Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Contract extension talks and shift back to international hockey is on the docket for Sidney Crosby this offseason It may feel far off but July 1st hits exactly ten weeks to the day from today. It’s a significant date in the hockey world for the start of free agency and the changing of the calendar that officially … [Read more...] about A busy summer is ahead for Sidney Crosby
Auditing our 2023-24 NHL season predictions
Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Some not bad, some show how unpredictable the NHL season can be Making NHL predictions is a lesson in humility when you circle back and look at them six months later when the season is over and the dust settles. Even the best models or individual predictions are considered a success when coming within an average … [Read more...] about Auditing our 2023-24 NHL season predictions
Early off-season checklist for the Penguins
Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images Some areas to keep an eye on as the early parts of the offseason happen It’s going to be another long summer for the Pittsburgh Penguins, who have failed to make the playoffs for a second season in row. Here are some early off-season things to watch for as the team navigates another cycle of change and the standard NHL events. It … [Read more...] about Early off-season checklist for the Penguins
Penguins sign Tristan Broz
Photo by Tyler Schank/NCAA Photos via Getty Images Pittsburgh adds a former second round draft pick The Penguins announced on Saturday that they’ve signed Tristan Broz to a contract. The Penguins have signed forward @tristanbroz to a three-year, entry-level contract.Broz, 21, will join the @WBSPenguins for the remainder of the season on an ATO.— Pittsburgh Penguins … [Read more...] about Penguins sign Tristan Broz
Kris Letang played through “significant” health issues in 2023-24
Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports Kyle Dubas says Kris Letang has a decision to make this offseason. Kris Letang led Penguins skaters in ice time for the 11th straight season while playing through “significant” health issues this season, Penguins president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas said Friday. Now Pittsburgh’s No. 1 defenseman has a “decision” to make this offseason, … [Read more...] about Kris Letang played through “significant” health issues in 2023-24