Five Early Olympic Stories for the Penguins Meesh Shanmugam | February 14, 2014 As the Pittsburgh Penguins take a hiatus from their quest for NHL domination, seven players and a coaching staff hope to dominate the world in Sochi. The men’s hockey portion…
Pittsburgh Penguins: Five Post-Olympic Storylines Sean Griffin | February 13, 2014 As the NHL steps aside to shine a spotlight on the 2014 Sochi Olympics, the Pittsburgh Penguins find themselves in a familiar place. More than two-thirds of the way through the season,…
Capitals vs. Penguins A Rivalry Beyond the NHL Matthew Speck | February 10, 2014 The rivalry between the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins ranks as one of the best in the National Hockey League for obvious reasons. The matchups between Sidney Crosby and…
Kris Letang Stroke Could Be Season Ending Justin Glock | February 10, 2014 According to my research, Kris Letang’s stroke could be season ending. This is much longer than the six weeks predicted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in a press release on Friday. During his time off, Letang…
Brooks Orpik Doesn’t Belong on Team USA Olympic Roster Justin Glock | February 5, 2014 Brooks Orpik doesn’t belong on the Team USA Olympic roster. As THW’s Mike Colligan pointed out, Orpik’s game has declined. He’s slow of foot, and he’s unable to keep up with any…
The Quiet Decline of Brooks Orpik Mike Colligan | February 3, 2014 Brooks Orpik isn’t what he used to be, and the world may see that in Sochi this month.
3 Reasons the Penguins Won’t Trade Kris Letang Sean Griffin | January 31, 2014 With the NHL’s trade deadline looming soon after an impending Olympic roster freeze, hockey fans everywhere wait with eager anticipation to see what moves will be made around the league. It’s no different…
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ Prospect Who Slipped Away Justin Glock | January 31, 2014 The Pittsburgh Penguins’ prospect who slipped away was supposed to be the left-handed Kris Letang. This young phenom hails from the same province as Letang in Quebec. His talent is…
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 Florida Panthers Aren’t Your Average Cats Jesse Weinstein | January 27, 2014 The Florida Panthers are the type of team that can really give their fans heartburn. On its face, the standings demonstrate that the…
Pittsburgh Penguins: The Harlem Globetrotters or Cup Contenders? Justin Glock | January 27, 2014 Are the Pittsburgh Penguins built for playoff success or regular season entertainment? Everyone is aware that the Pens are one of the best regular season teams in the league. Ranked…
Mario Lemieux’s Greatest (On-Ice) Performance Sean Griffin | January 27, 2014 Looking back on a career highlighted by his notching of one of the most important markers in Canada’s rich hockey history, two Stanley Cup championships and countless awards, many may find it difficult to pinpoint Mario…