How Do NHL Compliance Buyouts Work? Mike Colligan | January 4, 2013 NHL teams will be allowed two compliance buyouts heading into next season. How do compliance buyouts work and how might they be exploited?
Lengthy Lockout Reveals Penguins Gameplan Mike Colligan | December 18, 2012 Two starting goaltenders will be extremely valuable when teams are forced to play four games in five nights on a regular basis this spring.
Ending the Lockout: The Owner Playbook Mike Colligan | December 4, 2012 All that will be remembered from this lockout years from now is how a handful of owners came to their senses and “saved the season”.
Insuring Sidney Crosby and NHL Players Abroad Mike Colligan | September 24, 2012 Can any team outside of the NHL afford to insure Sidney Crosby?
The Pittsburgh Penguins and the European Player Mike Colligan | August 7, 2012 Throughout the tenure of General Manager Ray Shero, the Penguins have been a team comprised almost entirely of North American born players.
Teddy Blueger Quietly Shines at Pens Prospect Camp Mike Colligan | July 13, 2012 In skill drills, Blueger has demonstrated soft hands and nifty moves reminiscent of his new favorite player, Pavel Datsyuk.
Final Thoughts on the Penguins’ Pursuit of Parise Mike Colligan | July 5, 2012 Parise admitted that his final decision came down to Minnesota and New Jersey, while Suter refused to consider Eastern Conference teams. Where were the Pittsburgh Penguins in all of this?
Are Devils’ Financial Concerns Impacting Parise Decision? Mike Colligan | July 3, 2012 Fans, media, and General Managers are growing impatient as the Zach Parise sweepstakes enter Day 3. According to Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune, Parise arrived in Minnesota on Tuesday afternoon…
Chris Stewart Makes Sense For Penguins Mike Colligan | June 29, 2012 Sidney Crosby took care of the Pittsburgh Penguins. It’s time for the Penguins to take care of Sidney Crosby.
NHL Salary Cap Could Rise to $73.8 Million Mike Colligan | May 30, 2012 Based on Gary Bettman’s comments from New Jersey on Wednesday, the NHL salary cap could rise as high as $73.8 million this summer.
Reports of Penguins’ Collapse are Greatly Exaggerated Mike Colligan | April 17, 2012 With the Penguins facing elimination on Wednesday, reporters who boldly insisted the Penguins would waltz through the playoffs are now scrambling to justify how their predictions ended up so wrong.
Penguins-Flyers Preview: Winning the Neutral Zone Mike Colligan | April 11, 2012 Pittsburgh’s best strategy against the Flyers’ trap is to move the puck up ice as quickly as possible. This fits well with the Penguins’ preferred style of play and it doesn’t allow the Flyers to get into position to clog the neutral zone.
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