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / 2 hours ago

Penguins Postgame: Carter, Big Changes, Favorite Moments

ELMONT, NY — The Pittsburgh Penguins put the ribbon on one of the most disappointing, frustrating, and yet wildly interesting seasons in the franchise’s 56-year history.

Sidney Crosby News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / 30 minutes ago

Crosby’s Numbers Add Up to Great Season

Sidney Crosby is the undisputed leader of the Pittsburgh Penguins. On the ice. Off the ice. And, not surprisingly, on the stats sheet. Crosby led the Penguins in a number of offensive categories during the 2023-24 season and, in the process, reached a couple of major milestones.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 4 minutes ago

The plug's pulled on these Penguins, and they really hate it

ELMONT, N.Y. -- It was over. "Really, really over," as Marcus Pettersson would tell me. "It's almost hard to accept." Almost. But it was, the Penguins' star-crossed 2023-24 NHL season having come to a crashing halt by a wholly hollow 5-4 loss to the Islanders on this Wednesday night at UBS Arena.

Jeff Carter News / NHL Trade Talk / 7 minutes ago

Jeff Carter Announces NHL Retirement Following Penguins Game

Jeff Carter bid farewell to the NHL with a memorable moment on Wednesday night, scoring in what would be his final game. While word of his retirement didn’t come until the end of the game, his official announcing he was hanging up his skates came shortly after.

Jeff Carter News / Daily Faceoff / 4 hours ago

Penguins’ Jeff Carter announces retirement following 19-year career

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jeff Carter has announced his retirement following an illustrious 19-year career. Carter rounds out the 2023-24 regular season with 11 goals and 15 points in 72 games.

Jeff Carter News / The Hockey Writers / 2 hours ago

Penguins’ Jeff Carter Announces His Retirement

On April 17, 2024, Jeff Carter played in his last NHL contest, officially announcing his retirement. Defined by his scoring ability throughout his NHL career, he fittingly scored a goal in his team’s 5-4 loss to the New York Islanders.

Jeff Carter News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 1 hour ago

Two-time Stanley Cup champion announces retirement

The Penguins announced postgame that veteran center Jeff Carter is retiring after a 19-year NHL career.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 5 hours ago

Penguins fall short of playoffs, but find 'something to take from' late push

ELMONT, N.Y. -- Penguins players gathered in their Long Island hotel rooms on Tuesday evening. The coaching staff gathered in their own room, glued to a pair of TVs ...

Sidney Crosby News / ClutchPoints / April 16

Sidney Crosby, hits Penguins with reality check on Stanley Cup Playoffs chances

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been on an incredible run as of late to keep their playoff hopes alive, but with one game remaining in the regular season, they still need some help from other teams, and Sidney Crosby got real on where the team stands in comparison to where it was a few weeks back.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 2 hours ago

Penguins move into playoff spot after OT win vs. Red Wings

The Penguins defeated the Detroit Red Wings 6-5 in overtime at Pittsburgh's PPG Paints Arena.

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Crosby Records 1,000th Career Assist & Passes Esposito in Points

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Sidney Crosby News / Yardbarker / April 11

Watch: Sidney Crosby makes history on Penguins' OT game-winner

The Pittsburgh Penguins' push to make the playoffs got a huge lift on Thursday night with their 6-5 overtime win against the Detroit Red Wings. But the win is not the only thing they are celebrating.

Penguins move into playoff spot after OT win vs. Red Wings

Auston Matthews is first NHLer to achieve amazing feat in 31 years

Golden Knights ink trade-deadline acquisition to eight-year extension

Ducks alternate captain announces plans to retire after 2023-24 season

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