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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.

Penguins’ Special Teams Not Good Enough Entering 2022-23

Sylvie McCarthy | October 7, 2022

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ special teams have been an area of concern since April. The penalty kill looked sluggish toward the end of the 2021-22 season and into the first round…

Categories Editor's Choice, Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins’ Jason Zucker Off to a Good Start

Sylvie McCarthy | September 29, 2022

Forward Jason Zucker joined the Pittsburgh Penguins in February 2020 via a trade with the Minnesota Wild. Since his time in Pittsburgh, he has struggled to stay healthy and, therefore, has not…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Have Options to Consider on Defense

Sylvie McCarthy | September 24, 2022

The Pittsburgh Penguins focused a lot of attention on their defense over the offseason. The re-signing of Kris Letang was probably the biggest news of the summer, however, there will…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins’ Depth Will Be Tested With Rodrigues Departure

Sylvie McCarthy | September 19, 2022

On Monday, Sept. 12, former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evan Rodrigues signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Colorado Avalanche. This loss will leave a hole in the Penguins’ depth,…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins’ 3 Most Underrated Players for 2022-23

Sylvie McCarthy | September 15, 2022

The Pittsburgh Penguins are gearing up for another season with new players on their roster. However, there will also be many familiar faces returning to the lineup. It can easily…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Are Happy to Have Mike Vellucci Back with the Team

Sylvie McCarthy | August 31, 2022

The Pittsburgh Penguins are having a very productive offseason. Not only have they re-signed important players and added several new ones, but they have also made some big moves on…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Still Looking To Complete Their Lineup

Sylvie McCarthy | August 28, 2022

The Pittsburgh Penguins have made their game plan for next season very clear. With the re-signing of veterans such as Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang and Bryan Rust, the team will…

Categories 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
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