Matt Niskanen: Penguins’ Most Reliable Defenseman? Sean Griffin | January 13, 2014 Ironically, now that the Pittsburgh Penguins’ blue line finds itself returning to health, the club is struggling to maintain leads and keep pucks out of its net. Rob Scuderi and…
Brian Gibbons’ Breakout Season Coming Full Circle Alison Myers | January 13, 2014 Brian Gibbons had to start at the bottom to make a name for himself. In his first two seasons with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the AHL, the undrafted winger quietly…
Dan Bylsma: Despite Success Penguins Head Coach Still on Hot Seat T.J. McAloon | January 12, 2014 Despite coaching the Pittsburgh Penguins to the best record in the Metropolitan Division, and the Conference, Dan Bylsma is still on an intense hot seat.
Is Dan Bylsma Burning Out Marc-Andre Fleury? Justin Glock | January 9, 2014 Is Dan Bylsma burning out Marc-Andre Fleury? The Flower doesn’t need to play in 85% of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ hockey games this season. The Pens have a seven point lead in…
Crosby, Kunitz Selected for Team Canada; Neal, Fleury Left Out Meesh Shanmugam | January 7, 2014 The rumblings began back in the summer when Hockey Canada named their invitees for orientation camp. Chris Kunitz selected for orientation camp? Was it because of Sidney Crosby? Why should…
Analyzing the Top Five Special Teams in the NHL Walter McLaughlin | January 6, 2014 Although the correlation isn’t perfect, special teams remain a huge component of winning in today’s NHL. Which teams rank highest overall in those areas?
Pittsburgh Penguins: First Half Report Card Tannor Torrao | January 5, 2014 The Pittsburgh Penguins sit first in the NHL thanks to well-rounded team play charged by strong defence and special teams.
With Team USA Set, Shero Can Focus on Replacing Dupuis Tannor Torrao | January 5, 2014 The announcement of the 2014 United States Mens’ hockey team for the Sochi Olympics came just after the conclusion of the Winter Classic in Ann Arbor, Mi., this past Wednesday.…
Dead on Arrival: A Blue Jackets and Penguins Rivalry Isn’t Ready Yet Douglas Cutler | January 4, 2014 In the 13 year history of the Columbus Blue Jackets, one team has constantly been their nemesis. Winning games just by showing up, it seems, and even taking the Blue…
James Neal: The Best Left Wing Playing Guaranteed Justin Glock | December 31, 2013 James Neal is the best left wing playing in the league. He’s the newest forward to hit elite sniper status in the NHL with 14 goals in 21 games this…
Evaluating the Pittsburgh Penguins at Midseason Meesh Shanmugam | December 31, 2013 At the halfway mark of the season, things are looking good for the Pittsburgh Penguins. The team is 29-11-1 (59 pts.) and sitting in first place in the Metropolitan Division…
Ray Shero on the Clock Sean Griffin | December 30, 2013 The Pittsburgh Penguins found a nasty surprise under the tree this Christmas when the club learned that Pascal Dupuis’ knee injury will likely sideline the winger for the remainder of the season. And, while…