Category: Erik Karlsson
Penguins Rumors: Pittsburgh "Unhappy" With Erik Karlsson
PenguinsThe Pittsburgh Penguins are increasingly unhappy with Erik Karlsson’s performance, as the three-time Norris Trophy winner has struggled to meet expectations since his high-profile acquisition. Brought in to bolster offensive production from the blue line, Karlsson has instead highlighted defensive...
Read morePenguins Notes: Karlsson, Crosby, Lizotte
Johan GarpenlövFormer Team Sweden head coach and general manager Johan Garpenlöv had some harsh criticism for Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson and his inclusion on Sweden’s entry to the 4 Nations Face-Off (as per Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff). Garpenlöv said that Karlsson’s defensive issues could p...
Read moreMetro Notes: Karlsson, Flyers, Romanov
Penguins’In a hard-hitting piece for The Athletic, Josh Yohe highlights internal frustrations within the Pittsburgh Penguins regarding Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Erik Karlsson. Yohe unabashedly describes Karlsson’s poor defensive play, and the Swede’s public praise of his own game is drawing discontent...
Read moreTom Wilson wags tongue at Evgeni Malkin during second-period fracas
Pittsburgh PenguinsTom Wilson and Evgeni Malkin had a memorable moment in the latest iteration of the Washington Capitals-Pittsburgh Penguins rivalry on Friday. During a second-period melee, Wilson got punched in the head by Malkin while being angrily hugged by Erik Karlsson. Already with a dance partner, Wilson could...
Read morePenguins Hold Off the Capitals for a 4-2 Win
Alex OvechkinIn the 70th regular season matchup between Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals played a back-and-forth game. The Penguins pulled out a 4-2 win, moving…
Read moreNothing gets going in DC despite playing tired Pittsburgh team: Penguins beat Capitals 4-2
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins did battle for the first time this season on Friday night. The meeting between the two Metropolitan Division rivals was the 70th in the careers of Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby. Erik Karlsson opened the scoring wide-open in the slot, ripping a wriste...
Read more3 Takeaways From Penguins’ 5-1 Loss to the Hurricanes
PenguinsThe Pittsburgh Penguins continued their road trip on Nov. 7, traveling to Carolina to take on a red-hot Hurricanes team. By the night’s end, the Penguins found themselves on the…
Read morePenguins Shut Down Erik Karlsson, Season Start in Doubt
Pittsburgh PenguinsStar defenseman Erik Karlsson has not participated in training camp yet for the Pittsburgh Penguins on account of an upper-body injury. But he did seem to be making progress as he was on the ice on his own last week. Now, however, that's off, as he's been shut down, per se, for the weekend, and int...
Read moreInjury Updates: Karlsson, Boldy, Hakanpaa
Erik KarlssonInjury news from around the NHL including a possible setback for Erik Karlsson, Matt Boldy returns to practice, and more.
Read moreOilers Sign Mike Hoffman To PTO
PenguinsThe Oilers have signed forward Mike Hoffman to a professional tryout, the team said Wednesday. Hoffman, 34, will look to get his feet back under him in Edmonton after a trying 2023-24 campaign. Entering the final season of a three-year, $13.5MM deal he signed with the Canadiens in 2021, Montreal mov...
Read moreTop Prospects Could Give Penguins One Last Push
Sidney CrosbyThe Pittsburgh Penguins have, over the last two years, missed the playoffs in back-to-back seasons for the first time in Sidney Crosby’s career. The team has ground to a screeching halt, on the back of one of the oldest rosters in the league and a slim supporting cast for team legends Crosby, Evgeni...
Read moreSabres, Sharks Swap 2024 First-Round Picks
SabresThe Sharks have moved up three spots in tomorrow’s first round of the 2024 NHL Draft, acquiring the 11th overall pick from the Sabres, per a team announcement. They’re sending the 14th overall pick back to Buffalo, which they originally acquired from the Penguins in last year’s Erik Karlsson trade,...
Read moreWarsofsky says Sharks will have ‘very distinct look’
David QuinnRyan Warsofsky was named coach of the San Jose Sharks on Thursday. The 36-year-old replaces David Quinn and will coach for the first time in the NHL. He was a Sharks assistant the past two seasons, overseeing defensemen and the … Continue reading → The post Warsofsky says Sharks will have ‘very dist...
Read morePittsburgh Penguins’ 2024 Mock Draft
Erik KarlssonWith the 2024 NHL Entry Draft under two weeks away (June 28), the Pittsburgh Penguins and general manager Kyle Dubas find themselves in an interesting position. They do not own…
Read moreWarsofsky named Sharks coach, replaces Quinn
David QuinnRyan Warsofsky was named coach of the San Jose Sharks on Thursday. © Getty Images The 36-year-old replaces David Quinn and will coach for the first time in the NHL. He was a Sharks assistant the past two seasons, overseeing … Continue reading → The post Warsofsky named Sharks coach, replaces Quinn f...
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