Scott Crowell

Steelers/Penguins/Ottawa 67’s/Pirates/ Writer and Site Expert for @PensLabyrinthFS & Podcast Host and Writer for @pghdsn, Vancouver raised

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Kyle Dubas spoke on Tuesday about his season thoughts, address big in the room elephants and touched on what his expectations are heading into the off-season

Here is my piece on everything you need to know and some interesting tidbits!

https://t.co/g0ujTv6jFK

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You can see how bad the penguins are right now, they are not a good hockey team and Kyle Dubas after his team made the playoffs, went backwards and decided to then let teams know he wants draft picks again and young players in a hope they may get ice time which isn’t guaranteed

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Here’s what’s wrong with this team plain and simple:

- Crosby looks so checked out (no contract extension and team isn’t built to succeed)
- Coach Muse continues to run bad line combos
- Sloppy play by 58 cost the team
- No Discipline
- Won’t shoot the puck

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A four goal third period collapse tested the Penguins but they staved it off and secured two points against a very young and good Montreal Canadiens squad

Here are my takeaways on the home opener, things to look forward to against WPG and quick notes.

https://t.co/O0ViuofdIp

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It was a depth filled effort which saw the Penguins walk into Philly and dominate with a 7-0 win.

Here is my takes, quick recap and who stood out in the game the most and some records.

https://t.co/1XBLICSmAR

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Hockey is back which means I’m back

It’s time for this years version of Scott's five bold predictions of the season for those Penguins in Pittsburgh

View all my off-season stories on my profile

https://t.co/eTkSViTokq

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@wanderrlust I thought it was graves, but I think it may have been Penguins prospect Tanner Howe!

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Oh hey sid! We got ourselves a Sidney Crosby sighting as training camp slowly but surely is approaching.

He’s also training with Panthers forward Brad Marchand.

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One of the biggest head scratching contracts in Penguins history has been signed today. Ville Koivunen cashed in big.

Here is my reaction and thoughts on the signing, the stats and facts and ultimately reality of this crazy deal.

https://t.co/btCUagqmK4

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In what came as a shock to many this morning was a Tommy Novak extension that was announced after post of Geno’s birthday post.

Here is everything you need to know on the extension, opinion and where Novak will be this season upcoming.

https://t.co/eODODduTc9

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As it has been the story of the off-season continues once again as Kyle Dubas swung for the fences and struck out looking after Jason Robertson extended with Dallas on a one year deal.

Here is the details and my opinion on what stopped an acquisition.

https://t.co/ZRXiqNzKdd

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After 29 seasons, the Wheeling Nailers and Pittsburgh Penguins are no longer affiliates. Now comes the Florida Everblades who have been named the new ECHL affiliate.

Here is everything you need to know on the partnership and history behind Florida.

https://t.co/NxfajMBOdY

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In what came as a surprise to many was a trade today that saw the Penguins deal Parker Wotherspoon, who arguably was the team’s best left handed defenseman and a massive reason of the defensive success, to the Vegas for Kaeden Korczak

Here is my piece:

https://t.co/GUWtErsOA7

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Kyle Dubas stood on his pick and drafted one half of the Ruck twins. Liam Ruck was the selection at 22 for Pittsburgh as they add another winger.

Here is what you need to know on Liam Ruck, what the Penguins are getting and how his brother could join

https://t.co/RfK1amX8qx

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Draft day is here! Today is the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft

The Penguins are in an intriguing spot, they could move up, trade out, or select with the spot the franchise is in. Here’s my player profile’s and analysis on the first round

https://t.co/wcgi6MzjBn

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Penguins fans. Breathe. Kyle Dubas jumped in on the trade action as he has acquired depth forward Hendrix Lapierre from the Washington Capitals in exchange for two draft picks

Here is what you need to know on Lapierre and what he will bring.

https://t.co/Ztn0q5XLGb

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Darnell Nurse is among another name who recently has requested a trade.

An unverified report stated that Pittsburgh was a team on his trade list. Here is my piece on Nurse and what you may want to know.

https://t.co/ML3H0RSpBm

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Dylan Larkin requested a trade out of Detroit after 10 seasons of failure to get over the hump of making the playoffs.

You want to wonder if he could be an option for Pittsburgh for a legitimate second like centre. Here’s my piece on why it could work

https://t.co/oHoeH9O8q8

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It’s a hot market for RFA’s in the 2026 off-season with some big names on the market that will be pending after the SCF concludes.

Here is my piece on who the Penguins should target or at least inquire about trading for or offer sheeting.

https://t.co/uxUys2Wv0X

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Geno is a Penguin for life!

Here is my story on the contract extension, what it looks like with his bonuses and what exactly is expected of Geno for 2026-2027!

https://t.co/JZAmMhvv0b

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