Brooks Orpik Doesn’t Belong on Team USA Olympic Roster Justin Glock | February 5, 2014 Brooks Orpik doesn’t belong on the Team USA Olympic roster. As THW’s Mike Colligan pointed out, Orpik’s game has declined. He’s slow of foot, and he’s unable to keep up with any…
The Quiet Decline of Brooks Orpik Mike Colligan | February 3, 2014 Brooks Orpik isn’t what he used to be, and the world may see that in Sochi this month.
3 Reasons the Penguins Won’t Trade Kris Letang Sean Griffin | January 31, 2014 With the NHL’s trade deadline looming soon after an impending Olympic roster freeze, hockey fans everywhere wait with eager anticipation to see what moves will be made around the league. It’s no different…
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ Prospect Who Slipped Away Justin Glock | January 31, 2014 The Pittsburgh Penguins’ prospect who slipped away was supposed to be the left-handed Kris Letang. This young phenom hails from the same province as Letang in Quebec. His talent is…
Shero’s Toughest Decision Yet Looms on Post-Olympic Horizon Tannor Torrao | January 28, 2014 Former Pittsburgh Penguins GM Craig Patrick did it in 1991, and then again in 1992. Current Pens GM Ray Shero did it 2012. They made very difficult decisions to trade…
The Florida Panthers Aren’t Your Average Cats Jesse Weinstein | January 27, 2014 The Florida Panthers are the type of team that can really give their fans heartburn. On its face, the standings demonstrate that the team is just plain lousy. Second to last…
Pittsburgh Penguins: The Harlem Globetrotters or Cup Contenders? Justin Glock | January 27, 2014 Are the Pittsburgh Penguins built for playoff success or regular season entertainment? Everyone is aware that the Pens are one of the best regular season teams in the league. Ranked…
Mario Lemieux’s Greatest (On-Ice) Performance Sean Griffin | January 27, 2014 Looking back on a career highlighted by his notching of one of the most important markers in Canada’s rich hockey history, two Stanley Cup championships and countless awards, many may find it difficult to pinpoint Mario…
The Sidney Crosby Secret: Becoming a Team Canada Captain Justin Glock | January 20, 2014 Sidney Crosby was named the captain of Team Canada for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games on Sunday. He already has an Art Ross Trophy, a Hart Trophy, and a Stanley Cup…
Hershey Bears Riding Hot Hand At Home Matthew Speck | January 19, 2014 HERSHEY – The Albany Devils (23-11-3-3) have been one of the best American Hockey League teams at shutting down opponents when they have a lead. But even with a 3-1…
The THW/Penguins Mailbag: Happy New Year Tannor Torrao | January 17, 2014 Happy New Year everyone! Hope that you all had a safe and happy holiday season. Without further ado, let’s fire up the mailbag. From what I understand, (Penguins GM Ray)…
Game-Winning Goals: Do They Matter as a Statistic? Meesh Shanmugam | January 15, 2014 You know what really grinds my gears? (Thanks Family Guy and fellow THW writer, Sean Griffin) Game-winning goals. Game-winning goals (hereinafter “GWGs”) have been a noteworthy topic around the NHL…
