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George Majchrzak

George Majchrzak is a former adjunct professor of English turned freelancer based in Ohio. A lifelong Red Wings fan, he had been woodshedding for a few years, ghostwriting for a ghostwriter, but then emerged with his own work, contributing to The Hockey Writers on the Penguins beat. That is, when his three recalcitrant cats allow it. He can be found on Twitter @GRChrzak and both Threads and Instagram @georgemajchrzak.

Forgotten Pittsburgh Penguins: Luc Robitaille and Zigmund Palffy

George Majchrzak | July 29, 2025

Recently, I wrote about Sergei Zubov and Bryan Smolinski, two players who appeared in only one season, albeit laudable, with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1995-96. It got me thinking about…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Penguins History, Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Letting Fast Starts by Crosby, Guentzel Go to Waste

George Majchrzak | November 28, 2023

Prior to their Nov. 24 meeting with the Buffalo Sabres, one might have expected the Pittsburgh Penguins to fare well. After all, they had already beaten them 4-0 on Nov.…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Gameday Preview: New York Rangers – 11/22/23

George Majchrzak | November 22, 2023

Going into Sunday’s (Nov. 19) game against the Vegas Golden Knights, dread seemed like a natural feeling for the Pittsburgh Penguins’ fanbase. After all, the defending Stanley Cup champions were…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Gameday Preview: Vegas Golden Knights – 11/19/23

George Majchrzak | November 19, 2023

How quickly the winds can shift. Not even a week ago, the Penguins were one of the hottest teams in the NHL, riding a five-game winning streak. Now they have…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins, Previews and Predictions

Penguins Gameday Preview: Carolina Hurricanes – 11/18/23

George Majchrzak | November 18, 2023

Despite entering Thursday (Nov. 16) night’s game riding a five-game win streak, the Pittsburgh Penguins saw that streak snapped as the visiting New Jersey Devils doused the hot Penguins 5-2.…

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Penguins Gameday Preview: New Jersey Devils – 11/16/23

George Majchrzak | November 16, 2023

On Tuesday night (Nov. 14), the Pittsburgh Penguins visited the Columbus Blue Jackets looking for stability against a conference foe. After defeating the Blue Jackets 5-3, they now find themselves…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Gameday Preview: Columbus Blue Jackets – 11/14/23

George Majchrzak | November 14, 2023

On Saturday (Nov. 11), the Pittsburgh Penguins returned home to play the Buffalo Sabres after a successful swing through California, when they defeated the San Jose Sharks, Anaheim Ducks, and…

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Penguins Gameday Preview: Buffalo Sabres – 11/11/23

George Majchrzak | November 11, 2023

On Thursday night (Nov. 9), the Pittsburgh Penguins dropped in to play the Los Angeles Kings. After a back-and-forth game with three lead changes, the two teams needed overtime (OT)…

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Penguins Gameday Preview: Los Angeles Kings – 11/9/23

George Majchrzak | November 9, 2023

When the Anaheim Ducks visited the Pittsburgh Penguins on Oct. 30, the Ducks walked away with a 4-3 victory after Mason McTavish scored on a shorthanded breakaway with 13 seconds…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Gameday Preview: Anaheim Ducks – 11/7/23

George Majchrzak | November 7, 2023

Though October may not have gone how the Pittsburgh Penguins had planned, November started off with a bang. On Saturday, Nov. 4, the Penguins visited the San Jose Sharks, a…

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Penguins Gameday Preview: San Jose Sharks 11/04/23

George Majchrzak | November 4, 2023

October did not go as planned for the Pittsburgh Penguins. After a roster revamp that saw ten new players on the 2023-24 opening night roster from a year prior, including…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Oilers Sign Sam Gagner to a 1-Year Contract

George Majchrzak | October 31, 2023

After a professional tryout (PTO) and a short stint with the Bakersfield Condors of the AHL, Sam Gagner is once again an Edmonton Oiler. The 34-year-old veteran is coming off…

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