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Joshua Crockett

Penguins hockey enthusiast, journalist, poet and rec league roller hockey player.

Predicting Penguins Free Agency

Joshua Crockett | July 1, 2017

What do Nick Bonino, Trevor Daley, Chris Kunitz, Matt Cullen and Ron Hainsey all have in common? They’re likely to leave behind significant holes in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ lineup when…

Troubling Trends for the Penguins

Joshua Crockett | May 8, 2017

Disturbing trends are a new concern for suddenly reeling Pittsburgh Penguins. Injuries While the injury trend isn’t exactly an acute onset, the Penguins aren’t trending in the right direction when…

Penguins’ Suddenly Aged Blue Line

Joshua Crockett | March 12, 2017

Earlier, I expressed some concern regarding who the Pittsburgh Penguins might have been targeting at the trade deadline. Many have lauded the acquisitions of Mark Streit and Ron Hainsey, and…

Names the Penguins Should Avoid at the Deadline

Joshua Crockett | February 28, 2017

I want to preface this by saying that while I don’t entertain speculation or unfounded rumors, I do enjoy reports from reputable sources. Please check out these links for our deadline…

Sid of 1,000 – Master Crosby

Joshua Crockett | February 17, 2017

Sidney Crosby’s latest in a long line of achievements victimized the Winnipeg Jets last night. Facing away from the net and fighting through the left wing, Crosby relentlessly shrugged off…

Guentzel Key to Penguins Trades

Joshua Crockett | February 9, 2017

Jake Guentzel has risen pretty quickly through the ranks within the Pittsburgh Penguins organization. He’s talented, for sure, but is he ready for prime time? Determining the answer to that…

Crosby Marching to 1,000

Joshua Crockett | February 9, 2017

Just over 10 years in the NHL — 998 points in 753 games. For anyone unfamiliar with Sidney Crosby’s work during his time as a Pittsburgh Penguin, those stats alone should be…

Hey, Pens – Don’t Win the Metro

Joshua Crockett | January 31, 2017

Growing up, my father used to tell me: “Don’t kill yourself tryin’ to make a living.” I suppose I could draw parallels between that quote and the Metropolitan Division. The…

Coup Complete: Murray the Clear Choice in Penguins’ Net

Joshua Crockett | January 27, 2017

The hottest love has the coldest end. – Socrates Without delving too deeply into philosophy, that quote from Socrates really speaks to the Pittsburgh Penguins’ goaltending situation. Out with the…

Penguins Losses Bring out Steel City Charm

Joshua Crockett | January 25, 2017

Remember that losing streak the Penguins ran into a week or so ago? Well, Pittsburgh can be an odd place when it comes to backing a good team, let alone…

Last Chance for Derrick Pouliot?

Joshua Crockett | January 7, 2017

Before the Penguins begin play in the new year, I thought now would be a good time to revisit Derrick Pouliot’s opportunity and play up to this point in the…

Penguins Far From Silent During Break

Joshua Crockett | January 5, 2017

Announced during the 2015-16 season, the new “bye week” time is upon us. This is when, between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28, each team takes a break for a week…

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