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Mike Colligan

Mike Colligan is an NHL analyst at Forbes SportsMoney and The Hockey Writers. You can read all of his work at ColliganHockey.com. Email: MJColligan@gmail.com

Inside the Penguins-Rangers Coaching Chess Match

Mike Colligan | April 20, 2015

Playoff hockey is a chess match. Each team enters a series with a specific gameplan in mind.

Categories New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins

Emptying the Notebook on Penguins and Rangers

Mike Colligan | April 19, 2015

Tomorrow we’ll look at strategic adjustments Mike Johnston and the Pittsburgh Penguins have made to grab an early road victory from the New York Rangers. Today, let’s empty the notebook.…

Categories New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Playbook: New Twist on an Old Faceoff Play

Mike Colligan | April 14, 2015

Pittsburgh had to adjust their faceoff plays after the departure of James Neal.

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Playbook: Breaking Down the Breakout

Mike Colligan | April 13, 2015

The NHL had Mike Johnston figured out within six weeks.

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Mario Lemieux, Ron Burkle, and the Future of the Pittsburgh Penguins

Mike Colligan | April 7, 2015

Another early playoff exit in 2015 might mean the end of the Mario Lemieux-Ron Burkle ownership era of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Part 3: The Future of the Pittsburgh Penguins

Mike Colligan | April 7, 2015

Mario Lemieux, Ron Burkle, and the Future of the Pittsburgh Penguins: Part III

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Part 2: Return on Investment

Mike Colligan | April 7, 2015

Mario Lemieux, Ron Burkle, and the Future of the Pittsburgh Penguins: Part II

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Part 1: The Cost of Loyalty

Mike Colligan | April 7, 2015

Mario Lemieux, Ron Burkle, and the Future of the Pittsburgh Penguins: Part I

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

What is the Penguins’ Salary Cap Situation?

Mike Colligan | March 1, 2015

The biggest challenge for the Pittsburgh Penguins is going to be navigating the salary cap.

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

How Do Retained Salary Trades Work?

Mike Colligan | March 1, 2015

The 2013 CBA gave teams the flexibility to retain a percentage of salary and cap hits in trades. There are a few key limitations to keep in mind.

Categories The Business of Hockey, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Pittsburgh Penguins Trade Target Profile: Jeff Petry

Mike Colligan | February 18, 2015

Jeff Petry’s skillset would make him a good defensive fit in the Pittsburgh Penguins system.

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins

18 Players and Where They’ll Land at the NHL Trade Deadline

Mike Colligan | February 16, 2015

Where will 18 of the most coveted players land between now and the March 2 NHL trade deadline?

Categories NHL News, Trades Contracts and Transactions
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