The One BIG Reason Pens Can Win the East Tannor Torrao | April 13, 2014 With the NHL having realigned its teams and divisions for the 2013-2014 season, lets recap the new playoff format before diving into the meat of the article, shall we? In…
Some Post-Commonwealth Cold War Observations Tannor Torrao | March 16, 2014 No need to remind you all of a pretty lousy weekend (if you happen to be a fan of the Pittsburgh Penguins). I’ll be in Ft. Myers for the next…
The Pittsburgh Penguins/THW Post-Olympic/Post-Trade Deadline Mailbag Tannor Torrao | March 7, 2014 The Olympics ended just under two weeks ago, and the NHL’s annual trade deadline came and went on Wednesday at 3pm eastern time. Lots has happened in the past 10…
Trying to Make Sense of the (Lack of a) Ryan Kesler Deal Tannor Torrao | March 6, 2014 What ownership wants, ownership will get. I’m of course referring to the ownership of the Vancouver Canucks. Who on Wednesday, as one writer said “put the kibosh on any deal…
The Flip-Side to the Trade Deadline for the Penguins Tannor Torrao | March 5, 2014 Every trade, in any sport; much like every story, has two sides. For the past week I, and most of my colleagues here at The Hockey Writers, have been all…
Three Trades that Await Shero, Penguins Tannor Torrao | February 28, 2014 I’ve been himming and hawing over potential Penguins’ trades for the better part of the past month now. Just the other day, our very own Mike Colligan wrote a terrific…
Three Post-Olympic Areas of Focus for the Pittsburgh Penguins Tannor Torrao | February 20, 2014 The 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia will wrap up on Sunday. NHL teams will promptly get back to work next week with practice, and games return in full force…
Shero’s Toughest Decision Yet Looms on Post-Olympic Horizon Tannor Torrao | January 28, 2014 Former Pittsburgh Penguins GM Craig Patrick did it in 1991, and then again in 1992. Current Pens GM Ray Shero did it 2012. They made very difficult decisions to trade…
The THW/Penguins Mailbag: Happy New Year Tannor Torrao | January 17, 2014 Happy New Year everyone! Hope that you all had a safe and happy holiday season. Without further ado, let’s fire up the mailbag. From what I understand, (Penguins GM Ray)…
A List of Potential Penguins’ Trade Options for Your Debating Pleasure Tannor Torrao | January 13, 2014 The NHL’s annual trade deadline is just under two full months away, at 3pm eastern time in March 5th. However, there will be a “freeze” put on all rosters on,…
Pittsburgh Penguins: First Half Report Card Tannor Torrao | January 5, 2014 The Pittsburgh Penguins sit first in the NHL thanks to well-rounded team play charged by strong defence and special teams.
With Team USA Set, Shero Can Focus on Replacing Dupuis Tannor Torrao | January 5, 2014 The announcement of the 2014 United States Mens’ hockey team for the Sochi Olympics came just after the conclusion of the Winter Classic in Ann Arbor, Mi., this past Wednesday.…
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