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While every preseason has its own position battles, system changes and question marks, the Pittsburgh Penguins haven't had as many of each wrapped in one preseason as this one. With new faces on the ice, behind the bench and in the front office, the Pens team that arrived for the first day of training camp is a much different one than the one that left the Consol Energy Center ice last spring after another short playoff run, and there may be more changes before opening night. With less than two weeks remaining before their home opener against the Anaheim Ducks on October 9, let's take a ...

While every preseason has its own position battles, system changes and question marks, the Pittsburgh Penguins haven't had as many of each wrapped in one preseason as this one. With new faces on the ice, behind the bench and in the front office, the Pens team that arrived for the first day of training camp is a much different one than the one that left the Consol Energy Center ice last spring after another short playoff run, and there may be more changes before opening night. With less than two weeks remaining before their home opener against the Anaheim Ducks on October 9, let's take a ...

As a team coming off of yet another disappointing postseason and having undergone wholesale changes both behind the bench and in the front office, the Pittsburgh Penguins will be under intense pressure to prove that they belong among the NHL's elite. While that pressure will fall on the Pens' locker room as a whole, certain players will be under even more pressure than others since the Pens go as their stars do. As the start to the 2014-15 regular season draws closer, let's take a look at the five Pittsburgh Penguins with the most to prove this season.Begin Slideshow

The one-year, $1 million pact between Steve Downie and the Pittsburgh Penguins is one of the most sensible deals of the offseason, one that makes exceptional sense for both parties. For the Penguins, a top-heavy team in need of capable NHL forwards to round out its roster, it represents an opportunity to land such a player on the cheap. Given how close the team sits to the NHL's salary cap, the dollar figure on this deal was paramount. For Downie, who has a long and deserved reputation as a talented but troubled player, it’s a chance to get his career back on ...

Pittsburgh Penguins fans should have a lot to be excited about this season. A new coach, new general manager and new players breathe a breath of fresh air into a team that is so close earning that coveted fourth Stanley Cup title. The Penguins have just finished up two of their six preseason games with their next set for Thursday against the Minnesota Wild at 7 p.m. ET. Between then and opening night (Oct. 9), almost anything can happen to shake up the club for better or worse. For example, we already saw quite a few big injuries occur for other squads like ...

Perhaps no sport places as much emphasis on or gives as much respect to the position of team captain as hockey does. From being the last one off the ice after games and practices to dealing with the media to setting the tone in the locker room, team captains are selected for their leadership abilities as much as their skill level. The Pittsburgh Penguins have had some great ones in their 47-year history. As the preseason continues and the start of the NHL regular season fast approaches, let's take a look at the five greatest team captains—and one who was not so ...

While much has been made this offseason of the Pittsburgh Penguins' poor draft performance in recent years, the fact remains that, since the franchise was first established in 1969, it has seen quite a few draft choices develop into franchise players. Known as a blue-collar sports town that prefers homegrown heroes to high-priced hired guns, "Steel City" teams have not historically had the budget or the inclination to chase expensive free agents but rather have focused on building from within and the Pens have followed suit. As the team prepares for training camp and fans wait to see which prospects prove ready to make the jump to the NHL ...

It’s that time of the season again. Hockey is back on everyone's mind, including the Pittsburgh Penguins, who are ready to report to training camp at Consol Energy Center on Thursday morning.  There is a lot for the Penguins to learn before the season starts. Getting used to their new teammates' style of play as well as head coach Mike Johnston's game plan will among the key adjustments to monitor before the puck drops on opening night.  As it draws closer, here is everything you need to know about the 2014 Penguins training camp.Begin Slideshow

September 18 marks the end of speculation for the upcoming 2014-15 NHL season. On that date, Pittsburgh Penguins training camp kicks off at Consol Energy Center. For some, training camp is just that, a time for players to work on their skills and learn new tricks of the trade. For others, however, it’s much more than just that. Camp can make or break a season for some players, especially the rookies. As the season nears, any type of hockey fix will do for diehard fans and training camp will provide just that. With seven days left, let’s take a look at five ...

September 18 marks the end of speculation for the upcoming 2014-15 NHL season. On that date, Pittsburgh Penguins training camp kicks off at Consol Energy Center. For some, training camp is just that, a time for players to work on their skills and learn new tricks of the trade. For others, however, it’s much more than just that. Camp can make or break a season for some players, especially the rookies. As the season nears, any type of hockey fix will do for diehard fans and training camp will provide just that. With seven days left, let’s take a look at five ...