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What’s the point? Getting as many as possible early in the season

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Dave Molinari @molinaripgh.bsky.social · 19h

Think early results don't really matter over an 82-game season? You might want to reconsider.

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Slow starts tend to lead to bad finishes for Penguins

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Dave Molinari @molinaripgh.bsky.social · 1d

Penguins need just 81 more victories to become the first NHL team to go 82-0.

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Penguins 3, Rangers 0

Jenny Duceour (@jennyduceour)

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Dave Molinari @molinaripgh.bsky.social · 1d

If you enjoyed Jenny Duceour’s outside-of-the-ordinary piece on the Penguins’ season-opener in New York this evening, I think you’ll like her look at 19-year-old defenseman Harrison Brunicke, who will be making his NHL debut tonight.

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The 19-year-old defenseman has everyone in Pittsburgh talking. Here’s why I like him.

Penguins notebook: This just in. Crosby is good.

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Dave Molinari @molinaripgh.bsky.social · 1d

It just might be that Crosby isn't quite finished yet.

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He’s ready to climb the all-time points list. Again.

Pens Stalk the Rangers, Steal Opening Night

Dave Molinari @molinaripgh.bsky.social · 1d

Looking for an unconventional, but quite entertaining, take on the Penguins' opener in New York tonight? If so, you should give this a read.

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Revenge is a dish best served on ice.

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Dave Molinari @molinaripgh.bsky.social · 1d

There's something about that guy who will be coaching New York tonight ...

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That guy behind the Rangers' bench looks awfully familiar

Penguins square off with ex-coach Mike Sullivan for first time tonight

Penguins could make the playoffs if ...

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PuckPedia @puckpedia.com · 2d

The #hashtag opening roster has $11M projected Cap Space with 23 active (13F/8D/2G)

IR: Rust, Hayes
Season Opening IR: Blomqvist 342K, St. Ivany 230K, McGroarty 148K

With no roster moves, this can fit $51M annual Cap Hit @ Deadline

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Dave Molinari @molinaripgh.bsky.social · 2d

Is a return to the postseason possible for the Penguins?

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The road back to the postseason will be long and winding

Dave Molinari @molinaripgh.bsky.social · 3d

That's why I said "some people."

Players are aware of all the negative talk around them. They’re just not listening.

Dave Molinari @molinaripgh.bsky.social · 3d

Mario Lemieux, considered by some to be the finest forward the Penguins selected in the entire 1984 NHL Entry Draft, turns 60 today.

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Dave Molinari @molinaripgh.bsky.social · 3d

A lot of people on the outside expect very little of the Penguins this season. They beg to differ.

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“I think we’re going to shock a lot of people."

Your Daily Moon Swing for Oct 4, 2025

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Jenny Duceour @jennyduceour.bsky.social · 4d

The first edition of Your Daily Moon Swing just dropped. Caffeinated chaos, served hot — subscribe for daily refills.

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Moon in Pisces: Lowered Expectations, Higher Delusions

Here’s why some good young players might not stick

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Dave Molinari @molinaripgh.bsky.social · 6d

Simply having a good training camp might not be enough to get some young players a spot on the Penguins' Opening Night roster.

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There’s more to it than just performing well

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Jenny Duceour @jennyduceour.bsky.social · 7d

Preseason Game No. 6: Penguins 5, Sabres 3

That makes it four wins in a row

Sabres preseason: Buffalo loses another player to injury, gets one back - Buffalo Hockey Beat

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Bill Hoppe @billhoppe.bsky.social · 7d

More #Buffalo #Sabres injury updates and tonight's preseason lineup against the Pittsburgh Penguins:

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Sabres coach Lindy Ruff hopes defenseman Owen Power can return to the ice later this week.

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Dave Molinari @molinaripgh.bsky.social · 8d

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Adventures in camping

Preseason prep just isn’t what it used to be

Preseason Game No. 5: Penguins 2, Red Wings 1

Dave Molinari @molinaripgh.bsky.social · 9d

That's three exhibition victories in a row for the Penguins.

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Tristan Jarry, the Penguins’ incumbent No.

Dave Molinari @molinaripgh.bsky.social · 9d

As Dionne Warwick told us, that's what friends are for.

Pittsburgh Scanner @pgh-scanner.com · 9d

Mt. Washington. Labelle Street. Caller says that some creepy ass dude is on their porch. Shortly after dispatch, the caller remembered that their friend was coming over.

Winning now is fine … but does it really matter?

Dave Molinari @molinaripgh.bsky.social · 9d

This has made it onto the shelves of at least some local bookstores and other retailers, a few days ahead of schedule. (I saw it at the Barnes & Noble and Rally House in South Hills Village today.) it’s worth buying, if only because the author is so darned good-looking

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Dave Molinari @molinaripgh.bsky.social · 9d

The Penguins are 2-1-1 in exhibition play going into their game in Detroit tonight. How significant is it for them to have a winning record in the preseason?

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The Penguins are 2-1-1 in exhibition play so far.

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Dave Molinari @molinaripgh.bsky.social · 11d

Some goalie on a Professional Tryout deal had a pretty fair night for the Penguins.

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Preseason Game No. 4: Penguins 4, CBJ 1

Everyone expected this game to be a lovefest for Marc-Andre Fleury.

Marc-Andre Fleury will make what likely is his final appearance in an NHL uniform when the Penguins face Columbus in a preseason game at PPG Paints Arena tonight at 7:08.

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Dave Molinari @molinaripgh.bsky.social · 11d

There will never be another quite like Marc-Andre Fleury.

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Speaking of Fleury ...

Preseason Game No. 3: Penguins 3, Detroit 2

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Dave Molinari @molinaripgh.bsky.social · 12d

Observations from the Penguins' 3-2 preseason victory over Detroit.

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The Penguins overcame a 2-0 deficit with three unanswered goals – two of them in the third period – en route to a 3-2 victory over Detroit Friday night at PPG Paints Arena.

Small thoughts at large: Why patience matters; Fleury's finale

Dave Molinari @molinaripgh.bsky.social · 12d

How should the Penguins handle their young players, and when will Marc-Andre Fleury make it onto the ice tomorrow?

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The future isn’t now for the Penguins, but it’s closer than it’s been for a long time.