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Ryan Shaffer

I am a seasoned journalist with an incredible love for hockey. I grew up near Pittsburgh, Pa., thus my childhood revolved around Ron Francis, Kevin Stevens, Jaromir Jagr and, of course, Mario Lemieux. I aim to inform readers with my insight and analysis, and give a little more than just stats.

Penguins Should Give Malkin, Not Crosby, Top Line

Ryan Shaffer | May 26, 2015

Malkin, Take the Wheel Evgeni Malkin has taken a backseat to another player most of his career.  In Russia, it’s Alex Ovechkin, then Malkin.  Ovechkin was selected first in the…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Jaromir Jagr Will Never Return to Pittsburgh, and That’s Okay

Ryan Shaffer | May 25, 2015

Jagr and the Pittsburgh Penguins Jaromir Jagr and the Pittsburgh Penguins have an interesting relationship.  Always have, really. View image | gettyimages.com The fifth overall pick in the 1990 NHL…

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Penguins Forward Kevin Stevens: What Could Have Been?

Ryan Shaffer | May 18, 2015

The Hit that Dimmed a Penguins’ Star In 1993, the Pittsburgh Penguins ruled the NHL world. Fresh off of two impressive Stanley Cup runs, the team was poised to become…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins, Player Profiles

Key Points as Penguins Head to Buffalo for Finale

Ryan Shaffer | April 11, 2015

The last time the Pittsburgh Penguins (42-27-12) took the ice against the Buffalo Sabres (23-50-8) at First Niagara Center on Nov. 8, Pittsburgh won its seventh consecutive game in a…

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Metro Woes: Penguins in Danger of Missing Playoffs

Ryan Shaffer | April 3, 2015

The Pittsburgh Penguins stink against their own division.  In 27 games this season, Metropolitan teams have outscored Pittsburgh 85-62, and shut the team out four times.  On Wednesday, in front of a…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Five Reasons: Move Kunitz to Bottom Six

Ryan Shaffer | March 26, 2015

No player has taken more criticism in Pittsburgh lately than forward Chris Kunitz.  In November, the two-time Stanley Cup winner, Olympic gold medalist and, most notably, Robin to Sidney Crosby’s…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Compete Level a Concern for Penguins

Ryan Shaffer | March 25, 2015

In the post-game conference following the Pittsburgh Penguins’ loss to St. Louis on Tuesday, Head Coach Mike Johnston made mention of some concerning issues regarding a few unnamed players. Mike…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

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