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Wes Crosby

Wes Crosby is a freelance reporter, covering the Penguins for THW and serving as NHL.com's Pittsburgh correspondent since 2013. He has also covered the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates for the Associated Press since graduating from Duquesne University in May 2013. During his tenure with NHL.com, Wes covered the Penguins' two most recent Stanley Cup runs in 2016 and 2017.

Penguins’ Jarry Enjoying Promising Start

Wes Crosby | October 20, 2021

Tristan Jarry entered the regular season amidst a mountain of criticism. Possibly rightfully so. If the goalie wasn’t the primary reason the Pittsburgh Penguins were swiftly ousted from the Stanley…

No Crosby or Malkin: Penguins Impress on Opening Road Trip

Wes Crosby | October 15, 2021

Taking three of four points to open the season probably would have been fine by the Pittsburgh Penguins a week before the season started. Listening to the Penguins on Thursday…

Penguins’ Zucker Determined to Rebound From “Awful” Season

Wes Crosby | September 24, 2021

Jason Zucker knows more is expected entering his third season with the Pittsburgh Penguins.  Not much has come of Zucker’s time in Pittsburgh since being acquired in a trade from…

Penguins Answer Key Questions as Training Camp Opens

Wes Crosby | September 23, 2021

The Pittsburgh Penguins faced a few questions when training camp opened Thursday.  Evgeni Malkin’s status? Unknown. Whether Malkin, defenseman Kris Letang or Bryan Rust had been approached for a contract…

Penguins’ Crosby & Malkin Nearing Major Milestones

Wes Crosby | September 7, 2021

As they enter what could be the later stages of their NHL career, Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin will continue to reach major milestones. This season, the two Pittsburgh Penguins…

Penguins Should Extend Bryan Rust Soon

Wes Crosby | August 16, 2021

Bryan Rust may not get much play outside of Pittsburgh, but the 29-year-old right-winger is vital to prolonging Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby’s prime. Nothing is guaranteed for Rust past this…

Penguins Fans Have Clearly Come Around on Marc-Andre Fleury

Wes Crosby | August 2, 2021

Marc-Andre Fleury will soon be returning to Pittsburgh. Fleury will come back on Oct. 16, as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks. Now that he has decided to play for…

Mike Sullivan Quietly Reaching ‘Best Penguins Coach Ever’ Status

Wes Crosby | July 20, 2021

Mike Sullivan had a clear message when he was introduced as Pittsburgh Penguins head coach on Dec. 12, 2015. That day, he promised he would never waste anyone’s time.  When…

Penguins’ Kapanen Primed for a Breakout Season After Difficult 2020-21

Wes Crosby | July 15, 2021

Kasperi Kapanen appeared shirtless during an introductory press conference after the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired him on Aug. 25.  The 24-year-old forward had just been traded from the Toronto Maple Leafs,…

Evgeni Malkin’s Entire Career Has Been Filled With Trade Rumors

Wes Crosby | July 7, 2021

Evgeni Malkin is an enigma.  The man has spent his NHL career as the second-best center on the Pittsburgh Penguins but is also one of the four most important players…

Penguins’ Center Depth Showing Signs of Sustainable Strength

Wes Crosby | June 30, 2021

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been on a seemingly endless search for a third-line center since Nick Bonino left for the Nashville Predators in the 2017 offseason.   Derick Brassard was thought…

Penguins Can Look Forward To a Stronger Guentzel Next Season

Wes Crosby | June 28, 2021

Jake Guentzel didn’t shy away from criticism after the Pittsburgh Penguins fell to the New York Islanders in the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs.  “I let a…

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