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Rick Moldovanyi

Rick Moldovanyi is a Toronto-based freelance journalist, a specialized senior case manager with experience in working with a variety of national and international clients, a lover of social media and a blogger. He is skilled in creating and preparing journalistic and artistic content for print, web and television. He is experienced at research and editing and has a unique ability to create entertaining, original content.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers: The Best Rivalry in the NHL Today?

Rick Moldovanyi | December 20, 2009

The boos rain down from the orange-clad stands of the Wachovia Center. Sidney Crosby stands at center ice with the puck on his stick. As he skates forward, the crowd’s…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins Team of the 2000s

Rick Moldovanyi | November 27, 2009

The 2000s have been an up-and-down decade for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Today we look at the best players to suit up for the Penguins over the last decade and name the “Team of the 2000s.”

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Why The Pittsburgh Penguins Will (and Won’t) Repeat

Rick Moldovanyi | October 1, 2009

While it’s impossible to accurately predict what will happen this season, here is a list of five reasons why the Pittsburgh Penguins won’t repeat as champions next year, followed by a list of five reasons why they will.

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins: 2009 Stanley Cup Champions

Rick Moldovanyi | June 13, 2009

The Pittsburgh Penguins are your 2009 Stanley Cup Champions. The team that lost Hossa, Malone, Roberts, Hall, Laraque and Ruutu over the summer.  The team that played half of the…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Is it Time to Measure Ovechkin’s Stick Curve?

Rick Moldovanyi | May 5, 2009

It’s time for the Pittsburgh Penguins to question the curve on Alexander Ovechkin’s stick

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals

Penguins Will Need More of the Same in Game Two

Rick Moldovanyi | April 17, 2009

The Pittsburgh Penguins did almost everything right in game one. Can they do the same in game two?

Categories Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins

What the Penguins Can Learn from the Steelers

Rick Moldovanyi | February 2, 2009

The city of Pittsburgh has had it good recently.  Within the past twelve months they have seen their teams play in the Stanley Cup Finals and the Superbowl.  Unfortunately for…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins Are A Better Team Than Their Record Suggests

Rick Moldovanyi | January 19, 2009

The Pittsburgh Penguins currently sit in eighth place in the Eastern Conference. They are struggling to remain in the playoff picture and are battling against teams like Buffalo, Florida and Carolina…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

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