Regan Kirsch

Evgeni Malkin says he has “nothing new” to share on his contract talks. He said he talked to Kyle Dubas today but doesn’t have a sense of what happens.  Asked if he’d be willing to play for another NHL team if he doesn’t get an offer here, he said “Yes.” — From Taylor Haase in Cranberry, Pa.

Evgeni Malkin, searching through his locker stall: “Media! Who took my scissors?” Then he sees a group waiting for Rickard Rakell to speak: “Raks! No scissors, no talk!” (Nobody stole Geno’s scissors.) — From Taylor Haase in Cranberry

Pope Leo XIV says the world is 'being ravaged by a handful of tyrants'.

I am outraged by the number of Penguins fans rooting for Team Canada in the Olympics. I love Sid. He's got 2 Gold. But we haven't won 1 since 1980. We live in America. There are Pittsburgh guys on the team. And Cup winning Penguins. This is a no brainer. TEAM USA.