"We didn't know how, but we were going to find a way tonight."
After three straight losses, the #LetsGoPens stormed back from a 3-0 deficit and staged their most impressive - and important - comeback win of the season.
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Some #LetsGoPens players opened up about deadline day and what that looks like for them, especially if there are rumors surrounding them.
"You know that things are happening."
More ahead of today's 3pm deadline ⬇️
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Their most important player in the present lost his cool. Another goalie interference call gone awry. And the #LetsGoPens find themselves in a fragile position ahead of Friday's trade deadline.
But they have to stay the course ⬇️
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Thank you. And I think it would depend.
I don't think Winnipeg is set on rebuilding yet, as they've been better lately and won the President's Trophy just last year.
I think they could maybe get away with a prospect or two as opposed to a roster player. Jets probably want to get younger.
On Wednesday's "GM Show," #LetsGoPens GM/POHO Kyle Dubas clarified the types of players he is looking to acquire for the team's present and future - including by the trade deadline.
Here are 10 players who may fit that mold ⬇️
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Well #LetsGoPens fans, trade deadline week is officially here, and there are plenty of storylines to keep your eyes on leading up to Friday's 3 p.m. cutoff - especially when it comes to this team.
Here are some of the biggest ones:
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Pens still got clobbered in the circle today, but Rakell won 4 of 7.
I think there's a good chance that this is a prime example of "needs a change of scenery."
But that's all I've got.
If the #LetsGoPens are serious about playoff contention this season, they may just have to turn to the market for a center while without Sidney Crosby.
And why not go for an impact center?
Here are five options for them to consider:
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Yes, Evgeni Malkin is worth extending on his own.
But his lethal chemistry with Egor Chinakhov is even more reason to keep both around beyond this season - and Chinakhov could help extend Malkin's career, period.
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WBS takes home the narrow 3-2 win.
Goals from Calvert, Koivunen, and McDonough.
Outstanding effort from Joel Blomqvist.
WBS takes home the narrow 3-2 win.
Goals from Calvert, Koivunen, and McDonough.
Outstanding effort from Joel Blomqvist.
The area around the arena is actually really nice because it's on the same concourse as Progressive Field, so there's that.
Also, it's "Emo Night" here, so the music slaps.
Went to see a hockey game in Cleveland tonight.
Calvert and Koivunen have the WBS Penguins up, 2-0.
After a rusty start, the #LetsGoPens took over the third period Thursday at home and beat the Devils, 4-1.
And the win - in the first game coming out of the break without their captain - says a lot about this group of players.
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I asked #LetsGoPens defenseman Connor Clifton how many times he has been named the game's first star:
"I actually don't know if I have. I might have to Google that."
Figured about 3-4 weeks for Crosby. This is primo Ben Kindel time. Dude is gonna be fresh from that Olympic break. Was playing super well before that. Looking forward to the increase in TOI for him.
For anyone who still needs to hear it, #LetsGoPens GM and POHO Kyle Dubas is on quite the roll with his dealings dating back to last season.
And his latest trade continues to showcase why he is one of the best in the business.
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"I think he knows he's that face."
Sidney Crosby's Canadian teammates have been playing inspired since their captain was injured in their quarterfinal matchup Wednesday.
And that's no surprise to Crosby's #LetsGoPens teammates.
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Will have more content from #LetsGoPens practice later today. But, in the meantime, here are some defensemen the Penguins could potentially look to target ahead of the Mar. 6 trade deadline ⬇️
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3-2, 7:42 left, Czechia. Ondrej Palat from Martin Necas after Thomas Harley's shot blocked and one sequence after Radko Gudas was robbed by Jordan Binnington, then nearly ended Mark Stone
Well, this is not good.
#LetsGoPens captain Sidney Crosby was injured during Canada's quarterfinal matchup against Czechia and will not return ⬇️
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Much of the discussion around the #LetsGoPens has been their surprising emergence as a playoff contender this season.
But it's about time the discussion shifts to whether this team is capable of even more than that.
My column:
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"I’d definitely say my best chance is probably breakdancing."
As winter athletes, what Summer Olympic sports do #LetsGoPens players think they might have a shot in?
They gave some interesting answers for this one ⬇️
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"I'm not bad. At all."
Of course, it's every NHL player's dream to represent at the Olympics. But what about the Summer Olympics?
I asked #LetsGoPens players what summer sports they might have a shot in.
This was a fun one.
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Wrote this a couple weeks ago, but I feel it's becoming more and more relevant/evident.
Ben Kindel's sooner-than-expected NHL arrival and impact could really alter the course - and the timeline - of the #LetsGoPens future.
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That was a good one, too. Lots of great moments from that run. What a team.
In light of the 2016 Cup celebration, I took a look back on the top-five moments of the #LetsGoPens 2016 run.
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The #LetsGoPens earned their league-best sixth straight victory Saturday - despite a late push by the #NYR - on their 2016 Cup anniversary celebration. On a night to remember and one of the deepest lineups the Pens have had in years:
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