Angie Carducci

Crosby’s Done His Part… Now What?

Crosby’s Done His Part… Now What?

At age 36, Sidney Crosby is playing for a singular goal. The Penguins captain measures success in Stanley Cups, and he’s looking for a fourth before he hangs up his skates. As the Penguins enter the All-Star break, Crosby is not only doing his part; he’s earned a place in the Hart Trophy conversation as the NHL player most valuable to his team. Crosby’s pacing the Penguins with more than a point per game, with 50 (27G, 23A) in 46.

Dubas: Sullivan ‘the Right Person’ to Turn Pens Around

Dubas: Sullivan ‘the Right Person’ to Turn Pens Around

Kyle Dubas has been in sports long enough to know the saying – when things aren’t going as planned and you can’t fire the whole team, you fire the coach. Monday, the Penguins’ general manager made it clear that he has no intention whatsoever of doing that, putting his unequivocal support behind head coach Mike Sullivan.

From Depth to Goaltending, Penguins Off to a Wobbly Start

From Depth to Goaltending, Penguins Off to a Wobbly Start

It’s something of a cliché to say a pro sports team is searching for its identity. Through the first month of the regular season, though, it’s hard to describe the 2023-24 Pittsburgh Penguins any other way. With a 3-5 record through eight games, they’re 28th of 32 NHL...

With Karlsson, Dubas Caps Penguins’ Roster Reshape

With Karlsson, Dubas Caps Penguins’ Roster Reshape

The Ron Hextall era technically came to an end in Pittsburgh back on April 14, but one could argue that it really came to a close Aug. 6, when Kyle Dubas, now the team’s one-man GM and president of hockey ops, cleaned up a few of Hextall’s most significant messes and acquired the superstar he coveted in one fell swoop.

Crosby’s Done His Part… Now What?

Flawed Penguins Team on the Brink

The core, brought back at bargain contracts for the chance to make one more run at the Stanley Cup, did their part. Sidney Crosby? At age 35, he didn’t miss a game and put together a season worthy of MVP consideration with 91 points (33G, 58A) in 81 games. So, where did it all go so wrong?

Penguins Make Cap Space, Small Upgrades at Deadline

Penguins Make Cap Space, Small Upgrades at Deadline

The NHL trade deadline is report card day of sorts for the league’s 32 general managers. The media and, perhaps most importantly, the ticket-buying fans hand out grades on how well the person entrusted with the wellbeing of their franchise did in improving their outlook. For Penguins GM Ron Hextall, the observers have weighed in – and it’s less of an A, B or F than an Incomplete.

Fans Voice Frustration as Penguins Hit Low Point

Fans Voice Frustration as Penguins Hit Low Point

If you started watching Pittsburgh Penguins hockey in the Sidney Crosby era, you missed the late 1980s, when a young Mario Lemieux captained the team but the organization was still a couple of years – and a significantly better front office – away from its first Stanley Cups. The Penguins have had some lean years since then, but it’s been a long time since the home fans raised their voices in protest quite like they did Thursday night.

Penguins Commit to “Little Things” for Turnaround

Penguins Beating Themselves

How does a team with no shortage of multi-time Stanley Cup winners forget how to win? No, the Penguins haven’t gone the entirety of the 2022-23 season without winning. They’re still over .500, in fact, largely on the strength of their 4-0-1 start and a recent 14-2-2 streak. But before that hot streak, there was the 0-6-1 losing streak, and now there’s a three-game losing streak that’s featured some flat-out ugly losses.

For Pens, Concern for ‘Father, Family Guy’ Letang Means More than Hockey

For Pens, Concern for ‘Father, Family Guy’ Letang Means More than Hockey

Kris Letang is a special defenseman, ranked No. 31 on the NHL’s all-time scoring list at his position. Only two active blueliners have more points (145G, 517A, 662P), and only four – including Bobby Orr – rank higher with fewer games played than Letang’s 962. The Pens feel confident Letang will play more NHL games. As of Wednesday, though, when that might happen is a question mark.

