Pittsburgh Penguins: Five Post-Olympic Storylines Sean Griffin | February 13, 2014 As the NHL steps aside to shine a spotlight on the 2014 Sochi Olympics, the Pittsburgh Penguins find themselves in a familiar place. More than two-thirds of the way through the season,…
3 Reasons the Penguins Won’t Trade Kris Letang Sean Griffin | January 31, 2014 With the NHL’s trade deadline looming soon after an impending Olympic roster freeze, hockey fans everywhere wait with eager anticipation to see what moves will be made around the league. It’s no different…
Mario Lemieux’s Greatest (On-Ice) Performance Sean Griffin | January 27, 2014 Looking back on a career highlighted by his notching of one of the most important markers in Canada’s rich hockey history, two Stanley Cup championships and countless awards, many may find it difficult to pinpoint Mario…
Penguins’ Light Schedule Comes at Perfect Time Sean Griffin | January 15, 2014 Following a shaky but, ultimately, successful road trip through Western Canada, the Pittsburgh Penguins returned home with a rare opportunity to recharge and refocus. Indeed, with a single contest on…
Matt Niskanen: Penguins’ Most Reliable Defenseman? Sean Griffin | January 13, 2014 Ironically, now that the Pittsburgh Penguins’ blue line finds itself returning to health, the club is struggling to maintain leads and keep pucks out of its net. Rob Scuderi and…
Ray Shero on the Clock Sean Griffin | December 30, 2013 The Pittsburgh Penguins found a nasty surprise under the tree this Christmas when the club learned that Pascal Dupuis’ knee injury will likely sideline the winger for the remainder of the season. And, while…
Can Olli Maatta Play His way into Calder Contention? Sean Griffin | December 20, 2013 Olli Maatta doesn’t put up huge offensive numbers. He isn’t flashy, nor does he typically deliver the bone-jarring hits that can ignite an arena. Where the 19-year old rookie excels, however, comes in…
Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin Have Penguins Flying High Sean Griffin | December 3, 2013 It wasn’t long ago that the Pittsburgh Penguins found themselves entrenched in a puzzling offensive slump, a stretch in which the normally potent Pens struck for only a single tally four times…
James Neal Finding His Stride Sean Griffin | November 27, 2013 Coming into the 2013-’14 campaign, big things were expected of James Neal. Given the chemistry he and Evgeni Malkin almost instantly developed, there were whispers that the sharpshooter may even take…
The Curious Case of Evgeni Malkin Sean Griffin | November 25, 2013 Evgeni Malkin isn’t scoring goals. Yes, he lit the lamp against the Islanders on Friday night but that represents his only tally in 17 games. What’s more, Geno has potted…
Penguins Break Through Against Anaheim Sean Griffin | November 19, 2013 The Pittsburgh Penguins find themselves less than two months into their 2013-14 campaign and, yet, the club has already experienced a tale of two seasons. Indeed, the Pens jumped out…
Penguins with Plenty to Build on Moving Forward Sean Griffin | November 12, 2013 To this point in the season, Western Conference clubs have largely had their way with their counterparts from the East. An exception to that trend, Pittsburgh entered a Saturday night tilt…
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