McCurdy Model Picks Penguins to Win East Mike Necciai | October 12, 2016 The use of analytics in the hockey world continues to grow by the day. While I can’t claim to be a statistician by any stretch of the imagination, I do…
Penguins’ Depth Hurt by Crosby Concussion Julia Stumbaugh | October 12, 2016 At the Pittsburgh Penguins Fan Fest on Sunday, Coach Mike Sullivan explained his mindset for the Penguins’ upcoming season, which could be summed up in one simple phrase: if it ain’t…
Unleashing Sidney Crosby Joshua Crockett | October 6, 2016 Sidney Crosby is truly a marvel of today’s NHL. At age 29, he’s still the greatest player in the world. Having recently won both the Stanley Cup, the Conn Smythe…
Martin St. Louis to Have Number Retired, Bjugstad and Merrill Injured & More News Dustin L. Nelson | October 6, 2016 Every announcement coming out of Tampa during training camp is watched with great anticipation because RFA forward Nikita Kucherov remains unsigned. But that wasn’t the big news Thursday. The team…
Penguins May Need a Hand Mark Shiver | September 30, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins need a hand. Actually, a couple of hands would be nice. The injury bug has bitten two of their top players, and in both cases, right in the…
Pittsburgh Penguins: Early Expectations Greg Thornberry | September 30, 2016 “Last season was last season.” Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan was both factual and wise in his statement to reporters on Wednesday. It would be very easy to expect Sidney…
Tristan Jarry Clouds Pittsburgh’s Fleury/Murray Debate Mike Necciai | September 29, 2016 Tristan Jarry – Pittsburgh’s other highly touted goaltending prospect – played fairly well last season in his first year at the AHL level. While he didn’t match Matt Murray’s record-breaking performance…
Pittsburgh Penguins 2016-17 Season Preview Greg Thornberry | September 28, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins are the reigning Stanley Cup Champions. What could be more impressive than that? The road that they took to get there, and the way in which they…
Penguins Power Play Problems Joshua Crockett | September 28, 2016 Sixteen out of 30. That’s where a superstar-laden Pittsburgh Penguins team’s power play ranked at the end of the 2015-16 regular season. To say that there’s room for improvement would…
Is Jacob Trouba on Pittsburgh’s Radar? Mike Necciai | September 28, 2016 A few days ago, 22-year old defenseman Jacob Trouba and his agent went public with their trade demand. The youngster wants out of Winnipeg, citing his role as the main…
Olli’s Return to Form is What Maatta’s Most Mike Necciai | September 27, 2016 At 19-years old, Olli Maatta joined the Pittsburgh Penguins and left them absolutely no choice but to keep him at the NHL level. He played 78 games his rookie season,…
2 Penguins at the World Cup Julia Stumbaugh | September 27, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins sent six of their players to play in this year’s World Cup of Hockey. Four of them played in the semifinals; one of them will be playing…