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Kelsey Surmacz @kelseysurmacz4.bsky.social · 9h

It was a rough night for the #LetsGoPens  in a 6-1 loss to the #NYR , but there were still some salvageable moments.

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Special Teams The Story As Penguins Fall To Rangers On Sullivan's Return To Pittsburgh

On Saturday, the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins">Pittsburgh Penguins</a> were set to square off against the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-rangers">New Yor...

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Kelsey Surmacz @kelseysurmacz4.bsky.social · 1d

The #LetsGoPens are slowly but surely getting younger. And the kids - already proving they belong - are helping the long-stale Penguins forge a new identity of connectedness and rejuvenation.

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Youth Movement Cultivating Fresh Identity For Penguins

On Thursday night against the New York Islanders, <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins">Pittsburgh Penguins</a>' rookie defenseman Harrison Brunicke became the first teenager to ...

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Kelsey Surmacz @kelseysurmacz4.bsky.social · 3d

#LetsGoPens top winger Rickard Rakell played some center during the pre-season, but he's carried a new role on the PK into the regular season - and he's embracing it.

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'We View Him As A Responsible Player': Penguins' Top Winger Embracing New Role

When <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins">Pittsburgh Penguins</a>' winger Rickard Rakell came into training camp this season, he was doing it on the back of a career year that s...

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Kelsey Surmacz @kelseysurmacz4.bsky.social · 4d

Well, that was fun. Let's do it again on Thursday.

Here are some notes from the Penguins' impressive 3-0 opening night win against the New York Rangers ⬇️

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Penguins Play Clinical Road Game, Shut Out Rangers, 3-0

There were a lot of storylines heading into the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins">Pittsburgh Penguins</a>' season opener against the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/ne...

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Kelsey Surmacz @kelseysurmacz4.bsky.social · 4d

Well, we already gave you REGULAR predictions earlier today.

What about some irregular #LetsGoPens predictions for the 2025-26 season?

Are they realistic? Maybe not. But let's have some fun.

Check out my bold predictions ⬇️

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8 Bold Penguins' Predictions For The 2025-26 Season

In case you haven't heard, the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins">Pittsburgh Penguins</a> play hockey Tuesday night against the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york...

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Kelsey Surmacz @kelseysurmacz4.bsky.social · 4d

Well, we already gave you REGULAR predictions earlier today.

What about some irregular #LetsGoPens predictions for the 2025-26 season?

Are they realistic? Maybe not. But let's have some fun.

Check out my bold predictions ⬇️

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8 Bold Penguins' Predictions For The 2025-26 Season

In case you haven't heard, the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins">Pittsburgh Penguins</a> play hockey Tuesday night against the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york...

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Kelsey Surmacz @kelseysurmacz4.bsky.social · 5d

"Both guys have earned the right to be in that opening night lineup."

Well, it's official: Top #LetsGoPens prospects Harrison Brunicke and Ben Kindel will make their NHL debuts Tuesday against the #NYR at MSG.

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Top Prospects Brunicke, Kindel Confirmed To Make NHL Debuts In Penguins' Season Opener

Even though rosters were trimmed to 23 on Saturday, there was no guarantee that the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/">Pittsburgh Penguins</a> were going to carry those exact...

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Kelsey Surmacz @kelseysurmacz4.bsky.social · 6d

#LetsGoPens captain Sidney Crosby is regularly approaching NHL records at this point - and he's set to tie yet another this season.

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Crosby Set To Tie Prestigious NHL Record This Season

By now, <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins">Pittsburgh Penguins</a>' captain Sidney Crosby approaching NHL records is a relatively regular occurrence. 

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Kelsey Surmacz @kelseysurmacz4.bsky.social · 8d

Well, that was a fun #LetsGoPens win - and quite a telling one, too.

Here are some thoughts about the 5-4 overtime win against the Sabres to close out the Pens' 5-1-1 pre-season - as well as thoughts on pending roster decisions.

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Penguins' Pre-Season: Pens Storm Back Again, Take Down Sabres In OT To Cap Off Solid Pre-Season

If you're a <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins">Pittsburgh Penguins</a>' fan, it's probably hard to come away from this pre-season disappointed.

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Kelsey Surmacz @kelseysurmacz4.bsky.social · 8d

A little intermission reading for you.

The #LetsGoPens need to go young when they make final roster decisions by Monday.

If they don't, they're doing it wrong.

My column ⬇️

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Opinion: If Penguins Don't Go Young With Roster, They're Doing It Wrong

Just prior to the onset of training camp, Pittsburgh Penguins' general manager and president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/latest-news/the-...

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Kelsey Surmacz @kelseysurmacz4.bsky.social · 10d

Well, here goes. My thoughts on predictions for the final #LetsGoPens NHL roster seem to change by the day.

But, with cuts expected as soon as today, I gave it my best shot ⬇️

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Penguins' Pre-Season: Final 23-Man Roster Prediction Edition

A few days ago, <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/latest-news/mailbox-monday-what-will-the-penguins-final-roster-look-like">we had our Mailbox Monday,</a> and I gave my final ...

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Kelsey Surmacz @kelseysurmacz4.bsky.social · 10d

No, I don't believe so. They can keep both.

Kelsey Surmacz @kelseysurmacz4.bsky.social · 10d

The #LetsGoPens young guns continue to make strong cases for spots on the NHL roster.

And I can tell you that my tune has changed on their youngest gun.

