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Mike Necciai

Pittsburgh Penguins writer for TheHockeyWriters.Com and PittsburghHockeyNow.Com. Youth hockey coach, and student of the game.

Is Phil Kessel Still Considered a Bust in Pittsburgh?

Mike Necciai | April 25, 2016

The 2015-16 Pittsburgh Penguins are clearly a different team from just one year ago. In fact, they’re a much different team than just six months ago and a big part…

Categories Editor's Choice, Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins: ‘The Past is the Past’

Mike Necciai | April 23, 2016

The Pittsburgh Penguins will return to Consol Energy Center today with a 3-1 series lead over the Rangers and a chance to earn some rest as they await the result…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Nick Bjugstad Injured After Hitting Boards Face First

Mike Necciai | April 23, 2016

Florida Panthers forward Nick Bjugstad left Friday night’s game five matchup after an awkward fall, which led to the 23-year old going head-first into the boards. At first glance, it…

Categories Florida Panthers, Injury Report, NHL News

UPDATE: Ryan Pulock Out 1-2 Weeks

Mike Necciai | April 22, 2016

The New York Islanders announced today that rookie defenseman Ryan Pulock will miss one-to-two weeks with an undisclosed upper-body injury. #Isles defenseman Ryan Pulock out 1-2 weeks with an upper-body…

Categories Injury Report, New York Islanders, NHL News

Ryan Pulock Injured – Did Not Travel to Florida for Game 5

Mike Necciai | April 21, 2016

According to a report from Arthur Staple of NewsDay.Com, Ryan Pulock did not travel with the Islanders to Florida for game five versus the Florida Panthers. Breaking #Isles news: Ryan Pulock…

Categories Injury Report, New York Islanders, NHL News

Andrew Shaw Suspended for Homophobic Slur

Mike Necciai | April 20, 2016

Chicago Blackhawks’ forward Andrew Shaw has been suspended for one game for a homophobic slur made toward an official on Tuesday night. Along with his suspension, Shaw was fined $5,000.00…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, NHL News, Suspensions

Michal Neuvirth Will Replace Steve Mason Wednesday Night

Mike Necciai | April 20, 2016

The Philadelphia Flyers, looking to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Washington Capitals, will make a lineup change tonight in the crease and go with Michal Neuvirth over…

Categories NHL News, Philadelphia Flyers

Kris Letang Will Not Face Supplementary Discipline

Mike Necciai | April 20, 2016

Questions were raised as to whether or not Kris Letang of the Pittsburgh Penguins would face any sort of supplemental discipline from the league after his slash to the face/neck…

Categories NHL News, Pittsburgh Penguins

Flames’ Hiller Headed to Swiss Team EHC Biel

Mike Necciai | April 19, 2016

Jonas Hiller, former Anaheim Ducks and Calgary Flames goaltender has reportedly signed a three-year deal with Swiss team EHC Biel. Jonas Hiller signed a three-year deal with #Swiss team EHC…

Categories Calgary Flames, NHL News

Pittsburgh Penguins: Cause for Concern in Tied Series

Mike Necciai | April 18, 2016

The Pittsburgh Penguins steamrolled into the postseason and after a 5-2 victory over the New York Rangers in game one, it seemed they were poised to continue that run. However,…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

New York Rangers Recall Raphael Diaz From Hartford

Mike Necciai | April 18, 2016

The New York Rangers have recalled defenseman Raphael Diaz from their AHL affiliate in Hartford. OFFICIAL: #NYR have recalled defenseman Raphael Diaz from @WolfPackAHL. pic.twitter.com/DZjEHFzQhu — New York Rangers (@NYRangers)…

Categories New York Rangers, NHL News

Sean Couturier Out Two Weeks with Upper-Body Injury

Mike Necciai | April 15, 2016

The Philadelphia Flyers announced today that forward Sean Couturier will miss two weeks with what’s being described as an upper-body injury. The club made the announcement via their official Twitter…

Categories NHL News, Philadelphia Flyers
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