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Nick Cotsonika of Yahoo! Sports talked about the Jim Rutherford hire and other Penguins offseason moves with Bob Pompeani.
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Nick Cotsonika of Yahoo! Sports talked about the Jim Rutherford hire and other Penguins offseason moves with Bob Pompeani.
Tribune-Review Pens beat writer Rob Rossi joined Starkey and Mueller to talk about the hiring of Rutherford, but also spoke about his search for the teams next head coach adding that, based off the attributes Rutherford said he is looking for in his next head coach, current Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock fits the bill.
To hear NBC NHL Commentator Pierre McGuire tell it, he was certainly in the running for the Penguins open General Manager position that was today given to former Carolina Hurricanes General Manager Jim Rutherford.
The Pens announced today that former Carolina Hurricanes General Manager Jim Rutherford would take over the General Manager duties here in Pittsburgh, and then Rutherford joined Starkey and Mueller to talk about the latest challenge in his storied career and what he's going to do to get the organization back to where they want it.
After a three-week search, the Pittsburgh Penguins have found a new general manager - Jim Rutherford.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have hired Jim Rutherford as their new general manager and fired coach Dan Bylsma.
The Penguins and their fan base are mourning a beloved and well-known superfan.
Forward Tyler Kennedy may be with the San Jose Sharks now, but that doesn't mean he has forgotten some of his fondest memories of the time he spent here in Pittsburgh with the Penguins.
Few men have as much insight into what Pierre McGuire can bring to a team as Frank Pietrangelo does.
There is still plenty of mystery surrounding the Penguins ongoing search for their next General Manager, but Tribune-Review Pens Beat Writer Rob Rossi joined Starkey and Mueller to try and clear up the list of candidates.
The Penguins are playing it pretty close to the vest when it comes to their search for former General Manager Ray Shero's replacement, but that hasn't stopped some names from leaking out.
Well, the stage for the Lord Stanley Cup Playoffs is set. The first puck will drop at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday where the Kings will take on the New York Rangers. As you might imagine there are dozens of ecstatic fans of both teams here at CBS Local Sports National headquarters. We do, however, have one resident hardcore Chicago Blackhawks fan; Field Operations Manager Stan Pillman who has a few things to say about last night's loss. Here are the top five things Blackhawks fans are saying about last night's thrilling Game 7 loss, according to Stan.
Pittsburgh Penguins Broadcasting legend Mike Lange took some time to sit down and talk with Joe Starkey and Chris Mueller of Starkey and Mueller and everything was on the table from the current state of the Penguins to how he comes up with his incredible goal calls.
As the Penguins continue their search for the teams next General Manager after firing Ray Shero, none of the candidates have emerged as front-runners, but there is one name that keeps popping up.
Bowman says that Crosby has missed almost two full seasons because of injuries and it may have caught up to him.
Ever since the Penguins fired General Manager Ray Shero, the name Pierre McGuire has been floated around as a potential candidate to replace him. Today, Pierre went on The Jim Rome Show and talked about those rumors.
Pittsburgh Penguins defensemen Olli Maatta will be out of action for an extended period of time.
Former Penguins head coach Kevin Constantine joined "The Fan Morning Show" to talk about the Penguins' current situation, which has some parallels to where the team found itself during his tenure.
Less than a week after the Penguins fired their General Manager in Ray Shero, we're still left looking for answers about why this really happened.
TSN hockey insider Darren Dreger joined The Fan Morning Show on Wednesday to give the guys the latest on the Penguins' current situation and to discuss what might come next for them.
Kypreos offers a diagnosis for Sidney Crosby's struggles and explains why Mike Babcock isn't coming to Pittsburgh, at least not this year
Adam Proteau from The Hockey News talked to Bob Pompeani about the recent developments in the Penguins franchise.
Dave Cramer didn't want to be removing the Stanley Cup Playoff banners from the outside of CONSOL Energy Center Friday afternoon, any more than Pittsburgh Penguins President and CEO David Morehouse wanted to dump his general manager.
Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle, along with the rest of the Pittsburgh Penguins' ownership team, were nose deep in meetings for a third straight day on Friday following the announcement that Ray Shero had been relieved of his duties as general manager earlier in the day.
