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Florida Panthers News / Little Box Cats / August 29
Panthers land three on ESPN’s best draft pick list 
The Florida Panthers landed three of its past draftees on ESPN’s The best NHL draft pick ever at every slot from No. 1 to 224. Mario Lemieux topped the list as the greatest first overall pick ever.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / August 25
Penguins Could See Huge Success Under New Ownership
After just four years of majority ownership of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Fenway Sports Group (FSG) have opened themselves up to new avenues regarding the team.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / August 19
Penguins Legend Has Competition in Buying Team
For a while now, a group led by Pittsburgh Penguins legend Mario Lemieux has been the presumed favorite to buy back the team from Fenway Sports Group (FSG) after selling in November of 2021.
The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / July 29
Mario Lemieux Wants Full Control of Penguins
Fenway Sports Group (FSG) purchased the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2021 and is already looking to sell out a portion of their stake in the team. The biggest name to emerge with interest in buying the Penguins is the same group that sold it to FSG in the first place.
Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals
Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Last Word On Sports / July 28
Summer Series: The Defining Moment of the Pittsburgh Penguins
Hockey and sports in general can be broken down into moments. Some moments are bigger than others and chart the course of a franchise, and even an entire league.
NHL News / Breakaway on SI / July 22
Penguins Better Off Under Mario Lemieux Ownership
It’s been just a handful of years, but the Fenway Sports Group (FSG) may soon be out as majority owners of the Pittsburgh Penguins. A recent report from TSN’s Pierre LeBrun indicated that former owner and franchise icon Mario Lemieux has an interest in buying back the Penguins.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / July 14
Group led by Mario Lemieux ‘very interested’ in ownership of Penguins
An ownership group led by Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux has expressed that it is "very interested" in buying his former team, the Pittsburgh Penguins, as reported by The Athletic on Monday.
NHL News / Breakaway on SI / July 14
Mario Lemieux Very Interested in Purchasing Penguins
On Nov. 29, 2021, Pittsburgh Penguins owners Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle sold a controlling stake in the team to Fenway Sports Group in a deal that valued the franchise at $900 million.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 11
Mario Lemieux-led group interested in ownership stake in Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ ownership group could be due for yet another shakeup.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Larry Brown Sports / June 11
Report: Mario Lemieux looking into buying Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins legend Mario Lemieux is part of a group that is looking into purchasing the team, according to a report. TSN hockey reporter Pierre LeBrun reported on Wednesday that Fenway Sports Group has been looking to sell a partial share of the Penguins.
Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 12
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin passes Mario Lemieux on all-time list in Game 4 vs. Hurricanes
In a night that mixed individual greatness with team struggles, Alex Ovechkin added another historic milestone to his legendary career. In Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Washington Capitals and the Carolina Hurricanes, Ovechkin’s power-play goal etched his name further into NHL history.
Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / May 7
Connor McDavid Passes Mario Lemieux in Monumental Playoff Milestone
During last night's Oilers-Knights game, Connor McDavid became the second fastest player in NHL history to record 90 playoff assists, surpassing Mario Lemieux.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 16
Oilers’ Connor McDavid becomes fourth player in NHL history to record eight 100-point seasons joining Dionne, Lemieux, Gretzky
It’s milestone night for the Oilers in their final regular season game of the season, as Connor McDavid hit the 100-point mark for the fifth-straight season, and eighth in his 10 year career.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 26
Man, Myth, Flower: The Marc-Andre Fleury retrospective
In the near future, Marc-Andre Fleury will say goodbye. The Quebec-born ‘Flower’ is the last remaining goaltending link to the pre-lockout NHL. Fleury debuted before the salary cap.
Breaking the ice: The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history
Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 12
Fans erupt after Mario Lemieux’s appearance before Canada-Sweden
The 4 Nations Face-Off began Wednesday night in Montreal with Canada taking on Sweden, and fans were in for a special moment. Before the game, Canadian hockey legend and Pittsburgh Penguins icon Mario Lemieux made a surprise appearance in his hometown.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / February 2
Penguins’ Rebuild Requires More Than Just Good Trades
The Pittsburgh Penguins drafted Mario Lemieux on June 9, 1984. Five seasons later, Lemieux made his first appearance in a Stanley Cup playoff game. Not a Stanley Cup final game.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 23
Easton Cowan & Mario Lemieux: At Last Something in Common
To cut to the chase, here’s what Easton Cowan and Mario Lemieux have in common. They share CHL’s record for consecutive games in a row with at least one point.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / December 30
Penguins Room: Crosby Reacts to Breaking Lemieux Record, Playoffs
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New York Islanders 3-2 Sunday night, just 22 hours after getting pasted on Long Island by those same Islanders. The win vaulted the Penguins not just one game above .500 but also temporarily into a playoff spot.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / December 29
Sidney Crosby breaks Penguins record previously held by Mario Lemieux
Crosby added another milestone to his career on Sunday.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / December 24
Crosby Ties Lemieux: NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup: Dec. 24
Welcome to the NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup (December 24). We will bring you three key NHL stories in brief each morning. Stay updated on the latest team performances, trade buzz, and standout player news from around the league.
NHL News / Oilersnation / May 4, 2024
How Leon Draisaitl consistently elevates his performance in the playoffs
In Edmonton’s five-game series victory over the Los Angeles Kings, Leon Draisaitl was on ice for 18 of Edmonton’s 22 goals. That equates to 82 percent of Edmonton’s total offence.
Owner and player: Mario Lemieux decided when to stop training
There are always many stories and anecdotes in the hockey world, whether they’re recent or date back a few years. We usually learn more about certain stories and situations when players involved at the time start talking in the media, whether on podcasts or simply on TV.
The most annoying fan bases in sports
Ponder this question: When you say you hate a particular team, are you actually talking about the team itself, or its fans? The players are just doing their jobs on the field, and while there are some whose play engenders blind rage from opposing fans, the real bad blood is created by those cheering for them from the stands (or on social media).
A look at Jaromir Jagr's illustrious career on his 53rd birthday
NHL legend Jaromir Jagr is second all-time in career points. The man embodies longevity, with 34 pro hockey seasons and counting in the NHL and overseas. We’ll break down the best moments from one of hockey’s finest.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / November 16, 2021
Reports: Fenway Sports Group in advanced talks to purchase Penguins
The Wall Street Journal and Sportico delivered bombshell reports Tuesday that the Fenway Sports Group is in advanced talks to purchase the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?
Which players have the most career postseason points? These are the top 25, all of whom have scored 160 playoff points or more.
Mario Lemieux: Career retrospective
Not only was Mario Lemieux a singularly gifted player, but unlike most who excelled on the ice, court or grass, yet struggled in the front office, he rescued the Penguins from relocation and has been even more successful as an owner than he was as a player.
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