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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

Matt Cullen Has Been Invaluable For Penguins

Michael Pityk | April 1, 2016

In the middle of last summer I made a bold claim, the Pittsburgh Penguins signing of Matt Cullen was an “inexpensive mistake.” If you’re looking for the article it can…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Behind Hockey Operations: An Exclusive Interview With Mark Howe

Michael Pityk | March 25, 2016

On March 23rd I was joined by Mark Howe in an exclusive interview. Mark Howe is a former professional hockey player from 1973-1995. He played left-wing from 73-79, defense from 79-95…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, The Business of Hockey, Trending

Philadelphia Flyers Prospect Update: Robert Hagg

Michael Pityk | March 24, 2016

A few weeks ago, I wrote a report on the Philadelphia Flyers defensive prospect Robert Hagg. He’s one of the many Flyers many talented defensive prospects and there are some…

Categories Flyers Prospects, Philadelphia Flyers

Philadelphia Flyers Prospect Report: Ivan Provorov

Michael Pityk | March 21, 2016

The Philadelphia Flyers are the envy of quite a few NHL teams right now for one reason: their vast amount of talented defensive prospects. I’ve spoken with quite a few…

Categories Editor's Choice, Flyers Prospects, Philadelphia Flyers

Derrick Pouliot Deserves a Chance With Penguins

Michael Pityk | March 21, 2016

There’s something wrong with the way the Pittsburgh Penguins treat certain young players. It seems if they step out of line, make a controversial remark or its perceived they have…

Categories Penguins Management, Pittsburgh Penguins

R. J. Umberger Might Never Play for Philadelphia Flyers Again

Michael Pityk | March 18, 2016

It’s time to address the elephant in the room, R. J. Umberger might be finished playing for the Philadelphia Flyers. The team is 8-1-1 in their last 10 games without…

Categories Flyers Management, Philadelphia Flyers

Philadelphia Flyers A Surprising Playoff Team?

Michael Pityk | March 15, 2016

Just a few weeks ago, I had predicted that the Philadelphia Flyers would be sellers at the trade deadline. However, that date came and passed and the Flyers didn’t make…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

Pittsburgh Penguins Can’t Escape Injury Woes

Michael Pityk | March 14, 2016

Stop me if you’ve heard this before, the Pittsburgh Penguins have problems with injuries. They’ve been one of the most injured teams since the 2009-10 season and their luck hasn’t changed…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Shayne Gostisbehere Deserves to be in Calder Trophy Discussion

Michael Pityk | March 9, 2016

The Philadelphia Flyers found a gem of a player in the 2012 NHL entry draft when they selected defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere in the third round, at 78th overall. Through 47…

Categories Commentary, Editor's Choice, Flyers Prospects, Philadelphia Flyers

Pittsburgh Penguins Prospect Report: Tristan Jarry

Michael Pityk | March 8, 2016

It wasn’t long ago that the Pittsburgh Penguins top goaltending prospect was Tristan Jarry and almost no one knew who Matt Murray even was. However, within the last two years,…

Categories Penguins Prospects, Pittsburgh Penguins, Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins

Philadelphia Flyers Prospect Report: Samuel Morin

Michael Pityk | March 7, 2016

I’ve started a few articles this way before, but the Philadelphia Flyers have a very good problem on their hands. They have a plethora of young defensive prospects that all,…

Categories Editor's Choice, Flyers Prospects, Lehigh Valley Phantoms, Philadelphia Flyers

Pittsburgh Penguins Prospect Report: Dominik Simon

Michael Pityk | March 6, 2016

The Pittsburgh Penguins have dealt with their fair share of injuries this year and this shouldn’t surprise anyone. They’re a team that’s routinely cursed with injuries and they’ve been one…

Categories Penguins Prospects, Pittsburgh Penguins, Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins
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