Why The Penguins Aren’t Playing Derrick Pouliot Michael Pityk | April 8, 2016 Life hasn’t been easy for Derrick Pouliot, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ first first-round draft pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. Being a first round draft pick brings high expectations, and…
Rutherford Responsible for Penguins’ Resurgence Tannor Torrao | April 7, 2016 Make no mistake, the Pittsburgh Penguins were a debacle following the 2013-14 season. It was that summer that the Penguins would overhaul their front office and hockey operations department. Out was…
Malkin, Rust, Maatta Ruled Out for Final Two Regular Season Games Mike Necciai | April 7, 2016 Following the Pittsburgh Penguins’ morning skate today, head coach Mike Sullivan announced that Evgeni Malkin, Bryan Rust and Olli Maatta will remain out of the lineup for their two remaining…
The Trade That Changed the Penguins’ Identity Greg Thornberry | April 7, 2016 Pittsburgh Penguins’ General Manager Jim Rutherford has made some impactful trades since taking over after the firing of Ray Shero. He acquired Phil Kessel, Nick Bonino, Justin Schultz, and a…
Just How Good Are Mike Sullivan’s Penguins? Michael Pityk | April 7, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins are proving doubters wrong. I wrote an extensive column about it just a few days ago, and yes I was one of those who doubted their ability…
Penguins: Surging HBK Line Product of Rutherford’s Patience Mike Necciai | April 6, 2016 Pittsburgh Penguins GM Jim Rutherford had a plan following a very disappointing 2014-15 season, which was also his first with the franchise. He repeated two words multiple times throughout last…
Malkin’s Return Will Complicate Matters for Penguins Greg Thornberry | April 6, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin is one of the best players on the planet. He is a former league MVP, scoring champion, and playoff MVP who is in the prime…
These Aren’t Bylsma’s Penguins Anymore Greg Thornberry | April 5, 2016 When Dan Bylsma coached the Pittsburgh Penguins they were one of the best teams in the NHL. But they also had certain…tendencies that did not exactly show the team in…
Pittsburgh Penguins Proving Doubters Wrong Michael Pityk | April 5, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins have clinched their 10th consecutive playoff berth. They’re easily beating teams within the Metropolitan Division and their +41 goal differential is the second highest in the league,…
Penguins’ Pouliot Could Be the Next Simon Despres Greg Thornberry | April 4, 2016 The Penguins have gotten excellent production from their prospects this year. They have done a fantastic job integrating Bryan Rust, Conor Sheary, Scott Wilson and others into their locker room.…
Pittsburgh Penguins: Anti Over-Coaching and Limiting Creativity Mike Necciai | April 4, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins were a dull team just four months ago. They were vanilla, bringing very little creativity and even less offense. Like so many other NHL teams, they were…
Video: Wayne Simmonds Spears Matt Murray Dustin L. Nelson | April 3, 2016 During Sunday’s 6-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, Philadelphia Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds took a good crack at Matt Murray’s head. After a whistle, Simmonds gave Murray a flyby, on…