He may not have been wearing a number, but there was a familiar face on the ice when the Penguins took their morning skate on Saturday. PITTSBURGH — For one hour on Sunday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ PPG Paints Arena ceased to be a hockey rink. Instead, for a brief spell out on the ice under […]
Former teammates, coaches reflect on Jagr with Penguins set to retire No. 68 jersey
Despite Jagr continuing to play professional hockey for the team he owns in his native Czechia, the Penguins will retire his No. 68 jersey Saturday in honour of his time — 11 of 24 memorable NHL seasons — with Pittsburgh. PITTSBURGH — For one hour on Sunday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ PPG Paints Arena ceased to […]
Jaromir Jagr gives heartfelt speech at jersey retirement ceremony: ‘Pittsburgh is my second home’
Two-time Stanley Cup winner and Pittsburgh Penguins legend Jaromir Jagr gives a touching speech before watching his No. 68 get raised into the rafters and retired by the Penguins. PITTSBURGH — For one hour on Sunday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ PPG Paints Arena ceased to be a hockey rink. Instead, for a brief spell out on […]
Jaromir Jagr takes warmups with Penguins after jersey retirement ceremony
Watch as NHL and Pittsburgh Penguins legend Jaromir Jagr takes warmups with the team ahead of their game against Los Angeles Kings and after his jersey retirement ceremony as current players sport wigs imitating Jagr’s iconic haircut PITTSBURGH — For one hour on Sunday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ PPG Paints Arena ceased to be a hockey […]
Jagr Jersey Retirement (Feb. 18)
PITTSBURGH — For one hour on Sunday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ PPG Paints Arena ceased to be a hockey rink. Instead, for a brief spell out on the ice under the lights, it became a museum, a house of glory, a tribute to the greatness this city has amassed. At the centre of it all — just […]
Five storylines to keep an eye on in the 2024 NBA All-Star Game
With the comeback of the All-Star Game, the spotlight on the NBA is brighter than ever, and with this many intersecting storylines under one roof, that shine should only grow come Sunday night. PITTSBURGH — For one hour on Sunday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ PPG Paints Arena ceased to be a hockey rink. Instead, for a […]
20 Fantasy Thoughts: Auston Matthews putting together an unprecedented season
Auston Matthews, as weird as it sounds, probably ended up as a steal in a lot of fantasy hockey drafts this year given the seasons he’s had so far. PITTSBURGH — For one hour on Sunday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ PPG Paints Arena ceased to be a hockey rink. Instead, for a brief spell out on […]
How the NHL schedule maker laid a ‘trap’ for the Sens — and they jumped right in
It is no small feat of scheduling finding three teams sitting below Ottawa to face in succession, considering the Sens are in 28th place in the NHL standings. PITTSBURGH — For one hour on Sunday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ PPG Paints Arena ceased to be a hockey rink. Instead, for a brief spell out on the […]
LeBron James says he hopes to finish his career with the Lakers
LeBron James still wants to participate in the Paris Olympics this summer, sure sounds like extending his NBA career for at least a couple more seasons is an option and said he would like to see his playing days end as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. PITTSBURGH — For one hour on Sunday afternoon, […]
Matsuyama wins at Riviera with 62, Canada’s Hadwin ties for fourth
Hideki Matsuyama set the Riviera record for the lowest closing round by a winner Sunday in the Genesis Invitational, giving the Japanese star another record that means far more to him. PITTSBURGH — For one hour on Sunday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ PPG Paints Arena ceased to be a hockey rink. Instead, for a brief spell […]
