Is There Any Question Who the Penguins’ Real Leader Is? The Hockey Writers | April 2, 2012 This is a Guest Post by Robert Bello The “Iso-Cam” Is part of NBC’s regular NHL coverage. For those of you not familiar with that term: Today, showcasing a game…
The Envelope, Please: The Top Three Hart Trophy Candidates Keith Hoehne | March 30, 2012 Only weeks remain in the regular NHL hockey season and the race for the Hart Memorial Trophy is coming into focus. There has been great play by many up to…
Dear Dan Bylsma…….. Justin Glock | March 29, 2012 Dear Dan Bylsma, Your Pittsburgh Penguins were on a roll and looking like the team to beat in the Eastern Conference. You had the best line in the NHL with…
The Year Marc-Andre Fleury Wins a Vezina Trophy Justin Glock | March 27, 2012 With the return of Sidney Crosby and the MVP caliber play of Evgeni Malkin dominating the Pittsburgh Penguins headlines, Marc-Andre Fleury has been under the radar. Once again another season…
Twine Dented: Penguins’ Fleet of 20-Goal Scorers Enjoying Career Seasons James Conley | March 27, 2012 There are NHL offenses that make hay with an exceptional first line. There are those which collect modest scoring from a committee of players. Also, there is Pittsburgh. The Penguins…
Fantasy Hockey Chutes And Ladders: A Balanced Meaty Playoff Schedule…. Chris Wassel | March 27, 2012 We have survived much this fantasy hockey season but now comes the last March edition of “Chutes And Ladders”. Riding the fortunes of a fantasy hockey team can be a…
Lack of Physicality Could Doom Devils in Postseason Carl Stoffers | March 26, 2012 The great New Jersey Devils Cup-winning teams all had one thing in common: defense. More accurately, they had physical, hard-hitting defensemen like Ken Daneyko, Scott Stevens, and a pre-injury Colin…
Sunday Five: Boston Bruins Lose Players, Game in Pittsburgh Matinee Bob Mand | March 11, 2012 By Bob Mand, Contributing Editor The Boston Bruins dropped their second consecutive matinee game to the Pittsburgh Penguins, 5-2 in the Steel City thanks to some porous first-period defense (three…
The Anxiety of Sidney Crosby’s Return Justin Glock | March 11, 2012 The city of Pittsburgh has been buzzing since the news broke that their savior and captain Sidney Crosby is due for a 2nd return to the ice this season. Crosby…
“Old-Time Hockey” is Killing the Game Michael Viola | March 2, 2012 There is an epidemic in today’s NHL. Stars are dropping left and right and it is taking away from the game’s overall appeal. Sidney Crosby hasn’t played for the better…
The Penguins and Defense? Justin Glock | February 25, 2012 The Pittsburgh Penguins General Manager, Ray Shero, gets an adrenaline rush around the trade deadline. This time of year is like a holiday for Shero. He relishes the opportunity to…
NHL Stats: Penguins Records Without Crosby & Other Stars James Conley | February 23, 2012 The Penguins have had plenty of experience playing without their stars over the last two years. Among the team’s core players, only Marc-Andre Fleury and James Neal, whose new six-year…