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.

Feb 28, 2025; Chestnut Hill, MA, USA; Boston College forward James Hagens (10) skates against the University of New Hampshire Wildcats during the second period at Conte Forum. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Dec 20, 2025; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) celebrates his goal against the Minnesota Wild during the first period at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Dec 23, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) in the third period against the Utah Mammoth at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Dec 20, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby (87) prepares for a face-off against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Dec 20, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Jacob Fowler (32) makes a pad save during the third period of the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

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The Montreal Canadiens' rookie goaltender has quickly earned a starting role with the club.

Dec 14, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) looks to pass during the third period against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Blake Dahlin-Imagn Images

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To kickstart his tenure as the Buffalo Sabres' general manager, Jarmo Kekäläinen must make this move.

Dec 16, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) plays the puck during the third period against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

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In the latest NHL power rankings, the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars are standing tall.

Dec 7, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry (35) skates back on the ice during the second period against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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The Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins swung a major trade involving Tristan Jarry.

Dec 14, 2025; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild defensemen Quinn Hughes (43) makes a pass against the Boston Bruins during the first period at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

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In addition to the Minnesota Wild changing the landscape of the NHL, the Edmonton Oilers and Carolina Hurricanes have been showing the league a few things as well.

Dec 14, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) skates up ice with the puck as Utah Mammoth center Nick Schmaltz (8) chases during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pittsburgh Penguins’ troubles are only getting worse as one trend continues.

Nov 23, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) skates between play during the second period against the Calgary Flames at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Simon Fearn-Imagn Images

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The Minnesota Wild got robbed on the Quinn Hughes trade.

Sep 21, 2025; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames right wing Matvei Gridin (51) skates during the warmup period against the Edmonton Oilers at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

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The Calgary Flames prospect discussed why the organization is the perfect opportunity for him to succeed.

Oct 20, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff during the second period of the game against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

It seems that the entire league is becoming increasingly frustrated with the way the games are being called.

Oct 16, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson (89) follows through on a slapshot against the New York Rangers in the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

After being healthy scratched again, his standing within the Toronto Maple Leafs organization is under question.

Dec 5, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Star of the Game Anaheim Ducks right wing Beckett Sennecke (45) is seen on the ice after a win over the Washington Capitals at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Griffin Hooper-Imagn Images

Anaheim Ducks forward Beckett Sennecke has been excellent in his first 29 NHL contests, and he's overtaken the league's rookie scoring race.

Dec 4, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin (30) makes a save against the Colorado Avalanche during the first period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

The honor is another endorsement that the New York Islanders goalie is back on track to become one of the NHL's elite netminders.