Penguins Season Opener: Signs of More of the Same? and Crosby Passing the Torch to Bedard
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In this edition, we look at the good and the bad of the Penguins season opener against the Chicago Blackhawks and whether fans should be worried, and from there we look at a comparison of the new guy, Connor Bedard, and his boyhood idol, Sidney Crosby.
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Penguins Season Opener: Signs of the New, More of the Same?
October 12, 2023 by George Majchrzak
Well, that didn’t go as planned. The Oct. 10 season opener against the Chicago Blackhawks was supposed to be the unveiling of the new-look Pittsburgh Penguins, with a revamped blue line and an improved forward corps. After all the roster turnover and high-profile pickups during the offseason, 2023-24 was expected to be different.
It did look that way, for at least the first two periods. But the third period turned into a movie fans have seen before: a team with nothing to lose played hard, took the lead, and beat the Penguins.
It’s okay to be frustrated, but it’s important to remember that it’s only the first game. It’s also important to note what went right and build from there.
Penguins Crosby Vs. Blackhawks Bedard: Passing the Torch
October 10, 2023 by The Old Prof
Everyone’s excited that the NHL’s regular season is about to kick off. I’m already looking ahead at what games will be on my own agenda. However, Chicago Blackhawks fans should be even more excited than most. They get to see their new young superstar (is there a doubt?) Connor Bedard in regular season game action.
Even better, the hockey gods have worked their magic to make things more exciting for Pittsburgh Penguins fans as well. In the first game of the season on their home ice, they get to see a brand-new version of the Blackhawks, led by this young talent. Bedard is set to make his NHL debut against none other than Sidney Crosby and the Penguins. All this takes place on Wednesday night. It promises to be a must-watch game for all NHL fans – regardless of their own favorite team.