Shug McSween

Shug McSween is a Canadian blogging veteran who's hockey roots take him back across the pond. The German born McSween will be covering any and everything to do with the Pittsburgh Penguins, bringing an educated and entertaining perspective to The Hockey Writers family. Shug's versatility is on display as he writes for several platforms, including NHLTradeRumors.me, BBallRumors.com and DeanBlundell.com.

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5 Penguins' Question Marks - Crosby/Kapanen, Jarry, Letang & More

October 15th, 2020 Pittsburgh Penguins general manager, Jim Rutherford has been busy making moves this offseason, as he tries to set his team up for a bounce-back year. That's one thing we know for sure; there's still a lot that we don't. Will Sidney Crosby and Kasperi Kapanen Find Chemistry? When the Penguins acquired Kasperi Kapanen from the...

Joe Thornton Could Be an Option for the Penguins

October 9th, 2020 Joe Thornton has played 1636 career games in the NHL, his next one could be as a Pittsburgh Penguin. While the 41-year-old veteran has been busy training in Switzerland, looking for any way to keep his legs fresh, Thornton will return and, at this point, his destination is unknown. The Penguins are thin at center, and general manager...

Penguins Sign Jarry So a Murray Trade Is Around the Corner

October 4th, 2020 Matt Murray is a two-time Stanley Cup champion. If he wins a third, it’s not likely going to be with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Penguins recently announced a new contract for Murray’s running mate, Tristan Jarry, and that all but does it for Murray in Pittsburgh. With Jarry’s new three-year deal, and limited cap space left to...