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Kelsey Surmacz
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Pittsburgh Penguins site editor and reporter for @TheHockeyNews 🏒

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Kelsey Surmacz @kelseysurmacz4.bsky.social · Jul 31
Believe it or not, it has already been two decades of Sidney Crosby and the #LetsGoPens being synonymous.

And as much as Crosby has given to the Penguins and to Pittsburgh, the story still feels incomplete.

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It's Been Two Decades Of Sidney Crosby. For Pittsburgh, That's Not Enough.
On July 22, 2005, a singular lottery ball changed the course of the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins">Pittsburgh Penguins</a>' franchise - and the course of hockey - forever.
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We are a half hour from the start of the NHL #GlobalSeries between the #LetsGoPens and #Smashville

And, it might still be early - but the Penguins are entering one of their most crucial stretches of the season ⬇️

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Starting in Sweden, Penguins Must Win Upcoming Stretch Of Games
On Friday, the 2025-26 NHL Global Series kicks off.&nbsp;
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November 14, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Big Rob has appeared for Burnin' Up, and it's mayhem here in Pittsburgh.

Reporting to you live from PPG Paints Arena.
November 13, 2025 at 3:31 AM
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Got within four feet of Frankie Jonas, so there's that.

Also, his music kinda slaps, ngl.
November 13, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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THE FUTURE! @kelseysurmacz4.bsky.social is back on Locked On Penguins with me and @hunterhodies.bsky.social, and we're talking about the emergence of Ben Kindel, and the potential of Sergei Murashov and Harrison Brunicke.

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November 12, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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With the arrival of top goaltending prospect Sergei Murashov, the #LetsGoPens could now have three pieces of their future core earlier than expected at the NHL level.

And that's no small thing.

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The Penguins May Now Have Three Pieces Of Their Future Core - And That's A Big Deal
Obviously, there is such a thing as getting too far ahead of the curve in sports.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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"We didn't get it done here tonight."

The #LetsGoPens end their weekend back-to-back with just one out of four points - even if it feels like they should have banked more than that - ahead of their trip to Sweden.

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Takeaways: Penguins Fall To Kings, 3-2, For Third Loss In Four Games
After earning just one of four points on a back-to-back weekend set against the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils/">New Jersey Devils</a> and <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/...
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November 10, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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In a perfect world, #LetsGoPens teenager Harrison Brunicke could play in the AHL.

This isn't a perfect world, and Brunicke is far from a perfect defenseman right now. But the Penguins need to keep him in Pittsburgh - at least, for now.

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Opinion: Despite Struggles, Brunicke Should Remain With Penguins
The <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins">Pittsburgh Penguins</a> made a flurry of moves Tuesday, sending young blueliner Owen Pickering back to the AHL, placing three others on ...
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November 5, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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For my #NightOwls out there:

Many say that what the #LetsGoPens are doing isn't sustainable. But what if they can sustain enough to take advantage of a weak division?

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Can The Penguins Take Advantage Of A Weak Metropolitan Division?
When projecting how everything would look one month into the 2025-26 NHL season, most people didn't have the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins">Pittsburgh Penguins</a> as one ...
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November 3, 2025 at 5:01 AM
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It's a new season, and that means we have new #LetsGoPens prospects updates!

Here is a thread of each positional group and how Penguins' prospects are faring so far this season. 🧵

Let's start with the update on forwards:

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October Penguins' Prospects Update: Forwards
It's a new season, and with the month of October in the books, that means it's time for the first&nbsp;<a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins">Pittsburgh Penguins</a>' prospects up...
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November 3, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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The #LetsGoPens are alone at the top of the NHL standings with 18 points.

And this team is beginning to look more and more convincing, with the latest evidence coming from a dominant second half in a 4-1 win against the Wild.

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After Dominant Performance, Penguins Sit Atop The NHL
If you're someone who wanted or expected the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins">Pittsburgh Penguins</a> to be basement-dwellers in hopes of drafting Gavin McKenna in 2026, it ...
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October 31, 2025 at 5:40 AM
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On Thursday, the #LetsGoPens confirmed that 18-year-old Ben Kindel will begin his ELC.

But there's still uncertainty about their other teenage prospect, Harrison Brunicke.

And the Pens can take an unconventional road with him ⬇️
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What Will The Penguins Do With Top Defensive Prospect Harrison Brunicke?
On Thursday, it was confirmed by <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins">Pittsburgh Penguins</a>' head coach Dan Muse that 18-year-old center <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl...
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October 30, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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If you've been keeping track, a huge decision regarding #LetsGoPens top forward prospect Ben Kindel looms as soon as today.

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Huge Decision Regarding Penguins' Top Prospect Looms
If anyone has been keeping tabs on the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins">Pittsburgh Penguins</a> this season, they are well-aware of the fact that the notoriously aged team h...
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October 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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New episode dropped!

