Apr 9, 2026; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) takes a break during a stoppage in play against the New Jersey Devils during the third period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Luther Schlaifer-Imagn Images It is August, and the news is slow, but Team USA put a hurting on Team Canada Saturday at the World Junior Summer Showcase, and USA’s netminder was Sewickley’s own.
And we got some surprising inside details on Sidney Crosby’s previous contract negotiations and how much he might ask for the next one. And a hint: it’s not $8.7 million. Elsewhere in the Daily, the New Jersey Devils already have a chip on their shoulders, Team Sweden is assuming they won’t have Viggo Bjorck for a while, and the NHLPA is encouraging players to be more public.
Count me in favor of players being more themselves, as long as it’s not a bunch of coordinated social media posts, cheeseball videos, or sanitized interactions. Now, this writer should caution everyone–if players start speaking their minds or being open, there will be some headlines and some reaction. That’s part of it, and we shouldn’t lose our minds or get knee-jerk judgy.
Not everyone will be Sophie Cunningham and somehow be incredibly likable even in the face of controversy. Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Seriously, read this story. It’s one of the most interesting we’ll have this summer.
Crosby left a lot of money on the table over his career–we did the math. However, it wasn’t all selfless. Some was a calculated risk.
And don’t expect him to get paid $8.7 million next year. His agent spilled the beans on old negotiations and what comes next for Sidney Crosby. Pittsburgh Baseball Now: The Bucs have fallen 2.5 out of the wild card after a terrible week, but they got back on track with a win over the Reds last night.
They also added some bullpen help via a trade with a former All-Star from the Yankees. Here’s Danny Demilio’s Pirates trade analysis. Steelers Now: Rodgers to Metcalf.
The QB-WR connection was electric at training camp Saturday, and Alan Saunders has all of the Steelers takeaways we need to know. NHL Rumors, News, & NHN USA Hockey: USA! USA!
The boys in blue roasted Team Canada Saturday at the WJC Summer Showcase, 7-2. Ryan Fetterolf from Sewickley was the winning goalie. Penguins prospects Carter Sanderson and Charlie Trethewey are part of Team USA.
PHN was quite impressed with Trethewey at Development Camp. TSN Video: Team Sweden is forgetting about Viggo Bjorck for their WJC roster because they expect him to make the Winnipeg Jets and stay there. New Jersey Hockey Now: There’s a little buzz and a little energy surrounding the New Jersey Devils.
A new GM doing new things has a little spark, and the players are getting excited. And one D-man already has a Newark-sized chip on his shoulder. Montreal Hockey Now: A story idea I’m going to steal in the next day or so.
Marc Dumont looked at the former Montreal Canadiens and how they’re performing away from the Canadiens. ESPN: The rookie roundtable. NHLPA exec director Marty Walsh and assistant Kyle Okposo are working with the rooks to be themselves and be more public.
It’s quite a change in direction for hockey, and it’s starting with the players. Spectors Hockey: A little love for our guy Kyle today. The NHL trade rumors section is still Montreal clamoring and chattering about Kirill Marchenko or Kent Johnson.
Some podcast opinions and discussions about a potential Montreal blockbuster. what? The Detroit Red Wings wished Dylan Larkin a happy birthday via a social media post.
You and I both have questions. So, what gives with the Red Wings?