Stadium Series: Pens vs Flyers Offers Rivalry & Redemption Mike Necciai | February 22, 2017 Things have shaped up nicely at Heinz Field in preparation for the NHL’s Coors Light Stadium Series event where the Pittsburgh Penguins will host the Philadelphia Flyers. In fact, just as the…
Evgeni Malkin, AKA Stealth Bomber Mike Necciai | February 17, 2017 Evgeni Malkin has four points over his last two games, giving him 58 points on the season. He’s now eight points behind Connor McDavid for the league lead and only six points behind…
Marc-Andre Fleury Extending a Subtle Goodbye? Mike Necciai | February 6, 2017 In the world of sports, especially hockey, players venture from city to city — and team to team — throughout their respective careers. In most cases, it’s understood by fans,…
Maatta Creating Tough Situation for Penguins Mike Necciai | February 3, 2017 To say that Olli Maatta has struggled in recent seasons is quite the understatement. Since emerging in 2013-14 — his rookie year — Maatta has looked like a shell of…
Penguins’ HBK Line Needs to Overcome Struggles Mike Necciai | January 26, 2017 Lightning in a bottle. One hit wonder. Flash in the pan. These are descriptions circulating the Pittsburgh Penguins fan base and media folks — whether they’re fair or not —…
Penguins Defense Needs Fixing Before Deadline Mike Necciai | January 24, 2017 The Pittsburgh Penguins are scoring at scary rates. Their 169 goals this season leads the NHL, with only the New York Rangers — thanks to their insanely hot start to…
Revisiting Rutherford’s 3 Biggest Trades in Pittsburgh Mike Necciai | January 5, 2017 The Pittsburgh Penguins are enjoying a bye week and won’t return to action until January 8. They’re coming off a December for the ages and despite key injuries on the…
Penguins’ Future Bright as Ever Mike Necciai | December 31, 2016 Once upon a time, the future of the Pittsburgh Penguins — more specifically their organizational depth — was in doubt. The Penguins built a reputation for trading away draft picks…
3 Penguins That Need to Improve Mike Necciai | December 30, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins are on the verge of finishing the best December the franchise has ever seen. They started the month with a seven-game win streak and currently sit 11-1-2…
Penguins’ Depth Serving Them Well Mike Necciai | December 28, 2016 Once upon a time, the Pittsburgh Penguins were a team decimated by injuries to key players. Having to get by without the likes of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin or Kris…
Sidney Crosby is Leading Like Never Before Mike Necciai | December 12, 2016 There’s something different about Sidney Crosby these days. One calendar year removed from being considered washed up, the Penguins captain is doing more than quieting critics with his dominant play…
Conor Sheary a Testament to Today’s NHL Mike Necciai | December 9, 2016 Remember when player analysis included things like size, physicality, and strength as imperative assets needed to compete at the NHL level? While some still view the game of hockey in…
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