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As 1st night of NHL playoffs showed, there’s plenty of interesting hockey to watch even without Penguins

Contrary to popular belief in Pittsburgh, the NHL playoffs are taking place even though the Pittsburgh Penguins didn’t qualify for the first time since 2006. There are some very intriguing storylines, many of which already started to take shape on the first night of competition. Here’s a six pack of...
First Call: Steelers may covet Jalen Carter with rumored trade in NFL Draft; ex-Pitt Panther sparkles in NBA playoffs

On Monday, the Pittsburgh Steelers interviewed two big-name draft prospects and may be angling to trade up for another. A former WPIAL athlete is shining in the NBA playoffs, while another is looking for an NFL home. And Robert Morris’ basketball team is making noise in the transfer portal. All...
Tim Benz: Sidney Crosby, FSG have the right answer on his future — but were they asked the right question?

Pittsburgh Penguins fans haven’t been able to find many positives over the past week. However, one news item surrounding team icon Sidney Crosby was reassuring. Both Crosby and the team seem unified in a desire to see the 35-year-old captain play out his remaining years in Pittsburgh. At least that’s...
Tim Benz: It’s tough to defend Mike Sullivan’s defense of Penguins’ power play

During his final press conference of the year, Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan was asked about the performance of his team’s power play. Listening to Sullivan’s defense of his man-up unit was as frustrating as it was to watch at times this season. “I think our power play finished 14th...
First Call: Steelers coach Mike Tomlin watches son score at B.C.’s spring game; Gerrit Cole’s strong start continues

Monday’s “First Call” features the scouting destination of Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin this past weekend. We also look ahead to the Pirates’ next series. Plus, a former Pirate is off to a torrid start, a big transfer win for West Virginia’s basketball team, and America comes up clutch in...
Madden Monday: Penguins missing playoffs could be ‘a blessing in disguise’

I’ve had a hard time trying to find a silver lining to the end of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2022-23 season. They missed the playoffs for the first time since 2006. They ended up losing their last two games to two of the worst teams in the NHL (the Columbus Blue...
Former Robert Morris University goalie suits up for 1st NHL game

Reid Cooper was just a play away from making some local hockey history Thursday night. The former Robert Morris Colonial signed an amateur tryout contract with the Washington Capitals to be their backup goaltender during the franchise’s regular-season finale against the New Jersey Devils. If Cooper had gotten on the...
Tim Benz: Penguins find comically fitting way in Columbus to end ‘failure of a season’

There was a macabre fascination to the way the Pittsburgh Penguins regular season finale played out in Columbus. The Pens lost to the awful Blue Jackets 3-2. In overtime. After blowing a third period lead. To a significantly inferior foe. While outshooting the opponent and making a journeyman goalie in...
First Call: Ben Roethlisberger gets pushback on Lamar Jackson comments; Devin Bush on leaving Steelers for Seattle

Friday’s “First Call” features fallout from Ben Roethlisberger’s critique of Lamar Jackson. Ex-Steeler Devin Bush discusses his move to Seattle. And there will be a Pittsburgh influence in the new ownership group of the Washington Commanders. Ruffling Raven feathers During the latest episode of his “Footbahlin’ with Ben” podcast, former...
First Call: A new Steeler has draft advice for the franchise; local MLB star signs big contract

A new Pittsburgh Steeler is giving out draft advice to the franchise. A Penn State alum is unhappy with his franchise tag. A local baseball star just hit it rich. And college hockey is catching on with ESPN viewers. All that in Thursday’s “First Call.” Pat Pete playing GM? Appearing...
Tim Benz: Plenty of worthy goats, sacrificial lambs after Penguins’ elimination — but no room for sacred cows

When we first heard the “Fi-re Hex-tall” chants from Pittsburgh Penguins fans at PPG Paints Arena during a 7-2 beatdown from the Edmonton Oilers on Feb. 24, they really resonated. As general manager of the Penguins, Ron Hextall assumed a job that can’t escape criticism. His predecessors — Craig Patrick,...
U mad, bro?: Penguins have been eliminated from playoff contention. And fans are every bit as angry as they should be

Now that the Pittsburgh Penguins will officially miss the playoffs for the first time since 2006, the angst from the fan base is thick. Wow! “U mad, bro?” is going to be stocked for weeks. It doesn’t even matter that no one cares about the Pirates anymore. And I don’t...
Tim Benz: Pirates riding the ups and downs during the early stages of life without Oneil CruzVideo

Not one to show much emotion, Pirates general manager Ben Cherington couldn’t help hide a wry smile and a chuckle at the turn of phrase during a reporter’s question. The suggestion essentially was that once doctors performed surgery on Oneil Cruz’s broken ankle, it was “the best case scenario” diagnosis....
First Call: Antonio Brown faces $1.1M lawsuit from celeb jeweler; Jordan Addison to visit 2 Steelers rivalsVideo

In Wednesday’s “First Call,” wide receivers are in the news as we examine the NFL Draft for the Pittsburgh Steelers and some of their hated AFC rivals. Meanwhile, a former Steelers receiver is facing a big lawsuit. Take a wild guess which one. Also, the Tampa Bay Rays are keeping...
Tim Benz: Penguins’ season-long inability to finish may have just finished the season — and the playoff streak

Before Tuesday night’s regular season home finale, the Pittsburgh Penguins gave away floppy bucket hats to the fans. Perfect for the beach. Hopefully the Penguins promotional staff saved some of those for the players because it looks like some early vacations are on the way. After suffering an utterly inexcusable...
Steelers’ attempts to bulk up D-line increases their flexibility for NFL Draft

If nothing else, the Pittsburgh Steelers are throwing bodies at one of their offseason depth issues. And those bodies should be big enough to mitigate the problem. While none of the signings really caused tremors on the free agency front across the National Football League, the Steelers at least appear...

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