The Calgary Flames have forwarded a message from Hockey Hall of Famer Lanny McDonald that he’s out of hospital following a cardiac event earlier this month. 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 […]
How Dach, Canadiens are keeping injury from becoming wasted development opportunity
Neither Kirby Dach nor the Canadiens allowed a tough injury to linger, and the emphasis both put on not allowing this to be a lost season in the player’s development is a silver lining that can’t be ignored. PITTSBURGH — For one hour on Sunday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ PPG Paints Arena ceased to be a […]
Rink Fries: What’s next for the Columbus Blue Jackets?
In this week’s blog, Jeff Marek explores what could be next in Columbus, a week of personality showing in the NHL, a PWHL attendance record, and more. 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 […]
Volkanovski loss at UFC 298 a reminder how unforgiving MMA is to aging stars
UFC 298 served as a reminder the MMA gods will chew up aging fighters and spit them out with disdain regardless of past accomplishments like we saw at UFC 298 when Ilia Topuria slept long-time champ Alexander Volkanovski in brutal fashion to begin a new era at featherweight. PITTSBURGH — For one hour on Sunday afternoon, […]
New York Islanders to host NHL All-Star Weekend in 2026
The New York Islanders will host the NHL All-Star Weekend UBS Arena in 2026, the league announced Sunday. 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 […]
As trade speculation swirls, will Flames consider sitting Hanifin and Tanev?
As of Sunday, Calgary sits five points out of a Western Conference wildcard spot with three additional teams between it and the St. Louis Blues. Different projection models have the Flames hovering around a 10 per cent chance to make the playoffs. And a pair of high-profile pending UFA defencemen are still on the roster. PITTSBURGH — For […]
Panarin rallies Rangers to win over Islanders at MetLife Stadium
Artemi Panarin scored 10 seconds into overtime and the New York Rangers rallied from three goals down to beat the rival New York Islanders 6-5 in a Stadium Series game at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. PITTSBURGH — For one hour on Sunday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ PPG Paints Arena ceased to be a hockey rink. Instead, […]
Jansen’s dedication to pitchers integral to Blue Jays, but his free agency in fall looms
Danny Jansen’s dedication is crucial for the Toronto Blue Jays, but his eligibility for free agency in the fall looms. 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, […]
Penguins raise No. 68 to rafters, reuniting Jagr, Lemieux in Penguins history
As of Sunday, Jaromir Jagr’s No. 68 is back where it belongs, alongside Mario Lemieux’s No. 66 — the pair’s banners enshrined in Penguins history together, forever. 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 […]
Eastern and Western Conference All-Stars get introduced ahead of tip-off
Watch as the 2024 NBA All-Stars get their ceremonial player introductions ahead of the game’s tip-off, featuring names like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, LeBron James, and the Raptors’ very own Scottie Barnes. 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 […]
