TSN: The Pittsburgh Penguins are going to be selling and they don’t have many untouchables after Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin according to Chris Johnston. They’re looking to get younger, and would prefer young NHL players over prospects and picks. The Penguins may not be looking to retain salary on any of their veterans that have term.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are home today for practice, then begin four games they know are crucial to re-establishing hope for a playoff chase. If you’re in the mood for some reading, I intertwined the Penguins’ arduous road trip with my own (mostly theirs) in a road trip blog.
Penguins GM Kyle Dubas made a big decision last week by placing goalie Tristan Jarry, with three years remaining on his contract at $5.38M, on waivers.
Pittsburgh Penguins legend Marc-Andre Fleury received a standing ovation from the hometown crowd on a special night
Fleury is retiring at season’s end, after 21 seasons in the NHL, which has included stops with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Vegas Golden Knights and Chicago Blackhawks before joining Minnesota. He is from Sorel, just outside of Montreal, and this was his last time playing at the Bell Center.
In what should come as no surprise to just about everyone, Team Canada on Thursday announced that Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby will serve a team captain for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off.
Fleury's family is ready for his curtain call in Montreal as well. In an Instagram Story post, Fleury's wife, Veronique Larosee, shared a photo of her and their kids getting ready for the travel to Montreal. "Off to Montreal," Larosee wrote in part.
Fleury shut out the Canadiens in his final game in his home province of Quebec, earning a standing ovation lasting over two minutes.
The Canadiens sent Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury off in style with a classy gesture after their game on Thursday.
While Marc-Andre Fleury never suited up for the Montreal Canadiens, he is from nearby Sorel, Que., and he was given a fond farewell by fans and players at the Bell Centre.
Marc-Andre Fleury never played for the Montreal Canadiens, but on this night he was celebrated like one of their all-time greats. The legendary netminder from nearby Sorel, Que., played what was likely his final game in Montreal on Thursday.
Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is back in a familiar spot, as Canada's captain for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament next month in Montreal and Boston.