39+ min ago  (428+ words) The Pittsburgh Penguins have named Ron Francis as Special Advisor, Hockey Operations, the team announced on Friday. In his new role, Francis will support Pittsburgh's hockey operations leadership group with strategic planning, roster construction, and the optimization of internal systems…...

1+ hour, 38+ min ago  (880+ words) The geo-political climate surrounding Russia has kept some of hockey's biggest stars out of international tournaments like the Four Nations Face-Off, the World Junior Championships, and the Winter Olympics. Names like Ovechkin, Kaprizov, Panarin, Kucherov, Vasilevskiy " the list goes on....

1+ hour, 20+ min ago  (363+ words) Zach Benson has given Lindy Ruff another reason to lean hard into Buffalo's young core. The Sabres are pushing toward a long-term extension with Benson after a playoff run that changed the tone around his future in Buffalo. According to…...

4+ hour, 35+ min ago  (203+ words) The Hockey News Watch the full episode of the Big Show here Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 1: 30: What made Darren Raddysh an important trade target for the Toronto Maple Leafs? 6: 30: Ryan Kennedy's…...

3+ hour, 5+ min ago  (148+ words) Recently departed Seattle Kraken president of hockey operations Ron Francis is coming back to the Pittsburgh Penguins organization. Last season, Francis, 63, was moved up to president of hockey operations after spending six years as the Seattle Kraken's first franchise general…...

3+ hour, 48+ min ago  (28+ words) Yahoo Sports The Cooligans react to USMNT's win vs. Australia Could Patrik Laine end up signing in the Pacific?...

4+ hour, 13+ min ago  (204+ words) Two-time Stanley Cup winner Ron Francis rejoined the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday as a special advisor for hockey operations. The Hall of Fame forward played eight of his 23 NHL seasons in Pittsburgh, winning back-to-back championships in 1990-91 and 1991-92. Francis, 63, will assist…...

4+ hour, 35+ min ago  (222+ words) Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 1: 30: What made Darren Raddysh an important trade target for the Toronto Maple Leafs? 6: 30: Ryan Kennedy's final draft rankings are released. Keaton Verhoeff was ranked first earlier in…...

4+ hour, 31+ min ago  (171+ words) The Pittsburgh Penguins added some more experience to their front office. Pittsburgh named Ron Francis as Special Advisor, Hockey Operations, Kyle Dumas announced on Friday. In the new role, the Penguins said Francis will "assist the Penguins" hockey operations leadership…...

7+ hour, 25+ min ago  (314+ words) By Brennan Mc Clain | at June 19, 2026 12: 53 pm The Pittsburgh Penguins are bringing a former Stanley Cup champion back to the organization. According to a team announcement, the Penguins have hired Ron Francis as a Special Advisor in the Hockey Operations…...