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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’ 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

Penguins Must Pull Out of Downward Spiral to Advance Past Rangers

Sylvie McCarthy | May 3, 2022

On Tuesday, April 26 the Pittsburgh Penguins lost to the Edmonton Oilers 5-1. This game summed up the month of April for Pittsburgh and exposed all their shortcomings. Everything that…

Categories New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins’ Must Address Struggles Before Playoffs Start

Sylvie McCarthy | April 16, 2022

The Pittsburgh Penguins have had a rough start to the month of April. After losing four in a row, the team finally snapped their losing streak with a win over…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins’ Final Game Against Rangers Will Set the Tone for the Playoffs

Sylvie McCarthy | April 6, 2022

The Pittsburgh Penguins are third in the Metropolitan Division. The New York Rangers hold the second-place slot with three more wins than the Penguins. The Rangers have become Pittsburgh’s Achilles’…

Categories Editor's Choice, New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Trying Out New Defensive Strategies Ahead of Playoffs

Sylvie McCarthy | March 31, 2022

It’s been a busy month for the Pittsburgh Penguins. So far in March, the team has played 12 games and won seven, thanks to the help of their defense. They…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Depth Scoring Starting to Head in the Right Direction

Sylvie McCarthy | March 15, 2022

The Pittsburgh Penguins are second in the Metropolitan Division, and unless something catastrophic happens, they should easily make the playoffs. This is in large part thanks to the first line…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins
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