Olli Maatta: Model Pittsburgh Penguin Michael Pityk | January 11, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins sit at 20-16-5 and are fourth in the Metropolitan Division with 45 points. I’ve done my fair share of criticizing this flawed team, but it’s time to change…
Trevor Daley Struggling In Expanded Role Michael Pityk | January 8, 2016 A few weeks ago Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford pulled off a trade that very few thought possible. He traded veteran defender Rob Scuderi to the Chicago Blackhawks for…
Nick Bonino: Have You Seen This Man? Mike Necciai | January 8, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins had an obvious need this past offseason, which involved moving Brandon Sutter. The outcome of that deal was a return of Nick Bonino, Adam Clendening and an…
Kris Letang: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Mike Necciai | January 6, 2016 Kris Letang is arguably a top-five defenseman in the NHL and without question one of the most dynamic blue-liners in hockey. He teeters the line of challenging for a Norris…
Pittsburgh Penguins Weekly Rumor Roundup Mike Necciai | January 4, 2016 Trade rumors can be tricky business. The rumor mills are a hotbed for sparking controversy and debate among hockey fans. In this weekly piece, I look at the current marketplace…
New Year, New Pittsburgh Penguins Mike Necciai | January 3, 2016 I’ve never been a ‘New Year, New Me’ kind of person. But, that phrase fits the Pittsburgh Penguins perfectly right now, as they’re legitimately a new team as we turn…
Penguins Cap Structure Remains Problematic Michael Pityk | January 3, 2016 Over the last six games the Pittsburgh Penguins are starting to show what their true potential. Their roster is loaded with offensive talent and they have a brand new head…
Marc-Andre Fleury Returns to Lineup, Matt Murray to AHL Dustin L. Nelson | January 2, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins have activated goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury from injured reserve and returned rookie goaltender Matt Murray to the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins of the AHL, the team announced Saturday. Murray…
Pittsburgh Penguins Struggles Stem From Blue Line Michael Pityk | December 29, 2015 For the first time in quite a few years, the Pittsburgh Penguins find themselves fighting to simply make the playoffs. Through 35 games, the Penguins are 17-15-3, which gives them…
Pittsburgh Penguins: Goalie Controversy Looming? Mike Necciai | December 28, 2015 As happens with every team and every position at some point, the Pittsburgh Penguins could be approaching a controversy at the goaltending position. This controversy though, is far different from…
Kris Letang Held Out Sunday as Precaution Dustin L. Nelson | December 27, 2015 The Pittsburgh Penguins held defenseman Kris Letang out of Sunday’s game against the Winnipeg Jets as a precaution. Prior to the game coach Mike Sullivan said that Letang “wasn’t feeling…
Penguins: Holiday Break Provides Crucial Reset Mike Necciai | December 23, 2015 The Penguins, after falling to 0-4 under Mike Sullivan, finally earned the first victory of their new head coach’s tenure on Monday night. That game was their final contest prior…