Penguins’ First-Round Loss to Rangers Was a Series of ”Almosts” Ben Wagner | May 18, 2022 When the Pittsburgh Penguins were drawn to meet the New York Rangers in the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs, it was billed as one of the marquee…
Penguins Lucky to Be Leading Series Versus Rangers Ben Wagner | May 9, 2022 The New York Rangers have been a thorn in the Pittsburgh Penguins‘ side all season. Although they only played each other four times – the first of which only came…
Penguins’ CEO David Morehouse’s Resignation Signals the End of an Era Ben Wagner | May 3, 2022 There’s been a lot of talk about how the 2021-22 season could be the last go-round for the Pittsburgh Penguins‘ core that has carried the team for a decade and…
Adidas’ NHL Jersey Advertising Targeted in Florida Lawsuit Ben Wagner | April 25, 2022 Earlier this week, sports apparel manufacturing giant Adidas, currently the contracted producer of National Hockey League jerseys as well as the exclusive kit producers of international soccer powerhouses Manchester United…
Penguins Have Picked Up the Slack During Malkin’s Suspension Ben Wagner | April 17, 2022 At the end of the second period of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 3-2 overtime victory against the Nashville Predators on April 10, Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin and Predators defenceman Mark Borowiecki…
Penguins Should Be Inspired by Jason Zucker’s Determination & Attitude Ben Wagner | April 10, 2022 When the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired forward Jason Zucker from the Minnesota Wild on Feb. 10, 2020, he was intended to be a mid-tier addition that would stabilize the bottom third…
Penguins Need to Play Better Versus Rangers to Have Playoff Success Ben Wagner | April 2, 2022 All season long, the Pittsburgh Penguins have been jostling with their Metropolitan Division rivals at the top. They have traded places with the Carolina Hurricanes, New York Rangers, and Washington…
Penguins’ Entire Lineup Boosted With Rakell Trade Ben Wagner | March 25, 2022 The Pittsburgh Penguins once again had a remarkably successful trade deadline. As 4:00 PM hit on March 21, general manager Ron Hextall managed to snap up Rickard Rakell from the…
Habs Have the Best Fan Culture in the League Ben Wagner | March 25, 2022 The Montréal Canadiens occupy a position no other franchise in the National Hockey League occupies, and one only shared with a select few franchises across major sports. Alongside great teams…
Penguins Could Benefit From Looking into Deadline Rentals Ben Wagner | March 18, 2022 Pittsburgh Penguins general manager (GM) Ron Hextall was recently asked about the March 21 NHL Trade Deadline and what he thought about the team’s current state of affairs. Hextall’s response…
Penguins’ Frasca & Gauthier ELCs Continue Trend of Underrated Signings Ben Wagner | March 7, 2022 If the past few Pittsburgh Penguins‘ seasons have taught us anything, it’s that team management has been uncharacteristically good at picking up exactly what the team needs, exactly when the…
Penguins Set for Quiet Deadline Thanks to Former GM Rutherford Ben Wagner | February 24, 2022 When Jim Rutherford helmed the Pittsburgh Penguins from 2014 to 2021, they were already in a position for success. Rutherford, now President of Hockey Operations for the Vancouver Canucks, cultivated…