The Character Assassination of Brooks Orpik Nick Vucic | December 9, 2013 “Boston’s Thornton chasing down Pittsburgh’s Orpik, a noted instigator who wouldn’t fight this time, and after Orpik had fallen to the ice, pummelling him with two solid punches. Just revolting.…
Was James Neal Kneeing Marchand Intentional? Justin Glock | December 8, 2013 Was James Neal kneeing Brad Marchand’s head intentional? Was it revenge? The debate continued all night following the dramatic regular season finale between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston Bruins. Anytime…
The Pens THW Mailbag: Post-Turkey Edition Tannor Torrao | December 6, 2013 Greetings fellow turkey lovers. Here’s to hoping that you all had an enjoyable and delicious Thanksgiving. It’s been a while since we’ve had a mailbag. I’m still working on getting…
Is Robert Bortuzzo Destined for a Trade? Meesh Shanmugam | December 5, 2013 As Robert Bortuzzo and his fans are quickly learning, depth can be a very complicated topic in the life of an NHL player. Depth charts are created with the idea…
Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin Have Penguins Flying High Sean Griffin | December 3, 2013 It wasn’t long ago that the Pittsburgh Penguins found themselves entrenched in a puzzling offensive slump, a stretch in which the normally potent Pens struck for only a single tally four times…
Pittsburgh Penguins Should Delay Trade for Backup Goalie Justin Glock | December 2, 2013 The Pittsburgh Penguins should not be trading for a backup goalie. Not any time soon anyway. The pressure has been placed on Ray Shero to trade for an experienced goalie…
The Fear About Beau Bennett’s Future Justin Glock | November 30, 2013 Beau Bennett underwent wrist surgery and will miss 8-10 weeks. This is the second time Bennett has been injured this season. He missed 11 games to begin the year with…
Pittsburgh Penguins Injuries: Martin, Glass, Bennett Out Justin Glock | November 28, 2013 Pittsburgh Penguins injuries are hampering the team. Paul Martin, Tanner Glass, and Beau Bennett are likely to be out of the Penguins’ line-up for at least a month. Martin fractured…
James Neal Finding His Stride Sean Griffin | November 27, 2013 Coming into the 2013-’14 campaign, big things were expected of James Neal. Given the chemistry he and Evgeni Malkin almost instantly developed, there were whispers that the sharpshooter may even take…
Marc-Andre Fleury Should Make Team Canada Justin Glock | November 26, 2013 Marc-Andre Fleury should make the Team Canada roster for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. Before you bash me for thinking I’m a Pittsburgh Penguins’ homer, hear me out. As I wrote…
The Curious Case of Evgeni Malkin Sean Griffin | November 25, 2013 Evgeni Malkin isn’t scoring goals. Yes, he lit the lamp against the Islanders on Friday night but that represents his only tally in 17 games. What’s more, Geno has potted…
Marc-Andre Fleury MVP of the 2013 Penguins Justin Glock | November 21, 2013 Marc-Andre Fleury MVP Criticize him all that you want, but Marc-Andre Fleury is the Pittsburgh Penguins’ team MVP at the quarter mark of this season. It’s been echoed by every…