Pens Points: One More Day

It’s the final day without Penguins hockey and Pens Points is here to help pass the time.

The long wait for Pittsburgh Penguins hockey is nearly over as the Penguins are just a day away from hosting the New York Rangers to being the 2024-25 NHL season. Rosters have been finalized and the final touches have been made. Hockey is right around the corner for the Penguins after another long summer. It can’t come soon enough.

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Twenty-two players have been named to the opening night roster by the Penguins, including top prospect Ruther McGroarty who is in line to make his NHL debut. [Penguins]

A loaded Atlantic division features the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers along with a host of other teams that have hopes of competing for hockey’s crown come spring. [Pensburgh]

There was speculation that the Penguins may give a nine game tryout to 2024 draft pick Harrison Brunicke to start the season, but that speculation is now over with his move back to juniors. [Trib Live]

Late last season, the Penguins made a frantic effort to snag a playoff spot. While the effort ultimately fell short, it gave the Penguins belief in who they were and who they could be. [The Athletic $$]

Just in time for the new season, Sportsnet Pittsburgh has released its broadcasting schedule for the 2024-25 season along with welcoming a few familiar faces into the broadcast studio. [Trib Live]

NHL News and Notes...

A major blow to the Columbus Blue Jackets on the eve of the new season with the announcement that team captain Boone Jenner will be out long term with an injury. [Sportsnet]

Utah Hockey Club will make it’s NHL debut later tonight against the Chicago Blackhawks. Fans and players alike are ready to bring the game to the Beehive State after months of waiting. [NHL]