Call me crazy, that's fine. But I blindly trust Mario Lemieux.
Wegmans now owns the land in Cranberry Township that will house its first Pittsburgh-area location.
After a very warm April in Pittsburgh, May's weather gets off to a chilly start.
Jones, 24, missed the final portion of the 2026 season for the Steelers after suffering a neck injury.
The paper's new owners said it will be retaining its current leadership.
Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and his family have marked a milestone with the groundbreaking of a new domed stadium, set to open in 2029.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
Wegmans now owns the land in Cranberry Township that will house its first Pittsburgh-area location.
After a very warm April in Pittsburgh, May's weather gets off to a chilly start.
Jones, 24, missed the final portion of the 2026 season for the Steelers after suffering a neck injury.
The paper's new owners said it will be retaining its current leadership.
The Pennsylvania House passed two bills about digital identification earlier this week.
As nurses from UPMC Magee Womens Hospital continue to negotiate their first union contract, two of them visited D.C. to fight for their patients.
King Charles attended a state dinner at the White House, after speaking about what he called the "truly unique" relationship between the U.K. and the U.S. in an address to Congress.
Ohio's Republican primary for governor is a few weeks away, but there are few signs that the top candidate sees it as a competitive race.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
Wegmans now owns the land in Cranberry Township that will house its first Pittsburgh-area location.
As the war in Iran continues, the impact is hitting Americans' wallets, especially at the gas pump.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
The rising price of tomatoes is impacting some restaurants around Pittsburgh.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier is back like he is every Thursday to give us his rundown of the best events in the 'Burgh!
Team PTL's Boaz Frankel is getting dirty with this assignment, but it's all in an effort to clean up Pittsburgh's parks!
It started with just one location, and one idea, now 70 years later, Pittsburgh's own 84 Lumber has become a household name!
This year, you can skip the shopping cart and find something one-of-a-kind at the I Made It Market! Carrie Nardini joins us to show some of the unique gifts you can get for mom.
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is meeting the cast of Pittsburgh Musical Theater's production of Dear Evan Hansen, and she even got a sneak peek at the upcoming performances!
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
After suffering roof damage from this year's brutal winter, a Pittsburgh family says their insurance company has left them with even bigger problems.
The Downtown Neighbors Alliance's board voted Thursday to dissolve the organization.
The federal government will begin the long-awaited cleanup of a nuclear waste dump outside Apollo in Armstrong County.
Short-term rental owners in Washington County could soon face new scrutiny.
Across the country, there's a rise in cases of a seasonal illness that's causing medical professionals to speak out.
As nurses from UPMC Magee Womens Hospital continue to negotiate their first union contract, two of them visited D.C. to fight for their patients.
A growing number of parents across the U.S. are declining routine preventive care for their newborns. Doctors say the trend is raising concerns.
Shaler Township has installed new AEDs in 10 of its parks.
Health care workers are preparing to care for anyone who will need treatment.
Jones, 24, missed the final portion of the 2026 season for the Steelers after suffering a neck injury.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and his family have marked a milestone with the groundbreaking of a new domed stadium, set to open in 2029.
The Bishop Canevin High School baseball team is rallying around assistant coach Tim Jones.
JJ Wetherholt led off with a home run against Pirates ace Paul Skenes, and the St. Louis beat Pittsburgh 10-5 to complete a four-game sweep.
The Atlanta-based railroad said Friday that it earned $547 million, or $2.43 per share, down from $750 million, or $3.31 per share, a year ago.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
North Side business owners were left frustrated after unauthorized NFL draft no-parking signs appeared on Western Avenue.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
The newly announced tour will be at PPG Paints Arena for two nights in September.
Musgraves will perform at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, September 8.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Gaffigan announced a continuation of his "Everything Is Wonderful!" Tour and he'll stop in Pittsburgh in November.
Western Pennsylvania natives Bret Michaels and KELS talked about their upcoming free performances at the NFL draft.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
Rising fuel prices could have an impact on vacation plans as we head towards summer.
The paper's leadership will oversee a staff that is considerably smaller than its current size.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
KDKA's Ricky Sayer got the chance to tag along with Pittsburgh EMS during the 2026 NFL draft.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
