Vintage Sidney Crosby Has Triumphantly Returned Michael Pityk | January 22, 2016 At the start of the 2015-16 NHL season, Sidney Crosby was not putting up “Sidney Crosby-esque” point totals. Not only that, but he simply was not looking like the NHL’s…
Pittsburgh Penguins Exorcise Demons vs. Philly Mike Necciai | January 22, 2016 It’s arguably the best rivalry in hockey, maybe even sports in general. The battle of Pennsylvania between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers has stood the test of time with…
Phil Kessel: A Slumping Star Michael Pityk | January 20, 2016 A few short months ago, the city of Pittsburgh erupted when General manager Jim Rutherford announced he had traded for the goal scoring wing Phil Kessel. Not only because Sidney…
Ian Cole Playing Major Role in Defensive Woes Mike Necciai | January 19, 2016 Jim Rutherford and the Pittsburgh Penguins made a choice this past summer to focus on adding offensive depth, while relying on a very young and unproven defensive group. That meant…
Pittsburgh Penguins Playoff Outlook Michael Pityk | January 19, 2016 Through 45 games, the Pittsburgh Penguins boast a record of 21-17-7 and are currently tied for fourth in the Metropolitan division with 49 points. They’re currently tied with the New…
Pittsburgh Penguins Weekly Rumor Roundup Mike Necciai | January 18, 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…
Penguins Must Make A Trade Offer For Sami Vatanen Devin Slawson | January 18, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins need to make a significant improvement at this year’s trade deadline if they hope to regain their reputation as one of the East’s best. Despite allowing the eighth…
David Warsofsky Injured by Fallen Ref Dustin L. Nelson | January 17, 2016 Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman David Warsofsky had a tough break in Sunday’s 5-0 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. Skating backwards while defending a rush, Warsofsky was flipped over backward by a…
Breaking Down the Carl Hagelin Acquisition Mike Necciai | January 16, 2016 It’s now obvious that Pittsburgh Penguins’ GM Jim Rutherford doesn’t sleep. Apparently, neither does Ducks’ GM Bob Murray. The two pulled off a trade last night, which was finalized in the…
Penguins, Ducks Swap Carl Hagelin, David Perron Dustin L. Nelson | January 16, 2016 In one of the latest trade calls in memory, the Anaheim Ducks shipped struggling winger Carl Hagelin to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for struggling winger David Perron and defenseman…
Penguins Acquisition of Carl Hagelin Raises Concerns Michael Pityk | January 16, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins paid a hefty price to acquire the star-crossed wing David Perron last season. If you ask All-Star defender Kris Letang, he’s got some of the finest hands…
Versteeg Plays H O R S E Hockey with Penguins Mark Shiver | January 13, 2016 Kris Versteeg scored an amazing goal in Tuesday night’s contest between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Pittsburgh Penguins. One of the craziest goals ever was made by Versteeg, and if…