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Opinion | It’s not easy being no. 1

By Jameson Keebler, Senior Staff Columnist • October 23, 2023

The pressure on Connor Bedard is harmful. Number one draft picks deserve time for development like everyone else.

Column | Keep the Penguins’ disappointing season in context

By Zack Gibney, Senior Staff Writer • April 18, 2023

The Penguins' reign of dominance is finally over, as the team missed the playoffs for the first time in 16 years. But Senior Staff Writer Zack Gibney argues that Penguins fans should not take the team’s dominance for granted.

Take 5 | Gerrit Cole’s potential turnaround, NBA Playoffs and more

By The Pitt News Staff • April 15, 2022

In this week’s edition of the Take 5, The Pitt News Sports Desk takes a look at the Grizzlies’ NBA title chances, how Cale Makar is revolutionizing hockey and more.

Penguins’ ice cracking under pressure

By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer • April 15, 2019

For the second year in a row Barry Trotz is showing he has what it takes to crack the Penguins’ ice. First with the Washington Capitals and now with the New York Islanders.

4 predictions for the NHL playoffs

By Max Sirianni | Staff Writer • April 12, 2018

After 82 games, the NHL regular season has officially ended, and the 16 teams that made the playoffs are ready to face off for the Stanley Cup. Playoff hockey is always full of surprises, so here are some...

Take 5: Rookies, rejection, re-entry

By The Pitt News Staff • March 23, 2018

As professional sports seasons begin to wrap up, questions remain — who will win the NBA’s Rookie of the Year award? How will the Golden Knights fare in the NHL postseason? Will Johnny Manziel get...

Take Five: Pirates, Pacquette and Rick Pitino

By The Pitt News Staff • March 2, 2018

Spring break is upon us but the non-stop news cycle of the sports world takes no breaks. The Pitt News staff is back to round up this week’s best stories. Click here to see last week's takes. Cheapskates The...

NHL needs to fix rules for goals

By Max Sirianni | For the Pitt News • February 13, 2018

It is not uncommon to hear boos raining down from the stands when an official makes a penalty call on the ice. Fans are usually just annoyed that someone on their favorite team is headed to the box. But...

‘Sully’ knows best: Coach rewarded for giving Murray second chance

By Steve Rotstein / Sports Editor • June 7, 2016

Pittsburgh Penguins rookie goaltender Matt Murray has been far from perfect in the Stanley Cup Finals, but he still has his team one win away from lifting a fourth Stanley Cup trophy. With one more standout...

Penguins push for Stanley Cup promised land after blockbuster offseason

By Jeff Carpenter / Staff Writer • October 1, 2015

If memories of the Penguins’ 2009 Stanley Cup win seem distant, it’s because they are. It’s been six years since Pittsburgh beat Detroit to earn its third NHL Championship. Despite a playoff berth...