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Sidney Crosby and Rutger McGroarty could be the duo next season

Sidney Crosby and Rutger McGroarty are certainly off to a strong start playing alongside one another in the NHL. No matter what your rooting interests are for the Pittsburgh Penguins over the next couple of weeks, Thursday’s game against the St.

NHL News / Pensburgh / April 3

Penguins/Blues Recap: St. Louis overcomes RUTGERmania in Overtime

Rutger McGroarty gets his first two NHL points and helps force overtime but the Blues down the Penguins The Penguins bring a similar lineup to what they’ve had recently, Joona Koppanen replaces Emil Bemstrom.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / April 3

Dubas and Penguins Poised for Aggressive Offseason Moves

According to Josh Yohe of The Athletic, the Pittsburgh Penguins are expected to be active this offseason. In a recent column, he wrote, “Everything is in play for the Penguins this summer.

Joona Koppanen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 3

Pittsburgh Penguins Recall Joona Koppanen

With little to no expectation of qualifying for the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs, the Pittsburgh Penguins again have the opportunity to try a few pieces in preparation for next year’s roster.

Sidney Crosby News / Breakaway on SI / April 2

Penguins' Sidney Crosby Invests in Former Teammate's Watch Brand

Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby is branching out beyond the sport of hockey and has partnered with Swiss watch brand NORQAIN as their newest investor.

NHL News / Pensburgh / April 2

Potential offer sheet targets for the Penguins this summer

Can the Pens poach talent through restricted free agency? The St. Louis Blues upended the status quo of how NHL teams acquire talent last summer by signing two offer sheets with Edmonton Oilers players.

Emil Bemstrom News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 1

Penguins' Emil Bemstrom clears waivers

April 1: Bemstrom cleared waivers, Friedman reports. It’s unclear whether the Pens plan to immediately assign him to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton or purely open up roster flexibility.

Sidney Crosby News / Pensburgh / April 1

Why Sidney Crosby’s current 10-game point streak is so impressive

Just another incredible accomplishment in an already incredible season for the Pittsburgh Penguins captain. When Sidney Crosby scored the game-winning goal in the Pittsburgh Penguins 1-0 overtime win against the Ottawa Senators on Sunday evening, it extended his current point streak to 10 consecutive games.

Emil Bemstrom News / Pensburgh / April 1

Penguins open roster spot, waive Emil Bemstrom

Bemstrom may be headed to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton if he clears waivers at 2 p.m. ET. The Penguins will have another roster spot open by this afternoon. The Pens placed Emil Bemstrom on waivers Monday, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 31

Penguins place depth winger on waivers

He served a fourth-line role in Pittsburgh’s last three games and didn’t manage any notable stat changes, other than one shot on net.

Sidney Crosby News / Pensburgh / March 31

Sidney Crosby named Penguins’ team MVP for 13th time

Crosby has been the Penguins’ MVP for five seasons in a row. Sidney Crosby has been named Penguins’ Most Valuable Player for the 13th time in his career.

Emil Bemstrom News / Daily Faceoff / March 31

Penguins place Emil Bemstrom on waivers

The Pittsburgh Penguins have waived center Emil Bemstrom, according to PuckPedia. Through 13 appearances with the Penguins this season, Bemstrom has recorded

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pensburgh / March 31

Monday Standings: Draft lottery position for the Penguins

Winning some games lately has changed the Pens’ positioning for the lottery draft Our semi-regular feature about the Sunday Standings has fallen into disarray with the Penguins no longer remotely competitive for a playoff spot and so many weekend games getting in the way.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / March 31

Penguins Need to Focus on Fixing the Defense This Summer

The Pittsburgh Penguins are closing out their season the same way they started it. After going on a bit of a hot streak, the team has looked extremely unmotivated and passive in their last couple of losses.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pensburgh / March 31

The week ahead: Building on strong first impression from the young guys

Rutger McGroarty and Ville Koivunen are going to get some big tests this week for the Pittsburgh Penguins as the level of competition increases. The Pittsburgh

Sidney Crosby News / Athlon Sports / March 31

Penguins' Gesture to Sidney Crosby After Historic News

Sidney Crosby's legendary NHL career reached another historic high this week, and the Pittsburgh Penguins made sure their captain felt the appreciation of fans at PPG Paints Arena on Sunday.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / March 29

Penguins’ Boko Imama underwent surgery, expected to miss 4-6 months

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Saturday that forward Boko Imama underwent surgery to repair a bicep injury, and the expected recovery time is four-to-six months.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Inside The Rink / March 28

Pittsburgh Penguins Recall Ville Koivunen And Rutger McGroarty

With only eight games left in a fading season and the playoff picture growing increasingly distant amidst a frustrating cycle of wins and losses, punctuated

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / March 27

Penguins' Sidney Crosby breaks impressive Wayne Gretzky record

Sidney Crosby continues to set the standard.

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Kyle Dubas News / Hockey Unplugged / March 24

Kyle Dubas Must Make Crucial Decision on Penguins Top Forward

Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas will have many big decisions to make this summer, including with what to do with Rickard Rakell Kyle Dubas made several trades this year leading up to this month's trade deadline, but one of the team's most valuable pieces remains with the club.

Harrison Brunicke News / Hockey Unplugged / March 24

Penguins' Future Looks Bright as Most Exciting Prospect Revealed

The future of the Penguins is looking more encouraging these days thanks to the accomplishments of prospect Harrison Brunicke in the Western Hockey League.

Kyle Dubas News / Hockey Unplugged / March 23

Kyle Dubas' Top Priority Signing for the Pittsburgh Penguins Revealed

The Penguins defense core has seen many changes throughout the season as head coach Mike Sullivan and general manager Kyle Dubas work together to put the best team possible on the ice each night.