Tag: Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL Injuries: Lightning, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Canucks, Penguins, and Ducks

Hedman returns but Stralman is out Bryan Burns: Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Anton Stralman missed last night's game with an upper-body injury. Forwards Adam Erne (upper-body) and Ondrej Palat (lower-body) also missed last night's game. Defenseman Victor Hedman returned to…

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NHL Rumors: Could There Be A Connection Between The Pittsburgh Penguins And Los Angeles Kings?

The Penguins are having chemistry issues and Daniel Sprong will draw trade interest TSN: Darren Dreger on Insider Trading said that Pittsburgh Penguins GM Jim Rutherford is anxious with his team struggling. The Penguins are deep, but there seem to…

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NHL News: Thornton’s 1500th Game, Another Senators Video, and Malkin Avoids Discipline

Lack to waivers Elliotte Friedman: The New Jersey Devils put goaltender Eddie Lack on waivers. Thornton to play in his 1,500th NHL game Curtis Pashelka of The Mercury News: San Jose Sharks forward Joe Thornton will play in his 1,500th…

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and Daniel Sprong

Penguins GM says roster changes could be coming Jonathan Bombulie of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Pittsburgh Penguins GM Jim Rutherford wondered during a radio appearance on 105.9 FM if some roster changes are needed to help break their recent slump. “Has this…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins, Maple Leafs, Hurricanes, Kings, and Wild

Penguins may need a jump start Dan Kingerski: The Pittsburgh Penguins have now lost four straight and have only scored six goals over that span. This may be a slump that they can't afford to ignore. The injury to right-handed…

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NHL Injuries and Notes: Ducks, Knights, Sens, Pens, Rangers, Kings, Jets, and Waivers

Getzlaf out with an upper-body injury Dan Greenspan: Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Getzlaf missed last night's games with an upper-body injury and is listed as day-to-day. Pacioretty to meet up with the Knights Gary Lawless: Vegas Golden Knights coach Gerard…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2018-19 Consensus – Week 4

There is no change a the top our consensus NHL power ranking for this week. The Nashville Predators and Tampa Bay Lightning hold steady in the top two spots. The Pittsburgh Penguins jump five spots to No. 3. The Toronto…

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NHL Injuries: Penguins, Islanders, Panthers, Canadiens, Stars, Blues, Canucks, and Kings

Letang day-to-day Shelly Anderson: Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan said that defenseman Kris Letang is day-to-day. He practiced yesterday and will travel with the team. Lehner day-to-day Arthur Staples: New York Islanders goaltender Robin Lehner is day-to-day according to coach…

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NHL Injuries: Isles, Pens, Wings, Lightning, Habs, Sabres, Bruins, Sharks, Avs, Canucks and Stars

Lehner doesn't come back for the third Wes Crosby of NHL.com: New York Islanders goaltender Robin Lehner didn't come out for the third period last night. Islanders coach Barry Trotz said that Lehner had a bit of "strain" and didn't…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Bruins, Penguins, Devils, Panthers and Blue Jackets

Krug ready to return NBC Sports Boston: Boston Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk is doubtful for tonight with a lower-body injury, but they'll be getting Torey Krug back. “He got a lower-body injury against Montreal and he played through it. He…

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NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings, and the Vancouver Canucks

Speculation staring to surround the Los Angeles Kings TSN: Darren Dreger on TSN said that despite the speculation that Los Angeles Kings head coach John Stevens could be on the hot seat, it may not be the first move that…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins To Keep Things Internal and Doughty Uses Maple Leafs

As of now, the Penguins won't be looking externally to replace defenseman Justin Schultz Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The Pittsburgh Penguins have lost defenseman Justin Schultz for four months after he had surgery on his fractured lower left…

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