Catch up with some headlines you may have missed with some new Pens Points.
Here are your Pens Points for this Wednesday morning…
Many writers will continue to sing the praises of Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, and deservedly so. Not only has Crosby recently surpassed “The Great One” Wayne Gretzky for the most point-per-game seasons in NHL history, but he is also in the midst of a 10-game point streak. Why is that so impressive? It’s because of his incredible consistency as a player at 37 years old. [PensBurgh]
Penguins’ forward Emil Bemstrom cleared waivers and was re-assigned to the AHL on Tuesday afternoon. [Pro Hockey Rumors]
The long-term future of goaltender Tristan Jarry is anyone’s guess, especially after being recalled to the NHL and playing decent hockey since then. For Jarry’s money, he wants to remain in Pittsburgh’s plans beyond this campaign. [Trib Live]
News and notes from around the NHL…
The Great 8’s chase is now down to four goals: Alex Ovechkin scored his 891st on Tuesday to move within four of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record of 894. [NHL]
The NHL has reached an agreement with Rogers Communications on a 12-year, $7.7 US billion media rights agreement in Canada, a person familiar with the deal has told The Associated Press. [Associated Press]
The Vancouver Canucks remain determined to have head coach Rick Tocchet behind the bench next season and beyond. [Sportsnet]
Speaking of Vancouver, Canucks center Filip Chytil may miss the rest of the season after experiencing a setback in his attempt to return from another concussion. [AP via ESPN]