@kelseysurmacz4.bsky.social and @hunterhodies.bsky.social talk the greatness of Crosby and Malkin, the kids getting a shot, newfound energy and confidence under Muse, n'at.

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October 28, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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"The best player I've ever seen."

The #LetsGoPens earned their seventh win of the season on a milestone night from their captain - and a pretty good showing from the league's leading scorer, too.

More from the 6-3 win over St. Louis:

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Penguins Earn Exciting 6-3 Win On Milestone Night For Crosby
It wasn't always pretty, and it wasn't always clean.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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BREAKING: #LetsGoPens captain Sidney Crosby records his 1,700th career point, becoming just the ninth player in NHL history to hit the mark.

This and more on Sid's latest accomplishment ⬇️

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Breaking: Crosby Records 1,700th Career Point
<a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins">Pittsburgh Penguins</a>' captain Sidney Crosby is seemingly hitting milestones on a nightly basis.
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October 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Many say there is a different energy around this #LetsGoPens group. And that's not uncommon with a new staff.

But guys are playing with a lot of confidence - and it stems from mutual trust between coaches and players.

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'I Believe In Communication And Us All Working Together': Mutual Trust A Defining Aspect Of 2025-26 Penguins
When speaking with <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins">Pittsburgh Penguins</a>' defenseman Ryan Shea last week, he discussed how some tweaks to the Penguins' system has allowed...
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October 27, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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Any friends in the Moon/Coreaopolis area, my sister's dog got loose tonight. Name's Pepper. She's a black lab/pit mix with a white patch on her chest. Very skittish.

If you see her, let us know. Don't chase her. She'll run. Just sit & try to get her to come to you.
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October 26, 2025 at 4:10 AM
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"I really showed what I can do offensively and defensively."

#LetsGoPens rookie defenseman Harrison Brunicke is progressing defensively at the NHL level, getting better and better each day - as are the Penguins.

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'I'm Finding That Happy Medium': Rookie Defenseman Continues To Improve Defensively
Anyone who has watched Pittsburgh Penguins' rookie defenseman Harrison Brunicke knows how gifted the 19-year-old is offensively.
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October 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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With their win against the defending champs on Thursday, the #LetsGoPens are 6-2 and own 12 points - which is tied for tops in the league.

Yes, it's early. But they're putting the league on notice.

Thoughts on this statement win ⬇️

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With Latest Win Against Defending Champs, Penguins Are Putting The League On Notice
We are eight games into the 2025-26 season, and this <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins">Pittsburgh Penguins</a>' team is certainly no joke right now.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:04 AM
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Matthew Schaefer's 6-game point streak to start his career is tied for the longest in the modern era by a defenseman.

See the full list here: https://stathead.com/tiny/nhSCz
October 23, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Big one tonight in Florida as the Pens will face their toughest challenge to date when they take on the champs. @hunterhodies.bsky.social and I get you ready for the game and explore the question - "The Penguins, good actually?"

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October 23, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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"They allow the 'D' to be more offensive and jump into the play."

#LetsGoPens defenseman Ryan Shea talks his start to the season and how the new coaching staff and tweaked system are getting the most out of him and the blue line.

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Penguins' Defenseman Aims To Keep Building On Early Progress
At the conclusion of the 2024-25 season, <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins">Pittsburgh Penguins</a>' GM and POHO Kyle Dubas emphasized that the left side of the Penguins' blue...
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October 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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It's only been seven games. It's too early to tell much of anything.

But maybe - just maybe - these Penguins aren't the bottom-feeder team that so many thought they were going to be.

More from yet another #LetsGoPens win ⬇️

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Penguins Put Forth Clinical Effort, Shut Down Canucks, 5-1
The <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins">Pittsburgh Penguins</a> rolled back into their home city on Tuesday looking to build on a 2-1 California road trip.
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October 22, 2025 at 4:28 AM
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"We don't overcomplicate things."

The #LetsGoPens fourth line has been pretty effective in the earlygoing, and much of it can be attributed to playing simple hockey.

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'We Just Play Simple': Penguins' Fourth Line Looks To Build On Early Success
The <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins">Pittsburgh Penguins</a> have gotten off to a pretty good start to begin the 2025-26 season, as they are 4-2 on the season and <a href="h...
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October 20, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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It's still very early. Too early, almost.

But #LetsGoPens goaltender Arturs Silovs is making a good case to see the bulk of starts for the time being.

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Should Silovs Be The Penguins' Starting Goaltender?
Heading into the 2025-26 season, <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/">Pittsburgh Penguins</a>' head coach said Dan Muse that he didn't have a concrete plan for the goaltending ...
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October 18, 2025 at 2:53 PM