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Dubas Stops Just Short of Ripping Ryan Graves, ‘System Isn’t Excuse’

CRANBERRY—Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations/GM Kyle Dubas noticeably grimaced when asked about defenseman Ryan Graves. Dubas held his season-ending press conference Friday at the UPMC Lemieux Complex, wrapping what he admitted was a roller coaster season with several sections that bore no resemblance to the previous.

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Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2023-24 Team Awards

After an offseason that saw the Pittsburgh Penguins and new general manager Kyle Dubas bring in Erik Karlsson to an aging lineup in hopes of another playoff push, they came up just short at the end of the season, albeit a strong push over the last couple of weeks.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pensburgh / 2 hours ago

Join our Pensburgh playoff bracket challenge!

Time to predict the playoffs The Penguins won’t be participating in the NHL playoffs once again, but that doesn’t mean the season is over. Our annual Pensburgh bracket challenge through the NHL’s website is back and ready for you to make your selections and join in!

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / 2 hours ago

Saying Goodbye to the 2023-24 Penguins Season

Our 2023-24 Pittsburgh Penguins coverage began with an extraordinary road trip to Halifax, one of the great hidden gems of the North American continent.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pensburgh / 1 hour ago

Pens clean out lockers after missing playoffs

Sidney Crosby spoke about a potential contract extension during the availability. The Penguins held their locker cleanouts yesterday at the UPMC Lemieux complex following the end of their regular season and several players spoke about things including contracts and injuries.

Mike Sullivan News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / 2 minutes ago

Penguins’ Path Out of Playoffs Was Paved With Failures

It is, Mike Sullivan said Thursday, still too early to offer an in-depth assessment of all that went wrong for the Pittsburgh Penguins during the 2023-24 season.

Sidney Crosby News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 11 hours ago

Penguins, Crosby to discuss contract extension this summer

Penguins, Sidney Crosby to discuss contract extension this summer

With the Penguins missing the playoffs for the second straight year and the team potentially heading for some sort of reset, some have wondered if they could consider parting with franchise icon Sidney Crosby.

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Sidney Crosby News / Field Level Media / 8 hours ago

Sidney Crosby plans to talk extension with Penguins

With one season left on his 12-year, $104.4 million contract, Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby said he plans to approach the team in the offseason about a contract extension.

Taylor Gauthier News / Inside The Rink / 7 hours ago

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.

Kris Letang News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / 3 hours ago

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.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / 0 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 his retirement

Veteran winger announces retirement

Jaromir Jagr becomes oldest pro hockey player to score goal at 52

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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 / 18 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.

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 / April 17

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 ...