Category: Kris Letang
Afternoon Notes: Crosby, Allvin, O’Reilly
Evgeni MalkinWhen the Pittsburgh Penguins signed Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang to extensions this summer, they committed themselves to a “win-now” short-term competitive plan, focusing the energy and resources of their franchise into squeezing one last Stanley Cup victory out of their three franchise pillars. Th...
Read moreSidney Crosby talks Malkin uncertainty, playing beyond his contract
Pittsburgh PenguinsSidney Crosby is thrilled the band has stayed together, particularly because the threat of a summer breakup was so real.
Read morePenguins’ Cap Troubles Actually an Advantage in the Trade Market
Evgeni MalkinBefore NHL Free Agency began on July 13, the were in an extremely precarious position. All of those concerns were quickly abated when Letang signed a a six-year, $ million deal on July 7, and Malkin inked a four-year, $ million contract five days later. Ron Hextall, GM of the Pittsburgh Penguins (...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins Declined Offseason Trade Offer
Jason ZuckerPittsburgh Penguins general manager Ron Hextall had himself a fine offseason. He re-signed Pens legends Kris Letang and Evgeni Malkin to long-term deals so they can retire in Pittsburgh and Hextall was also able to secure extensions for Rickard Rakell, Kasperi Kapanen and made a couple of trades to...
Read morePenguins’ Head Coach Earned His Latest Extension
Pittsburgh PenguinsThe game’s longest-tenured coach is staying right where he is. Last week, head coach and the Pittsburgh Penguins agreed to a will keep the two-time Stanley Cup-winning bench boss in the Steel City through the 2026-27 season. Sullivan arrived in Pittsburgh in 2015-16 after previous head coach Mike...
Read morePenguins extend head coach Mike Sullivan through 2026-27
APPITTSBURGH (AP) -- Mike Sullivan doesn't believe coaches have a ``shelf life.'' Sullivan still had two years remaining on his current contract. ``I think I had the luxury of inheriting a standard of excellence, a certain culture that has been developed in Pittsburgh,'' Sullivan said. ``I wish I co...
Read moreThree questions facing Pittsburgh Penguins
Kris LetangNHL.com is providing in-depth analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 8-Sept. 8. Today, three important questions facing the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Read morePenguins Should Have These 3 Superstars On Their Trade Radar
Evgeni MalkinPittsburgh Penguins general manager (GM) Ron Hextall has enjoyed a successful offseason to this point. Add those two big names to the long list of extensions signed in Pittsburgh this summer, as next season is setting itself up to be an interesting one for the Penguins. While it’s expected we see t...
Read morePenguins Bringing Danton Heinen Back Will Be Mutually Beneficial
Evgeni MalkinThe have already answered, responded to, and addressed most of the rumours that surfaced ahead of the NHL Free Agency period. Evgeni Malkin was re-signed to a the day before it began, and Kris Letang’s future was ironed out on the eve of the NHL Draft. Danton Heinen, Pittsburgh Penguins (Photo by...
Read moreFree Agent Profile: Evan Rodrigues
PenguinsAs he was enjoying a breakout season at the age of 28, many believed Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evan Rodrigues had put himself in perfect position to hit the open market this summer. A center who was good in his own end, Rodrigues finally found offensive success making him a true two-way forward an...
Read moreNHL, Women's Hockey Stars Highlight Living Sisu Summer Hockey League Action
Pierre-Luc DuboisThere's no shortage of fun summer hockey leagues featuring pro hockey players, and with names like Huberdeau, Dubois, Suzuki, Letang, Poulin and others, the Living Sisu Hockey League is one that definitely stands out.
Read morePenguins’ GM Hextall Continues to Make Smart Decisions
Evgeni MalkinAs expected, July has been a very busy month for the Pittsburgh Penguins, as they managed to sign Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell to new contracts…
Read morePenguins put faith in championship core after Malkin agrees to contract
Sidney CrosbyCRANBERRY, Pa. -- The Pittsburgh Penguins are confident Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang still provide the best path to winning the Stanley Cup and decided to keep the core players together.
Read morePittsburgh Penguins Re-Sign Evgeni Malkin to 4-Year Deal
Kris LetangThe Pittsburgh Penguins have officially locked in their core once again, signing Kris Letang to a six-year contract extension last week, and now extending another franchise cornerstone in Evgeni Malkin…
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