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Michael Pityk

Michael Pityk is an analyst who has written for numerous sites since beginning his professional career. He’s acted as a credentialed member of the media for the Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Pirates and the Pittsburgh Penguins. His work has been featured in Sports Illustrated, The Sports Journal, MSN, PensLabyrinth, Montreal Hockey Talk, ESPN Pittsburgh, The Hockey Writers, Todays SlapShot and The Bleacher Report. He formerly was the editor of Pens Labyrinth and an analyst for The Sports Journal. Michael presently acts as an NHL Analyst for The Hockey Writers

Penguins Have Unmatched Depth With Brassard

Michael Pityk | March 2, 2018

Derick Brassard is a Pittsburgh Penguin. It seems every year the Penguins are involved in just about every trade rumor that exists given the team’s high profile and recent dominance.…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Daniel Sprong’s Demotion Smart for Penguins Future

Michael Pityk | February 1, 2018

Coming off of back-to-back Stanley Cup victories, the Pittsburgh Penguins are flying high, but fans have been less than thrilled by their volatile season so far. When the Penguins are…

Categories Penguins Prospects

Flyers Need More Production From Depth Players

Michael Pityk | January 18, 2018

The Philadelphia Flyers are caught in a very similar spot to previous seasons, their top end talent is excellent, but they are lacking contributions from their depth players.

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

Penguins Goaltending a Testament to Exceptional Scouting

Michael Pityk | January 16, 2018

Last season, the Pittsburgh Penguins were faced with a very difficult choice, what do with their goaltenders given the impending expansion draft. Their ability to only protect one goaltender forced…

Categories Penguins Management

Despite Early Playoff Exit Future Of Flyers Bright

Michael Pityk | April 27, 2016

The Philadelphia Flyers were a dark-horse to make the 2016 NHL playoffs for most of the season, but a great run down the stretch pushed them into the second Wild…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

Penguins And Capitals: A Series Worthy Of Conference Finals

Michael Pityk | April 26, 2016

The Pittsburgh Penguins easily dispatched the New York Rangers in the first round of the playoffs winning four games and losing one. The Washington Capitals took slightly longer to beat…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals

Penguins Newfound Defensive Depth Paying Dividends

Michael Pityk | April 20, 2016

It has been a rocky season for the Pittsburgh Penguins. It’s been a season of frustration, injuries and the departure of a head coach. But the team rallied around their…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Ed Snider More Than Just An Owner To Flyers

Michael Pityk | April 12, 2016

Ed Snider was a co-founder of the Philadelphia Flyers, a billionaire entrepreneur and one of the most respected individuals in the hockey community. He had been battling cancer for quite…

Categories Commentary, Philadelphia Flyers

Philadelphia Flyers Are Experts at Sneaking into Playoffs

Michael Pityk | April 8, 2016

The 2015-16 season for the Philadelphia Flyers is already a success if you ask many within the organization. A year ago, the Flyers missed the playoffs, finished sixth in the…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

Why The Penguins Aren’t Playing Derrick Pouliot

Michael Pityk | April 8, 2016

Life hasn’t been easy for Derrick Pouliot, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ first first-round draft pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. Being a first round draft pick brings high expectations, and…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Just How Good Are Mike Sullivan’s Penguins?

Michael Pityk | April 7, 2016

The Pittsburgh Penguins are proving doubters wrong. I wrote an extensive column about it just a few days ago, and yes I was one of those who doubted their ability…

Categories Editor's Choice, Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins Proving Doubters Wrong

Michael Pityk | April 5, 2016

The Pittsburgh Penguins have clinched their 10th consecutive playoff berth. They’re easily beating teams within the Metropolitan Division and their +41 goal differential is the second highest in the league,…

Categories Editor's Choice, Pittsburgh Penguins
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