"Puck Talk With Popchock" - Politics & Niskanen Still Make A Difference
Two of the things that stood out during a successful season-opening road trip were the presence of Matt Niskanen and the ongoing presence of politics in player discipline.
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Two of the things that stood out during a successful season-opening road trip were the presence of Matt Niskanen and the ongoing presence of politics in player discipline.
The Penguins started the 2011-12 NHL season with a western Canada road trip that saw them earn 5 out of a possible 6 points, going 2-0-1.
The Pittsburgh Penguins will host the Florida Panthers in their home-opener Tuesday night. The Penguins (2-0-1) took five out of a possible six points on their three-game trip to western Canada to start the season. All in all, I'd call that a successful road trip.
Ales Hemsky scored the shootout winner and the Edmonton Oilers started off the season with a 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday night.
The Penguins' season is officially underway and the team is off to a 2-0 start. You can't ask for much more than that can you?
The Pittsburgh Penguins held off a third period comeback attempt by the Calgary Flames Saturday night to improve to 2-0 on the year.
Joe Starkey of Seibel, Starkey and Miller on Sportsradio 93.7 The FAN sat down with Penguins Goalie Marc-Andre Fleury and talked about everything from his expectations for this season to what he did during the offseason.
Even with their franchise player still on the mend, the Penguins have what it takes to hoist Lord Stanley's Cup for the second time in four seasons.
E.J. Hradek of NHL Network joined The Fan Morning Show Thursday as the Pittsburgh Penguins prepare for the Vancouver Canucks to open the 2011-12 NHL season.
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Pens Winger James Neal joined Seibel, Starkey and Miller as he prepares for tomorrow night's season opener at the Vancouver Canucks.
Blackhawks first line winger Brandon Saad joined Seibel, Starkey and Miller to talk about getting drafted this year, and already getting an opportunity to play on the Blackhawks' top line.
Don't look now, but the NHL has hired a new dean of discipline who might be saving the game of hockey as we know it.
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Paul Martin sat down with The Fan's Jim Colony to talk about social media and the upcoming season.
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The Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals will be raising money to benefit the families of KHL players who lost their lives in a plane crash last month.
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Eddie Olczyk joined Seibel, Starkey and Miller to take a look at the upcoming NHL season.
The Pittsburgh Penguins made their final roster cuts Monday afternoon.
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A day after failing to make the Pittsburgh Penguins roster, Nick Johnson finds himself with a new team.
The Penguins continued their preseason success, beating the Los Angeles Kings, 3-2 in a shootout. Matt Niskanen scored in the eighth round of the shootout for the win.
At B is for Books on Friday, it was a day to honor the life and work of Dolly Parton.
More than 10,000 people are expected to run the Great Race through Pittsburgh, closing several roads this weekend.
Dr. Idris Evans, the Pittsburgh doctor killed in a violent home invasion, is being remembered for his kindness and compassion.
A man is dead after a late-night shooting in Wilkinsburg, according to county police.
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Dr. Idris Evans, the Pittsburgh doctor killed in a violent home invasion, is being remembered for his kindness.
A man was arrested after police said he broke into a family's home and stabbed the parents while they slept, killing a doctor and injuring his wife in Edgewood.
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At B is for Books on Friday, it was a day to honor the life and work of Dolly Parton.
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The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Ivory Mathews as the agency's new executive director.
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Data centers have sparked national controversy, but Pennsylvania has been a particular focal point.
New research is showing that certain standards could reduce energy, while helping to save money and the environment.
Duquesne Light Company union workers have voted to authorize a strike that could begin in just days if an agreement is not reached.
The settlement followed allegations that generic drug manufacturers conspired to increase prices.
Wars in Iran, Ukraine, and Russia have raised the costs of just about everything, and with fall and winter coming, home heating will take a hit.
Chick-fil-A currently has 20 locations in western Pennsylvania.
The program will provide relief for customers who pay their bills on time for two years.
The "Spider-Man" star's 20-minute fitness challenge is taking over social media. Daniel Hill from House Call Personal Training puts us through the workout.
"Let it go" and join Daisy for a sneak peek at Disney's "Frozen" before it takes the stage at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center.
What started in the kitchen is turning into a business for one young Pittsburgh entrepreneur. Meet the baker behind Conner's Cookies and learn how his passion for baking is helping him chase a big dream, one cookie at a time.
Two tiny kittens are getting a second chance after being found abandoned behind an apartment building in McKeesport.
Ron joins David for The Chat to talk about Taylor Swift's new music and answer your Friday Free For All questions!
The Pittsburgh Housing Authority board is set to name a woman who is under investigation by an ethics committee in Oregon as the new executive director.
Treatment for PANDAS isn't covered by insurance, so now a South Hills family is pushing for change.
A warrant unsealed on Monday alleges widespread awards of no-bid contracts to reward supporters of Ed Gainey while he was the mayor of Pittsburgh.
A Hempfield family's home has become known as the "crash house" because drivers leave the highway and come crashing into it.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
Fall allergens are unavoidable, but after a particularly rainy summer in Pittsburgh, they're expected to be even worse this year.
Treatment for PANDAS isn't covered by insurance, so now a South Hills family is pushing for change.
With costs rising just about everywhere and in everything, Highmark Wholecare's free farmers' markets are providing relief.
The goal was to simulate an emergency situation that would push the limits of the hospital and health care network.
The push for paid parental leave continues in Allegheny County, but with some major changes.
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is eager to play this season, though he doesn't know when that will happen.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at the Washington High School Stadium.
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The Penguins expressed their condolences after the death of Andrei Kuzmenko's father.
Jordan Lucas was charged with DUI after police said he had a blood alcohol level of 0.236%, nearly three times the legal limit.
Rural King is a family-owned retailer and a one-stop shop for everything from farm supplies, clothing, tools, lawn and garden equipment, pet supplies and more.
The top minds in AI and business are in Pittsburgh this week to discuss how cities can implement the technology.
Many small businesses are still feeling the impact of last week's severe weather.
Pittsburgh leaders and their partners are making a concerted effort to revitalize a North Side business district.
A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
The show was called off last week due to muddy field conditions at 1846 Farms near Latrobe.
Duff's first tour in nearly two decades has been expanded, and she will stop at PPG Paints Arena on Oct. 16, 2027.
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A casting call is out for paid background actors when the medical drama "The Pitt" comes back to Pittsburgh to film its third season.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
On Dolly Parton Day, 9/25, B is for Books honored her legacy and commitment to child literacy. KDKA's Megan Shinn has the story.
A man who was found shot multiple times late on Thursday night died at the hospital, police tell KDKA-TV.
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