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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

Olli Maatta’s Injury Should Force Trade

Michael Pityk | November 23, 2015

Last week, the Pittsburgh Penguins defensive corps suffered a major blow. They were decimated by injuries last season and the 2015-16 season is seemingly starting the same way. Third-year defender…

Categories Penguins Transactions, Pittsburgh Penguins

An Hour With Mark Howe

Michael Pityk | November 18, 2015

There’s something to be said about the hockey community. It’s a tight knit community of former players, media members and various others. Any given press box is it’s own ecosystem…

Categories Hockey History, Hockey Media, The Press Box

Penguins Mike Johnston Remains on the Hot Seat

Michael Pityk | November 18, 2015

The Pittsburgh Penguins somehow have a winning record. After their 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild last night, they have a record of 11-7, and something still is not right…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Sam Gagner as a Trade Target

Michael Pityk | November 16, 2015

The Philadelphia Flyers have started the season as many predicted: they’re struggling. They have solid goaltending, forwards capable of scoring and are being held back by a poor defensive unit.…

Categories Flyers Transactions, Philadelphia Flyers

Marc-Andre Fleury Deserves More From Penguins

Michael Pityk | November 16, 2015

The Pittsburgh Penguins might have a winning record, but they’re not playing solid hockey. Through 17 games, the Penguins are 10-7-0 and are 7-3 in their last ten games. However,…

Categories Penguins Goaltending, Pittsburgh Penguins

Patric Hornqvist Deserves Criticism; Should Not Be Traded

Michael Pityk | November 11, 2015

The date was June 27, 2014 and many of you may know it as the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. That date is also very important in the recent history of…

Categories Penguins Transactions, Pittsburgh Penguins

Flyers Continually Doomed by Slow Starts

Michael Pityk | November 11, 2015

The Philadelphia Flyers have a record of 5-7-3 and they have not been playing well recently. In their last eight games played, the Flyers have a record of 1-5-2 and…

Categories Flyers Management, Philadelphia Flyers

Penguins: Kris Letang and Ian Cole Must Be Separated

Michael Pityk | November 9, 2015

Last trade deadline, the Pittsburgh Penguins seemingly pulled off a heist by trading defensemen Robert Bortuzzo and a seventh-round draft pick to the St. Louis Blues in return for defender…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Daniel Sprong Is Being Misused by Penguins

Michael Pityk | November 4, 2015

At the 2015 NHL entry draft, the Pittsburgh Penguins selected wing Daniel Sprong in the second-round. Many experts and scouts had considered him a first-round draft pick, but he still…

Categories Penguins Prospects, Pittsburgh Penguins

Vincent Lecavalier Needs to Be Utilized Properly

Michael Pityk | November 1, 2015

Two years ago, the Tampa Bay Lightning bought out a contract of one of their best players in franchise history. Vincent Lecavalier was just four years into a massive 11-year/$85…

Categories Flyers Transactions, Philadelphia Flyers

Fleury Continues Masking Penguins Flaws

Michael Pityk | October 29, 2015

It’s safe to say that no one expected the Pittsburgh Penguins to be 5-4-0 through nine games played. Prior to the start of the season, there were two schools of…

Categories Penguins Goaltending, Pittsburgh Penguins

Sam Gagner Needs to Remain in Flyers Lineup

Michael Pityk | October 28, 2015

The Philadelphia Flyers have started out the season much better than many anticipated. It has not all been perfect, including a 7-1 blowout loss to the Florida Panthers, but the…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers
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