LASTEST DECISION: Pittsburgh penguins National Hockey League (NHL) Community are overjoyed as Executive President Kyle Dubas and the head coach Dan Muse makes announcements of making Center fielder Lemieux Reaves the new C……view more

LASTEST DECISION: Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Community Overjoyed as Executive President Kyle Dubas and Head Coach Dan Muse Announce Lemieux Reaves as New Center

 In a move that has both shocked and delighted the hockey world, the Pittsburgh Penguins have announced a game-changing decision: naming the towering, enigmatic forward Lemieux Reaves as the team’s new center.

The announcement came early Friday morning during a surprise press conference led by Penguins Executive President Kyle Dubas and newly appointed Head Coach Dan Muse. The news was met with immediate cheers, confusion, and memes — in true hockey Twitter fashion.

“This is the fresh energy this franchise needs,” said Dubas, adjusting his glasses while holding back a smile. “Lemieux Reaves brings that perfect blend of grit, grace, and… well, unpredictability.”

Who is Lemieux Reaves?

A hybrid name that seems to echo legends past, Lemieux Reaves is reportedly a “new-generation player with old-school attitude.” Sources say he’s been training in obscurity, combining the finesse of Mario Lemieux with the physicality of Ryan Reaves — although skeptics question if this player is real, genetically engineered, or the product of a late-night EA Sports NHL Create-a-Player experiment.

Despite the mystery, the Penguins’ brass insists that Lemieux Reaves is the “missing puzzle piece” in the lineup.

“The league isn’t ready,” Coach Muse added. “He’s got the slapshot of a cannon and the fists of justice. Plus, he’s surprisingly good at faceoffs. Like… weirdly good.”

Fan Reactions

The Penguins fanbase, often seen as both passionate and semi-delusional (in the best way), responded with immediate enthusiasm:

• “This is the most excited I’ve been since Crosby’s rookie year!” tweeted one fan.
• “I don’t know who Lemieux Reaves is, but I’d trust Kyle Dubas with my life,” wrote another.
• Meanwhile, a third simply said: “Is this even legal?”

Penguins’ Season Outlook

With the team looking to bounce back from a rocky season, insiders say this bold decision is part of a larger strategy to inject youth, chaos, and charisma into the locker room.

Rumors also suggest Lemieux Reaves will not only center the top line but may be given dual responsibilities — including team DJ, motivational speaker, and occasional mascot handler.

Whether this is a clever PR move or a revolutionary hockey shift remains to be seen. But one thing’s for sure — the NHL will be watching closely.