Penguins-Flyers Preview: The Mental Matchup Mike Colligan | April 10, 2012 The challenge for Peter Laviolette and the Flyers will be prioritizing the Penguins’ threats. Pittsburgh’s trio at the center position of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Jordan Staal is something no team in the NHL can match head to head.
2012 NHL Playoffs TV Schedule Mike Colligan | April 8, 2012 Full schedule and television broadcast details for all 2012 NHL playoff matchups.
Ryane Clowe Plays Puck From Bench: Cheating or Gamesmanship? Mike Colligan | April 6, 2012 Was Ryane Clowe’s move cheating or just another example of the gamesmanship that occurs on and off the ice every night in the NHL?
Steve Reich Guides O2K Agency Into New Era Mike Colligan | March 30, 2012 In the coming weeks and months, Reich and the O2K staff will sit down with clients such as Florida’s Jason Garrison and prepare to make tough decisions.
Penguins Playbook: Breaking Down the Crosby Powerplay Mike Colligan | March 24, 2012 The Penguins’ powerplay has only scored on 15% of their chances since Crosby’s return, but they finally have players in the right positions and under the right mindset.
James Neal Faceoff Play Is Tormenting Opponents Mike Colligan | March 1, 2012 The Penguins have dozens of faceoff plays designed to take advantage of individual player abilities and manipulate defenders. With the addition of a pure sniper in James Neal, Malkin’s line has suddenly become as dangerous off the draw as they are on a three-man rush up ice.
Five Thoughts on the Penguins’ Quiet Trade Deadline Mike Colligan | February 27, 2012 With a handful of minor holes on the roster left unfilled, the Penguins’ focus now turns to Sidney Crosby and his potential return.
Recent Moves May Impact Penguins’ Plan Mike Colligan | February 23, 2012 As Ray Shero and his staff scour league depth charts for cheaper deadline options, Columbus’ Sami Pahlsson could be a solid pickup they consider.
Pittsburgh Penguins Trade Deadline: The Options Mike Colligan | February 17, 2012 If I had only one move to make and price to acquire was not a factor, Bryan Allen is the guy I get. He’s the type of depth pickup that will win someone a Stanley Cup.
Pittsburgh Penguins Trade Deadline: The Pieces Mike Colligan | February 16, 2012 A look at the variables influencing the future of Paul Martin, prospects Eric Tangradi and Dustin Jeffrey, and the possibility GM Ray Shero could use his stockpile of draft picks to satisfy needs at the trade deadline.
2012 Pittsburgh Penguins Trade Deadline Preview Mike Colligan | February 14, 2012 Ray Shero and the Pittsburgh Penguins are notorious for being active at the trade deadline. Marian Hossa, Bill Guerin, James Neal, and Alexei Ponikarovsky are just a few of the…
What Do Recent Injuries Mean For Penguins Trade Gameplan? Mike Colligan | January 9, 2012 Injuries to James Neal and Jordan Staal have turned the tables on Ray Shero, leaving him in a tough spot with his peers knowing how badly the Penguins will need goal-scoring in the coming weeks.
