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Jason Mackey: Kasperi Kapanen aiming to forget recent struggles and get back to his roots

PITTSBURGH — Even judging by his own standard of scathing self-assessments, Kasperi Kapanen offered up a doozy this week when discussing the struggles he experienced during the 2021-22 regular season.

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2022-23 NHL predictions: Central Division features league’s best, worst in Avalanche, Blackhawks

This season will likely reinforce the sizable gap from the Avs and Wild at the top to the Stars, Blues, Jets and Predators in the middle, plus another massive gap from that group down to the Coyotes and Hawks in the basement.

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North Dakota State unleashed 4 fullbacks in lineup for amazing touchdown run

North Dakota State unleashed four fullbacks on this awesome touchdown run.

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Jason Mackey: In a Penguins offseason built around continuity, addition of Jan Rutta stands out

The predominant theme for the Penguins this offseason was continuity. Sticking with the core despite Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang now closer to 40 than 30. Returning capable wings such as Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell. Bringing back Casey DeSmith instead of shopping for a snazzier complement to…

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Jason Mackey: What another 'kick at the can' means for Penguins, Sidney Crosby's incredible legacy

PITTSBURGH — Colby Armstrong only saw Sidney Crosby once this summer, but the interaction was a memorable one. And telling. It occurred at Brayden Schenn's wedding, as Armstrong and Crosby flew to Banff, Alberta, for the festivities set in the Canadian Rockies.

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Jason Mackey: Evgeni Malkin has jokes ... and a vision for how the Penguins will find success

PITTSBURGH — As reporters gathered around Evgeni Malkin's dressing room stall at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex for the first time since pandemic restrictions were lifted, the Penguins center was clearly ready. Once he finished untying his skates following a morning workout and scrimmage, Malkin quickly started cracking off jokes.

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Ron Cook: Mike Sullivan extension shows faith from new Penguins owners

PITTSBURGH — I'm pretty lucky to be working in an amazing sports town. I have covered some incredible coaches and managers, including six Hall of Famers. Chuck Tanner might be the nicest man I ever met in sports. Herb Brooks was a fascinating character, as are Eddie Johnston, Michel Therrien…

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Penguins sign coach Mike Sullivan to 3-year extension

PITTSBURGH — The Penguins on Tuesday signed Mike Sullivan to a three-year contract extension, locking down the franchise's most accomplished coach and one of the league's most respected bench bosses for years to come.

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What Phil Kessel brings to Golden Knights

Rick Tocchet’s favorite Phil Kessel story involves a chin-up challenge and $300. Oh, and a must-win NHL playoff game against a hated rival.

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Jason Mackey: Former Penguins GM Jim Rutherford finally discloses why he abruptly left

It’s a question that has been on the minds of Penguins fans since Jim Rutherford abruptly resigned seven games into the 2020-21 season. It’s also one the team’s former general manager has been considering himself more and more lately.

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Ron Cook: Sidney Crosby only aging like a fine wine

Number 87 was born on 8-7-87. That means Sidney Crosby turned 35 on Sunday. Can you believe it? Sid the Kid came into the NHL with the Penguins at 18 in 2005. Now he's closer to the big 4-0 than he is to 30? Where does time go?

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Steelers hire former Penguins president David Morehouse as advisor to president

David Morehouse will be senior advisor to team president Art Rooney II.

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Joe Starkey: Art Rooney II did Steelers fans right on Ben Roethlisberger

PITTSBURGH — It could have turned out poorly. In some ways, it did. Ben Roethlisberger was a shell of himself for significant portions of last season.

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Penguins, Kasperi Kapanen agree to 2-year contract

PITTSBURGH — The Penguins are giving Kasperi Kapanen one more chance — actually, two.

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Ron Cook: Re-signing Evgeni Malkin could end poorly for Penguins

Mike Sullivan is thrilled the Penguins re-signed Evgeni Malkin to a new four-year, $24.4 million contract late Tuesday, keeping Malkin from hitting free agency at noon Wednesday. All along, Sullivan has pushed for the team to keep Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang and Malkin together. That is understandable. The three "generational…

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Penguins sign D Jan Rutta, add third goalie early in free agency

PITTSBURGH — The Penguins entered the first day of NHL free agency Wednesday with their eye on signing at least one more forward. But their first significant addition to the NHL roster was a defenseman with size, snarl and two Stanley Cup rings.

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'No drama, no controversy' after Wild trades goalie Cam Talbot to Senators

After two seasons, Cam Talbot is leaving the Wild.

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Source: Evgeni Malkin tells Penguins he will test free agency

After contract extension talks proved fruitless, Penguins star center Evgeni Malkin has informed the club he intends to test the open market, a source confirmed to the Post-Gazette.

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Penguins draft 18-year-old defenseman Owen Pickering with 21st overall pick

MONTREAL — On the day the Penguins signed veteran defenseman Kris Letang to a six-year contract extension, they also addressed the blue line of the future in the draft.

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Joe Starkey: Kris Letang deal looks like a big win from here

Much as some people might want Penguins general manager Ron Hextall to live in two worlds, he can't. Nobody can.

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Wild brings back goalie Marc-Andre Fleury on two-year, $7 million deal

MONTREAL — Marc-Andre Fleury is returning to the Wild.

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Penguins extend defenseman Kris Letang with 6-year, $36.6M contract

MONTREAL — The most productive defenseman in Penguins history isn’t going anywhere.

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Penguins re-sign goalie Casey DeSmith to 2-year deal

The Penguins are sticking with Casey DeSmith as their backup goaltender.

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Eight years later, former Penguins draft pick Jaden Lindo is making quite an impact in Pittsburgh

Last October, with the steamy summer heat having made way for hockey season down the hill, Penguins Foundation staffers set up inside the Ammon Recreation Center in the Hill District and greeted neighborhood kids at the door.

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Helene Elliott: In NHL's salary cap era, Lightning aim to become a Stanley Cup dynasty like no other

Stated simply, if it were easy to win the Stanley Cup three straight times somebody would have done it since the New York Islanders won four straight championships, starting in 1980.

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