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Daniel Lucente

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Feb 3, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Justin Brazeau (16) celebrates his goal against the New York Islanders with center Connor Dewar (19) and defenseman Ilya Solovyov (7) and center Blake Lizotte (46) during the third period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Mar 26 | By Daniel Lucente

The Penguins’ defensive leaks make Islanders the team that can end their season
Jan 12, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announces that the 2026 NHL Draft will becoming to Buffalo in a press conference prior to a game between the Buffalo Sabres and the Florida Panthers at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images
Mar 25 | By Daniel Lucente

Darren Dreger confirms NHL wants Arizona back, but no arena still blocks reality
Feb 22, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; NHL commissioner Gary Bettman speaks during media availabilities before the Los Angeles Kings play against the Utah Hockey Club at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Mar 25 | By Daniel Lucente

Josh Yohe highlights how Gary Bettman is hurting NHL roster decisions
Nov 22, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas arrives at the arena before the Penguins host the Seattle Kraken at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Mar 25 | By Daniel Lucente

Kyle Dubas fixed the Penguins with cap-smart moves and could earn GM of the Year
Nov 16, 2025; Stockholm, SWEDEN; Nashville Predators defenseman Nicolas Hague (41) is restrained by Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Anthony Mantha (39) and Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) in a Global Series ice hockey game at Avicii Arena. Mandatory Credit: Per Haljestam-Imagn Images
Mar 25 | By Daniel Lucente

Dan Muse update has Pittsburgh Penguins hopeful for Anthony Mantha without Evgeni Malkin
Mar 14, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; The Pittsburgh Penguins celebrate a goal by right wing Anthony Mantha (39) during the second period of a game against the Utah Mammoth at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
Mar 25 | By Daniel Lucente

Penguins losing Anthony Mantha means their middle-six scoring plan is fragile
Mar 24, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) handles the puck against Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Mar 25 | By Daniel Lucente

Pittsburgh Penguins' soft schedule gives them a real playoff edge despite tough week
Mar 24, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) congratulates right wing Rickard Rakell (67) on his goal against the Colorado Avalancheduring the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Mar 25 | By Daniel Lucente

Sidney Crosby calling it out confirms Penguins' defensive breakdown is real
Mar 10, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Egor Chinakhov (59) right wing Rickard Rakell (67) and Carolina Hurricanes center Logan Stankoven (22) watch the puck during the second period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
Mar 24 | By Daniel Lucente

Egor Chinakhov's surge forces Penguins to rethink their entire offseason plan
Mar 21, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) reacts after being named first star of the game against the Winnipeg Jets at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Mar 24 | By Daniel Lucente

Penguins keeping Erik Karlsson proves Kyle Dubas is playing the market correctly
Mar 22, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) passes the puck against pressure from Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield (5) during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Mar 24 | By Daniel Lucente

Josh Yohe's report on Sidney Crosby's future proves the Penguins should stay aggressive
Mar 18, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defensemen Ryan Shea (5) and goaltender Stuart Skinner (740 watch the play against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
Mar 24 | By Daniel Lucente

Arturs Silovs starting with Evgeni Malkin out exposes Penguins' fragile center depth
Apr 13, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Rickard Rakell (67) and center Sidney Crosby (87) and center Evgeni Malkin (71) talk before a face-off against the Boston Bruins during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Mar 24 | By Daniel Lucente

Evgeni Malkin injury pushes Ville Koivunen into Penguins spotlight
Mar 7, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Ville Koivunen (41) and right wing Justin Brazeau (16) congratulate center Tommy Novak (18) on his power play goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Mar 24 | By Daniel Lucente

Penguins use emergency recall on Ville Koivunen, signaling roster instability
Mar 22, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jackson Blake (53) skates with the puck against Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Samuel Girard (49) during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Mar 24 | By Daniel Lucente

Kyle Dubas made the right bet, but Sam Girard must deliver now
Oct 21, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Harrison Brunicke (45) skates up ice with the puck against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Mar 23 | By Daniel Lucente

Penguins must trust Harrison Brunicke in the short-term to avoid wasting cap space
Mar 22, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Egor Chinakhov (59) celebrates his goal with the Penguins bench against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Mar 23 | By Daniel Lucente

Pittsburgh Penguins control playoff race because 98 points shuts down every chaser
Apr 13, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Rickard Rakell (67) and center Sidney Crosby (87) and center Evgeni Malkin (71) talk before a face-off against the Boston Bruins during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Mar 23 | By Daniel Lucente

Pittsburgh's crowded East reality shows Penguins are one bad week from missing playoffs
Mar 22, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20) skates with the puck against Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Elmer Soderblom (25) and defenseman Kris Letang (58) during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Mar 23 | By Daniel Lucente

Penguins loss to Hurricanes exposes structural flaw that contenders don't have
Mar 19, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; New York Rangers left wing Alexis Lafreniere (13) celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images
Mar 23 | By Daniel Lucente

New York's Alexis Lafreniere's $7.45M deal makes a 31-team trade inevitable for Rangers
Mar 22, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ryan Graves (27) checks Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Mar 23 | By Daniel Lucente

Pittsburgh Penguins' playoff hopes weaken as defensive breakdowns continue in March
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