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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

Philadelphia Flyers Loss of Couturier Might Alter Season

Michael Pityk | February 8, 2016

The Philadelphia Flyers are currently on the outside looking in of the NHL playoff race. But they’re certainly not out of contention yet, they have 55 points through 51 games and…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

Pittsburgh Penguins Must Avoid Major Trades

Michael Pityk | February 8, 2016

The last major trade the Pittsburgh Penguins made was acquiring Phil Kessel during the last offseason. The five time 30-goal scorer was expected to light the world on fire while…

Categories Editor's Choice, Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins Can’t Escape Injury Bug

Michael Pityk | February 4, 2016

It seems like every year the Pittsburgh Penguins are plagued by injures. They’ve tried everything from switching training staff, to bringing in new players and re-evaluating their medical staff. However,…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins Must Tighten Up Defensively

Michael Pityk | February 3, 2016

To say that Mike Sullivan replacing Mike Johnston as head coach was a breath of fresh air for the Pittsburgh Penguins would be a gigantic understatement. Since taking over the Penguins, Sullivan…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Flyers Season Rests in Steve Mason’s Hands

Michael Pityk | February 3, 2016

Yesterday, the Philadelphia Flyers announced a big move, they just recalled AHL All-Star goaltender Anthony Stolarz from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. This move was in response to the confirmed injury diagnosis…

Categories Flyers Goaltending, Philadelphia Flyers

NHL Playoff Probabilities: All-Star Break Analysis

Michael Pityk | January 29, 2016

The 2015-16 NHL season is already over half over. It seems that just a few weeks ago, it was the offseason and the internet was buzzing over the trades, free-agent…

Categories Advanced Stats, Commentary

Derrick Pouliot Finally Looks NHL Ready

Michael Pityk | January 27, 2016

It has not been an easy transition to the NHL for Pittsburgh Penguins defender Derrick Pouliot. The 8th overall pick in the 2012 entry draft has been known for his…

Categories Penguins Prospects, Pittsburgh Penguins

Vintage Sidney Crosby Has Triumphantly Returned

Michael Pityk | January 22, 2016

At the start of the 2015-16 NHL season, Sidney Crosby was not putting up “Sidney Crosby-esque” point totals. Not only that, but he simply was not looking like the NHL’s…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Philadelphia Flyers Playoff Outlook

Michael Pityk | January 20, 2016

Through 44 games, the Philadelphia Flyers boast a record of 20-16-8 and are currently tied for sixth in the Metropolitan division with 48 points. They’re just behind the New Jersey…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

Phil Kessel: A Slumping Star

Michael Pityk | January 20, 2016

A few short months ago, the city of Pittsburgh erupted when General manager Jim Rutherford announced he had traded for the goal scoring wing Phil Kessel. Not only because Sidney…

Categories Maple Leafs Transactions, Penguins Transactions, Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Maple Leafs

Pittsburgh Penguins Playoff Outlook

Michael Pityk | January 19, 2016

Through 45 games, the Pittsburgh Penguins boast a record of 21-17-7 and are currently tied for fourth in the Metropolitan division with 49 points. They’re currently tied with the New…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Acquisition of Carl Hagelin Raises Concerns

Michael Pityk | January 16, 2016

The Pittsburgh Penguins paid a hefty price to acquire the star-crossed wing David Perron last season. If you ask All-Star defender Kris Letang, he’s got some of the finest hands…

Categories Penguins Transactions, Pittsburgh Penguins, Trending
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