Jacob Punturi

Jacob Punturi

Joined: Jul 3, 2024

Jacob is a featured writer covering the Pittsburgh Steelers for Steelers On SI and the NHL for Breakaway On SI. He also co-hosts the All Steelers Talk podcast. Previous work covering the NHL for Inside the Penguins and The Hockey News.

Mar 22, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Mammoth defenseman Sean Durzi (50) warms up before a game against the Los Angeles Kings at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Michigan State's Notre Dame's during the third period on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at the Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing.

Mar 21, 2026; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot (72) skates with the puck in the third period against. the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-IMAGN Images

Mar 17, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield (13) skates against the Boston Bruins during overtime at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Feb 3, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Dan Muse coaches against the New York Islanders during the first period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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The race for the NHL's top head coach has come down to the Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins.

Mar 19, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (27) reacts after a shot against the Utah Mammoth is deflected out of play during the second period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

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The Vegas Golden Knights are entering dangerous territory at the worst possible time.

Mar 18, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) reacts after the game against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

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Outside of the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars, the rest of the latest power rankings is a compete toss-up as the postseason approaches.

Jan 31, 2026; State College, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Gavin McKenna (72) moves with the puck during the third period against the Michigan State Spartans at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

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There's no question anymore who the number one pick should be in the 2026 NHL Draft

Mar 3, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) during the first period against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

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The Dallas Stars are working toward an extension with Jason Robertson, but an offer sheet might be the way to go.

Mar 5, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) moves the puck against Buffalo Sabres center Ryan McLeod (71) during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The top Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman is fueling his team to an unlikely postseason run.

Feb 2, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) prepares for a face-off against the Ottawa Senators during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pittsburgh Penguins are getting a huge boost to their lineup thanks to Sidney Crosby.

Nov 30, 2024; Toronto, ON, CANADA; Toronto Sceptres forward Blayre Turnbull (40) shoots the puck against the Boston Fleet in the second period at Coca-Cola Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

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The PWHL will have their Walter Cup Finals broadcasted nationally.

Mar 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (29) before the game against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

This injury to Leon Draisaitl could prove disastrous for the Edmonton Oilers' playoff hopes.

Jan 25, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (71) during a stop in play against the Vancouver Canucks in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

The road to the postseason just became a bit easier for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Mar 12, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Sam Carrick (10) makes a pass as Washington Capitals center Justin Sourdif (34) defends during the second period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

The Buffalo Sabres made the most underrated, yet perfect addition at the NHL Trade Deadline.

Apr 30, 2024; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness talks to media after their loss to the Colorado Avalanche in game five of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images

According to Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Rick Bowness, the NHL has an officiating issue.