Pens Labyrinth Daily: Eddie Olczyk, Stanley Cup Visits And a Historic 2018
Pens Labyrinth Daily:
Good morning, Penguins fans! Grab your coffee and enjoy all the trending Penguins news straight from Pittsburgh and from around the league.
40 days from now, the Pittsburgh Penguins will take the ice for their first preseason game against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. No worries, though, the Pens will hit home ice the following day, Sept. 20, against the Detroit Red Wings.
Pittsburgh Penguins Daily:
Former Pens Coach Eddie Olczyk Diagnosed With Cancer
Eddie Olczyk, former Penguins and Pens coach, has recently announced his recent diagnosis of colon cancer. Olczyk announced his diagnosis, recent surgery and current treatment status through a statement with the Chicago Blackhawks. The hockey community is rallyinf behind Olczyk with immeasurable support. [Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]
The Stanley Cup Visits Charlottetown and the Special Olympics P.E.I.
Andy O’Brien, the director of sports science and performance for the Pittsburgh Penguins, to Charlottetown. O’Briend wanted to bring the Cup to visit at least one charity and coordinated with his cousin to arrange a visit to the Special Olympics P.E.I. O’Brien was happy to use his connection to share the Cup with those who also deserve to see it. [The Guardian.pe.ca]
Penguins Are Chasing More History
The Pittsburgh Penguins have already achieved so much and they aren’t done yet. Pittsburgh has already racked up consecutive Stanley Cups the last two years and might chase another. Regardless of the outcome, Sidney Crosby and the Penguins want to make more history in 2018. As fans, how could we complain about that? [Fanrag Sports]
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From Around the League:
Will Butcher as a Chicago Blackhawk?
The Penguins won’t be the only team calling the university of Denver’s Will Butcher when he becomes a free agent next week. The defenseman will be highly sought after and the Chicago Blackhawks are destined to make a call. Chicago is in the market for defenseman and are hoping butcher can fit the bill. [Blackhawk Up]
What if the Wayne Gretzky Trade Never Happened?
The Wayne Gretzky trade was one of the NHL’s biggest trades, one that made the world stop. What do you think would have happened if Gretzky never became a Los Angeles King in 1988? Here, Puck Prose dives into what the teams might have been if the trade never happened. [Puck Prose]
The New Jersey Devils- New York Rangers Rivalry Needs a Revival
Who doesn’t love a good rivalry? The New Jersey Devils and the New York Rangers need to revive their rivalry for the greater good. Rivalries enhance the overall fan experience and bringing this one back would greatly benefit both teams. [Pucks and Pitchforks]