Penguins Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Injuries Mounting, Search for Consistency and More THW Staff | October 25, 2026 The Pittsburgh Penguins enter the final week of October searching for consistency, healthier bodies and a way to turn promising individual performances into sustained team results. With key forwards sidelined…
Penguins Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Defensive Disconnects, Penalty Kill Woes and More THW Staff | October 18, 2026 The Pittsburgh Penguins enter the third week of the NHL season searching for traction. A difficult early-season road swing through the Western Conference exposed systemic defensive issues and generated more…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 18 Matthew Zator | October 18, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 17 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 19 Oct. 18 has seen some memorable victories in NHL history, including the first for two expansion teams. Many…
NHL’s Longest-Tenured Captains of All-Time Ryan Szporer | October 14, 2026 *this archive was originally written by Ryan Gagne Obtaining the honor of being a team leader is pretty special, but wearing a letter on a sweater for an extended period…
Penguins’ Most Creative Player Nicknames Through the Years THW Archives | October 7, 2026 Every professional hockey player acquires a nickname by the end of his career, whether he plays just a few games or a collection of seasons. These nicknames are often simple,…
The Strangest Superstitions in NHL History Greg Boysen | October 3, 2026 As professional athletes, NHL hockey players will do whatever it takes to be successful on the ice. On top of their on and off-ice training and preparation, many players throughout…
Every NHL Team’s Longest-Tenured Player Ryan Szporer | October 2, 2026 *this article was updated in September 2026**this archive was originally written by Ryan Gagne Hockey players train their entire lives to make it to the best league in the world…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 29 Matthew Zator | September 29, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 28 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 30 On this date, one future Hockey Hall of Famer completed his tour of the state of New York…
NHL Rumours: Josh Norris Concern, Edvinsson Progress & Crosby/Karlsson Extensions Jacob Billington | September 20, 2026 In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start with more on Connor Hellebuyck, and how it appears Josh Norris and his health concerns was the hang-up in a deal with the…
Penguins’ Crosby Praises Oilers’ Hiring of Mike Babcock Jesse Courville-Lynch | September 13, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers made waves this offseason when they chose to hire Mike Babcock as their new head coach, replacing former bench boss Kris Knoblauch. Some fans immediately questioned the…
Sidney Crosby Talks Future, Praises Mike Babcock Vivek Kalia | September 9, 2026 Sidney Crosby has spent more than two decades building a legacy with the Pittsburgh Penguins, and despite continued speculation about how the final years of his career will unfold, the…
The Best Rookie Seasons in NHL History Dayton Reimer | September 9, 2026 The National Hockey League has witnessed many sensational rookie campaigns throughout its storied history, and this trend is set to continue. Every season, a new group of exceptional young stars…
