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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

Flyers’ Hextall Proving to the League that Philadelphia Will Contend Again

Michael Pityk | August 3, 2015

The Philadelphia Flyers have been locked in salary cap “jail” for the last few seasons, but general manager Ron Hextall has made some major strides. After just one season, it’s…

Categories Flyers Transactions, Philadelphia Flyers

The Fate of 2015-16 Penguins Hangs on the Blue Line

Michael Pityk | August 3, 2015

The Pittsburgh Penguins have made quite a few of big moves during this offseason in an effort to improve their forward depth. To say the least, on paper, general manager…

Categories Penguins Prospects, Pittsburgh Penguins

3 Most Improved Metropolitan Division Teams

Michael Pityk | August 1, 2015

The NHL’s western conference has been regarded as having the toughest competition in the league, but the eastern conference has gained ground in recent seasons. Given the underwhelming free agent…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Editor's Choice, Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals

Penguins Can’t Be Finished Making Moves

Michael Pityk | July 30, 2015

The Pittsburgh Penguins caught everyone by surprise two days ago. No fan, no spectator and no member of the media knew that the Penguins were planning to trade center Brandon…

Categories Penguins Transactions, Pittsburgh Penguins

Mike Johnston: Better Than Advertised

Michael Pityk | July 28, 2015

The Pittsburgh Penguins are a team riddled with talent that failed to live up to expectations since winning the 2008-09 Stanley Cup. Despite having a new man at the helm,…

Categories Penguins Management, Pittsburgh Penguins

3 Bold Predictions for the Penguins 2015-16 Season

Michael Pityk | July 23, 2015

The Pittsburgh Penguins are a few months from the start of training camp where quite a few questions will be answered. Not only will we know who will be on…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

What To Expect From Bobby Farnham In 2015-16

Michael Pityk | July 21, 2015

Fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins have fallen in love with one of the young players within the system and his name is Bobby Farnham. Well, his name is actually Robert…

Categories Penguins Prospects, Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Must Monitor Olli Maatta Extremely Closely

Michael Pityk | July 19, 2015

The Pittsburgh Penguins have had some outstanding young defensemen within their organization for the last five years. However, one has stood head and shoulders above the rest in terms of…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Is This Beau Bennett’s Last Chance With the Penguins?

Michael Pityk | July 17, 2015

Beau Bennett knows what a valuable asset maintaining his health is, more than most NHL players. He has endured surgeries on each wrist, a knee injury, the mumps and several other…

Categories Penguins Prospects, Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Center Situation Remains Murky

Michael Pityk | July 15, 2015

The Pittsburgh Penguins have had depth issues across the lineup for years. One position that they have needed to fill for quite some time is their fourth line center, and…

Categories Editor's Choice, Penguins Prospects, Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Vaunted Defensive Prospects Are All But Gone

Michael Pityk | July 12, 2015

The Pittsburgh Penguins used to have one of the best, if not the best, defensive prospect pools in the entire NHL. It was a unit that featured names like Joe…

Categories Penguins Prospects, Pittsburgh Penguins

Keeping Sutter is a Losing Strategy for Penguins

Michael Pityk | July 10, 2015

The Pittsburgh Penguins are what they are; a top-heavy team that annually spends to the salary cap. However, if the last seven years have shown anything, it’s that this strategy…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins
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