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Sylvie McCarthy

My name is Sylvie McCarthy and I am a graduate of the University of North Florida. I have spent time as a sports writer for the Casper Star Tribune in Casper, Wyoming and the Picayune Item in Picayune, Mississippi.  Sports is my passion, and I am so excited to be writing for The Hockey Writers where I will be covering the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Metro Division Will be One to Watch Next Season

Sylvie McCarthy | August 16, 2022

In a few short weeks, training camps will begin in the NHL. The regular season is set to kick off at the beginning of October, and the Metropolitan Division will…

Categories Commentary, Previews and Predictions

Penguins May Regret Kapanen Extension

Sylvie McCarthy | August 2, 2022

The month of July has been filled with plenty of business for the Pittsburgh Penguins, including new contracts, the draft and several trade deals. General manager Ron Hextall is clearly…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins’ GM Hextall Continues to Make Smart Decisions

Sylvie McCarthy | July 23, 2022

As expected, July has been a very busy month for the Pittsburgh Penguins, as they managed to sign Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell to new contracts…

Categories Editor's Choice, Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Smart to Stick with DeSmith/Jarry Duo in Net

Sylvie McCarthy | July 11, 2022

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been busy through the first week of July, locking in key players before free agency begins on July 13. Much to their fans’ relief, among these…

Categories Editor's Choice, Penguins Goaltending

Penguins’ Cap Crunch Could Lead to Decisions on 3 Players

Sylvie McCarthy | July 2, 2022

At this point, there are only a handful of players who should consider themselves safe on the Pittsburgh Penguins’ roster. Fans and media alike have little to no idea what…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins’ Malkin and Letang Are Too Valuable To Give Up

Sylvie McCarthy | June 22, 2022

It is hard to think about the Pittsburgh Penguins without Kris Letang and Evgeni Malkin coming to mind. They have played together with captain Sidney Crosby for the past 16…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Would Be Wise to Pursue Jesse Puljujarvi

Sylvie McCarthy | June 16, 2022

It is the middle of June, and the Pittsburgh Penguins have gone radio silent. General manager Ron Hextall has become known for keeping things pretty quiet inside the organization and…

Categories Editor's Choice, Pittsburgh Penguins

3 Penguins’ First-Round Targets in 2022 NHL Draft

Sylvie McCarthy | June 10, 2022

The 2022 NHL Draft is set for July 7 and 8 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada. The 2022 draft class is an interesting one, and the Pittsburgh Penguins…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Should Prioritize Re-Signing Evan Rodrigues

Sylvie McCarthy | June 3, 2022

It will be a busy month for the Pittsburgh Penguins as they have several decisions to make regarding players’ contracts. Everyone knows the two big players to watch in Pittsburgh…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Should Not Consider a Rebuild This Offseason

Sylvie McCarthy | May 30, 2022

Last week, the Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward Bryan Rust to a six-year, $5.1 million contract. This was a move few saw coming from the Penguins, and it could suggest the…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins’ 5-on-5 Play Should Have Led to a Better Result vs. Rangers

Sylvie McCarthy | May 18, 2022

The Pittsburgh Penguins have officially entered the offseason after their Game 7 loss to the New York Rangers on Sunday, May 15. The Penguins had a 3-1 series lead, and…

Categories Editor's Choice, Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Lead Series With Rangers Despite Numerous Injuries

Sylvie McCarthy | May 9, 2022

The Pittsburgh Penguins currently lead the New York Rangers 2-1 in their seven-game playoff series. The Rangers are favored to win the series, however, the Penguins do not seem deterred…

Categories New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins
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