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Let's spark a little controversy, shall we? Anyone have access to data from this season or know where to get it so that I can create some off-handed metrics, like TO/TOI, splits between forwards and defensemen, and stuff like that? For what it's worth, Statmuse lists Letang with 64 give-aways (same as a turnover?) this year, and Malkin with 56.

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The injury updates were not as promising for defenseman John Ludwig or forward Matt Nieto.

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What a first season in Pittsburgh it was for Erik Karlsson, in ways good and bad.

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Pens Points dropping by for a midweek check-in with any Penguins news you may have missed.

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The Penguins had some unexpected beginnings in 2023-24 from unexpected places

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Perhaps Kyle Dubas’ best free agent acquisition thus far?

Thought this was an interesting take.

Best goalie in the Western conference? I don't think so. Gibson, Markstrom, Oettinger, Hellebucyk, Binnington, Georgiev, Saros, Fleury, Demko, Grubauer, Hill... All guys that I'd consider either in Jarry's range, or better. Worse - Kings, Sharks, Blackhawks...

Also heard a rumble about the Predators being interested in Reilly Smith. If that's the case, I could be interested in Saros or Askarov. I'd be a little concerned with Saros though. Numbers dipped this year... Читать дальше...

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A scattering of thoughts on the NHL playoffs

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The Penguins won big in the series-deciding game that was super tight for the first six games.

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Old time hockey!

Ryan Malone made some media rounds ahead of his charity game this coming Thursday out at the RMU Island Sports Complex. Part of the stories included this tale with his old teammate Matt Murley.

“You ain’t going anywhere, kid.”@Bugsy12Malone tells an all-time BUGSSSSY story. https://t.co/H2asmmmKUm pic.twitter.com/puj6wuOPET

Like every good legend, there are some embellishments. Читать дальше...