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Penguins Not Giving Up on Struggling Goalie

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4 weeks ago

October 28, 2024

Penguins Not Giving Up on Struggling Goalie

The Pittsburgh Penguins are not happy with the start they’ve had to the 2024-25 season. Holding a 3-6-1 record and currently riding a four-game losing streak, the Penguins haven’t looked anywhere near themselves.

Arguably the biggest, and most talked about problem for the Penguins has been between the pipes. Tristan Jarry was expected to be the regular starting goalie to begin the year, but he’s in the middle of a conditioning stint in the American Hockey League, and not due to injury.

The Penguins sent Jarry to spend some time with the Wilkes-Barr/Scranton Penguins in an effort to rehabilitate his game. Jarry’s gotten off to an extremely poor start and hasn’t come anywhere near his potential.

Despite Alex Nedeljkovic and Joel Blomqvist emerging as reasonable options for the Penguins, there is still hope Jarry will reclaim his role as starting goalie.

According to Josh Yohe of the Athletic, certain members of the Penguins organization still believe Jarry is going to be the go-to guy in net.

“I don’t have the sense the Penguins’ big names have given up on Jarry,” Yohe writes. “Maybe fans have… His teammates, though, seem to like him, appreciate his talent and still think he can be their best goaltender.”

It’s understandable to support your teammates and stand by their side, especially since Jarry’s issues appear to be mental. But, there are obvious reasons why the fans have lost hope and the front office might be “uncertain.”

The fan base started losing hope in Jarry down the stretch of the 2023-24 season when Nedeljkovic was given 13 starts in the last 13 games.

Jarry has been given three starts in 2024-25; he allowed six goals in the first, allowed three unanswered giving up a 2-0 lead in the second, and was pulled in the first period of the third.

With a 1-1-0 record, .836 save percentage, 5.47 goals against average, and 12 goals against, Jarry doesn’t have it this season. He collected a win in the first game of his conditioning stint, but there is still a way to go before he’s ready to reclaim his NHL starting role.

Fans might be out on Jarry, but his Penguins teammates still have belief and are going to continue supporting their goalie.

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Pittsburgh’s Light Up Night kicks off the holiday season

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3 hours ago

November 24, 2024

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Pittsburgh’s Light Up Night kicks off the holiday season

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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The holiday season began in Pittsburgh on Saturday night with the city’s popular Light Up Night event.

Thousands crowded Downtown streets to ring in the holidays.

The iconic Highmark Christmas tree was lit along with trees at the City-County Building and PPG Place. A new light show on the Sister Bridges was also unveiled.

“It’s just a magical time of the year,” said Nicole Ambrogio.

She brought her kids to see the Highmark tree lit up.

“It almost gives you that Times Square-like feeling,” said Melissa Iaquinta. “It was amazing. The fireworks are always an added touch, and it’s beautiful.”

Vendors also filled Market Square, along with caroling and drumming.

“This is my first Light Up Night. It’s honestly amazing. I love all the music,” said Pietro Pucci. “It’s really magical; it’s like a winter wonderland come to life.”

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Allegheny County Fire Marshal investigating deadly house fire in Homestead

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12 hours ago

November 23, 2024

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Allegheny County Fire Marshal investigating deadly house fire in Homestead

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HOMESTEAD, Pa. (KDKA) — One man has died after a house caught fire in Homestead on Saturday.

Allegheny County 911 was notified of a fire in the 100 block of West 12th Avenue just before 11:30 a.m.

First responders found an elderly man trapped inside the second floor of the residence. Firefighters were able to get the man out of the home, and he was transported to an area hospital, where he later died, according to a news release from the Allegheny County Police Department.

The Allegheny County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause and origin of the fire.

Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call the County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.

Garrett Behanna

Garrett Behanna is a digital producer for CBS Pittsburgh who has been with the KDKA team since May 2022.

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Analyst Blasts Steelers’ Mike Tomlin After Browns Loss

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20 hours ago

November 23, 2024

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Analyst Blasts Steelers’ Mike Tomlin After Browns Loss

The Pittsburgh Steelers let their guard down in Week 12, dropping a divisional trap game to the now 3-8 Cleveland Browns in the snow.

The Steelers had no business losing to Cleveland, at least on paper, and there’s plenty of finger-pointing to go around. The Pittsburgh Post Gazette’s Ray Fittipaldo chose to shift the blame onto head coach Mike Tomlin during an interview with 93.7 The Fan’s Donny Chedrick on Friday morning, stating that his decisions didn’t age well as the contest went on.

“I think hands down, it was the coaching,” Fittipaldo said. “And I’m sure we’re gonna get into some of the personnel decisions and some of those fourth down calls, but I thought overall Mike Tomlin showed the Browns a lack of disrespect early in the game.”

Cleveland’s final drive of the night alone encapsulated what was a subpar night for Tomlin. On 3rd-and-2 from the Steelers’ 25-yard line, he decided to accept an illegal touching penalty on offensive lineman Ethan Pocic that pushed the Browns back five yards for a redo instead of making it 4th-and-2.

Despite the fact that Pittsburgh was in front 19-17 at the time, all indications pointed to Cleveland keeping its offense on the field instead of sending out the kicking unit given the weather. Had Tomlin declined the penalty, a stop on fourth down would have all but sealed a win.

Instead, Jameis Winston found Jerry Jeudy for a 15-yard completion and a first down. Tomlin also burned his second timeout with the clock stopped before the Browns moved the chains, which put Pittsburgh’s offense in a disadvantageous position on its ill-fated closing possession.

Nick Chubb went on to punch the ball into the end zone, putting Cleveland up for good with 57 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter.

Tomlin is an irreplacable part of the Steelers’ organization and is the driving force behind their success year in and year out, but Thursday night was a definite low point for him.

Pittsburgh still sits atop the AFC North with an 8-3 record, however, and can wash away any bad feelings emanating from the loss with a bounce back performance against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 13.

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