Penguins Could See Few Changes with Proposed CBA James Conley | August 15, 2012 The NHL Players’ Association, led by Executive Director Donald Fehr and supported by a cast of its biggest stars, issued its first proposed version of a new Collective Bargaining Agreement…
How the East Has Fared Post-Lockout Meesh Shanmugam | August 13, 2012 As fans CONTINUE to patiently wait for the NHL and NHLPA to negotiate a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), many are reminded of a time just eight years ago when…
2012-13 NHL regular season predictions: Eastern Conference Fred Poulin | August 11, 2012 August is the time of the year where things are very slow regarding NHL news, especially since the free agency “frenzy” has cooled down and that NHL training camps are…
The Pittsburgh Penguins and the European Player Mike Colligan | August 7, 2012 Throughout the tenure of General Manager Ray Shero, the Penguins have been a team comprised almost entirely of North American born players.
Sidney Crosby: 25 of His Greatest Moments Michael Rappaport | August 7, 2012 Sidney Crosby is one of the best players in the National Hockey League, if not the best player in the game. One thing he is not anymore is one of…
Ray Shero’s Pittsburgh Penguins: Ready for Another Stanley Cup Run? Justin Glock | July 28, 2012 When Ray Shero first arrived on the scene from the Nashville Predators, he brought a hockey mindset of toughness and grit to the Pittsburgh Penguins. He signed players who brought their…
The Best Late Round Gems of the NHL Entry Draft Since 2000 (Part II – ’03-’07 Drafts) Anatoliy Metter | July 26, 2012 Last month, I documented some of the NHL’s best late round picks of the 2000, 2001, and 2002 NHL Entry Draft. Players such as Henrik Lundqvist, Kevin Bieksa, and Brooks…
NHL Lockout: Pittsburgh Penguins to Benefit from Status Quo James Conley | July 26, 2012 The Pittsburgh Penguins’ home sellout streak spans five seasons and two arenas. They’ve got the highest local television ratings of any team in the NHL or NBA. They’ve spent to…
Pittsburgh Penguins Must Bolster Defensive Corps James Conley | July 17, 2012 When the Pittsburgh Penguins wrapped up their 2011-12 regular season with a 4-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers, they capped off their finest offensive campaign since the goal-happy seasons of…
Teddy Blueger Quietly Shines at Pens Prospect Camp Mike Colligan | July 13, 2012 In skill drills, Blueger has demonstrated soft hands and nifty moves reminiscent of his new favorite player, Pavel Datsyuk.
Does Free Agency Build Championship Teams? Meesh Shanmugam | July 13, 2012 The reviews are in – this year’s free agency period gets…a yawn. The free agent crop was thin going into this offseason, and player movement has slowed to a crawl…
Philippe and Pascal: A Tale of Two Dupuis Alison Myers | July 5, 2012 Philippe and Pascal Dupuis are not hockey’s newest set of brothers to combine forces on the same team, as Philippe signed with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday. In fact, they’re…