TIOPS LATEST: Crosby went from ready to sign 3-year extension in late June to pausing talks? Key players bracing for Rakell trade who blocked trade in July to top East Contender to begin sale off; Koivunen becoming contentious talking point between Muse and Dubas?

Top Forwards Being Shopped? Blocking Young Players with pointless July 1 Signings, is the Penguins Front Office already contemplating reversing course and no longer giving the core a run till February?

3 out of 4 points prevented the wheels falling off; Playing for Third in Metro; Signs of last years team showed up vs Dallas; Why the Blueprint is there despite alarming signs & More Buzz……

Camp Buzz: Coaching staff seeing 2025 Ben Kindel NHL-readiness similarities with top prospect Bill Zonnon; Was Avery Hayes truly beaten out? Owen Pickering blocked again & Buzz on Forward Competition and who was stacked against each other & More