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Brady SmithBrady Smith

Smith works full time with Rise Against Hunger, a non-profit set on ending world hunger by 2030. He's a hockey enthusiast living in Pittsburgh, PA and formerly covered the Pittsburgh Penguins for THW. Follow him on twitter @BSmithWV

Silence in Pittsburgh; Recapping the Offseason

September 7, 2014 by Brady Smith
Jake Guentzel

After an eventful beginning to the summer offseason for the Pittsburgh Penguins organization, all has gone silent in August and September. How silent has it gone? So much so that …

Read moreSilence in Pittsburgh; Recapping the Offseason

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins Tags James Neal, Sidney Crosby

The Shootout; the NHL’s Smartest Decision?

July 20, 2014July 20, 2014 by Brady Smith

It’s quite the debate, something that nearly every hockey fan has an opinion on. Many feel that the shootout is an offensive showcase and an unfair way to decide a …

Read moreThe Shootout; the NHL’s Smartest Decision?

Categories News Tags T.J. Oshie, World Cup of Hockey

The Break-Up: When Neal Lost Malkin

June 29, 2014 by Brady Smith
Pittsburgh Penguin James Neal - Photo By Andy Martin Jr

For Penguins fans, Evgeni Malkin and James Neal have been an exciting pair to watch over the past few seasons. They’ve been one of the best duos in the NHL …

Read moreThe Break-Up: When Neal Lost Malkin

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins Tags Evgeni Malkin, James Neal, Patric Hornqvist

Bye Bye Bylsma

May 13, 2014 by Brady Smith
Dan Bylsma - Pittsburgh Penguins Head Coach

Comic relief is the only way Penguins fans will be able to sleep following another signature collapse from their team. This year wasn’t like others, however. A year ago, the …

Read moreBye Bye Bylsma

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins Tags Dan Bylsma, Evgeni Malkin, Mario Lemieux, Sidney Crosby

Putting the ‘C’ Back in Crosby

May 10, 2014 by Brady Smith

Sidney Crosby scored 102 points in his first NHL season at the age of eighteen. He became the teams captain two years later at age twenty and led his team …

Read morePutting the ‘C’ Back in Crosby

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins Tags Alex Ovechkin, Evgeni Malkin, Sidney Crosby

Quit Making Excuses for the Penguins

August 3, 2018May 2, 2014 by Brady Smith
Rob Scuderi

The Pittsburgh Penguins are a talented team. The nucleus of the team has been to two Stanley Cup Finals and won once. Their top two lines have two of the …

Read moreQuit Making Excuses for the Penguins

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins Tags Brooks Orpik, Sidney Crosby, Simon Despres

Lundqvist vs. Fleury, Who’s the Real King?

May 13, 2014May 1, 2014 by Brady Smith

Henrik Lundqvist has acquired the nickname “King Lundqvist” and rightfully so. In his career, he’s won more than 300 games and saved 92% of shots faced. But how many Stanley …

Read moreLundqvist vs. Fleury, Who’s the Real King?

Categories NHL Goaltending Tags Henrik Lundqvist, Marc-Andre Fleury

Pittsburgh Shoots Themselves in the Flipper, Again

April 24, 2014 by Brady Smith

The Pittsburgh Penguins find themselves tied up at two games a piece in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals heading into Game Five. For Columbus Blue Jacket fans, it’s a great feeling …

Read morePittsburgh Shoots Themselves in the Flipper, Again

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins Tags Brandon Dubinsky, Evgeni Malkin, Marc-Andre Fleury, Sidney Crosby

When the Pens are Confident, Can they be Beat?

April 16, 2014April 15, 2014 by Brady Smith
Evgeni Malkin

In 2013, the Pittsburgh Penguins struggled in the first round against a young and confident 8 seed. After four games, they were tied at two games a piece. Those first …

Read moreWhen the Pens are Confident, Can they be Beat?

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins Tags Evgeni Malkin, Sidney Crosby

The Pittsburgh Bruins, and Playing Well in March…

April 7, 2014 by Brady Smith

Let’s take a second and compare the Pittsburgh Penguins of 2013 and the Boston Bruins of 2014: The Similarities are Stunning March of 2013, the Penguins won 15 games outscoring …

Read moreThe Pittsburgh Bruins, and Playing Well in March…

Categories Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins Tags 2013 NHL Playoffs, 2014 NHL Playoffs, Jarome Iginla

Sutter Will Lead Pens to the Cup… Or not

April 17, 2014April 7, 2014 by Brady Smith
Brandon Sutter

Brandon Sutter has the ability to score 25 goals a season. But he doesn’t break the top six forwards for his team unless one of them is hurt. He’s top …

Read moreSutter Will Lead Pens to the Cup… Or not

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins Tags Brandon Sutter, Evgeni Malkin, Jordan Staal, Sidney Crosby

Through The Years: Chris Kunitz, Then & Now

August 2, 2018March 25, 2014 by Brady Smith
Chris Kunitz

Chris Kunitz is a very unique hockey player. For instance; not many people make their Olympic debut at 34, it isn’t a “prime” age for athletes. But nothing about Kunitz …

Read moreThrough The Years: Chris Kunitz, Then & Now

Categories Player Profiles Tags Chris Kunitz, Sidney Crosby, Team Canada
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