Penguins Style Makes Fun Hockey Mike Necciai | December 6, 2016 If you’re Mike Sullivan — or any member of the Penguins’ brass — you may be ready to pull your hair out right now. If you’re a spectator of this…
Inconsistent Play a Cause for Concern in Pittsburgh Mike Necciai | December 1, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins have plenty of reasons for optimism as of late. However, they’ve also displayed plenty of reasons for concern. The truth is, no one is sure what this…
Change of Scenery Best for Fleury? Mike Necciai | November 22, 2016 The goaltender position is almost as much mental as it is physical. If ever there was a position in which intangible qualities like confidence and a clear mindset come into…
Penguins Continue Ugly Winning Mike Necciai | November 16, 2016 In some ways, the Pittsburgh Penguins aren’t necessarily off to a great start in 2016-17. Unsurprisingly — considering it’s only November — they’re still trying to find the right blend of forwards…
Defensive Concerns Coming True for Penguins Mike Necciai | October 25, 2016 No one gave the Pittsburgh Penguins a shot last season, despite how dangerous they looked on offense. Anyone you asked about Pittsburgh responded in a similar fashion: Their defense is…
Penguins Jump the Gun With Murray? Mike Necciai | October 21, 2016 Jim Rutherford and the Pittsburgh Penguins officially locked up Matt Murray for three years, sending a message loud and clear that he’s the future of Pittsburgh’s goaltending. With an average…
Too Early to Abandon Penguins Successful Approach Mike Necciai | October 19, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins are 2-1-1 through four games and already, despite how unpredictable hockey can be in early October, folks are calling for change. Let’s take a step back, please.…
Fleury Impresses, Maatta Struggles in Penguins Opener Mike Necciai | October 14, 2016 Thursday night, which marked the beginning of the 2016-17 season for the Pittsburgh Penguins, was full of hype and distractions for the team. Fresh off a summer of Stanley Cup…
McCurdy Model Picks Penguins to Win East Mike Necciai | October 12, 2016 The use of analytics in the hockey world continues to grow by the day. While I can’t claim to be a statistician by any stretch of the imagination, I do…
Tristan Jarry Clouds Pittsburgh’s Fleury/Murray Debate Mike Necciai | September 29, 2016 Tristan Jarry – Pittsburgh’s other highly touted goaltending prospect – played fairly well last season in his first year at the AHL level. While he didn’t match Matt Murray’s record-breaking performance…
Is Jacob Trouba on Pittsburgh’s Radar? Mike Necciai | September 28, 2016 A few days ago, 22-year old defenseman Jacob Trouba and his agent went public with their trade demand. The youngster wants out of Winnipeg, citing his role as the main…
Olli’s Return to Form is What Maatta’s Most Mike Necciai | September 27, 2016 At 19-years old, Olli Maatta joined the Pittsburgh Penguins and left them absolutely no choice but to keep him at the NHL level. He played 78 games his rookie season,…
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