Posts About "Kris Letang"
Penguins' Offseason News & Rumors: Letang Trade, Kapanen, Schultz & Murray
September 12th, 2020 The Pittsburgh Penguins will look to make some changes to their roster with the 2020 NHL offseason coming up shortly. The Pens have seen a steady decline since winning back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2016 and 2017. Related: Penguins' Best & Worst Trades of the Decade Pittsburgh lost in the play-in round to the Montreal...
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Senators, Canucks, Penguins, More
September 10th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news out of Edmonton that the Oilers kicked tires on goaltender Matt Murray but are now out of the running. In Vancouver, the Canucks have left Jake Virtanens' future with the team very much in doubt. It appears Mark Borowiecki and the Ottawa Senators appear to be headed for a breakup and are...
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Golden Knights, Maple Leafs, Blackhawks, More
September 9th, 2020 In today's NHL rumors rundown, there is news on Kris Letang feeling uncertain in Pittsburgh, Robin Lehner and the Vegas Golden Knights are talking deal, and the Chicago Blackhawks have tabled an offer for Corey Crawford to chew on. Finally, in Toronto, there's more detail on a power forward that is looking at the team in free agency....
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Penguins, Oilers, Panthers, More
August 8th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is speculation already surrounding teams that have made an early exit from the 2020 NHL play-in rounds. Who played themselves into a trade? Who won't get re-signed? How will teams improve? And, in a strange story, two former Vancouver Canucks players have a different opinion about what was included in...
Penguins' Continued Success Coming From Mid-Round Draftees
August 7th, 2020 The Pittsburgh Penguins are led by Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin but they can't score every night. The reason why the Penguins have had so much success over the past decade is because of their depth. Although the team hasn't had many high draft selections, they have been able to balance their lineup by hitting the jackpot with...
3 Penguins Who Need to Step Up in Game 4
August 7th, 2020 After three games against the 12th-seeded Montreal Canadiens, the Pittsburgh Penguins are on the brink of elimination. The Pens lost Game 1, but bounced back in Game 2. Game 3 took a turn when the club blew a 3-1 lead against the Habs, though, who scored three goals in a row for a 4-3 win. The Penguins now need to win two games in...
Pittsburgh Penguins' 10 Best Defensemen in Team History
July 23rd, 2020 It may seem cut and dry who the top defenseman in Pittsburgh Penguins history is, but the players leading up to it have made a case for themselves. While the Penguins’ franchise isn’t a gold mine of elite, long-term defenders, they have had some luxuries over their 53-year history. Before we go any further, a couple of...
They Wore it Once: Penguins Players and Their Unique Numbers
July 19th, 2020 In the storied history of the Pittsburgh Penguins, 724 different players have played in at least one game, and to play in the NHL you have to have a number on your sweater. Some numbers are more common than others; the No. 23 has 34 names attached to it. Some numbers, however, have only been worn by a single player. Related: A Brief...
Penguins' Roster Better Than Stanley Cup Winning Teams
February 26th, 2020 The 2019-20 Pittsburgh Penguins’ season has seen its highs, lows, and countless injuries. It’s one that also came with many positive changes. The trade deadline has come and gone, and some major additions came to the organization. This team that is currently assembled (disregarding the injuries) is a better Penguins team than those...
Penguins' 3 Stars Of Week: Wins in the West
December 23rd, 2019 The Pittsburgh Penguins faced off against the Western Conference and ended the week with a 2-1 record. On Tuesday, they battled the Calgary Flames and won 4-1; this game also featured a milestone for Evgeni Malkin and 33 goals saved for netminder, Tristan Jarry. Next, they faced the Edmonton Oilers, winning 5-2; goals in this game were...
Tristan Jarry, Penguins Beat Oilers 5-2
December 20th, 2019 EDMONTON — Tristan Jarry made 26 saves and Jared McCann scored the eventual winner as the Pittsburgh Penguins emerged with a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Friday night. Chad Ruhwedel, Joseph Blandisi, Kris Letang and Brandon Tanev a...
Penguins' 2010s All-Decade Team: Defense
December 13th, 2019 Defense wins championships is a common phrase in sports. You can have a great offense, but if you do not have a defense on the back end that can stop the opposition when needed, your chances of success are much lower. The Pittsburgh Penguins have had anchors on the blue line for years. They put it together to win back-to-back Stanley...
Penguins in Trouble on the Blue Line
December 3rd, 2019 Another Pittsburgh Penguins injury. With the way their season has gone so far, is it really any surprise that another key player is sidelined? Most recently, Brian Dumoulin was injured in the game against the St. Louis Blues. The good news is that Kris Letang has returned to the lineup, giving the team half of their top pairing, and it...
