Hockey News: Penguins Acquire Kessel; Free Agency Begins Jeff Ponder | July 2, 2015 On a day that free agency was supposed to take center stage, the Pittsburgh Penguins took control of the spotlight and shone it proudly on themselves. In a blockbuster move, the…
3 on 3 OT Will Be a Boon For Pittsburgh Lee C.J. Sobotka | June 24, 2015 It was reported last night by Bob McKenzie that the NHL will more than likely be going to a 3-on-3 overtime format. Pending B of G approval, NHL will go…
Predicting the Penguins Top Powerplay Unit Michael Pityk | June 20, 2015 The Pittsburgh Penguins made headlines last season when their power play started 18-of-43. They were converting at a rate of around 42% during the beginning of the season, but it would…
Hockey News: Bernier to Arbitration; Cam Talbot to Edmonton? Marcy Di Michele | June 19, 2015 The Maple Leafs are going to salary arbitration with goalie Jonathan Bernier. [The Score] Dave Cameron has signed an extension with the Senators. [Globe and Mail] Jean-Gabriel Pageau also has…
Why Trading Rick Nash Would Be a Mistake Steven Loffredo | June 19, 2015 Rick Nash was the New York Rangers’ leading scorer this past season. Moving him would be a mistake. The 6’4 winger is a force in all three zones and is one…
Reload or Rebuild: Change is Needed in Pittsburgh Andrew Forbes | June 16, 2015 It’s hard to argue the existence of talent in the Pittsburgh Penguins dressing room. At 28, Evgeni Malkin is one of the best centers in the game. His younger teammate,…
Sharks-Penguins Hypothetical: Couture & Burns for Malkin Andrew Bensch | June 15, 2015 There have been rumblings and rumors in recent weeks that the Pittsburgh Penguins are looking to shake things up. With mostly early playoff exits since back-to-back finals trips and a Stanley Cup…
2015 NHL Playoff Teams Bound to Take a Step Back in 2016 Devin Slawson | June 9, 2015 With only two teams remaining in the 2014-15 NHL season, the Tampa Bay Lightning and Chicago Blackhawks, we begin to look forward to the NHL Draft and the 2015-16 season.…
Evgeni Malkin Will Not Be Traded Michael Pityk | June 5, 2015 Friday morning, Elliotte Friedman went on Sportsnet 960 and spoke about a radical concept: could the Pittsburgh Penguins actually be interested in trading Evgeni Malkin? But more importantly, Friedman discussed…
Revisiting the Penguins First Year Under Rutherford: Part 3 – Outlook Michael Pityk | June 1, 2015 The Pittsburgh Penguins managed to reach the Stanley Cup playoffs for the ninth consecutive season. It took them until the very last game of the season to secure a playoff…
Penguins Should Attempt to Sign Brandon Saad Michael Pityk | May 27, 2015 Pittsburgh has been eliminated from the playoffs and the New York Rangers exposed the injury riddled Penguins. Even though the Stanley Cup playoffs continue, the Penguins are already in their…
Has Beau Bennett Proven to be a Bust? Michael Pityk | May 27, 2015 Beau Bennett was the Pittsburgh Penguins 1st round pick (20th overall) in the 2010 NHL entry draft. His career has been one of more controversial in recent Penguins history and…