Penguins in Unfamiliar Territory, Lose Seven Straight

Penguins in Unfamiliar Territory, Lose Seven Straight

If this feels like unfamiliar territory for the Penguins during the Sidney Crosby era, that’s because it is. With a 3-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken Saturday night, Pittsburgh has lost seven straight for the first time since Crosby’s rookie season, from Jan. 26 to Feb. 8, 2006.

From Depth to Goaltending, Penguins Off to a Wobbly Start

Goals, Goalie Get Penguins Off to Strong Start

Over the offseason, Penguins management made the decision to bring back their roster largely intact, with the intent of making another run at the Stanley Cup. Through the first five games, their faith is looking well-founded, because Pittsburgh has the look of a contender.

Same Big Three, Same Expectation to Win in Pittsburgh

Same Big Three, Same Expectation to Win in Pittsburgh

A summer that was expected to bring seismic changes for the Penguins ended instead in the unlikely return of the big three. With fresh long-term deals, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang are back alongside captain Sidney Crosby for an NHL-unprecedented 17th season.

Penguins Lose Game 5, Crosby at MSG

Penguins Lose Game 5, Crosby at MSG

With a 3-1 lead in their first-round series, the Pittsburgh Penguins had plenty of reason to feel confident, even as they headed into the unfriendly confines of Madison Square Garden. They’d been better than the Rangers in nearly every facet of the series so far....

Time for Penguins’ Depth to Step Up

Time for Penguins’ Depth to Step Up

If the Penguins drop their series to the New York Rangers and go out in the first round for the fourth consecutive year, one thing is for certain – third-string goaltender Louis Domingue will have given them his best in a challenging situation. “I think he’s played...

After Back-to-Back Blown Leads, Penguins Face Winner-Take-All Game 7

Penguins’ Big Three, Third-String Goalie Key 3OT Win

No. 1 goalie Tristan Jarry, after waiting all year to redeem himself in the playoffs, couldn’t start. No.2 Casey DeSmith couldn’t finish. No. 3 Louis Domingue came in cold in the second overtime, fresh from a meal of spicy pork and broccoli, and got the win. That was...

Penguins Their Own Worst Enemies in 2-6-1 Slide

Penguins Their Own Worst Enemies in 2-6-1 Slide

At times during what has now become a 2-6-1 freefall, the Penguins and head coach Mike Sullivan have spoken with confidence about trusting the process. They’re doing the right things but not getting the results. Playing hard but not getting the bounces. Saturday,...

Jarry’s Play Leading Penguins’ Five-Game Win Streak

Jarry’s Play Leading Penguins’ Five-Game Win Streak

“It’s just another game against a different team.” Those were the words from Pittsburgh netminder Tristan Jarry after his 1-0 shutout of the New York Islanders Friday night, the first meeting between the clubs since the Isles knocked the Penguins out of the playoffs...

Missed Points, Missing Offense Have Pens Last in Metro

Missed Points, Missing Offense Have Pens Last in Metro

The Penguins surprised out of the gate this season, scoring four or more goals in four of their first five games and winning three of those contests. Since their 7-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs two Saturdays ago, though, they’ve: gone 1-3-2, picking up just four...

No Excuses: Penguins Rally Around Roster Challenges

No Excuses: Penguins Rally Around Roster Challenges

Already missing Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Bryan Rust (lower body, week-to-week), the 2-0-2 Penguins headed into Saturday night’s matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs down a couple more players. Veteran Jeff Carter, who’s been centering the first line in...

‘Competition At All Positions’ as Penguins Open Camp

‘Competition At All Positions’ as Penguins Open Camp

If you expected the Penguins to look a whole lot different after failing to advance past the first round of the playoffs for a third consecutive season, you were right. It’s also a safe bet that the 2021-22 roster, as it stands right now, isn’t exactly what you had in...

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