Marc-Andre Fleury Extending a Subtle Goodbye? Mike Necciai | February 6, 2017 In the world of sports, especially hockey, players venture from city to city — and team to team — throughout their respective careers. In most cases, it’s understood by fans,…
Sidney Crosby vs Wayne Gretzky – from the THW Archives THW Archives | February 6, 2017 On this date, Feb. 6, 2000, Wayne Gretzky’s #99 was officially retired permanently by the NHL, in a pre-game ceremony before the All-Star Game in Toronto. In honour of that…
Introducing Carter Rowney Julia Stumbaugh | February 6, 2017 Carter Rowney caught some attention in the NHL last night when he helped bring an early end to the season of the St. Louis Blues‘ Robby Fabbri. After the two…
Without Sheary, Penguins Depth Tested Dave Holcomb | February 3, 2017 Other than a brief Sidney Crosby absence due to a concussion, the Pittsburgh Penguins were very healthy through the first couple months of 2016-17. A few other players missed some…
Blue Jackets-Penguins by the Numbers Kenyon Clevenger | February 3, 2017 Friday night, another chapter will be written in one of the NHL’s most underrated rivalries as the Columbus Blue Jackets and Pittsburgh Penguins square off in the Steel City. This…
Maatta Creating Tough Situation for Penguins Mike Necciai | February 3, 2017 To say that Olli Maatta has struggled in recent seasons is quite the understatement. Since emerging in 2013-14 — his rookie year — Maatta has looked like a shell of…
Sheary’s Injury, Stars Trade for Goaltender & More News Steven DiOssi | February 1, 2017 Pittsburgh Penguins forward Conor Sheary will be out four-to-six weeks with an upper-body injury, head coach Mike Sullivan said on Wednesday. Sullivan made the announcement after the team’s practice at the UPMC…
Hey, Pens – Don’t Win the Metro Joshua Crockett | January 31, 2017 Growing up, my father used to tell me: “Don’t kill yourself tryin’ to make a living.” I suppose I could draw parallels between that quote and the Metropolitan Division. The…
The Penguins at the All-Star Break Julia Stumbaugh | January 30, 2017 The All-Star break is a good time for players to get a respite from the intense schedule of the season, and it’s a good time for fans to watch the…
Coup Complete: Murray the Clear Choice in Penguins’ Net Joshua Crockett | January 27, 2017 The hottest love has the coldest end. – Socrates Without delving too deeply into philosophy, that quote from Socrates really speaks to the Pittsburgh Penguins’ goaltending situation. Out with the…
Recap: Bruins Soar Past Penguins Anthony Pagliarulo | January 26, 2017 The Boston Bruins were determined to avenge their 5-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins that occurred earlier in the week. The Bruins came out strong, but the Penguins were able to match their energy and…
Preview: Surging Penguins to Visit Struggling Bruins Anthony Pagliarulo | January 26, 2017 The Pittsburgh Penguins will head to the TD Garden to take on the Boston Bruins for the third and final time in 2016-17 on Thursday evening. The Penguins have claimed two victories over the…