Just because Josh Maniscalco's path to the Penguins is like that of John Marino, doesn't necessarily mean he is another Marino ... yet.
This is usually the time of year when the Steelers' scouting staff starts to head off to start the process of looking at college players.
The commitment from owners Ron Burkle and Mario Lemieux remains completely firm, financially and otherwise.
What: NHL Draft Lottery, Phase 2, When: 6 p.m., TV: NHL Network, NBC Sports
Who: No. 5 Penguins vs. No. 12 Canadiens, What: Game 4, Stanley Cup qualifying round, Series: Canadiens lead, 2-1, When: 4:10 p.m., Where: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, TV: AT&T SportsNet, NBC Sports (national), TVA...
The Steelers didn't want to throw too much at Devin Bush in his rookie season. Now, he'll have a full plate as the defensive play caller.
Who: No. 5 Penguins vs. No. 12 Canadiens, What: Game 3, qualifying round, When: 8:13 p.m., Where: Scotiabank Arena, TV: AT&T SportsNet, NBC Sports (national)
Who: No. 5 Penguins vs. No. 12 Canadiens, What: Game 2, qualifying round, When: 8:20 p.m., Where: Scotiabank Arena, TV: AT&T SportsNet, NBC Sports (national)
Who: Penguins (40-23-6) vs. Canadiens (19-19-5). When: 8:25 p.m. Where: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto. TV: WPXI (local), NBC (national), CBC (Canada)
Penguins GM Jim Rutherford will be watching the playoffs like many others -- from his living room. And he's intrigued at what it's all going to look like.
Who: Penguins (40-23-6) vs. Flyers (41-21-7), When: 4:08 p.m., Where: Scotiabank Arena, TV: AT&T SportsNet (local), NBCSN (national)
Despite feelings to the contrary, the Pirates really had nothing to gain from having the Blue Jays play at PNC Park. They just wanted to help another team.
Today's lede subject is the Pirates' level of readiness for the season that opens tomorrow in St. Louis ... and some stark feelings I've got on that front.
Today's subject: The preposterous overreaction to Matt Murray's performance in the Penguins' scrimmage over the weekend.
With the playoffs on the horizon after a long layoff, Penguins players know they need to play confident when they're in Toronto.
Here comes hockey ... real hockey ... with the Penguins and the NHL opening training camp Monday!
Established NFL players can afford to opt out of playing in 2020. The majority of the league, however, is playing year-to-year and can't do so.