THW Pittsburgh Penguins Substack - Oct. 3, 2023
Welcome to the THW Pittsburgh Penguins Substack newsletter, with all the latest from our team of Penguins writers.
This time, we take a look at how the Penguins are developing chemistry among both the forward lines and the defensive pairings at training camp, at whether the philosophies of coach Mike Sullivan and general manager Kyle Dubas will compliment or clash with each other, and finally where Sidney Crosby stacks up among the NHL’s best centers this season.
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Penguins’ Team Chemistry the Early Focus in Training Camp
October 2, 2023 by Ben Wagner
Much has been made of Pittsburgh Penguins’ president of hockey ops Kyle Dubas‘ offseason moves and how they can help the team improve on their most disappointing season in recent memory. Through all the speculation, it remained to be seen how all the new faces would mesh with the Penguins’ established stars. Camp began just over a week ago and the team has just made the first series of cuts, trimming the roster to 47 players. The first scrimmage games have been played and Dubas and company are truly beginning to see what’s in store for 2023-24.
Many of the new additions bring welcome experience to a team that struggled mightily last season, especially down the stretch. The chemistry is already starting to emerge as the regulars get their reps.
Penguins Head Coach Has Something to Prove
September 30, 2023 by Sylvie McCarthy
With preseason underway, the Pittsburgh Penguins new and improved roster will soon be on display for the world to see. The Penguins will begin their regular season on October 10 against the Chicago Blackhawks. Kyle Dubas, president of hockey operations and general manager, has spent the summer bringing in plenty of talent on both sides of the puck. After Pittsburgh missed the playoffs last year for the first time in over a decade and a half, it was clear that changes needed to be made. However, one thing that stayed the same this summer was head coach Mike Sullivan. One of the biggest question marks heading into the season is whether or not Sullivan will be able to align himself with Dubas’s vision.
NHL’s Top 10 Centers for 2023-24
February 16, 2023 by Rupert McDonald (Updated Archive)
To start the 2022-23 season, THW put lists together of the top 10 players for each position, as well as coaches. It goes without saying that it is a very tough list to do given how subjective it is, but nevertheless, we are here to do it once again.
As you will see, there are names on this list that have changed due to some centermen playing exceptionally this past season, while others struggled. With that said, here are the current top 10 centermen in the NHL at this time as we prepare to get the 2023-24 season underway.