Here are some thoughts from Wednesday's 5-3 win over Buffalo ⬇️

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Penguins' Pre-Season: Prospects Lead Way As Penguins Defeat Sabres, 5-3

The <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins">Pittsburgh Penguins</a> continued their winning ways in the pre-season on Wednesday when they visited the Buffalo Sabres.

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Kelsey Surmacz @kelseysurmacz4.bsky.social · 11d

Should #LetsGoPens top forward prospect Ben Kindel get the nine-game trial?

The case for and against ⬇️

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Should Ben Kindel Get The Nine-Game Trial? The Case For And Against

There are a lot of stories coming out of <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins">Pittsburgh Penguins</a>' training camp this year. Many of them involve young players making an impr...

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Kelsey Surmacz @kelseysurmacz4.bsky.social · 11d

Well, forgot to share the Monday Mailbox on Monday, so here it is on Tuesday.

What will the #LetsGoPens NHL roster look like out of camp? Can Ben Kindel make a push?

That and more ⬇️

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Mailbox Monday: What Will The Penguins' Final Roster Look Like?

<a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins">Pittsburgh Penguins</a>' training camp is beginning to draw to a close, and there is sure to be a lot of drama in the next several days.&nbs...

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Kelsey Surmacz @kelseysurmacz4.bsky.social · 13d

Hey #NightOwls, it's been a minute. But I've got something for you tonight.

10 days into #LetsGoPens training camp, here are my prospect tiers - from who I think is most likely to make the NHL roster to the long shots.

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Penguins' Mid-Camp Prospect Tiers: Who Is Most Likely To Make NHL Roster?

We're officially 10 days into <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins">Pittsburgh Penguins</a>' training camp, and if one thing is for certain, there has been a ton of competition.&...

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Kelsey Surmacz @kelseysurmacz4.bsky.social · 14d

Hey everyone! Planning a #LetsGoPens Mailbox Monday for tomorrow. Go ahead and submit your questions for me.

Let's talk pre-season, life, whatever ⬇️

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Kelsey Surmacz @kelseysurmacz4.bsky.social · 14d

This one was fun to write.

Some notes, observations, and reminiscing on "Fleury Night" in Pittsburgh ⬇️

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Penguins Oust Blue Jackets On 'Fleury Night' In Pittsburgh

What a game, what a night, and what a player.

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Kelsey Surmacz @kelseysurmacz4.bsky.social · 14d

Ahead of tonight's #LetsGoPens game against the Blue Jackets, here is a small piece on the lineup tonight - which offers a unique picture of past, present, and future all in one game.

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Penguins To Feature Intriguing Lineup Saturday. And Fleury, Too.

The <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins">Pittsburgh Penguins</a> enter Saturday on the back leg of a pre-season back-to-back, and everyone in North America is aware that a speci...

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Kelsey Surmacz @kelseysurmacz4.bsky.social · 15d

Some lighthearted intermission reading for you about Marc-Andre Fleury's first practice back in Pittsburgh earlier Friday ⬇️

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'I'm Happy It All Worked Out': Fleury, Teammates Relish Chance To Share Ice One Last Time

Normally, NHL training camp is an all-business kind of affair, and that's exactly how it's been at <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins">Pittsburgh Penguins</a>' camp this year.

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Kelsey Surmacz @kelseysurmacz4.bsky.social · 15d

Marc-Andre Fleury 🌸 had the chance to chat with young #LetsGoPens goaltenders Sergei Murashov and Filip Larsson during practice. I asked Fleury what was said and what advice he'd give them:

"You better try hard because I'm coming to take your spot."

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Kelsey Surmacz @kelseysurmacz4.bsky.social · 16d

If #LetsGoPens training camp is proving one thing, it's that the organization may have more impact talent in the pipeline than folks think.

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Training Camp Proves Penguins Have More Talent Than You Realize

When Kyle Dubas took over as president of hockey operations - and, eventually, general manager - of the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins">Pittsburgh Penguins</a> in the summe...

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Kelsey Surmacz @kelseysurmacz4.bsky.social · 17d

The goaltending battle at #LetsGoPens camp has been an interesting one. Sergei Murashov has emerged as a top prospect. Joel Blomqvist is in the mix, as is Arturs Silovs.

But Filip Larsson came ready to compete, too.

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'My Goal Is To Take Another Step': Penguins' Goaltender Battles For Positioning In Camp

Goaltending has been an interesting topic of discussion around <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins">Pittsburgh Penguins</a>' training camp this season, and understandably so.&nb...

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Kelsey Surmacz @kelseysurmacz4.bsky.social · 18d

"That pair, I think you saw a lot of good things on both sides of the puck."

#LetsGoPens defensive prospects Owen Pickering and Harrison Brunicke have been glued on a pairing since the start of camp.

Are they a glimpse at the future?

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Pre-season Offers Sneak Peek At Potential Future Defensive Pairing

When in the early stages of NHL training camp, it's not often wise to read into too much.

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Kelsey Surmacz @kelseysurmacz4.bsky.social · 18d

"That pair... I think you saw a lot of good things on both sides of the puck."

Up to this point in the pre-season, #LetsGoPens have gotten a sneak peek at a potential key defensive pairing in the team's future.

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Pre-season Offers Sneak Peak At Potential Future Defensive Pairing

When in the early stages of NHL training camp, it's not often wise to read into too much.

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